Method of monitoring medication regimen with portable apparatus
US11759401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J2205/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of monitoring medication regimen with portable apparatus installed with a blister monitoring software for collecting patient compliance data, including one or multiple blister packages, a unique identification code disposed on each package. An embodiment of the invention includes steps of: logging patient into blister monitoring software with personal credential; capturing image of blister package using portable apparatus; analyzing image of blister package and obtaining unique identification code of package; crosschecking patient identity with package identification code to prevent false medication; automatically recording medication time and remaining tablets or capsules inside blister package. The method of the invention prevents false medication and enables doctors and nurses to remotely track patient's progress in real-time, thus increasing medication compliance.
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