Modular, Adaptive Pharmaceutical Counting System with Artificial Intelligence
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation pharmaceutical counting system that leverages modular design, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality to optimize dispensing patterns, improve user experience, and automate inventory management.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed an adaptable pharmaceutical counting device, system, and adapter. However, it had limitations in terms of scalability, adaptability, and user experience. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a modular, adaptive counting device that can accommodate various pharmaceutical container sizes and shapes, and integrates artificial intelligence for real-time tracking and prediction of pharmaceutical dispensing.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a modular, adaptive counting device that can be configured to accommodate different pharmaceutical container sizes and shapes. The device is integrated with a sensor module and artificial intelligence for real-time tracking and prediction of pharmaceutical dispensing. The system also features a user interface for receiving input on pharmaceutical types and quantities, allowing it to learn and adapt to user preferences and habits over time. Additionally, the system can be equipped with an augmented reality module for projecting real-time dispensing information and instructions onto a workspace. The system's modular design enables easy integration with external systems and devices, and its artificial intelligence capabilities enable predictive modeling for optimizing dispensing patterns based on user behavior and preferences.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its modular, adaptive design, integration of artificial intelligence, and use of augmented reality. These features enable the system to learn and adapt to user preferences and habits, optimize dispensing patterns, and automate inventory management, making it a significant improvement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the modular design, such as interchangeable counting modules for accommodating different pharmaceutical container sizes and shapes. Other variations could include different user interface designs, or integration with different external systems and devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in retail pharmacy and hospital settings. Its ability to optimize dispensing patterns, improve user experience, and automate inventory management could lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved patient outcomes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61J7/02 |
| A | A61 | A61J7/0076 |
| B | B65 | B65B57/145 |
| G | G06 | G06F3/14 |
| G | G16 | G16H20/13 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/20 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Pharmaceutical dispensing systems and methods, involving mechanical counting devices, inventory management technologies, and medical device interfaces with expertise in mechanical design, sensor integration, and data processing
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced technical training in biomedical engineering, mechanical design, and software systems, possessing knowledge of pharmaceutical handling technologies, sensor integration, and adaptive device design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's pharmaceutical counting device framework by incorporating known artificial intelligence and modular design techniques that are readily implementable in medical device technologies. The variations represent logical combinations of existing technological capabilities that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance pharmaceutical counting systems. The proposed modifications demonstrate incremental improvements using standard engineering approaches to system design and functionality.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,506 |
|---|---|
| Title | Adaptable pharmaceutical counting device, system, and adapter |
| Assignee(s) | Capsa Solutions LLC |