Enhanced Medicament Dispenser Usage Monitoring System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An innovative system for monitoring and improving medicament dispenser usage, featuring advanced sensors, real-time data transmission, and personalized feedback to enhance patient adherence and optimize dispenser design.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Usage monitoring attachment for medicament dispenser,' addressed the need for monitoring medication usage. However, it had limitations in terms of sensor accuracy, data transmission, and patient engagement. The new inventive concept builds upon the original patent by introducing advanced sensors, real-time data transmission, and personalized feedback to improve patient adherence and optimize dispenser design.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Enhanced Medicament Dispenser Usage Monitoring System consists of a dispenser attachment component with an advanced acceleration sensor, a controller, and a wireless transceiver. The acceleration sensor detects changes in dispenser orientation and generates usage data, which is transmitted in real-time to a client device for analysis and feedback. The system also features personalized medication reminders, optimizing medicament dispenser design through data-driven insights, and tracking medication adherence. The new claims introduce a medicament dispenser with integrated usage monitoring, a system for personalized medication reminders, and a method for optimizing dispenser design.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its advanced sensor technology, real-time data transmission, and personalized feedback mechanisms, which provide a more accurate and engaging way to monitor and improve medicament dispenser usage. The inventive step is the integration of these features into a comprehensive system that addresses the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of additional sensors, such as pressure or acoustic sensors, to detect dispenser usage. Variations could also include different types of client devices, such as smartphones or tablets, and various notification modules, such as SMS or email reminders.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Enhanced Medicament Dispenser Usage Monitoring System has significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, particularly in the areas of medication adherence, patient engagement, and dispenser design optimization. The system's ability to provide real-time data and personalized feedback makes it an attractive solution for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and patients seeking to improve medication outcomes.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61M15/008 |
| A | A61 | A61M15/00 |
| A | A61 | A61M15/0021 |
| G | G16 | G16H20/13 |
| G | G16 | G16H40/67 |
| A | A61 | A61M15/009 |
| A | A61 | A61M15/0048 |
| A | A61 | A61M2202/064 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/332 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3303 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3375 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3553 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/3592 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/50 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/52 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/581 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/583 |
| A | A61 | A61M2205/8206 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,720 |
|---|---|
| Title | Usage monitoring attachment for medicament dispenser |
| Assignee(s) | Reciprocal Labs Corporation |