Intelligent Medication Delivery System with Integrated Technologies
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The invention integrates a medication delivery device with advanced technologies, such as IoT, AI, blockchain, and novel materials, to create a more accurate, secure, and personalized system for medication delivery and tracking.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a medication delivery device with a sensed element for dose detection. However, it lacked the capabilities to track usage patterns, prevent medication errors, and ensure authenticity. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the device with IoT-enabled sensors, AI-powered dosing algorithms, blockchain-enabled authentication, and advanced material-based sensors.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The system consists of a medication delivery device with a sensed element, an IoT-enabled sensor for monitoring the device's usage patterns, and a cloud-based platform for analyzing and providing insights on the user's medication adherence. The device can be integrated with an AI-powered dosing algorithm to predict and prevent potential medication errors. Additionally, the device can be equipped with blockchain-enabled authentication to securely track and verify the authenticity of medication deliveries. The sensed element can be made from a novel, highly sensitive material, and a processing unit can be used to detect and analyze medication doses based on the sensor data.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept combines the original medication delivery device with advanced technologies to create a more powerful system. The integration of IoT, AI, blockchain, and novel materials provides a synergistic effect, enabling real-time tracking, personalized dosing, and secure authentication, which is not possible with the original device alone.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the medication delivery device with wearable devices, mobile apps, or electronic health records to provide a more comprehensive health management system. The system could also be adapted for use with different types of medications, such as insulin or vaccines.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent medication delivery system has significant commercial potential in the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of chronic disease management, medication adherence, and pharmaceutical supply chain management. The system could be marketed to pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and patients, offering a more efficient, secure, and personalized approach to medication delivery and tracking.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,770 |
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| Title | Medication delivery device with a sensed element |
| Assignee(s) | Eli Lilly and Company |