JP2020026984A - Medicine use state detector - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a medicine use state detector that is capable of detecting a used amount of medicine stored in a medicine container, according to a simple constitution and at a low cost.SOLUTION: A medicine use state detector includes: a frequency detection switch 4A for detecting a frequency of medicine use operations with respect to a medicine container; a residual amount detection switch 5A for detecting a residual amount of the medicine; and a processing unit 1A for setting operation frequency data which indicates the detected frequency, and a residual amount flag which indicates the detected residual amount, and so on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present application belongs to the technical field of a drug use state detection device. More specifically, it belongs to the technical field of a drug use state detection device that detects a use state of a medicine in a medicine container.

  In recent years, in medical institutions such as general hospitals, disinfection of fingers with disinfectants has been recommended to prevent the spread of so-called nosocomial infections. In addition, there is a case where each medical institution is required to manage / supervise whether or not the disinfection work is actually performed.

  Here, confirmation of whether or not the worker of the medical institution is surely performing the disinfection of the finger is generally determined from the amount of the disinfectant used for the disinfection. Conventionally, the management of the fee for use in a medical institution has conventionally involved checking the remaining amount of the disinfectant in all drug containers or drug solution bottles → totaling the results of the check at the entire medical institution → judging the use state → medical staff The fact is that the entire flow of feedback to (the site) is performed manually, and there is a problem that human labor is excessive.

  Therefore, conventionally, an attempt has been made to automatically detect the amount of disinfectant used in each medicine container, collect the detection results in one place wirelessly or by wire, and check the use state. As one of such attempts, there are techniques disclosed in Patent Literatures 1 and 2 below. According to the technology described in Patent Document 1, a monitoring device is installed at each position of each medicine container, and when the hand or the like approaches the position, the monitoring device detects the approach without contact, and the detection result is obtained. Are collected from the monitoring device to the data collation server and used for management of the use state. Further, in Patent Document 2 below, attribute data on a medicine is optically read and displayed in order to prevent use of an incorrect medicine.

Japanese Patent No. 6243928 JP 2014-530747 A

  However, in the case of the technique described in Patent Document 1, a non-contact type is used as a mechanism for detecting approach of a human hand or the like. Further, in the case of the technique described in Patent Document 2, it is disclosed that the number of times of operation of the dispensing container is counted by a switch, and the number of times of operation is displayed on a display of a base where the dispensing container is installed. The technology disclosed in any of the patent documents has a problem that the manufacturing cost and the maintenance cost are high as a whole.

  Accordingly, the present application has been made in view of the above problems, and an example of the problem is to detect the amount of use of a drug contained in a drug container by a simpler configuration, and to reduce human labor. It is an object of the present invention to provide a drug use state detecting device capable of reducing the amount of use.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a number-of-times detecting means for detecting the number of times of using a medicine in a medicine container, a remaining amount detecting means for detecting a remaining amount of the medicine, Output means for outputting the count data indicating the number of times of detection and the remaining amount data indicating the detected remaining amount to the outside.

It is a block diagram showing a schematic structure of a medicine use state detecting device concerning an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment. It is a block diagram etc. which show the schematic structure of the sensor unit included in the information processing system which concerns on an Example, (a) is the said block diagram, (b) shows the data structure of the operation frequency data transmitted from a sensor unit. It is a figure which illustrates an example, and (c) is a figure which illustrates the storage content of the memory of a sensor unit. It is a block diagram etc. which show the schematic structure of the server apparatus contained in the information processing system which concerns on an Example, (a) is the said block diagram, (b) is a figure which illustrates the content stored in the memory. . 6 is a flowchart illustrating information processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example on the server device according to the embodiment. 1A is a plan view, FIG. 1B is a plan view, FIG. 1B is a front view, FIG. 1C is a bottom view, and FIG. 1D is a right side view of the entire structure of the sensor unit according to the embodiment. FIG. It is a figure (II) which shows the whole structure of the sensor unit which concerns on an Example, (a) is a top perspective view, (b) is a bottom perspective view. It is a figure (I) which shows the whole structure of the cover which comprises the sensor unit which concerns on an Example, (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a back view, d) is a right side view. It is a figure (II) which shows the whole structure of the cover which comprises the sensor unit which concerns on an Example, (a) is a top perspective view, (b) is a back perspective view. It is a figure (I) which shows the whole structure of the base which comprises the sensor unit which concerns on an Example, (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a bottom view, d) is a right side view. It is a figure (II) which shows the whole structure of the base which comprises the sensor unit which concerns on an Example, (a) is a top perspective view, (b) is a bottom perspective view. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the sensor unit which concerns on an Example, (a) is an exploded front view, (b) is an exploded right side view, (c) is an exploded perspective view. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the sensor unit which concerns on a 1st modification, (a) is an exploded front view, (b) is an exploded right side view, (c) is an exploded perspective view, (d) ) Is a front sectional view. It is a figure showing the whole sensor unit structure concerning a 2nd modification, (a) is an exploded front view and (b) is an exploded perspective view. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the sensor unit which concerns on a 3rd modification, (a) is an exploded front view, (b) is an exploded right side view, (c) is an exploded perspective view.

  Next, an embodiment for carrying out the present application will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the medicine use state detecting device according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the medicine use state detection device SU according to the embodiment includes a number-of-times detection unit 4, a remaining amount detection unit 5, and an output unit 1.

  In this configuration, the number-of-times detecting means 4 detects the number of times of use operation of the medicine in the medicine container.

  On the other hand, the remaining amount detecting means 5 detects the remaining amount of the medicine.

  Then, the output unit 1 outputs the number-of-times data indicating the detected number of times and the remaining amount data indicating the detected remaining amount to the outside.

  As described above, according to the function of the medicine use state detecting device SU of the embodiment, the use amount of the medicine contained in the medicine container is detected by a simpler configuration, and human labor is reduced. can do.

  Next, a specific example corresponding to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The embodiment described below is an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to an information processing system that monitors and manages the usage status of a disinfectant in a medical institution such as a hospital or a clinic.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a sensor unit included in the information processing system. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a server device included in the information processing system, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing information processing executed in the information processing system, and FIG. It is a figure showing an example of a display in such a server device. FIGS. 7 and 8 are diagrams showing the entire structure of the sensor unit according to the embodiment, and FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing the entire structure of a cover constituting the sensor unit. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the entire structure of a base constituting the sensor unit according to the embodiment, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the sensor unit. At this time, in FIGS. 2 to 13, each of the components of the example corresponding to each component in the information processing system S according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 is associated with each component in the information processing system S. Used member numbers.

  The information processing system S according to the embodiment is provided, for example, in a medical institution such as a general hospital including a ward, an outpatient department, an operating room, and the like. More specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the information processing system S according to the embodiment includes a preset installation for each department (ie, department such as a ward, outpatient department, or operating room) in the medical institution. The sensor units SU1 to SUn (n is a natural number), and the sensor units SU10 to SUm (m is a natural number) on the top surface of which a discharge-type medicine container B is placed, for example, by a push operation. , Sensor units SU20 to SUx (x is a natural number) and sensor units SU30 to SUy (y is a natural number), repeaters TA to TD, and a server device SV. In the following description, when the sensor unit SU1 to the sensor unit SUn, the sensor unit SU10 to the sensor unit SUm, the sensor unit SU20 to the sensor unit SUx, and the sensor unit SU30 to the sensor unit SUy are commonly described, these are simply put together. This is referred to as “sensor unit SU”. When the repeaters TA to TD are described in common, they are simply referred to as “repeater T”. The sensor unit SU corresponds to an example of the output device SU according to the embodiment, and the server device SV corresponds to an example of the center device SV according to the embodiment. In addition, the sensor unit SU corresponds to an example of the medicine use status detection device SU according to the embodiment.

  In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, the sensor units SU1 to SUn have the medicine container B placed thereon, for example, before reception in an outpatient department or in a corridor. The repeater TA, which is also set on a wall or ceiling in the outpatient department, and the sensor units SU1 to SUn are connected by a preset wireless system (for example, an LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) system). They are wirelessly connected and can exchange data with each other. Also, the sensor units SU10 to SUm are installed, for example, in front of each sickroom on the first floor of a ward or in a nurse station, with the medicine container B placed thereon. The repeater TB, which is also set on a wall or ceiling, for example, on the first floor of the ward, and the sensor units SU10 to SUm are also wirelessly connected by the above-described wireless system, and can exchange data with each other. It has become. Further, the sensor units SU20 to SUx are installed, for example, in front of each sickroom or a nurse station on the second floor of a ward, with the medicine container B placed thereon. The repeater TC, which is also set on a wall or ceiling, for example, on the second floor of the ward, and the sensor units SU20 to SUx are also wirelessly connected by the above-described wireless system, and can exchange data with each other. Has become. Finally, in the sensor units SU30 to SUy, for example, a medicine container B is placed and installed in front of each operating room in the operating room. The repeater TD, which is also set on a wall or ceiling, for example, in the operating room, and the sensor units SU30 to SUy are also wirelessly connected by the above-described wireless system, and can exchange data with each other. Has become. On the other hand, the repeater T is connected, for example, by a wire to a server SV installed in a management section that manages the disinfection state of a finger, for example. As a result of the above configuration, the server device SV and each sensor unit SU can transmit and receive necessary data via the repeater T.

  Here, in the embodiment, the sensor unit SU and the server device SV are wirelessly connected to each sensor unit SU and the relay device T, while the relay device T and the server device SV are connected by wire. However, the connection method between the sensor unit SU and the server device SV is not limited to this. For example, the connection between the repeater T and the server SV may be wireless. Further, the sensor unit SU and the server device SV may be directly connected wirelessly or by wire without passing through the repeater T.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram and the like showing the electrical configuration of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment. The (mechanical) structure of the sensor unit SU will be described later with reference to FIGS. .

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment is driven by power supply power supplied from a battery 6 such as a battery, and includes a processing unit 1A including a CPU and the like, , A random access memory (RAM) and a read only memory (ROM), a number-of-times detection switch 4A including a tact switch, and a remaining amount detection switch 5A including a tact switch. The processing unit 1A includes a counter 1C. At this time, the processing unit 1A corresponds to an example of the output unit 1 according to the embodiment, an example of the “interval control unit” and an example of the “remaining amount data generation unit” according to the present application, and the number-of-times detection switch 4A corresponds to the embodiment. The counter 1C corresponds to an example of the count detecting means 4 and an example of the "switch means" and an example of the "second switch means" according to the present application, and the counter 1C corresponds to an example of the "counting means" according to the present application. The detection switch 5A corresponds to an example of the remaining amount detection unit 5 according to the embodiment and an example of the “first switch unit” according to the present application, and the memory 3 corresponds to an example of the “storage unit” according to the present application.

  In the above configuration, the interface 2 controls transmission and reception of data between the processing unit 1A and the server device SV via the repeater T connected to the sensor unit SU under the control of the processing unit 1A. On the other hand, the number-of-times detection switch 4A is a vertically downward pressing operation (that is, the above-described push operation) for using the medicine (for example, a disinfectant) contained in the medicine container B placed on the upper part of the sensor unit SU. Is executed once, an ON signal is output to the processing unit 1A at the timing of the single pressing operation. On the other hand, the remaining amount detection switch 5A normally continues to output an ON signal to the processing unit 1A, and when the medicine container B itself becomes lighter due to the use of the medicine, the weight of the medicine container B (in other words, An off signal is output at a timing when the weight of the medicine remaining in the medicine container B) becomes a weight corresponding to the time of refilling the medicine (or the time of replacing the medicine container B).

  The counter 1C of the processing unit 1A counts up the ON signal by counting up each time the ON signal is output from the number-of-times detection switch 4A, and temporarily stores the result as operation number data in the memory 3. Remember. In parallel with this, when the off signal is output from the remaining amount detection switch 5A, the processing unit 1A sets a remaining amount flag corresponding to the off signal and temporarily stores it in the memory 3. At this time, due to the function of the remaining amount detection switch 5A, the remaining amount flag is a flag indicating that the medicine container B itself has become lighter due to the use of the medicine and the medicine has reached a predetermined weight. More specifically, the remaining amount flag is a flag indicating that the weight has reached the replenishment time (or the replacement time of the medicine container B). When the output timing, which is a preset timing for transmitting the operation count data (that is, data indicating the count result of the ON signal from the count detection switch 4A), arrives at the processing unit 1A. As shown in FIG. 3B, identification data id for identifying the sensor unit SU from other sensor units SU and the remaining amount flag are set for the operation count data b at the output timing. In this case, the number-of-operations packet P is generated by adding the remaining amount flag f, and further adding a header h and a footer e of a preset type before and after the remaining amount flag f. The processing unit 1A includes, in addition to the data in the operation count packet P, the installation position of the sensor unit SU (in other words, the medical institution in which the medicine container B placed on the sensor unit SU is installed). The operation number packet P may be generated by adding position data ps indicating a position or a department in the building (see FIG. 2). As described above, the remaining amount flag f is included in the operation count packet P only when it is stored in the memory 3, and this point is indicated by a broken line in FIG. 3B. In addition, in order to generate the operation number packet P, as shown in FIG. 3C, the memory 3 has the identification data id, the position data ps, and the position data ps corresponding to the sensor unit SU provided with the memory 3. In addition to the operation count data b, output timing data ot indicating the output timing indicating the output timing is stored in a nonvolatile manner.

  Next, an electrical schematic configuration of the server device SV according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the server device SV according to the embodiment includes an interface 10, a processing unit 11A including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, a display 12 including a liquid crystal display, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like. An operation unit 13 and a storage unit 14 including a hard disk drive (HDD) and storing the management data D.

  In the above configuration, the interface 10 controls transmission and reception of data between the processing unit 11A and each sensor unit SU via the repeater T under the control of the processing unit 11A. On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 4B, the management data D stored in the storage unit 14 includes, for each sensor unit SU under the control of the server SV, the department data and the location where the sensor unit SU is installed. The data, the operation count data b transmitted from the sensor unit SU as the operation count packet P, and the use start time data of the medicine contained in the medicine container B placed on the sensor unit SU And expiration date data, threshold data corresponding to a target value of the number of operations on the medicine in the sensor unit SU, output timing data indicating the output timing at which the operation number packet P should be output from the sensor unit SU, ,It is included. At this time, as the output timing data, for example, the output timing (for example, a 24-hour interval every midnight) from the sensor unit SU1 to the sensor unit SUn installed outside is used as a reference timing, 4 (b), the output timings shifted by 10 seconds correspond to the sensor units SU10 to SUm installed on the first floor of the ward and the sensor units SU20 to SUx installed on the second floor of the ward, respectively. , And the sensor units SU30 to SUy installed in the operating room.

  The processing unit 11A is transmitted from each sensor unit SU while referring to the management data D based on an operation signal from the operation unit 13 corresponding to, for example, an operation performed by the administrator performed on the operation unit 13. Using the operation count packet P, the information processing according to the embodiment (that is, the management process of the use state of the medicine in each medicine container B) is executed.

  Next, information processing according to the embodiment, which is executed mainly by the server SV and the sensor units SU according to the embodiment, will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

  First, of the information processing according to the embodiment, information processing executed in each sensor unit SU will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the information processing executed in each sensor unit SU is started, for example, from the timing when the power switch of the sensor unit SU is turned on. Then, when the information processing executed in the sensor unit SU is started, the processing unit 1A of the sensor unit SU first determines whether or not an initialization instruction to initialize the counter 1C has been transmitted from the server SV. Monitor (step S1). If it is determined in step S1 that the initialization instruction has been transmitted from the server device SV (step S1: YES), the processing unit 1A initializes the current count value of the counter 1C (that is, resets it to zero) (step S2). Then, the process proceeds to step S3 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that the initialization instruction has not been transmitted (step S1: NO), the processing unit 1A then performs an on signal from the number-of-times detection switch 4A by performing the pressing operation on the medicine container B. It is monitored whether or not is output (step S3). If the ON signal is not output in the monitoring of step S2 (step S3: NO), the processing unit 1A proceeds to step S5 described below.

  On the other hand, in the monitoring of step S3, when an ON signal is output from the number-of-times detection switch 4A (step S3: YES), the processing unit 1A increments the counter 1C by "1" (step S4). Next, the processing unit 1A monitors whether or not the off signal is output from the remaining amount detection switch 5A that normally outputs the on signal (step S5). When an off signal is output in the monitoring of step S5 (step S5: YES), the processing unit 1A sets the remaining amount flag f in the memory 3 (step S6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5 that the off signal is not output from the remaining amount detection switch 5A (step S5: NO), the processing unit 1A next arrives at the output timing stored as the output timing data ot in the memory 3. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S7). If it is determined in step S7 that the output timing has not arrived (step S7: NO), the processing unit 1A proceeds to step S9 described below.

  On the other hand, when the output timing has arrived in the determination of step S7 (step S7: YES), the processing unit 1A includes the count value of the counter 1C at that time as the operation count data b, and in addition to this, The operation number packet P including the identification data id and the position data ps and the remaining amount flag f when set is generated, and transmitted to the server device SV via the repeater T (step S8). .

  Next, the processing unit 1A monitors whether or not update data for updating the output timing data ot, the identification data id, and the like stored in the memory 3 has been transmitted from the server SV (step S9). . If the update data has not been transmitted in the monitoring of step S9 (step S9: NO), the processing unit 1A proceeds to step S11 described below. On the other hand, when the update data is transmitted in the monitoring of step S9 (step S9: YES), the processing unit 1A updates the output timing data ot and the like using the update data (step S10). Thereafter, the processing unit 1A determines whether or not to terminate the information processing executed in the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment, for example, because the power switch of the sensor unit SU has been turned off (step S11). If it is determined in step S11 that the information processing is to be continued (step S11: NO), the processing unit 1A returns to step S1 and repeats the processing described above.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that the information processing is to be ended (step S11: YES), the processing unit 1A ends the processing without any change.

  Next, of the information processing according to the embodiment, information processing executed in the server device SV will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the information processing executed in the server SV starts, for example, from the timing when the power switch of the server SV is turned on. Then, when the information processing executed in the server device SV is started, the processing unit 11A of the server device SV first monitors whether or not the operation number packet P has been transmitted from any of the sensor units SU (FIG. 5 (a) Refer to step S1 (step S15). If it is determined in step S15 that the operation count packet P has not been transmitted from any of the sensor units SU (step S15: NO), the processing unit 11A proceeds to step S23 described below.

  On the other hand, in the monitoring of step S15, when the operation number packet P is transmitted from any of the sensor units SU (step S15: YES), the processing unit 11A performs the operation number data in the transmitted operation number packet P. b is stored in the management data D of the storage unit 14, and the display on the display 12 is updated using the operation count data b (step S16).

  Here, on the display 12, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, for example, a map M indicating an arrangement of a hospital room, a nurse station, and the like on the first floor of a ward, and an installation position of each medicine container B in the map M The value of the operation count data b included in the operation count packet P transmitted from the sensor unit SU on which the medicine container B is placed is displayed at the display position corresponding to the operation count display 20 to the operation count display. It is displayed as 29. In step S16, the operation count display corresponding to the sensor unit SU, which has transmitted the operation count packet P at that time among the operation count displays 20 to 29 (see step S15), is updated (step S16). S16). The operation count display is not limited to the display of the value of the operation count data b included in the operation count packet P transmitted from the sensor unit SU (in other words, the operation count for each transmission interval). For example, it is configured to display the accumulated value at predetermined intervals such as one day, one week, one month, or the like, or from the time when the previous count value is initialized to the timing when the operation number packet P is transmitted. You may.

  Next, the processing unit 11A sets the value of the operation count data b included in the operation count packet P received in step S15 to the medicine container B placed on the sensor unit SU that transmitted the operation count packet P. It is determined whether or not the target value (see the threshold data shown in FIG. 4) set for is reached (step S17). If it is determined in step S17 that the target value has not been reached (step S17: NO), the processing unit 11A proceeds to step S19 described below.

  On the other hand, in the determination of step S17, when the value of the operation count data b included in the operation count packet P received in step S15 has reached the corresponding target value (step S17: YES), the processing unit 11A proceeds to the next step. Then, the display mode of the operation count display corresponding to the sensor unit SU that has transmitted the operation count data b that has reached the target value is updated to a display mode different from the other operation count displays (step S18). In this case, for example, as in the operation count display 22 illustrated in FIG. 6A, the display is updated to a display mode different from other operation count displays 20 and the like.

  Next, the processing unit 11A determines whether or not the remaining amount flag f is included in the operation count packet P received in step S15, that is, the medicine placed on the sensor unit SU that has transmitted the remaining amount flag f. It is determined whether the time for refilling the medicine in the container B (or the time for replacing the medicine container B) has come (step S19). If the remaining amount flag f is not included in the determination in step S19 (step S19: NO), it is determined that the current time is not the replenishment time or the replacement time, and the processing unit 11A proceeds to step S21 described below.

  On the other hand, if the remaining amount flag f is included in the determination in step S19 (step S19: YES), the processing unit 11A corresponds to the sensor unit SU that has transmitted the operation count packet P including the remaining amount flag f. In the operation count display, an alert display SB is performed as illustrated in, for example, FIG. 6B (step S20). The alerting display SB in this case includes, for example, the expiration date with reference to the management data D stored in the storage unit 14 and the remaining amount corresponding to the remaining amount flag f (that is, the replenishment time of the medicine). Alternatively, it is preferable to display the remaining amount corresponding to the replacement time of the medicine container B). The remaining amount is calculated by multiplying the number of operations by the estimated use amount per one press operation from the amount of the medicine at the start of use or immediately after the replenishment. May be configured to be calculated and displayed on the calculation by the processing unit 11A.

  Next, the processing unit 11A determines whether an operation to update the output timing data ot, the identification data id, and the like in any of the sensor units SU has been performed on the operation unit 13 (step S21). If it is determined in step S21 that the update operation has not been performed (step S21: NO), the processing unit 11A proceeds to step S23 described below.

  On the other hand, in the determination of step S21, when an operation to update is performed (step S21: YES), the processing unit 11A generates the update data corresponding to the operation, and generates the update data. The data is transmitted to the sensor unit SU to be updated (step S22; see step S9 in FIG. 5A). The initialization instruction may be transmitted together with the update data. Further, the initialization instruction may be transmitted at an arbitrary timing regardless of the update data.

  Thereafter, the processing unit 11A determines whether or not to terminate the information processing executed in the server SV according to the embodiment, for example, because the power switch of the server SV is turned off (Step S23). If it is determined in step S23 that the information processing is to be continued (step S23: NO), the processing unit 11A returns to step S15 and repeats the processing described above.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the information processing is to be ended (step S23: YES), the processing unit 11A ends the processing as it is.

  Next, the structure of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment having the electrical configuration shown in FIG. 3A will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the overall structure of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  7A is a plan view, FIG. 7B is a front view, FIG. 7C is a bottom view, FIG. 7D is a right side view, and FIG. As shown in a plan perspective view in FIG. 8A and a bottom perspective view in FIG. 8B, the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment has a groove R1 and a groove R2 for fixing to the installation location. 7 and 8 are covered with a cover CV urged in a sliding direction shown in FIG. 7 by a spring (not shown in FIGS. 7 and 8). This cover CV corresponds to an example of the “mounting table” according to the present application. Then, the medicine container B placed on the sensor unit SU is fitted and fixed in the concave portion BP formed on the top surface (upper surface) of the cover CV. When the pressing operation is performed on the medicine container B in this state, the cover CV is pressed down while being urged by the spring in the opposite direction (upward in FIG. 7B). The ON signal is output. In order to smooth the sliding of the cover CV with respect to the base BS and to prevent the cover CV from sliding obliquely with respect to the base BS, the four corners (corners) of the base BS have semicylindrical surfaces. The guide members G1 to G4 formed in a shape are formed. The guide members G1 to G4 correspond to an example of the “guide member” according to the present application.

  Next, the structure of the cover CV of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  9A is a plan view, FIG. 9B is a front view, FIG. 9C is a rear view, and FIG. 9D is a right side view thereof. FIG. 10A is a plan perspective view, and FIG. 10B is a rear perspective view. The cover CV of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment has the top surface (upper surface) of the medicine container B. The fixing recess BP is formed, and a notch is formed in a skirt portion that overlaps the grooves R1 and R2 of the base BS at the time of the pressing operation, at a position facing the grooves R1 and R2. RC1 to notch RC4 are formed. A cover-side spring shaft JC1 and a cover-side spring shaft JC2 through which the spring for urging the cover CV slides are formed on the back surface of the cover CV substantially parallel to the sliding direction. The heights of the cover-side spring shaft JC1 and the cover-side spring shaft JC2 prevent the number-of-times detection switch 4A and the remaining amount detection switch 5A from being damaged due to the cover CV falling too much vertically downward due to excessive pressing operation. Therefore, the height is set to prevent the cover CV from falling too much.

  Next, the structure of the base BS of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  11A is a plan view, FIG. 11B is a front view, FIG. 11C is a bottom view, FIG. 11D is a right side view thereof, and FIG. FIG. 12A is a plan perspective view, and FIG. 12B is a rear perspective view. The base BS of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment has the fixing groove R1 and the groove on its bottom surface. R2 is formed, and the guide members G1 to G4 are formed at the four corners (corners) thereof. A base-side spring shaft JB1 and a base-side spring shaft JB2 through which the spring passes are formed on the upper surface of the base BS substantially in parallel with the sliding direction. The base-side spring shaft JB1 and the base-side spring shaft JB2 correspond to an example of the “restriction member” according to the present application.

  Next, an internal structure of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that, in FIG. 13, for the sake of explanation, illustration of the skirt portion of the cover CV and the guide members G1 to G4 of the base BS is omitted.

  FIG. 13 (a) shows an exploded front view, FIG. 13 (b) shows an exploded right side view thereof, and FIG. 13 (c) shows an exploded perspective view of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment. The cover-side spring shaft JC1 and the cover-side spring shaft JC2 formed on the back surface of the cover CV on which the not-shown medicine container B is placed in FIG. 13 cover the base-side spring shaft JB1 and the base-side spring shaft JB2, respectively. The cover CV and the base BS are fitted to each other. At this time, even if the pressing operation is performed on the medicine container B and the cover CV itself is pressed down vertically by the pressing spring SP1 and the spring SP2 being interposed therebetween, the pressing operation is completed. Thereafter, the cover CV returns to the original position by the urging force of the springs SP1 and SP2.

  On the other hand, inside the sensor unit SU, as shown in FIG. 13, two substrates BD1 and BD2 are stacked so as to sandwich the springs SP10 to SP13 at the four corners (corners) thereof. At this time, the processing unit 1A, the interface 2, and the memory 3 shown in FIG. 3 are fixed separately to one or both of the substrate BD1 and the substrate BD2. A number-of-times detection switch 4A composed of a tact switch or the like is fixed on the lower substrate BD1, and a remaining amount detection switch 5A also composed of a tact switch or the like is fixed on the upper substrate BD2. At this time, when the amount of the medicine in the medicine container B is sufficient, the height of the remaining amount detection switch 5A based on the base BS is lower than the height of the remaining amount on the back surface of the cover CV, which falls downward by the weight. When the detection switch 5A is continuously pressed, an ON signal is continuously output from the remaining amount detection switch 5A, and the medicine container B is lightened to the extent that the remaining amount of medicine decreases and the above-described remaining amount flag f is set. Thus, when the cover CV is lifted vertically upward by the biasing force of the springs SP1 and SP2, the spring is set to the height of the remaining amount detection switch 5A from which the off signal is output from the remaining amount detection switch 5A. The length and biasing force of each of SP10 to SP13 are set. Further, when the pressing operation on the medicine container B is performed, the cover CV and the substrate BD2 are vertically lowered by the pressing operation, so that an ON signal is output from the number-of-times detection switch 4A. The number of operations is counted by the counter 1C. Note that an indicator L that visually indicates that an ON signal has been output from the number-of-times detection switch 4A (that is, the pressing operation has been performed) is fixed on the substrate BD1 beside the number-of-times detection switch 4A, When the indicator L blinks, for example, execution of the pressing operation can be confirmed from outside.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the information processing and the sensor unit SU in the information processing system S according to the embodiment, the usage amount of the disinfectant is detected by a simpler configuration, and human labor is reduced. can do.

  Further, since the transmission interval of the operation number packet P can be controlled, the power consumption of the sensor unit SU can be reduced.

  Further, since the number of times of use operation of the disinfectant can be detected with an inexpensive and simple configuration since the number of times detection switch 4A and the counter 1C are provided.

  Furthermore, since the number-of-presses detection function is realized by the number-of-times detection switch 4A and the processing unit 1 (see FIG. 13), the operation number data and the remaining amount flag f can be reliably and accurately set with a simple and inexpensive configuration. be able to.

  Further, since the memory 3 is provided, the number of operations can be counted more accurately.

  Furthermore, since the guide members G1 to G4 for guiding the slide of the cover CV in the vertical direction are provided, the slide can be performed smoothly and the number of pressing operations can be accurately counted.

  In addition, since the lower limit of the sliding range of the cover CV in the vertical direction is regulated by the cover-side spring shaft JC1 and the cover-side spring shaft JC2, the number-of-times detection switch 4A and the like can be protected.

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Next, a modified example corresponding to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the modified examples described below, the same components as those of the sensor unit SU according to the embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

(1) First Modification First, as a first modification, in the above-described embodiment, the remaining amount flag f is set using the remaining amount detection switch 5A. However, the first modification described below differs from the first modification. The remaining amount flag f is set by the method.

  14 (a) is an exploded front view, FIG. 14 (b) is an exploded right side view, FIG. 14 (c) is an exploded perspective view, and FIG. 14 (d) is a front sectional view. As shown respectively, inside the sensor unit according to the first modified example, there is only one substrate BD1, and the number-of-times detection switch 4A is fixed on the upper surface, and the remaining amount detection switch 5A is fixed on the lower surface. . Then, the L-shaped plate-shaped remaining amount detection member 20 extends downward from the back surface of the cover CV, and when the cover CV and the base BS are fitted to each other, as shown in FIG. In addition, the end of the remaining amount detecting member 20 is configured to be located at a position facing the remaining amount detecting switch 5A that is directed vertically downward. When the distance between the tip of the remaining amount detecting member 20 and the back surface of the cover CV is sufficient, the amount of the medicine in the medicine container B is sufficient, and the remaining amount is detected by the movement of the cover CV which is vertically lowered by its weight. The switch 5A is turned off, and the medicine container B is lightened to the extent that the remaining amount of medicine is reduced and the remaining amount flag f is set, whereby the cover CV is lifted vertically upward by the urging force of the springs SP1 and SP2. In this case, the distance is set such that the ON signal is output from the remaining amount detection switch 5A by the contact of the tip of the remaining amount detection member 20. That is, in the first modification, unlike the embodiment, the remaining amount flag f is set at the timing when the ON signal is output from the remaining amount detection switch 5A. Further, when the pressing operation on the medicine container B is performed, the ON signal is output from the number-of-times detection switch 4A when the cover CV is lowered vertically by the pressing operation, whereby the number of times of the operation as the medicine container B is increased. Is counted by the counter 1C.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the sensor unit according to the first modification, the remaining amount is detected by using the remaining amount detection switch 5A and the remaining amount detection member 20, and the number of operations is determined by the number of times detection switch 4A and the like. Since the detection is performed, the count data and the remaining amount data can be generated and output reliably and accurately.

(2) Second Modification Next, as a second modification, in the above-described embodiment, the remaining amount flag f is set using the remaining amount detection switch 5A, but in a second modification described below, The remaining amount flag f is set by the non-contact type distance sensor.

  That is, as shown in an exploded front view in FIG. 15A and an exploded perspective view in FIG. 15B, only one substrate BD1 is provided inside the sensor unit according to the second modification. A number-of-times detection switch 4A and, for example, an optical or ultrasonic distance sensor LL are fixed to the upper surface thereof. In the second modification, the remaining amount detection switch 5A is not used. Then, by directly detecting the distance to the back surface of the cover CV by the distance sensor LL, the medicine container B becomes lighter to the extent that the remaining amount of medicine in the medicine container B decreases and the remaining amount flag f is set. It is detected that the cover CV has been lifted vertically upward by the biasing force of the springs SP1 and SP2. Then, the timing at which the remaining amount flag f should be set is determined based on the detection result of the distance sensor LL. When the pressing operation on the medicine container B is performed, the ON signal is output from the number-of-times detection switch 4A when the cover CV is lowered vertically by the pressing operation, and the number of times of the operation as the medicine container B is thereby reduced. Is counted by the counter 1C. In the second modification, the distance sensor LL can continuously measure the remaining amount. By outputting the remaining amount at the same timing as the output of the operation count data b, the administrator can predict the replenishment time of the medicine.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the sensor unit according to the second modified example, the remaining amount is detected using the distance sensor LL. The flag f and the like can be generated and output.

(3) Third Modification Next, as a third modification, in the above-described embodiment, the remaining amount flag f is set using the remaining amount detection switch 5A. However, in a third modification described below, The sensor unit SU itself does not set the remaining amount flag f, and calculates the remaining amount of the medicine by multiplying the amount of use by one pressing operation and the number of times of operation in the server device SV that has obtained the operation number data b. I do.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16A, an exploded front view, FIG. 16B, an exploded right side view, and FIG. 16C, an exploded perspective view, respectively, show a sensor according to a third modification. Inside the unit, there is only one substrate BD1, and only the number-of-times detection switch 4A is fixed on the upper surface thereof. In the third modification, the remaining amount is not detected by the sensor unit using the remaining amount detecting switch or the like. Then, when the pressing operation on the medicine container B is performed, the ON signal is output from the number-of-times detection switch 4A when the cover CV is lowered vertically by the pressing operation, whereby the number of operations as the medicine container B is increased. Is counted by the counter 1C.

(4) Other Modifications Finally, as another modification, if no pressing operation on the medicine container B is performed at all during a transmission interval predetermined as a transmission interval of the operation count packet P, Even if the transmission interval has elapsed, the operation count packet P may not be transmitted. In this case, power consumption in the sensor unit SU can be further suppressed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, the present application in the case of managing the use state in the medicine container B containing the disinfectant as the medicine is applied. In addition, for example, the medicine containing the liquid such as soap is applied. The present application in the case of managing the state of use in a container may be applied.

  Further, a program corresponding to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is recorded on a recording medium such as an optical disk or a hard disk, or obtained via a network such as the Internet, and read out to a general-purpose microcomputer or the like. By executing the program, the microcomputer or the like can also function as the processing unit 1A or the processing unit 11A according to the embodiment.

1 output means (processing unit)
1A, 11A processing unit 1C counter 4 number detection means 4A number detection switch 5 remaining amount detection means 5A remaining amount detection switch SU output device SV center device (server device)

Claims (9)

A number-of-times detecting means for detecting the number of times of using the medicine in the medicine container,
Remaining amount detecting means for detecting the remaining amount of the medicine,
An output unit that outputs the number-of-times data indicating the number of times of detection and the remaining amount data indicating the detected remaining amount to the outside,
A drug use state detection device comprising: The drug use state detection device according to claim 1,
An apparatus for detecting a state of use of a medicine, further comprising an interval control means for controlling an output interval of the number-of-times data and the remaining amount data to the outside. In the medicine use state detection device according to claim 1 or 2,
The number-of-times detecting means,
For each use operation, switch means that is turned on by pressing by the use operation,
Counting means for counting the number of times the switch means is turned on and outputting the number data;
Is provided separately from the remaining amount detecting means. In the medicine use state detection device according to claim 1 or 2,
The remaining amount detecting means,
The medicine container containing the medicine is placed on the top surface, and pressed by the bottom surface of the placement table when the position of the placement table that is urged vertically upward is lowered vertically by the weight of the medicine container. First switch means which is turned on by
Regulating means for regulating the vertical position of the first switch means;
Remaining amount data generating means for generating the remaining amount data indicating that the remaining amount has become a preset remaining amount of the medicine when the first switch means changes from on to off,
With
The vertical position of the first switch means regulated by the regulating means is a position corresponding to the preset amount of remaining medicine,
The number-of-times detecting means,
A second switch means provided below the first switch means and being turned on when the mounting table and the first switch means are lowered vertically downward by the use operation;
Counting means for counting the number of times the second switch means is turned on and outputting the number data;
A drug use state detection device comprising: In the medicine use state detection device according to claim 1 or 2,
The remaining amount detecting means,
A first switch means arranged vertically downward, wherein the medicine container accommodating medicine is placed on a top surface, and a pressing member provided on a bottom surface of a mounting table which is urged upward in a vertical direction is a vertical switch member. First switch means that is turned on by being pressed by the pressing member when it rises in the upward direction,
Remaining amount data generating means for generating the remaining amount data indicating that the remaining amount has become a preset remaining amount of the medicine when the first switch means is turned on,
With
The number-of-times detecting means,
Second switch means provided above the first switch means, and turned on by being pressed when the mounting table is lowered vertically downward by the use operation;
Counting means for counting the number of times the second switch means is turned on and outputting the number data;
A drug use state detection device comprising: In the medicine use state detection device according to claim 1 or 2,
The remaining amount detecting means,
A distance detecting means for detecting a distance to a bottom surface of the mounting table, wherein the drug container for storing the drug is mounted on a top surface and disposed below a mounting table urged vertically upward;
When the detected distance has become a preset distance, a remaining amount data generating unit that generates the remaining amount data indicating that the medicine has become a preset remaining amount,
With
The number-of-times detecting means,
Switch means that is pressed and turned on when the mounting table is lowered vertically downward by the use operation,
Counting means for counting the number of times the switch means is turned on and outputting the number data;
A drug use state detection device comprising: The drug use state detection device according to any one of claims 3 to 6,
The medicine use state detecting device, wherein the counting means includes a storage means for accumulating and storing the number of times. The drug use state detection device according to any one of claims 3 to 7,
A drug use state detecting device, comprising: a guide member for guiding a vertical slide of the mounting table. In the medicine use state detecting device according to any one of claims 3 to 8,
A drug use state detecting device, comprising: a regulating member that regulates a vertical lower limit of a sliding range of the mounting table.

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