Smart module for autoinjection devices
AssigneeBecton, Dickinson and Company
InventorsMircea Stefan Despa, Michael Yarger, Adam Martin, Andrew Richards, Sundeep Kankanala
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Abstract
Described herein is a smart module configured to work with injection devices. The smart module may include electronics such as sensors and indicators, and be programmed to detect environmental parameters. If the sensors detect that a parameter is outside of a predetermined boundary or range, then the indicators may be activated to notify the user that the injection device may not be safe for administering medicine.
Claims22
A module for detecting environmental parameters, comprising:
- a carrier configured to mate with an injection device;
- one or more environmental sensors mounted on the carrier;
- at least one indicator;
- and
- a processor configured to read parameters from the environmental sensors and activate the indicator if a predetermined event occurs.
A method of detecting activation of an injection device, comprising:
- providing an injection device configured to administer a medicament;
- providing a module comprising a processor, wherein the module attaches to the injection device and is configured to detect environmental parameters using one or more one or more sensors communicating with the processor;
- and
- activating an indicator on the module if a predetermined event is detected.
The method of claim 4413, wherein the presence of the module does not affect a pre-existing function of the injection device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.