System and method for controlling a self-injector device
OwnerKavan J. Shabaninventor
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Abstract
A cartridge-based computer controlled self-injection device automatically regulates time and dosage administered to a patient. Cartridges can be electronically tagged so the injection device can determine the content, volume, expiration date, and physician prescribed dosage timetable. Authentication verifies the device and ensures the proper patient is using the device with the appropriate therapeutic injectant. Authentication further provides information controlling device operation including expiration dates and clock synchronization. Therapeutic injectant administration statistics, such as date and time of administration of a therapeutic injectant are stored and provide to a health care provider for monitoring. Patients can be notified of nearing or missed administrations.
Claims20
A method for controlling an injection device, comprising:
- receiving, via a receiver located in the injection device, control signals that include information concerning an injection, wherein the information includes a time of day when the injection is scheduled to be performed;
- monitoring the time of day using a microprocessor located in the injection device;
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- providing a notification to a patient through a transmitter located in the injection device that instructs the patient to perform the injection at the scheduled injection time of day.
A method for controlling an injection device, comprising:
- reading an electronically readable label on a cartridge placed in the injection device to obtain information concerning an injection, wherein the information includes information concerning the injection to be performed;
- monitoring conditions using a microprocessor located in the injection device to determine whether the monitored conditions have been satisfied to perform the injection;
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- providing a notification to a patient through a transmitter located in the compartment of the injection device that instructs the patient to perform the injection when the conditions required to perform the injection have been met.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.