IP Library Granted Patent US 11,762,965
Granted Patent B2
US 11,762,965 · App. 16/808,033 · Granted Sep 19, 2023

Customizable audio in prescription reminders

Inventors: Andrew Schweinfurth (Chicago, IL); Julija Alegra Petkus (Oak Park, IL); Gunjan Dhanesh Bhow (Menlo Park, CA)
Assignee: WALGREEN CO.
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Patent No.
US 11,762,965
App. No.
16/808,033
Granted
Sep 19, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods and systems may incorporate voice interaction and other audio interaction to facilitate access to prescription related information and processes. Particularly, voice/audio interactions may be utilized to achieve authentication to access prescription-related information and action capabilities. Additionally, voice/audio interactions may be utilized in performance of processes such as obtaining prescription refills and receiving reminders to consume prescription products.

Claims (32)

1. A computer-implemented method for configuring a reminder associated with a prescription product, the method comprising:

obtaining, via one or more processors, an indication of a request to record a customized reminder to perform an activity associated with the prescription product, the request obtained via an electronic computing device corresponding to a user;

obtaining, via the one or more processors, a voice recording corresponding to the user, the voice recording provided by the user via a microphone of the electronic computing device;

analyzing, via the one or more processors, the obtained voice recording to determine one or more recording quality metrics of the obtained voice recording, the one or more recording quality metrics indicating whether the obtained voice recording is suitable for replay as a reminder for the activity associated with the prescription product;

in response to determining based upon the one or more recording quality metrics that the obtained voice recording is suitable for replay as a reminder for the activity, configuring, via the one or more processors, a prescription reminder comprising the obtained voice recording; and

subsequent to storing the voice recording, providing, via the one or more processors, the configured prescription reminder at the electronic computing device, wherein providing the prescription reminder comprises causing the obtained voice recording to be emitted by a speaker of the electronic computing device.

2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the request to record the customized reminder is selected from a plurality of reminder options at a graphical user interface of the electronic computing device, the plurality of reminder options including one or more pre-recorded audio reminder options.

3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the activity associated with the prescription product includes at least one of consuming or administering the prescription product.

4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the activity associated with the prescription product includes reordering the prescription product.

5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein providing the configured prescription reminder further comprises causing a graphical user interface to be displayed at the electronic computing device.

6. A computing system for configuring a reminder associated with a prescription product, the computing system comprising:

one or more processors; and

one or more memories storing non-transitory computer executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the computing system to:

obtain an indication of a request to record a customized reminder to perform an activity associated with the prescription product, the request obtained via an electronic computing device corresponding to a user;

obtain a voice recording corresponding to the user, the voice recording provided by the user via a microphone of the electronic computing device;

analyze the obtained voice recording to determine one or more recording quality metrics of the obtained voice, the one or more recording quality metrics indicating whether the obtained voice recording is suitable for replay as a reminder for the activity associated with the prescription product;

in response to determining based upon the one or more recording quality metrics that the obtained voice recording is suitable for replay as a reminder for the activity, configure a prescription reminder comprising the obtained voice recording; and

subsequent to storing the voice recording, provide the configured prescription reminder at the electronic computing device, wherein providing the prescription reminder comprises causing the obtained voice recording to be emitted by a speaker of the electronic computing device.

7. The computing system of claim 6 , wherein the request to record the customized reminder is selected from a plurality of reminder options at a graphical user interface of the electronic computing device, the plurality of reminder options including one or more pre-recorded audio reminder options.

8. The computing system of claim 6 , wherein the activity associated with the prescription product includes at least one of consuming or administering the prescription product.

9. The computing system of claim 6 , wherein the activity associated with the prescription product includes reordering the prescription product.

10. The computing system of claim 6 , wherein providing the configured prescription reminder further comprises causing a graphical user interface to be displayed at the electronic computing device.

11. One or more non-transitory computer readable media storing non-transitory computer executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:

obtain an indication of a request to record a customized reminder to perform an activity associated with a prescription product, the request obtained via an electronic computing device corresponding to a user;

obtain a voice recording corresponding to the user, the voice recording provided by the user via a microphone of the electronic computing device;

analyze the obtained voice recording to determine one or more recording quality metrics of the obtained voice recording, the one or more recording quality metrics indicating whether the obtained voice recording is suitable for replay as a reminder for the activity associated with the prescription product;

in response to determining based upon the one or more recording quality metrics that the obtained voice recording is suitable for replay as a reminder for the activity, configure a prescription reminder comprising the obtained voice recording; and

subsequent to storing the voice recording, provide the configured prescription reminder at the electronic computing device, wherein providing the prescription reminder comprises causing the obtained voice recording to be emitted by a speaker of the electronic computing device.

12. The one or more non-transitory computer readable media of claim 11 , wherein the request to record the customized reminder is selected from a plurality of reminder options at a graphical user interface of the electronic computing device, the plurality of reminder options including one or more pre-recorded audio reminder options.

13. The one or more non-transitory computer readable media of claim 11 , wherein the activity associated with the prescription product includes at least one of consuming or administering the prescription product.

14. The one or more non-transitory computer readable media of claim 11 , wherein the activity associated with the prescription product includes reordering the prescription product.

15. The one or more non-transitory computer readable media of claim 11 , wherein providing the configured prescription reminder further comprises causing a graphical user interface to be displayed at the electronic computing device.

Assignments (3)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 28, 2025
From: WALGREEN CO.
To: SIXTH STREET LENDING PARTNERS, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 072606/0878 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 28, 2025
From: WALGREEN CO.; DUANE READE; WALGREENS SPECIALTY PHARMACY LLC; WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 072679/0926 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 6, 2020
From: SCHWEINFURTH, ANDREW; PETKUS, JULIJA ALEGRA; BHOW, GUNJAN DHANESH
To: WALGREEN CO.
Reel/Frame 052316/0903 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62902110 · Sep 18, 2019
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