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App. No. 19/031,780

DOSAGE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT EDUCATION USING AN INTELLIGENT INJECTION DEVICE

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App. No.
19/031,780
Abstract

A method, computer program product, and computer system for an intelligent injection device for administering medication. The device may include a barrel in fluid contact with a needle connected with a first end of the barrel, a piston including a plunger, the piston positioned within a second end of the barrel and the plunger having a fluid-tight interaction with an interior of the barrel, a microprocessor in electronic communication with a switch and a wireless module, a sensor configured to detect an amount of injectable medication delivered through the needle, where the microprocessor may be configured to: receive sensor datum regarding the amount of injectable medication delivered through the needle, verify the injectable medication delivered conforms to a stored target dosage, which is a prescribed dosage for a recipient, and transmit administration data regarding the injectable medication delivered through the needle from the wireless module.

Claims (72)

1 . An intelligent injection device for administering medication, comprising:

a barrel in fluid contact with a needle connected with a first end of the barrel;

a piston comprising a plunger, the piston positioned within a second end of the barrel and the plunger having a fluid-tight interaction with an interior of the barrel;

a microprocessor in electronic communication with a switch and a wireless module;

at least one sensor configured to detect an amount of injectable medication delivered through the needle, wherein the microprocessor is configured to:

receive at least one sensor datum regarding the amount of injectable medication delivered through the needle;

verify the injectable medication delivered conforms to a stored target dosage, wherein the stored target dosage is a prescribed dosage for a recipient; and

transmit administration data regarding the injectable medication delivered through the needle from the wireless module of the intelligent injection device.

2 . The intelligent injection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a system for detecting an angle measurement of the needle relative to a surface of injection.

3 . The intelligent injection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a system for detecting the amount of injectable medication that is delivered to a recipient by monitoring plunger movement within the barrel.

4 . The intelligent injection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a timestamping system for timestamping an injection event.

5 . The intelligent injection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is configured to detect at least one of:

fluid flow rate through the needle;

pressure within a barrel during injection;

temperature of an injectable medication; or

an optical characteristic of the injectable medication.

6 . The intelligent injection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises multiple sensors providing sensor fusion data to detect and verify a proper injection administration.

7 . The intelligent injection device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is configured to monitor and detect fluid when drawn through the injection device.

8 . An intelligent injection device for temperature sensing and medication administration, comprising:

a barrel having a needle at a first end for delivering medication;

a piston assembly within the barrel;

a temperature sensor;

a locking mechanism engaged with a stalk of the piston;

a microprocessor configured to:

receive temperature data from the temperature sensor;

prevent injection based on a temperature reading outside an acceptable range;

detect and verify an administered medication dosage; and

generate administration verification data using machine learning to confirm proper dosage delivery.

9 . The intelligent injection device of claim 8 , wherein at least one sensor comprises a force sensor configured to measure injection force.

10 . The intelligent injection device of claim 8 , wherein at least one sensor comprises an optical sensor configured to detect medication volume.

11 . The intelligent injection device of claim 8 , wherein the microprocessor is configured to:

calculate a degradation risk for the medication based on temperature data;

maintain the locking mechanism in a locked position if the degradation risk exceeds a predetermined threshold; and

prevent injection even if other verification criteria are satisfied.

12 . The intelligent injection device of claim 8 , wherein the microprocessor includes a timing circuit configured to:

detect an injection device removal from temperature-controlled storage;

calculate an elapsed time since removal; and

engage a locking mechanism to prevent injection after a predetermined elapsed time.

13 . The intelligent injection device of claim 8 , wherein the locking mechanism remains locked after a temperature compliance flag is not confirmed.

14 . The intelligent injection device of claim 8 , wherein the temperature sensor and locking mechanism are configured to:

monitor temperature of a temperature-sensitive biologic;

ensure a medication is administered at an optimal efficacy level; and

prevent administration of a medication exposed to a temperature affecting potency.

15 . The intelligent injection device of claim 8 , wherein a predetermined temperature range threshold:

corresponds to a particular pharmaceutical in the injection device;

is set by at least one of: a manufacturer, pharmacist, insurance provider, or healthcare provider; and

when exceeded, triggers the locking mechanism to prevent injection.

16 . A system for verifying proper injectable medication administration and recording compliance, comprising:

an intelligent injection device having:

a barrel and needle assembly;

a piston for delivering medication;

a microprocessor;

at least one sensor for detecting an injection parameter;

a wireless communication module; and

a management platform configured to:

receive real-time administration data from the injection device;

verify an administered dosage matches a prescription parameter;

generate a verification report confirming proper medication delivery; and

update a remote medication administration compliance record.

17 . The system of claim 16 further comprising:

a reporting system configured to:

generate a report on patient adherence to an injectable medication treatment plan;

identify a risk of patient non-compliance;

alert a healthcare provider, upon identification of non-compliance, to make a treatment plan adjustment; and

adjust a permission of the injection device to administer a dose to conform to the adjusted treatment plan.

18 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the microprocessor is configured to:

receive real-time monitoring data relating to the injection device;

monitor adherence to a medication regimen;

document proper scheduling of a treatment protocol; and

verify a timing requirement between multiple injectable medications.

19 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the wireless module comprises a Bluetooth transceiver.

20 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the management platform provides real-time alerts to healthcare providers.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 21, 2025
From: CORBETT, JEREMY; SPENCER, JOHN; MITCHELL, NATHANIEL
To: DATADOSE, LLC
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