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    PORTABLE MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION CONTAINERS. The present invention relates to a portable container, which includes a body and a lid that cooperatively form a secure storage compartment and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to release the lid reliably. The portable container also includes a location detection element configured to determine the location of the portable container in an installation and provide location information for a processor coupled to the coupling and the location detection element. The processor is configured to receive location information from the location detection element and allow the latch to release the lid upon a determination that the portable container is located in an area of the facility where access to the contents of the portable container is allowed.
    公开号:BR112014017450B1
    申请号:R112014017450-4
    申请日:2013-01-16
    公开日:2021-03-09
    发明作者:Melvin MUECKE；David HEFFRON；Peter Godlewski
    申请人:Carefusion 303, Inc；
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    BACKGROUND Priority
    [001] This Order relates to and claims priority for U.S. Serial No. 13 / 354,172, filed on January 19, 2012, entitled "PORTABLE MEDICATION DISPENSING CONTAINERS", which is incorporated herein by reference. Field
    [002] The present description relates to the use of safe portable containers for transporting and distributing medications, particularly from a central automated dispensing machine (ADM) next to a patient's bed. Description of the Related Art
    [003] Patients in hospitals receive multiple medications on a regular scale or on an as needed basis, also known as "PRN" (meaning "when needed" from Latin "pro re nata"). Medications are often stored in an ADM that can be located at a nursing station or other central location. Some ADMs, such as Pyxis MedStation ™, use safe transportable containers, such as the CUBIE® heat exchangers used with MedStation, for the transfer of medications between the filling location, for example, a pharmacy, and ADMs. Such a system is set out in U.S. Patent No. 6,116,461 to Broadfield et al., For example. These containers are safe during transport and can be opened only after being placed in the ADM and after entry of the appropriate identifying information by the nurse. Some hospitals use pharmacy systems that allow pharmacists to enter approved prescriptions into the system. In these pharmacy systems, ADMs are configured to require identification of the patient for whom a medication is being requested, to check whether that medication has been prescribed for that patient and to allow the nurse to access the medication only if the medication has been prescribed.
    [004] In some hospitals, the medication administration protocol requires that nurses go to the ADM to distribute medications to each individual patient at the time of administration. If a nurse is responsible for multiple patients, this can create numerous trips back and forth between patient rooms and ADM. Nurses are subject to interruptions during these trips, adding more to the time it takes to administer medication to a patient. SUMMARY
    [005] It is desirable to provide a system and a method of securely storing medications, while allowing nurses to transport medications with them and distribute medications beside the bed or in other locations away from the ADM, thereby avoiding the the need for nurses to return to central ADM each time a medication is to be administered. It is additionally desirable to track the location of the safely stored medications and allow access to the safely stored medications only when the safely stored medications are in certain designated areas, and to provide an alarm if the safely stored medications are removed from an approved area. The portable containers and distribution systems shown here provide at least this capacity.
    [006] In certain embodiments, a portable container is exposed, which includes a body and a lid that cooperatively forms a secure storage compartment and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to release the lid reliably. The portable container also includes a location detection element configured to determine a location of the portable container and provide the location, and a processor coupled to the latch and the location detection element. The processor is configured to receive the location from the location detection element and allow the latch to release the lid, upon a determination that the portable container is located in an area where access to the contents of the portable container is allowed.
    [007] In certain embodiments, a medication delivery system is exposed, which includes a plurality of portable containers, each having a body with a lid forming a secure storage compartment and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to hold release the lid. The system also includes a location detection element configured to determine a location of the portable container and provide the location, a memory comprising a unique identifier, and a first processor coupled to the coupling, the location detection element and the memory. The processor is configured to receive the location from the location detection element, retrieve the identifier from memory, provide an information signal comprising the location and the identifier, receive an access signal, and cause the coupling to release the cover upon receipt of the access signal. The system also includes a controller selectively coupled to the first processor of at least one of the portable containers. The controller includes a memory configured to store installation information related to at least one area of an installation, and which of the plurality of portable containers is allowed to be opened in at least one area, and a second processor configured to receive the information from the first processor, retrieve installation information from memory, compare the location of at least one portable container with the installation information, and provide the access signal for the first processor, if at least one portable container is located in an area where at least one portable container is allowed to be opened.
    [008] In certain embodiments, a portable container is exposed, which includes a body with a lid forming a secure storage compartment and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to reliably hold the lid. The portable container also includes a processor coupled to the coupling and a power source coupled to the coupling and the processor. The processor is configured to receive an access signal from an external controller and cause the coupling to release the cover, upon receipt of the access signal.
    [009] In certain embodiments, a medication delivery system is exposed, comprising a plurality of portable containers, each having a body with a lid forming a secure storage compartment and a latch that is coupled to the body and configured to hold release the lid. The system also includes a first processor coupled to the coupling, a power source coupled to the coupling and the first processor, and a first memory coupled to the first processor. The first memory comprises a unique identifier. The first processor is configured to retrieve the unique identifier from the first memory, provide a data signal comprising the unique identifier, receive an access signal and cause the coupling to release the cover upon receipt of the access signal. The system also includes a controller that has a second processor communicatively coupled to the scanner and the first processor in at least one of the portable containers. The second processor is configured to receive the data signal from the first processor of at least one portable container, provide an information signal comprising a patient identifier and the portable container identifier for the server, and provide the access signal for the first processor upon a determination that the portable container is allowed to be opened. The system also includes a server configured to store information related to prescriptions for at least one patient, store information related to content from at least one of the plurality of portable containers, and receive the information signal from the second processor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    [0010] The associated drawings, which are included for the provision of additional understanding and are incorporated and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate exposed modalities and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the exposed modalities. In the drawings:
    [0011] Figure 1 is an exploded view of an example portable container according to certain aspects of the description.
    [0012] Figure 2 describes an example ADM configured to use portable safe containers in accordance with certain aspects of this description.
    [0013] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the portable container of Figure 1 according to certain aspects of this description.
    [0014] Figure 4 is an example distribution station according to certain aspects of this description.
    [0015] Figure 5 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the portable container of Figure 1 according to certain aspects of this description.
    [0016] Figure 6 is another modality of a medication delivery system according to certain aspects of this description.
    [0017] Figure 7 is a simplified diagram of a hospital with zones defined according to certain aspects of this description.
    [0018] Figure 8 is an example block diagram of a manual controller according to certain aspects of this description.
    [0019] Figure 9 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the portable container of Figure 1 according to certain aspects of this description. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
    [0020] The following description sets out modalities of a system and a method for the provision of safe portable storage of medications. Such a system allows authorized users to have access to the contents of the portable container. The description describes the system and methods in the context of a medication delivery system, where medications are stored in portable containers that are accessed by nurses for administration to patients in a healthcare setting.
    [0021] The detailed description is intended to be set out below as a description of the various configurations of the technology in question and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the technology in question can be practiced. The attached drawings are incorporated here and form a part of the detailed description. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a complete understanding of the technology in question. However, it will be evident to those skilled in the art that the technology in question can be practiced without these specific details. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in the form of a block diagram, in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the technology in question. Equal components are labeled with identical element numbers for ease of understanding.
    [0022] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a portable container of example 10 according to certain aspects of the description. The portable container 10 comprises a body 12 and, in this embodiment, a lid 14 which is hingedly attached to the body 12. The body 12 and the lid 14 together form a secure compartment 16. The portable container 10 includes electronics 18 which , in certain modalities, provides communication and control capabilities. A cover was removed from the body 12 in figure 12, to reveal the electronics 18 closed. In certain embodiments, the cover 14 is releasably secured by a coupling with power (not visible in figure 1) that is activated by an internal processor (not visible in figure 1) that are both part of electronics 18. The internal elements of the portable container 10 are discussed in greater detail with respect to figure 3. In certain embodiments, the lid 14 is released to allow an inspection of the contents of the portable container 10, without releasing the lid 14.
    [0023] Figure 2 describes an example ADM 20 configured for the use of portable safe containers 10 according to certain aspects of this description. In certain embodiments, portable containers 10 are stored in drawers 22. In certain embodiments, drawers 22 comprise a plurality of power connectors (not shown in figure 2) configured to provide power and signals for portable containers 10. In certain embodiments , a nurse or other user can provide information via a touch screen 24, a keyboard 26 or other input device, so that ADM 20 allows the nurse to remove one or more of the portable containers 10 from drawer 22.
    [0024] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a portable container 10 of Figure 1, according to certain aspects of this description. In addition to the body 12 and the lid 14 described with reference to figure 1, the portable container 10 comprises a latch 33 which is coupled to the body 12 and configured to reliably hold the lid 14, so that the contents of the secure compartment 16 do not. be accessible, when cover 14 is secure, and be accessible when cover 14 is released by latch 33. Latch 33 is coupled to a processor 35, which is configured to selectively cause latch 33 to be released from lid 14. In certain embodiments, the portable container 10 comprises a connector 32 that is coupled to the body 12 and the coupling 33, the function of the connector 32 being described in more detail with reference to figure 4. In certain embodiments, the portable container 10 comprises a memory 38 coupled to the processor 35. In certain embodiments, the memory comprises a unique identifier associated with the portable container 10.
    [0025] In certain embodiments, the portable container 10 comprises a real-time location system element (RTLS) 36 that is configured for determining the location of the portable container 10 in an installation. In certain embodiments, the facility has a wireless system that communicates with the RTLS 36 element and provides reference information that allows the RTLS 36 element to determine its location. In certain embodiments, the RTLS 36 element provides an identifier for the wireless installation system, and the system determines the location of the RTLS 36 element. In certain embodiments, the wireless installation system provides this location information for the element of RTLS 36.
    [0026] Figure 4 is an example distribution station 40 according to certain aspects of this description. The dispensing station 40 comprises at least one docking station 42 configured to accept portable containers 10 and, in the embodiment of figure 4, a plurality of docking stations 42. In certain embodiments, the docking station 42 comprises a docking connector 44 configured to match connector 32 of portable container 10. In certain embodiments, plug connector 44 provides power for latch 33, so that the lid can be released only when portable container 10 is docked with dispensing station 40 In certain embodiments, the dispensing station 40 comprises a user interface 46 that provides the same access control capability as provided by the ADM of figure 2, thereby allowing the nurse to have access to the safe compartments 16 of portable containers 10 that are fitted with the distribution station 40.
    [0027] Figure 5 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the portable container 10 of Figure 1 according to certain aspects of this description. In certain embodiments, the lid 14, the body 12 and the latch 33 are configured in a similar manner to that of figure 3, with the latch 33 configured to reliably hold the lid 14 to the body 12, in order to form a secure storage 16. Hitch 33 is controlled by processor 35. In certain embodiments, a power source 37, for example, a battery, is coupled to processor 35 and hitch 33, so that portable container 10 is a functional unit that does not need to be connected to a power source, as in figure 4, to release the lid 14. In certain embodiments, the portable container 10 comprises a communication device 39 configured for communication with a hospital system, for example, a Ethernet network. In certain embodiments, the communication device 39 is a radio frequency (RF) unit. In certain embodiments, the communication device 39 uses optical radiation to communicate with the hospital system. In certain embodiments, the communication device 39 uses an infrared light to communicate with the hospital system. In certain embodiments, the portable container 10 comprises a memory 38 comprising a unique identifier associated with this specific portable container 10.
    [0028] Figure 6 is another modality of a medication delivery system 60 according to certain aspects of this description. In certain embodiments, the medication delivery system 60 comprises a portable container 10 communicatively coupled to a controller 76, in this embodiment, via wireless signals 39A and 77. In certain embodiments, wireless signals 39A and 77 are signals RF. In certain embodiments, wireless signals 39A and 77 are optical signals. In certain embodiments, the controller 76 and the portable container 10 respectively comprise connectors (not visible in figure 6) configured to combine and establish a direct communication link between the controller processor (not shown in figure 6) and the container processor 35 portable (not shown in figure 6). Controller 76 is also communicatively coupled to a wireless access point 74 which is additionally coupled to a communication network 72, such as a wired Ethernet network. System 60 also comprises one or more servers 70, 71 which are communicatively coupled to network 72 and therefore communicatively coupled to controller 76. In certain embodiments, server 70 is a pharmacy server comprising prescriptions for patients . In certain embodiments, server 71 is an RTLS server comprising information about the layout of the hospital. In certain embodiments, the RTLS server 71 comprises a controller (not visible in figure 6) that interacts at least with processor 35 and the RTLS element 36 of the portable container 10 shown in figure 3, for determining the location of the portable container 10 and provide an access signal to the processor 35, if the portable container is located in an area where access to the contents of the portable container 10 is permitted.
    [0029] Figure 7 is a simplified diagram 80 of a hospital with defined zones 84 according to certain aspects of this description. In this example, a care unit has five patient rooms 90A to 90E and an ADM 20. There are three doors 96A, 96B and 96C that lead out of the care unit, with door 96C leading to stairs 98. Zone 82 has been defined to include care unit rooms 90A to 90E and corridor 91. Zones 84A, 84B, that is, other parts of the hospital, were defined outside ports 96A, 96B, respectively, and zone 84C was defined outside port 96C, which leads out of the hospital. The server 70 of figure 6 can include a database that defines which zones are approved for each of the portable containers 10 that are being used by the hospital. The server 70 can be configured to provide an alert, if the portable container 10 is determined to be in a zone that is not approved for that portable container 10. For example, a portable container 10 may be allowed in zone 82, as well as in zones 84A, 84B, but not allowed in zone 84C. In this way, a removal of the portable container 10 from the hospital will create an alert when the portable container 10 is detected in zone 84C.
    [0030] Figure 8 is an example block diagram of a portable controller 76 according to certain aspects of this description. Controller 76 comprises a processor 90 coupled to a memory 92 configured for storing at least programs and data. The processor 90 is also coupled to a communication element 96, a display 98 and a keyboard 100. In certain embodiments, the communication element 96 comprises a wireless network communication capability, such as an 802.11 transceiver. In certain embodiments, the communication element 96 comprises a local wireless communication capability, such as a Bluetooth® or infrared transceiver. In certain embodiments, the keyboard 100 is replaced by other input devices, such as a touchpad overlaying the display 98. Processor 90 is also coupled, in this embodiment, to a scanner 94, shown in figure 8 as a code scanner sample bar 94. In certain embodiments, the 94 barcode scanner is replaced by a radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner. In certain embodiments, the barcode scanner 94 is replaced by a device capable of scanning and interpreting elements that can be read on a machine containing information and providing that information to processor 90. The configuration in figure 7 is an example and not limiting, as a variety of standardized and customized handheld controllers can be employed to provide the capabilities described in this description.
    [0031] Figure 9 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the portable container 10 of Figure 1, according to certain aspects of this description. In this embodiment, the portable container comprises a processor 35 coupled to a memory 38 and a latch 33 which releasably holds the lid 14 to the body 12. The embodiment of figure 9 also includes an RTLS element 36, a connector 32 and a device of communication 39, as well as an energy source 37, thereby combining the resources of the modalities of figures 3 and 5.
    [0032] The following discussion provides non-limiting examples of how the portable container 10 can be used in a hospital. Other methods of using a portable container 10, and combinations of the features of the portable container modalities 10 described in figures 3 and 5 will be obvious to those of skill in the art.
    [0033] In a first example, an example use of a portable container enabled with RTLS 10, as shown in figures 1 to 4, is exposed. A nurse enters her identification information in the ADM 20 of figure 2, located in a care unit, as shown in figure 7, and then introduces the identification of a patient. ADM 20 is configured to display the medications prescribed for this patient, and the nurse reviews the displayed prescriptions to determine which medications should be administered to the patient. In this example, the nurse identifies for ADM 20 a medication that she wants to remove from ADM 20, and ADM 20 opens the appropriate drawer 22 and releases the portable container 10 that contains the identified medication. The nurse removes the portable container 10, closes drawer 22 and logs out ADM 20.
    [0034] As the nurse moves around the care unit 82 with the portable container 10, the RTLS element 36 tracks the location of the portable container 10. In this example, the wireless hospital system includes an RTLS server 71, such as the server 71 of figure 6, which receives periodic messages from the RTLS element 36 and tracks the portable container 10 by triangulating each message through the access points 74 that are part of the hospital network system. In other embodiments, an independent RTLS system can be used. In certain embodiments, an RTLS system can use any of the real-time location methods of determining the location of the RTLS element 36, as known to those of skill in the art. The RTLS server 71 includes a hospital layout, as shown in figure 7, and is configured to determine where the portable container 10 is located with respect to this layout 80. Layout 80 includes one or more defined areas. In this example, area 82 is defined as the care unit in which ADM 20 and the patient are located and areas 84A, 84B and 84C are defined to include the rest of the hospital. Furthermore, the RTLS server 71 includes a database that defines which areas are approved for each portable container 10. In this example, portable container 10 is approved for each portable container 10. In this example, portable container 10 is approved for area 82 and not approved for areas 84A, 84B or 84C. As long as the portable container 10 remains in area 82, the RTLS server 71 does not take any action. If the RTLS server 71 determines that the portable container 10 is located in any of the areas 84A, 84B and 84C, the RTLS server 71 issues an alert. In certain modalities, the alert is provided through radio call equipment for the nurse or other nursing staff. In certain modalities, the alert is provided to another team, such as a receptionist or security team.
    [0035] When the nurse arrives at the patient's bedside, for example, in room 90D, for whom the medication contained in the portable container 10 is prescribed, the nurse places the portable container 10 in a docking station 42 of a nursing station. distribution 40 (not visible in figure 7) that is located in patient room 90D. The nurse uses user interface 46 (not visible in figure 7) to request access to the contents of the portable container 10. Processor 35 communicates with the RTLS element 36, which returns a signal that the portable container 10 is located in an approved area, and processor 35 causes latch 33 to release cap 14, providing access to medication. In certain embodiments, processor 35 communicates with RTLS server 71 to determine whether portable container 10 is located in an approved area.
    [0036] In a second example, an example use of a battery-powered portable container 10 is exposed. A nurse interacts with ADM 20 in the same way, as described in the previous example, and removes a portable container 10 having a power source 37 and a communication device 39. When the nurse arrives at the patient's bedside in room 90D, the nurse logs in to her portable controller 76, and launches a program to access portable container 10. Controller 76 requires, in this example, that the nurse identify herself and she scans a barcode on her identification badge using a built-in scanner from controller 76. Controller 76 then requests that the patient be identified, and the nurse scans a bar code printed on a bracelet worn by the patient, where the bar code comprises the patient identification code. Controller 76 sends this information to a pharmacy server, such as server 70 of figure 6, which comprises databases comprising prescriptions for patients in the hospital and the contents of portable containers 10 in the hospital. The pharmacy server 70 verifies that the medication contained in the portable container 10 in which the processor 35 is located is prescribed for the identified patient, and provides an access approval signal to the controller 76. Upon receipt of the access signal from from server 70, controller 76 sends an access signal through communication device 39 to processor 35 of portable container 10. Processor 35 then causes latch 33 of cover 14 to draw power from power source 37, thereby providing access to the contents of the portable container 10. Hence, with the modalities of figures 5 and 6, a dispensing station 40 is not required for opening a portable container 10.
    [0037] In certain embodiments, the communication device 39 of figure 5 is connected to an external connector and the controller 76 has a combination connector (not shown in figure 6), so that the portable container 10 is plugged into the controller 76 to exchange signals, instead of communicating wirelessly.
    [0038] In certain embodiments, the portable container 10 has been assigned to a patient and the assigned patient ID is stored in memory 38. Controller 76 retrieves the stored patient ID using processor 35, and compares it with the patient ID scanned to determine whether the portable container 10 is assigned to the scanned patient. If so, the controller 76 will send the access signal to the communication device 39 to the processor 35 of the portable container 10.
    [0039] Portable containers 10 can have any or all of the features and elements shown in the block diagrams of figures 3 and 5. A portable container 10 having a wireless communication capability, for example, via communication device 39, configured for communication with a wireless Ethernet system, an RTLS capability, for example, via an RTLS element 36, and a power source 37, such as a battery, can provide a variety of capabilities for secure portable storage, while allowing access to stored items, for example, medications. The RTLS capability can prevent theft or loss by triggering an alert if the portable container 10 is taken outside an approved area, for example, outside a specific hospital floor, as well as allowing a portable container 10 on request is found via the RTLS 71 server. The communication capability, which can be provided in any of a variety of wired or wireless forms, allows any portable device, such as a cell phone or personal digital assistant ( PDA), having a combination communication capability, control the portable container 10 in the same way as performed by ADM 20.
    [0040] The exposed systems and methods provide a portable container that includes a secure storage compartment. The portable container can be carried by the health professional and accessed at the bedside or at another location that is far from the ADM. In certain embodiments, the portable container is battery operated and the healthcare professional can use a portable controller, such as a cell phone, to provide the access signals to make the latch release the lid, thereby providing access to the contents of the safe storage compartment of the portable container. In certain embodiments, the portable container comprises an RTLS device that periodically provides the location of the portable container to an external system.
    [0041] It is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps or blocks in the exposed processes is an illustration of example approaches. Based on design preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps or blocks in the processes can be rearranged. The associated method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, and are not meant to be limiting to the specific order or hierarchy presented.
    [0042] The previous description is provided to allow anyone skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described here. Several changes in these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined here can be applied to other aspects. Thus, the claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects shown here, but are to be in accordance with the full scope consistent with the language of the claims.
    [0043] A reference to an element in the singular is not meant to be "one and only one", unless specifically so stated, but instead "one or more". Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term "some" refers to "one or more".
    [0044] The term "optical" as used here refers to electromagnetic radiation from ultraviolet to infrared, including wavelengths in the range of 10 nanometers to 1 millimeter, and includes, but is not limited to, the light visible to the eye human, which covers the range of 380 to 760 nanometers.
    [0045] The phrase "radio frequency identification" and the acronym "RFID" include systems in which a scanner having an antenna communicates wirelessly with multiple devices, or tags, which are equipped with antennas for the purpose of retrieving data. one or more items of information related to the tag or to an item to which the tag is attached. This communication can occur at any frequency with the band from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. The tag can be passive, that is, to draw power from the electromagnetic field created by the scanner antenna, or active, having a power source which can be internal, such as a battery, or external, such as a power coupling to a second device.
    [0046] Pronouns in the masculine include the feminine and the neutral gender (for example, she and that) and vice versa. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various aspects described throughout this description, which are known or will be known to those of ordinary skill in the art, are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be encompassed by the claims. Furthermore, it is not intended that anything exposed here be dedicated to the public, regardless of whether that description is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element is to be constructed under the provisions of 35 USC § 112, sixth paragraph, unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase "a means to" or, in the case of a method claim, the element be recited using the phrase "an operation for".
    [0047] Although the modalities of the present description have been described and illustrated in detail, it is to be clearly understood that it is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, the scope of the present invention being limited only by the terms of the appended claims.
    [0048] All elements, parts and steps described here are preferably included. It is to be understood that any of these elements, parts and steps can be replaced by other elements, parts and steps or deleted together, as will be obvious to those skilled in the art. CONCEPTS
    [0049] This document sets out at least the following concepts:
    [0050] Concept 1. Portable container, comprising:
    [0051] a body and a lid that cooperatively form a secure storage compartment;
    [0052] a coupling coupled to the body, the coupling configured to reliably hold the lid;
    [0053] a location detection element configured for determining a location of the portable container and providing the location; and
    [0054] a processor coupled to the coupling and the location detection element, the processor configured for:
    [0055] receiving the location from the location detection element; and
    [0056] allowing the coupling to release the lid by determining that the portable container is located in an area where access to the contents of the portable container is allowed.
    [0057] Concept 2. Portable container, according to Concept 1, in which the processor is configured to:
    [0058] providing the location received from the location detection element to an external controller;
    [0059] receive an access signal from the external controller; and
    [0060] cause the coupling to be released from the cover upon receipt of the access signal.
    [0061] Concept 3. Portable container, according to Concept 2, in which the external controller is a server.
    [0062] Concept 4. Portable container, according to Concept 2, in which the processor is additionally configured to:
    [0063] accept an access request from a user; and
    [0064] provide location information to the external controller upon receipt of the access request.
    [0065] Concept 5. Portable container, according to Concept 1, in which it still comprises a connector coupled to the body and the coupling, in which:
    [0066] the body is configured to match a docking station having a docking connector;
    [0067] the portable container connector is configured to match the plug connector, receive power from the plug connector and supply power to the processor and hitch.
    [0068] Concept 6. Portable container, according to any of the preceding Concepts, which still comprises a battery coupled to the processor and coupling.
    [0069] Concept 7. Medication delivery system, comprising:
    [0070] a plurality of portable containers, each comprising:
    [0071] a body with a lid forming a secure storage compartment;
    [0072] a coupling coupled to the body, the coupling configured to reliably hold the lid;
    [0073] a location detection element configured for determining a location of the portable container and providing the location;
    [0074] a memory comprising a unique identifier; and
    [0075] a first processor coupled to the coupling, the location detection element and the memory, the first processor configured to receive the location from the location detection element, retrieve the identifier from the memory, provide an information signal comprising the location and the identifier, receiving an access signal, and causing the coupling to release the cover upon receipt of the access signal; and
    [0076] a controller selectively coupled to the first processor of at least one of the portable containers, the controller comprising:
    [0077] a memory configured to store installation information related to at least one area of an installation and which of the plurality of portable containers are allowed to be opened in at least one area; and
    [0078] a second processor configured to receive the information signal from the first processor, retrieve the installation information from memory, compare the location of at least one portable container with the installation information, and provide the access signal to the first processor, if at least one portable container is located in an area where at least one portable container is allowed to be opened.
    [0079] Concept 8. System, according to Concept 7, which also comprises a connector coupled to the body and coupling, in which:
    [0080] the body is configured to match a docking station having a docking connector;
    [0081] the connector is configured to match the plug connector, receive power from the plug connector and will provide power to the processor and the hitch.
    [0082] Concept 9. System, according to Concept 7, which also includes a battery attached to the processor and coupling.
    [0083] Concept 10. Portable container, comprising:
    [0084] a body with a lid forming a secure storage compartment;
    [0085] a coupling coupled to the body, the coupling configured to reliably hold the lid;
    [0086] a processor coupled to the coupling; and
    [0087] a power source coupled to the coupling and the processor;
    [0088] in which the processor is configured to respond to an access signal from an external controller and cause the coupling to release the cover upon receipt of the access signal.
    [0089] Concept 11. Portable container, according to Concept 10, which also comprises a communication module coupled communicatively to the processor and the external controller, the communication module configured to receive the access signal from the external controller and provide the signal to the processor.
    [0090] Concept 12. Portable container, according to Concept 11, in which the communication module communicates wirelessly.
    [0091] Concept 13. Portable container, according to Concept 12, in which the wireless communication module communicates using radio frequency (RF) signals.
    [0092] Concept 14. Portable container, according to Concept 13, in which the wireless communication module communicates using optical signals.
    [0093] Concept 15. Portable container, according to Concept 10, which also comprises a memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising a unique identifier, in which the processor is additionally configured to:
    [0094] retrieve the unique identifier from memory; and
    [0095] providing an information signal comprising the unique identifier.
    [0096] Concept 16. Portable container, according to Concept 15, in which the processor is additionally configured to:
    [0097] receive an identification request signal; and
    [0098] providing the information signal upon receipt of the information request signal.
    [0099] Concept 17. Medication administration system, comprising:
    [00100] at least one portable container comprising:
    [00101] a body with a lid forming a secure storage compartment;
    [00102] a coupling coupled to the body, the coupling configured to reliably hold the cover;
    [00103] a processor coupled to the coupling;
    [00104] a power source coupled to the coupling and the first processor; and
    [00105] a first memory coupled to the processor, the first memory comprising a unique identifier;
    [00106] where the first processor is configured to:
    [00107] retrieve the unique identifier from the first memory;
    [00108] providing a data signal comprising the unique identifier;
    [00109] receiving an access signal; and
    [00110] cause the coupling to release the cover upon receipt of the access signal;
    [00111] a controller comprising a second processor communicatively coupled to the scanner and to the first processor of at least one portable container, the second processor configured for:
    [00112] receiving the data signal from the first processor of at least one portable container; and
    [00113] providing the access signal for the first processor upon a determination that the portable container is allowed to be opened.
    [00114] Concept 18. Medication delivery system, according to Concept 17, wherein the second processor is additionally configured to provide an information signal comprising a patient identifier and the portable container identifier, and the delivery system medication administration still comprises a server configured to:
    [00115] store information related to prescriptions for at least one patient;
    [00116] store information related to the content of at least one portable container; and
    [00117] receiving the information signal from the second processor.
    [00118] Concept 19. Medication administration system, according to Concept 18, in which:
    [00119] at least one portable container contains medication;
    [00120] the prescription information stored on the server comprises a list of medications to be administered to at least one patient;
    [00121] the content information stored on the server comprises a list of at least one medication stored in at least one portable container; and
    [00122] the server is additionally configured to provide the prescription information for the identified patient and the container content information for the identified portable container upon receipt of the information signal; and
    [00123] the processor is additionally configured to:
    [00124] receiving the prescription information and the container content information from the server; and
    [00125] determine if at least one portable container is allowed to be opened.
    [00126] Concept 20. Medication delivery system, according to Concept 18, in which:
    [00127] at least one portable container contains medication;
    [00128] the prescription information stored on the server comprises a list of medications to be administered to at least one patient;
    [00129] the content information stored on the server comprises a list of at least one medication stored in at least one portable container; and
    [00130] the server is additionally configured to:
    [00131] retrieve the prescription information for the identified patient;
    [00132] retrieving the content information for the identified portable container;
    [00133] compare the medications listed in the retrieved prescription information with the medication list in the retrieved content information; and
    [00134] provide a permission signal for the second processor, if at least one of the medications listed in the content information matches with at least one of the medications listed in the prescription information; and
    [00135] the processor is additionally configured to:
    [00136] receive the permission signal from the server; and
    [00137] providing the access signal upon receipt of the permission signal.
    [00138] Concept 21. Medication delivery system, according to Concept 17, in which:
    [00139] the controller still comprises a scanner configured for:
    [00140] retrieve a patient's identity from a machine-readable element associated with a patient; and
    [00141] providing the patient identity for the second processor; and
    [00142] the second processor is additionally configured to receive the patient's identity from the scanner.
    [00143] Concept 22. Method of storage and distribution of medications, the method comprising the steps of:
    [00144] placement of at least one medication in a portable container that comprises a real-time location system (RTLS) device and a coupling configured to release reliably a lid that cooperates with a body for the formation of a compartment for secure storage;
    [00145] determination of the location of the portable container using the RTLS device;
    [00146] determination as to whether the portable container is in an area where it is permissible to distribute at least one medication; and
    [00147] release of the lid, if the portable container is in an area where it is permissible to distribute the medication.
    [00148] Concept 23. Method, according to Concept 22, which still comprises the stage of:
    [00149] transport of the safe portable container to a location close to a patient;
    [00150] in which the location close to the patient is in an area where it is permissible to distribute at least one medication.
    [00151] Concept 24. Method, according to Concept 22 or 23, which still comprises the stage of:
    [00152] issuing an alert if it is determined that the portable container is in an area where the portable container is not allowed to be taken.
    [00153] Concept 25. Method of storage and distribution of medications, the method comprising the steps of:
    [00154] placing at least one medication in a portable container comprising an energy source and a coupling configured to release reliably a lid that cooperates with a body to form a safe storage compartment;
    [00155] determination automatically as to whether it is permissible to distribute at least one medication; and
    [00156] release of the lid of the portable container automatically, when it is determined that it is permissible to distribute at least one medication.
    [00157] Concept 26. Method, according to Concept 25, in which the step of automatically determining whether it is permissible to distribute at least one medication comprises the steps of:
    [00158] determination with a scanner of the identity of a patient;
    [00159] recovery from a coupled memory of a list of medications that are prescribed for the identified patient;
    [00160] retrieval from a portable container memory of a unique identifier;
    [00161] retrieval from a coupled memory of a list of at least one medication stored in the identified portable container; and
    [00162] determination that it is permissible to distribute at least one medication, if at least one of at least one medication stored in the identified portable container is prescribed for the identified patient.
    [00163] Concept 27. Non-transient computer-readable medium that has computer executable instructions stored on it for execution by a processor to carry out a method of storing and distributing medications, the method comprising the steps of:
    [00164] determination of the location of the portable container using the RTLS device;
    [00165] determination as to whether the portable container is in an area where it is permissible to distribute at least one medication; and
    [00166] release of the lid, if the portable container is in an area where it is permissible to distribute the medication.
    [00167] Concept 28. Method, according to Concept 27, which still comprises the stage of:
    [00168] issuing an alert if it is determined that the portable container is in an area where the portable container is not allowed to be taken.
    [00169] Concept 29. Non-transient computer-readable medium that has computer executable instructions stored on it for execution by a processor to carry out a method of storing and distributing medications, the method comprising the steps of:
    [00170] determination automatically as to whether it is permissible to distribute at least one medication that is contained in a safe storage compartment of a portable container comprising an energy source and a coupling configured to reliably hold a lid that cooperates with a body to form a secure storage compartment; and
    [00171] release of the lid of the portable container automatically, when it is determined that it is permissible to distribute at least one medication.
    [00172] Concept 30. Medium, according to Concept 29, in which the step of automatically determining whether it is permissible to distribute at least one medication comprises the steps of:
    [00173] determination with a scanner of the identity of a patient;
    [00174] recovery from a coupled memory of a list of medications that are prescribed for the identified patient;
    [00175] retrieval from a portable container memory of a unique identifier;
    [00176] retrieval from a coupled memory of a list of at least one medication stored in the identified portable container; and
    [00177] determination that it is permissible to distribute at least one medication, if at least one of at least one medication stored in the identified portable container is prescribed for the identified patient.
    权利要求:
    Claims (22)
    [0001]
    1. Portable container (10), characterized by the fact that it comprises: a body (12) and a lid (14) that cooperatively form a secure storage compartment (16); a latch (33) coupled to the body, the latch (33) configured to releasably hold the lid (14); a location detection element (36) configured for determining a location of the portable container (10) and providing the location; a processor (35) coupled to the engagement and the location detection element, the processor (35) configured to: receive the location from the location detection element (36); and allowing the latch (33) to release the lid (14) by determining that the portable container (10) is located in an area where access to the contents of the portable container (10) is allowed; and a connector (32) coupled to the body (12) and the engagement (33), wherein: the body (12) is configured to match the docking station (42) having a docking connector (44); and the connector (32) of the portable container (10) is configured to match the plug connector (44), receive power from the plug connector (44) and supply power to the processor (35) and the coupling ( 33).
    [0002]
    2. Portable container (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the processor (35) is configured to: provide the location received from the location detection element (36) to an external controller (76) ; receiving an access signal from the external controller (76); and causing the latch (33) to release the cover (14) upon receipt of the access signal.
    [0003]
    3. Portable container (10), according to claim 2, characterized in that the external controller (76) is a server (71).
    [0004]
    4. Portable container (10) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the processor (35) is additionally configured to: accept an access request from a user; and providing location information to the external controller (76) upon receipt of the access request.
    [0005]
    5. Portable container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that it also comprises a battery (37) coupled to the processor (35) and the coupling (33).
    [0006]
    6. Portable container (10) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the lid (14) is configured to be released only when the portable container (10) is attached to the docking station (42).
    [0007]
    7. Medication delivery system (60), characterized in that it comprises: at least one portable container (10) as defined in claim 1, the at least one portable container (10) comprising: a memory (38) comprising an identifier single; wherein the processor is a first processor (35) coupled to the memory (38), the first processor (35) still configured to retrieve the identifier from the memory (38), providing an information signal comprising the location and the identifier, receiving an access signal, and causing the latch (33) to release the cover (14) upon receipt of the access signal; and a controller (76) selectively coupled to the first processor (35) of the at least one portable container (10), the controller (76) comprising: a memory (92) configured to store installation information related to at least one area of an installation and which of at least one portable container (10) are allowed to be opened in at least one area; and a second processor (90) configured to receive the information signal from the first processor (35), retrieve the installation information from the memory (92), compare the location of at least one portable container (10) with the installation information, and provide the access signal to the first processor (35), if at least one portable container (10) is located in an area where at least one portable container (10) is allowed to be opened.
    [0008]
    8. System, according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that it also comprises a battery (37) coupled to the processor (35) and the coupling (33).
    [0009]
    9. Portable container (10), characterized by the fact that it comprises: a body (10) with a lid (14) forming a secure storage compartment (16); a latch (33) coupled to the body (10), the latch (33) configured to releasably hold the lid (14); a processor (35) coupled to the coupling (33); and a power source (37) coupled to the coupling (33) and the processor (35); wherein the processor (35) is configured to respond to an access signal from an external controller (76) and cause the latch (33) to release the cover (14) upon receipt of the access signal; and a connector (32) coupled to the body (12) and the engagement (33), wherein: the body (12) is configured to match the docking station (42) having a docking connector (44); and the connector (32) of the portable container (10) is configured to match the plug connector (44), receive power from the plug connector (44) and supply power to the processor (35) and the coupling ( 33).
    [0010]
    10. Portable container (10), according to claim 9, characterized by the fact that it also comprises a communication module (39) communicatively coupled to the processor (35) and to the external controller (76), the communication module ( 39) configured to receive the access signal from the external controller (76) and provide the signal to the processor (35).
    [0011]
    11. Portable container according to claim 10, characterized in that the communication module (39) communicates wirelessly using radio frequency (RF) signals or optical signals.
    [0012]
    12. Portable container (10) according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that it also comprises a memory (38) coupled to the processor (35), the memory (38) comprising a unique identifier, in which the processor is additionally configured to: retrieve the unique identifier from memory (38); and providing an information signal comprising the unique identifier.
    [0013]
    13. Portable container (10), according to claim 12, characterized in that the processor (35) is additionally configured to: receive an identification request signal; and providing the information signal upon receipt of the identification request signal.
    [0014]
    14. Medication delivery system (60), characterized in that it comprises: at least one portable container (10) as defined in claim 9, the at least one portable container comprising: a first memory (38) coupled to the processor (35 ), where the processor is a first processor, the first memory (38) comprising a unique identifier; wherein the first processor (35) is further configured to: retrieve the unique identifier from the first memory (38); and providing a data signal comprising the unique identifier; and a controller (76) comprising a second processor (90) communicatively coupled to a scanner (94) and to the first processor (35) of at least one portable container (10), the second processor (90) configured to: receive the data signal from the first processor (35) of at least one portable container (10); and providing the access signal to the first processor (35) upon a determination that the portable container (10) is allowed to be opened.
    [0015]
    Medication delivery system (60) according to claim 14, characterized in that the second processor (90) is additionally configured to provide an information signal comprising a patient identifier and the portable container identifier ( 10), and the medication administration system (60) still comprises a server (70, 71) configured to: store information related to prescriptions for at least one patient; store information related to the content of at least one portable container (10); and receiving the information signal from the second processor (90).
    [0016]
    16. Medication delivery system (60), according to claim 15, characterized by the fact that: at least one portable container (10) contains a medication; the prescription information stored on the server (70, 71) comprises a listing of medications to be administered to at least one patient; the content information stored on the server (70, 71) comprises a list of at least one medication stored in at least one portable container (10); and the server (70, 71) is additionally configured to provide prescription information for the identified patient and container content information for the identified portable container (10) upon receipt of the information signal; and the second processor (90) is additionally configured to: receive prescription information and container content information from the server (70, 71); and determining whether at least one portable container (10) is allowed to be opened.
    [0017]
    17. Medication delivery system (60), according to claim 15, characterized by the fact that: at least one portable container (10) contains a medication; the prescription information stored on the server (70, 71) comprises a listing of medications to be administered to at least one patient; the content information stored on the server (70, 71) comprises a list of at least one medication stored in at least one portable container (10); and the server (70, 71) is additionally configured to: retrieve prescription information for the identified patient; retrieving the content information for the identified portable container; compare the medications listed in the retrieved prescription information with the medication list in the retrieved content information; and providing a permission signal to the second processor (90), if at least one of the medications listed in the content information matches with at least one of the medications listed in the prescription information; and the second processor (90) is additionally configured to: receive the permission signal from the server; and providing the access signal upon receipt of the permission signal.
    [0018]
    18. Medication delivery system (60) according to any of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that: the controller (70, 71) still comprises a scanner (94) configured to: retrieve a patient's identity from a machine-readable element associated with a patient; and providing the patient identity for the second processor (90); and the second processor (90) is additionally configured to receive the patient's identity from the scanner (94).
    [0019]
    19. Method of storage and distribution of medications, the method characterized by the fact that it comprises the steps of: placing at least one medication in a portable container (10) as defined in claim 1; determining the location of the portable container (10) using the location sensing element device (36); determining whether the portable container (10) is in an area where it is permissible to distribute at least one medication; and release of the lid (14), if the portable container (10) is in an area where it is permissible to distribute the medication.
    [0020]
    20. Method, according to claim 19, characterized by the fact that it still comprises the step of: transporting the safe portable container (10) to a location close to a patient; where the location close to the patient is in an area where it is permissible to distribute at least one medication.
    [0021]
    21. Method, according to claim 19 or 20, characterized by the fact that it still comprises the step of: issuing an alert, if it is determined that the portable container (10) is in an area in which the portable container (10) is not allowed to be taken.
    [0022]
    22. Method according to any one of claims 19 to 21, characterized in that it additionally comprises the step of: automatically determining whether it is permissible to distribute at least one medication to a patient, understanding the steps of: determining with a scanner (94) a patient's identity; retrieving from a memory (92) coupled with a list of medications that are prescribed for the identified patient; retrieving from a memory (38) the portable container (10) of a unique identifier; retrieving from a memory (92) coupled with a list of at least one medication stored in the identified portable container (10); and determining that it is permissible to distribute at least one medication, if at least one of the at least one medication stored in the identified portable container (10) is prescribed for the identified patient; and releasing the lid (14) of the portable container (10) when it is determined that it is permitted to dispense at least one medication.
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