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Veterinary kiosk with integrated veterinary medical devices

  • US 10,223,681 B2
  • Filed: 08/15/2013
  • Issued: 03/05/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A veterinary kiosk configured to provide tele-med services for an animal accompanied by a user, said veterinary kiosk including a modular kiosk structure defined by one or more of a floor panel, a front panel, a rear panel and a sidewall, wherein each of said floor panel, front panel, rear panel, and sidewall may be assembled with or disassembled from other such panels and each, when disassembled, is configured to fit through a standard doorway opening, a user display conferencing system, an animal examination table, an animal scale, and one or more medical devices, said user display conferencing system configured to enable the user to have a real-time or near real-time teleconference with a veterinary provider located remotely from said veterinary kiosk, said user video conferencing system including a first video screen and second video screen, a video conference camera, a microphone, a computer system and videoconferencing software, said first display screen configured to display said veterinary provider during said tele-conference between said user and said veterinary provider, said second display screen configured for said user to view information other than information displayed on said first display screen, said first and second display screens positioned on said kiosk structure such that said user can simultaneously view said first and second display screens, said computer system and videoconferencing software including electronic hardware and software to form a video connection between said veterinary kiosk and the remotely-located veterinary provider so that the remotely-located veterinary provider is displayed in real-time or near real-time on said first display screen, said kiosk structure defining at least one medical compartment housing one or more medical devices, said medical compartment including an automatic or remote controlled door which can be opened or closed by the remote veterinary provider;

  • and wherein the kiosk further includes a mobile device application, a network application or combinations thereof, said mobile device application, said network application or combinations thereof configured to allow the user various functions on a mobile device, a personal computer, or combinations thereof, said functions including at least a scheduling function; and

    further comprising including a medication adherence software application that provides the following functions

         1) enabling the user to speak to a pharmacist or veterinary provider,

         2) enabling the user to change the animal'"'"'s medication alerts,

         3) enabling the user to learn about certain types of animal medical conditions,

         4) enabling the user to check medication order status,

         5) enabling the user to check medication delivery status,

         6) enabling the user to refill a prescription,

         7) enabling the user to transfer prescriptions to another location,

         8) enabling the user to obtain information about recommended animal medication dosages,

         9) enabling the user to obtain information about recommended times for animals to take medications,

         10) enabling the user to obtain information about recommended frequency for animals to take medications,

         11) enabling the user to obtain information about medications,

         12) enabling the user to obtain information about generic brands available for medications,

         13) enabling the user to request an appointment to speak with the veterinary provider,

         14) enabling the user to enter information regarding compliance information regarding medication usage by the animal,

         15) enabling the user to receive compliance reports for animals regarding medication usage,

         16) enabling the user to pay for the prescription,

         17) enabling the user to select between a generic and non-generic brand of medication,

         18) enabling the user to compare pricing and/or delivery options for various medications,

         19) providing reminders for the user to give medications to the animal,

         20) monitoring and/or generating progress reports to the user regarding adherence to medication usage for the animal, and

         21) enrolling the user in an electronic prescription network which sends prescriptions to the user'"'"'s choice of pharmacy.

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