Show & tell tech
First Claim
1. A system that converts the text entries of a medical prescription into a vocal instruction with corresponding pictures and icons. The name and strength of the prescribed medication are recognized in the text entry, and the corresponding picture available on records, for example Physicians Desk Reference, is pulled out of a database for display. A text-to-speech (TTS) technology renders the prescription instructions in audible voice. Specifics in the instructions such as do'"'"'s and don'"'"'ts, for example, “
- don'"'"'t drive, don'"'"'t drink grape fruit juice,”
are pulled from a database of still or animated pictures or icons for concomitant display. The rhythm of administration and dosage of the medication are also recognized in the text entry, and converted into the corresponding icons or signs available in the database.
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Abstract
A system and method for delivering instructions in an easy-to-understand format designated as “Show and Tell”—Tech (ST-Tech) Format. For people who cannot read and understand medications or health instructions, ST-Tech offers useful, effective and safety features based on color code, pictures, voice and icons to help ensure accuracy in the management or administration of medications. Just as some icons or signs have been made and became part of the rules of the road universally, this electronic “Show and Tell” electronic method is intended to simplify for the navigation through multiple medication regimens. Medical prescription processed into ST-Tech Format become conversions of the text entries of these prescriptions into visual and spoken instructions for the patients. ST-Tech will help millions of patients struggling with low health literacy and numeracy. Apart from medical prescriptions, the ST-Tech Formatting principle can also be useful in other medical or non-medical scheduled events or tasks.
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17 Claims
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1. A system that converts the text entries of a medical prescription into a vocal instruction with corresponding pictures and icons. The name and strength of the prescribed medication are recognized in the text entry, and the corresponding picture available on records, for example Physicians Desk Reference, is pulled out of a database for display. A text-to-speech (TTS) technology renders the prescription instructions in audible voice. Specifics in the instructions such as do'"'"'s and don'"'"'ts, for example, “
- don'"'"'t drive, don'"'"'t drink grape fruit juice,”
are pulled from a database of still or animated pictures or icons for concomitant display. The rhythm of administration and dosage of the medication are also recognized in the text entry, and converted into the corresponding icons or signs available in the database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
- don'"'"'t drive, don'"'"'t drink grape fruit juice,”
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16. Another embodiment of the MedAid environment wherein patients remotely cross check themselves the compatibility of their medication regimen with a non prescription product they intend to purchase.
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17. The detailed embodiment is illustrative only and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the present invention. Many variations, modifications, and other uses may be made without departing from this invention. Accordingly, I claim as my invention all such modifications as may come within the scope and spirit of the following claims and equivalents thereto.
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