ROBOT FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

• US 20150273697A1
• Filed: 03/27/2014
• Published: 10/01/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2014
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Fatemah A.J.A. Abdullah
• Original Assignee: Fatemah A.J.A. Abdullah
• Inventors: Abdullah, Fatemah A.J.A.
• Application Number:
  US14/227,188
• Publication Number:
  US 20150273697A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/01 Measuring temperature of body parts ; Diagnostic temperature sensing, e.g. for malignant or inflamed tissue clinical contact thermometers G01K13/20
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/021 Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels A61B5/0205 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61J 7/0409 with timers
• CPC Class Codes: B25J 11/009 Nursing, e.g. carrying sick persons, pushing wheelchairs, distributing drugs
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 901/01 Mobile robot

Abstract

A robot for providing medical assistance, delivery medications and testing materials to a patient is disclosed. The robot includes a set of wheels and a mechanism for bringing the robot to a patient as well as a mechanism for avoiding objects and individuals. A computer and program provides initial guidance and instructions for medications and testing and medical history of a patient. The computer programs the robot to distribute medications, perform and record test results and in an emergency to telephone a healthcare provider. The robot also includes a transmitter and receiver for sending pictures, test results and medical history to a remote station. Further the robot includes a storage battery, a charger and means for connecting the charger to a source of electricity.

Claims

1. (canceled)

5. A robot providing medical assistance, medications, testing supplies and tests and alerts, said robot consisting of:

a housing, a set of wheels, and a drive mechanism for moving said housing from a storage area to a first destination in the proximity of a patient and wherein said drive mechanism for moving said housing includes an electric motor, gear train and a storage battery;

a guide system for avoiding collision with objects and/or individuals;

a computer having data storage, a timer for taking medications over a seven day period and a patient'"'"'s medical history stored on an insertable card;

a first airtight storage device for containing seven day supply of medication and a refrigerated storage compartment for storing a seven day supply of insulin with a seven day supply of disinfectant and needles;

a remote thermometer for testing a patient'"'"'s temperature and according the temperature, day and time of reading;

a blood pressure monitor device for testing a patient'"'"'s blood pressure and

an blood sugar monitor device for testing a patient'"'"'s blood sugar and means for recording the test results and day and time of day of each tests;

means for acknowledging taking medication and means for reminding a patient to take the medication if unacknowledged after 30-45 minutes and means after a second time delay for telephoning a relative or healthcare provider of an emergency situation;

a screen for indicating the list of medications, time last taken, patient'"'"'s temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar time of testing, patient'"'"'s medical history and contact information for patient'"'"'s personal physician;

an alert mechanism for alerting a patient at the end of the day of any medical appointments for the next day;

a battery charger, a warning light for low charge and means activatable by said robot for coupling said robot to said charger or a source of electric energy for charging said battery; and

means for a patient to remotely contact said robot and bring said robot to the proximity of the patient.

2. The robot for providing medical assistance, medications, testing supplies, testing and alerts according to claim 5, which includes an audible and visual warning to warn individuals that a robot is moving within the area.

3. The robot for providing medical assistance, medications, testing supplies, testing and alerts according to claim 2, which includes a mechanical sensor for detecting objects within the pathway of said robot and means for guiding the robot around such objects.

4. The robot for providing medical assistance, medications, testing supplies, testing and alerts according to claim 3, in which said robot is programmed to remind a patient to take medications after a failure to acknowledge such taking of medications within about 20 minutes and the event of an acknowledgment of taking medication within 30 minutes of said first reminder to telephone a care provider of a possible problem.