Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to the field of medical science, and more particularly, the present invention relates to the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management.
BACKGROUND FOR THE INVENTION:
[002] The following discussion of the background to the invention is intended to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. However, it should be appreciated that the discussion is not an acknowledgment or admission that any of the material referred to was published, known, or part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction as of the priority date of the application. The details provided herein the background if belongs to any publication is taken only as a reference for describing the problems, in general terminologies or principles or both of science and technology in the associated prior art.
[003] In healthcare settings, maintaining consistent oversight of fluid levels in intravenous (IV) bottles is a vital aspect of patient management. Traditional methods involve periodic visual inspections by medical personnel, which present several inefficiencies:
- Time Constraints: Frequent manual checks divert critical resources and limit the time available for direct patient care.
- Oversight Risks: Occasional lapses in monitoring can result in empty IV bottles, potentially leading to disruptions in treatment.
- Variability in Attention: Factors like staff workload or shift changes may reduce the consistency of monitoring efforts.
[004] In light of the foregoing, there is a need for the Smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that overcomes problems prevalent in the prior art.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows.
[006] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art by providing the Smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management.
[007] Another object of the present invention is to provide the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that provides real-time notifications to medical staff and relatives.
[008] Another object of the present invention is to provide the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that automates the monitoring process, allowing staff to focus more on patient care.
[009] Another object of the present invention is to provide the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that keeps family members informed about the patient’s status.
[010] Another object of the present invention is to provide the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that monitors the liquid level in the glucose bottle.
[011] Another object of the present invention is to provide the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that processes data from the sensor.
[012] Another object of the present invention is to provide the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that sends notifications to a mobile app when the liquid level is low.
[013] Another object of the present invention is to provide the smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that notifies the nurse, doctor, or family members.
[014] Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[015] The present invention provides a smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that is designed specifically for hospitals to enhance patient care and safety. The system focuses on tracking the liquid level in glucose drip bottles in real time. When the liquid level reaches a critical point, the system automatically generates an alert that is sent to both the medical staff and the patient’s family through a dedicated mobile application. The system ensures timely replacement of the bottle, preventing interruptions in treatment and reducing the risk of complications caused by delays. By integrating advanced sensors, real-time notifications, and a user-friendly app interface, the system streamlines hospital workflows and provides peace of mind to caregivers. It’s a simple yet impactful solution aimed at improving efficiency in healthcare settings, ensuring better outcomes for patients, and optimizing the responsiveness of medical staff.
[016] The novelty of my invention lies in its ability to provide real-time, automated monitoring of glucose bottles in hospitals, ensuring timely alerts and replacements without the need for manual checks. The present system integrates a sensor, a microcontroller, and a mobile app to create a seamless and efficient solution for healthcare providers.
- Automated Monitoring: Unlike traditional methods that rely on manual checks, my invention uses a sensor to continuously monitor the liquid level in glucose bottles. This automation reduces the risk of human error and ensures consistent monitoring.
- Real-Time Alerts: The system sends real-time notifications to medical staff and the patient’s family through a mobile app when the glucose bottle is about to empty. This feature ensures that the bottle is replaced promptly, improving patient care and safety.
- Integration of Hardware and Software: The combination of a sensor, a microcontroller, and a mobile app creates a comprehensive solution that is easy to implement and use. This integration is unique and enhances the overall efficiency of the monitoring process.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:
[017] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in the context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
[018] Figure 1: System Architecture Block Diagram; and
[019] Figure 2: System Operation Flow Chart.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:
[020] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.
[021] As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like are included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.
[022] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase “comprising”, it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases “consisting of”, “consisting”, “selected from the group of consisting of, “including”, or “is” preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.
[023] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, several materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
[024] The present invention provides a smart monitoring and alert system for infusion bottle management that is designed specifically for hospitals to enhance patient care and safety. The system focuses on tracking the liquid level in glucose drip bottles in real time. When the liquid level reaches a critical point, the system automatically generates an alert that is sent to both the medical staff and the patient’s family through a dedicated mobile application. The system ensures timely replacement of the bottle, preventing interruptions in treatment and reducing the risk of complications caused by delays. By integrating advanced sensors, real-time notifications, and a user-friendly app interface, the system streamlines hospital workflows and provides peace of mind to caregivers. It’s a simple yet impactful solution aimed at improving efficiency in healthcare settings, ensuring better outcomes for patients, and optimizing the responsiveness of medical staff.
[025] The novelty of my invention lies in its ability to provide real-time, automated monitoring of glucose bottles in hospitals, ensuring timely alerts and replacements without the need for manual checks. The present system integrates a sensor, a microcontroller, and a mobile app to create a seamless and efficient solution for healthcare providers.
- Automated Monitoring: Unlike traditional methods that rely on manual checks, my invention uses a sensor to continuously monitor the liquid level in glucose bottles. This automation reduces the risk of human error and ensures consistent monitoring.
- Real-Time Alerts: The system sends real-time notifications to medical staff and the patient’s family through a mobile app when the glucose bottle is about to empty. This feature ensures that the bottle is replaced promptly, improving patient care and safety.
- Integration of Hardware and Software: The combination of a sensor, a microcontroller, and a mobile app creates a comprehensive solution that is easy to implement and use. This integration is unique and enhances the overall efficiency of the monitoring process.
[026] The invention is an intelligent real-time monitoring system designed to revolutionize the management of glucose bottles in healthcare settings. This system automates the traditionally manual process of tracking liquid levels in glucose infusion bottles, ensuring a seamless, accurate, and efficient solution. By leveraging advanced sensing technology, it continuously monitors the liquid level in real time and generates instant notifications for medical staff and caregivers when the bottle approaches depletion.
[027] This proactive alert mechanism prevents delays in replacing glucose bottles, thereby minimizing risks such as air embolism and ensuring uninterrupted patient care. The system is not only designed to enhance operational efficiency in hospitals but also provides peace of mind to the patient’s family by keeping them informed about critical care updates.
[028] The innovation focuses on precision, reliability, and integration with existing healthcare workflows, making it adaptable for use across diverse healthcare environments. Its scalable design allows monitoring of multiple bottles simultaneously, ensuring its utility in high-capacity medical facilities. Furthermore, the system supports secure remote monitoring, enabling healthcare providers to track liquid levels through connected devices, reducing human oversight errors.
[029] By addressing key challenges in healthcare delivery, this invention sets a new standard for patient safety, operational efficiency, and caregiver communication, ensuring a higher quality of care for patients in need of intravenous therapy.
[030] The system comprises the following components:
- Capacitive Liquid Level Sensor: Monitors the liquid level in the glucose bottle.
- Microcontroller Board: Processes data from the sensor and manages communication.
- Logic Level Shifter Module: Ensures voltage compatibility between components.
- Wires: Connects various components.
- Resistors: Provides circuit protection and current control.
- Breadboard: Used for prototyping and assembling the circuit.
- Battery: Powers the device.
- LED: Provides visual alerts.
- LCD Display: Displays real-time data.
- Potentiometer: Controls the contrast of the LCD display.
[031] System Architecture: The system architecture consists of the following key elements:
- Sensor Module: The capacitive liquid level sensor is attached to the glucose bottle to monitor the liquid level.
- Processing Unit: The microcontroller processes the data received from the sensor.
- Alert System: The LED and mobile app provide visual and digital alerts respectively.
[032] Working Principle: The system works by continuously monitoring the liquid level in the glucose bottle using a capacitive liquid level sensor. The sensor sends data to the microcontroller, which processes the information and determines if the liquid level is low. If the level is low, the microcontroller triggers an alert system that includes an LED and sends a notification to a mobile app via Wi-Fi.
- Capacitive Liquid Level Sensor: This sensor is attached to the glucose bottle and measures the liquid level by detecting changes in capacitance.
- Microcontroller Board: The ESP32 and other powerful microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. It processes data from the sensor and manages communication with the mobile app.
- Logic Level Shifter Module: This module ensures that the voltage levels between the ESP32 and other components are compatible.
- Wires and Resistors: Wires are used to connect all components, and resistors are used to control current and protect the circuit.
- Breadboard: A breadboard is used for assembling the prototype of the circuit.
- Power Supply (5V): The system is powered by a 5V power supply.
- LED: An LED is used to provide visual alerts when the liquid level is low.
- LCD Display: The LCD display shows real-time data about the liquid level in the glucose bottle.
- Potentiometer: The potentiometer is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display.
[033] System Operation
- Initialization: When the system is powered on, the microcontroller initializes all components and establishes a connection with the mobile app.
- Monitoring: The capacitive liquid level sensor continuously monitors the liquid level in the glucose bottle. The sensor data is sent to the microcontroller for processing.
- Alert Mechanism: If the liquid level drops below a predefined threshold, the microcontroller triggers the alert system. The LED lights up to provide a visual alert. A notification is sent to the mobile app, informing the medical staff and the patient’s family about the low liquid level.
- Mobile App: The mobile app receives real-time notifications and displays the status of the glucose bottle.
[034] Advantages:
- Real-Time Monitoring: Provides continuous monitoring of the glucose bottle’s liquid level.
- Automated Alerts: Sends real-time notifications to ensure timely replacement of the bottle.
- Improved Patient Care: Reduces the risk of human error and ensures better patient care.
- Ease of Use: Simple installation and operation with minimal training required.
[035] This invention provides a reliable and efficient solution for monitoring glucose bottles in hospitals. By automating the monitoring process and providing real-time alerts, it significantly improves patient care and safety.
[036] The disclosure has been described with reference to the accompanying embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein.
[037] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully revealed the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the embodiments as described herein.
, C , Claims:1) A real-time glucose bottle monitoring system, the system comprising:
- a capacitive liquid level sensor configured to detect the liquid level in a glucose bottle.
- an microcontroller board connected to the sensor, configured to process the data received from the sensor.
- a logic level shifter module to ensure voltage compatibility between the sensor and the microcontroller.
- an LED connected to the microcontroller, configured to provide visual alerts when the liquid level is low.
- a mobile application configured to receive real-time notifications from the microcontroller via Wi-Fi.
2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the capacitive liquid level sensor is attached externally to the glucose bottle.
3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprising:
- an LCD display connected to the microcontroller, configured to show real-time data about the liquid level in the glucose bottle.
- a potentiometer connected to the LCD display, configured to adjust the contrast of the display.
4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mobile application is configured to send notifications to multiple users, including medical staff and the patient’s family members.
5) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the systems comprising a power supply unit providing 5V power to the system components.
6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the microcontroller is configured to trigger the LED and send notifications to the mobile application when the liquid level falls below a predefined threshold.
7) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprising:
- wires and resistors used to connect and protect the circuit components.
8) A method for monitoring the liquid level in a glucose bottle, the method comprising:
- continuously detecting the liquid level in the glucose bottle using a capacitive liquid level sensor;
- processing the detected data using an microcontroller;
- providing a visual alert using an LED when the liquid level is low; and
- sending real-time notifications to a mobile application via Wi-Fi when the liquid level is low.