Injection Device with Audio Output

摘要

A medical injection device and associated methods of use are disclosed which facilitate the self-administration of injectable medicine by a user who is visually impaired. In an aspect, the medical injection device and associated methods assist a visually impaired user by providing a speaker attached to the injection device that communicates audibly with a user the size of the dosage of medicine the device is currently set to administer, as well as what amount of medicine is currently available within the device.

主权项

1. A medical injection device, comprising:
a body configured to house a needle connectively attachable to a medicine cartridge, housed within a cartridge holder, the body comprising an upper body portion, a lower body portion and an exterior body portion; controlling electronics; at least one button on the exterior body portion, the at least one button communicatively coupled to the controlling electronics; and at least one speaker communicatively coupled to the controlling electronics; wherein the controlling electronics are configured to, via the at least one speaker, provide an audio indication of a selected dosage level.