VisionPOS
Computer Vision Assisted dispense data collection device
It is challenging to collect dispensing data (medicine name, lot/batch#, expiry date, or patient vitals) at the last-mile service delivery points (SDP), mainly in Asia and Africa. Computer vision-based applications can be used in last-mile dispensing points to collect better dispensing data without any manual data entry requirements. The app will assist in improving patient service quality with minimum effort and investment.
Use Case 1 – health facility general dispensary
- Patient hands over the prescription to the dispenser
- Dispenser collects the medicines from shelf
- Dispenser places the medicines on visionPOS tray
- visionPOS identifies medicines and records the data
- Dispense medicines to the patient
- Data uploads periodically to server
Use Case 2 – ART/TB dispensary
- Scan the Patient Card
- Collect the medicines from shelf
- Scan the DataMatrix barcode of medicine bottle
- visionPOS decodes barcodes and records the data
- Dispense medicines to the patient
- Data uploads periodically to server
Use Case 3 – EPI vaccination center
- Scan the Patient Card
- Scan the DataMatrix barcode of vaccine package/vial
- Scan the VVM image of the vial
- Administer the vaccine to the patient
- visionPOS decodes barcodes and records the data
- Data uploads periodically to server
OUTCOMES
Efficiency
Save time & resources for stock management & patient services
Service Indicators
Analyze patient services, peak time in a day/week & drugs on-demand
Proof of Service
Services archived in server – drugs dispensed, DataMatrix, patient card, vial VVM
Fake Identification
Same lot/batch# of drug scanned at sites may trigger counterfeit attempt
ADRM/AEFI
Easier to identify patients who received same batch
Trigger Alert
Trigger alert when an already expired or near-expiry product is dispensed
Less Costly
No need to procure additional barcode reader machine
Simplicity
Can be operated by facility staff having minimum training
FAQ
Computer Vision (CV)
Is defined as a solution that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to allow computers to obtain meaningful data from visual inputs, such as photos & videos. The insights gained from CV are then used to take automated actions like AI gives computers the ability to ‘think’, CV allows them to ‘see’.
DataMatrix
A Data Matrix is two-dimensional code consisting of black & white cells or dots arranged in either a square or rectangular pattern, also known as a matrix. The information to be encoded in text or numeric. Usual data size is a few bytes up to 1556.
Dispensing
‘Dispensing’ refers to the process of preparing and giving medicine to a named person on the basis of a prescription.
VVM
VVMs (Vaccine Vial Monitors) are small indicators that adhere to vaccine vials and change color as the vaccine is exposed to cumulative heat, letting health workers know whether the vaccine has exceeded a pre-set limit beyond that vaccine should not be used.
Mahmudul Islam
Managing Director & Technical Lead
E-mail:mahmud@softworksbd.com
Hasan Mahmud
Executive Director
E-mail:hasan@softworksbd.com
Jean-Pierre Sallet
Pharmaceutical Systems Advisor
E-mail:salletjp@gmail.com