Intelligent Drug Delivery System with Computer Program and Infrared Communication

Abstract

We investigated the setting and modification of programs for intelligent drug delivery using an infrared communication method. We connected a hydrogel or motor-driven type device to a sensor and a client computer to form the drug reservoir and release system. Then we conducted the program setting and modification for the timing and amount of drug releases and temperature thresholds using infrared communication. As a result, we observed that the drug releases were performed accurately according to the settled and modified programs. The motor driven drug release device is more effective than the hydrogel type device.