Becton Dickinson and Co had ten patents in cybersecurity during Q1 2024. Becton Dickinson and Co filed patents for an electronic medication storage cabinet with sensors to identify storage pockets, a system to monitor user compliance with medical devices and provide training, and a method to configure medical devices to connect to a healthcare network through a temporary provisioning network. GlobalData’s report on Becton Dickinson and Co gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Becton Dickinson and Co grant share with cybersecurity as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Recent Patents
Application: Systems and methods for performing load optimization of medications in an electronic medication storage cabinet (Patent ID: US20240095631A1)
The patent filed by Becton Dickinson and Co. describes an electronic medication storage cabinet with drawers and sensors to identify storage pockets. When a new medication container needs to be loaded, a sequence of steps is generated based on a mapping algorithm. The system determines the patient associated with the medication, generates prompts for moving storage pockets, and verifies completion of each step using sensors. The method also includes steps for controlled substances, dynamic pockets, and relocating storage pockets within the drawer.
The system and method outlined in the patent involve receiving indications of new medications, determining patient associations, and generating steps to load the medication into the storage cabinet efficiently. By utilizing sensors and a display screen, prompts are provided for moving and placing storage pockets, ensuring accurate and organized medication storage. Additionally, the patent covers scenarios such as controlled substances, dynamic pockets, relocation of storage pockets, and removal of medication doses when patients are discharged or transferred. Overall, the invention aims to streamline the medication loading process in electronic storage cabinets for improved efficiency and accuracy.
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