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Implementation of a Drug Information Retrieval System Through OCR API pErformance Comparison

OCR API 성능 비교를 통한 복약 정보 검색 시스템 구현

  • 박정민 (순천대학교 IT-Bio융합시스템전공) ;
  • 최성경 (순천대학교 IT-Bio융합시스템전공) ;
  • 김준영 (순천대학교 IT-Bio융합시스템전공) ;
  • 정세훈 (순천대학교 컴퓨터공학과) ;
  • 심춘보 (순천대학교 IT-Bio융합시스템전공)
  • Received : 2023.08.28
  • Accepted : 2023.10.17
  • Published : 2023.10.31
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Abstract

As diseases are already increasing due to aging population and changes in eating habits, interest in digital healthcare is increasing. According to the 2020 Elderly Status Survey, 84% of South Koreans aged 65 and older suffer from at least one chronic disease, and the number and duration of drugs taken by the elderly are also increasing. Effective management that enhances compliance of chronic disease patients can prevent the onset of complications, thereby averting progression to severe illnesses. Thus, a proper medication-taking habit is crucial. This paper proposes a medication information retrieval system using OCR technology. By leveraging Google Cloud Vision API, the system detects and recognizes the names of medicines. Once recognized, the medication name is searched in a database to provide users with medication information and medication schedule management services. By providing accurate medication information through the search, it is possible to induce changes in medication methods and habits. By eliminating the inconvenience of direct input through OCR technology, we anticipate enhancing user convenience by promptly delivering information.

급격한 인구 고령화 및 식습관의 변화로 만성질환과 디지털 헬스케어에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 2020년 노인실태조사에 따르면 우리나라 65세 이상 인구 중 84%가 한 가지 이상의 만성질환을 앓고 있으며, 고령층이 복용하는 약물의 종류 및 복용 기간도 증가하고 있다. 만성질환자의 순응을 높이는 관리는 합병증의 발병을 예방하여 심각한 질환으로 이어지는 것을 방지할 수 있기 때문에 약 복용에 대한 습관이 매우 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 OCR 기술을 활용한 복약 정보 검색 시스템을 제안한다. Google Cloud Vision API를 활용하여 의약품명을 검출 및 인식하고, 인식된 의약품명을 DB에서 검색하여 사용자에게 복약 정보 및 복약 일정 관리서비스를 제공한다. 복약 정보 검색을 통해 올바른 의약품 정보를 제공함으로써 복약 방법과 습관에 변화를 줄 수 있다. 또한, OCR 기술을 통해 직접 입력에 따른 불편을 제거하여 사용자에게 정보를 신속하게 전달함으로써 편의가 증진될 것으로 기대된다.

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