Yihong Li

Title: Yihong Li and Vibration-Based Medication Interaction Recognition.

Introduction

Yihong Li is an inventor associated with Merced, California, and the University of California. Her work includes a patent for a system that uses vibration signals to recognize medication containers and support medication-intake monitoring.

Latest Patents

Li is credited with 1 patent: “System and Method for Vibration-Based Medication Interaction Recognition.” The invention uses a kinetic augmentation attachment connected to a medication container. A spring and weight in the attachment produce distinctive vibrations when the container is placed on a surface. A sensor detects the vibrations, and a computing device analyzes their features to identify the container.

The method applies frequency analysis and machine learning to distinguish medication containers by their kinetic signatures. Because the attachment does not require batteries, the system is designed to support long-term monitoring with minimal maintenance.

Career Highlights

Li’s patent work addresses medication monitoring through a battery-free device and signal-processing methods. Her affiliation with the University of California connects this work to an academic research environment.

Collaborations

Li’s listed coworkers include Shijia Pan and Yue Zhang.

Conclusion

Yihong Li’s patented system combines vibration sensing and machine learning to identify medication containers, offering a battery-free approach to long-term medication monitoring.