Abstract:
A method an apparatus for strip insertion detection(124) in an analytical meter system(10). The invention allows for individual meter calibration, adaptive thresholding and ambient light correction. Increased performance is economically realized, while providing enhanced meter accuracy in varying light conditions.
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for transferring logged results of a hand held meter to remote destinations through various communications modes such as Internet email, modem to modem direct dial-in, facsimile, etc. The meter connects to a modem to allow the data or information logged with the meter to be copied, transferred or otherwise uploaded by and to the modem. In the preferred embodiment, the hand-held meter is a glucose meter. Once the log is uploaded from the meter to the modem, the meter can be removed from its connection with the modem. The modem accumulates the new results received from the meter and, preferably at its next scheduled transmission time, electronically sends, via e-mail, modem, facsimile, etc, the logged results to the appropriate remote destination without any additional user intervention or assistance. The final remote destination is not limited to any one type of destination and preferably includes medical supplies distributors, physician's offices, managed care facilities, or anywhere else the data may be needed or requested.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for strip insertion detection in an analytical meter system. The invention allows for individual meter calibration, adaptive thresholding and ambient light correction. Increased performance is economically realized, while providing enhanced meter accuracy in varying light conditions.
Abstract:
A method an apparatus for strip insertion detection(124) in an analytical meter system(10). The invention allows for individual meter calibration, adaptive thresholding and ambient light correction. Increased performance is economically realized, while providing enhanced meter accuracy in varying light conditions.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of measuring an analyte, such as glucose in a fluid sample, such as whole blood, by a reflectance reading device. The method includes making periodic intermediate calculations of analyte level and dynamically ascertaining when an analytical reaction has reached an end point. Once stable, the process stops making periodic calculations and reports the final, actual glucose concentration. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method is performed by a reflectance photometer using an analytical test strip containing reagents that react with an analyte of interest in the test fluid. The end point is determined by calculating an intermediate analyte level of the testing element at predetermined intervals and calculating a ratio value corresponding to the (n)th measurement to an (n-5)th measurement. When two consecutive ratio values are less than or equal to a predetermined value, the end point is deemed reached and the final analyte level ascertained.