Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160128645 | Alarm Characterization for Analyte Monitoring Devices and Systems - Methods and apparatus including determining a rate of occurrence of a glycemic excursion event, determining a frequency of an alarm activation associated with the glycemic excursion event, determining an analyte level associated with the alarm activation, and setting an alarm parameter based on one or more of the determined rate of occurrence of the glycemic excursion event, the frequency of the alarm activation associated with the glycemic excursion event or the determined analyte level are provided. | 05-12-2016 |
20160119203 | Error Detection in Critical Repeating Data in a Wireless Sensor System - Provided are methods, systems, and apparatus for error detection of bits of a data packet received at a receiver unit by detecting corrupted data bits. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114065 | Method and System for Sterilizing an Analyte Sensor - In one aspect, there is provided assembling an analyte sensor with an analyte sensor insertion device, packaging the assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device in a substantially airtight seal, and irradiating the packaged assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device at a predetermined dose using one or more electron beam accelerators. | 04-28-2016 |
20160081560 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 03-24-2016 |
20160058345 | Displays for a Medical Device - Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058341 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 03-03-2016 |
20160057060 | Analyte Monitoring System and Methods - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160057035 | Analyte Monitoring System Having an Alert - Described herein are analyte monitoring systems including a receiver or data processing component that is configured to automatically issue a first alert notification when a first predetermined number of consecutive data packets are not received from the sensor/sensor electronics, and automatically issue a second alert notification when a second predetermined number of consecutive data packets are not received by the sensor/sensor electronics. The receiver may also be configured to enable a user to disenable alert or alarm notifications that are triggered based on detected events. | 02-25-2016 |
20160045146 | Analyte Monitoring System and Methods - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed including a data communication unit to transmit one or more signals related to the monitored analyte level received from the analyte sensor to a remote device. | 02-18-2016 |
20160022221 | SENSOR FAULT DETECTION USING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA PATTERN COMPARISON - Analyte sensor faults are detected. Datasets of glucose values sensor electronics are coupled to a glucose sensor in fluid contact with interstitial fluid under a skin surface. Baseline median glucose value and glucose variability values are computed, based on the first dataset. A baseline data point is stored. Evaluation median glucose value and variability are computed, based on the second dataset of glucose values. An evaluation data point is stored. A magnitude of a vector that extends between the baseline data point and the evaluation data point is computed. A component of the magnitude of the vector that is parallel to a hypoglycemia risk contour line is computed and compared to a predefined threshold value. An indication that a sensor fault has been detected if the component is greater than a threshold is displayed. | 01-28-2016 |
20160015303 | Medical Devices and Methods - Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015269 | Glucose Measuring Device Integrated Into A Holster For A Personal Area Network Device - A glucose meter module integrated into a holster device that can securely accommodate another device such as a portable server device or an insulin pump is described. The glucose measuring module and the health device communicate with each other by a short range wireless modality. In the case in which the accommodated device is a server, such as personal digital assistant or cell phone, the device stores data in a memory, displays data on a visual display, and can wirelessly transmit such data to other devices within a personal area network. In the case where the accommodated device is a cell phone, the phone can further transmit data to remote sites. In the case where the accommodated device is an insulin pump, wirelessly received data are stored in a memory, are available for visual display on the insulin pump, and can be incorporated into the electronic processes that regulate the performance of the pump. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015268 | Medical Devices and Methods - Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015267 | Medical Devices and Methods - Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. | 01-21-2016 |
20160000360 | Method and System for Providing Continuous Calibration of Implantable Analyte Sensors - Method and system for providing continuous calibration of analyte sensors includes calibrating a first sensor, receiving data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, and calibrating a second sensor based on a predetermined scaling factor and data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, is disclosed. | 01-07-2016 |
20150374299 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 12-31-2015 |
20150366510 | Method and System for Providing Analyte Monitoring - Methods and apparatuses for determining an analyte value are disclosed. | 12-24-2015 |
20150352283 | Device and Method for Automatic Data Acquisition and/or Detection - Methods and system for providing diabetes management including automatic time acquisition protocol and expiration date detection are provided. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351674 | Compact On-Body Physiological Monitoring Devices and Methods Thereof - Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned analyte sensor automatically or on demand upon request from a user. | 12-10-2015 |
20150335245 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Rolling Data in Communication Systems - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
20150320315 | Method and System for Providing Data Communication in Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Management System - Method and apparatus for providing a data stream generator that generates a data stream associated with a monitored analyte level, and a radio frequency logic portion operatively coupled to the data stream generator, the radio frequency logic portion configured to generate a radio frequency data stream based on the data stream generated from the data stream generator, the radio frequency logic portion further including one or more finite state machines and a plurality of discrete digital logic circuits, the one or more finite state machines configured to control the plurality of digital logic circuits to generate the radio frequency data stream for wireless communication are provided. Systems and kits incorporating the same are also provided. | 11-12-2015 |
20150302164 | Method for Managing Treatment of a Health Condition Using Subjective Symptom Data - A method for managing treatment of a particular health condition afflicting a patient includes programming a processor with a health management application program that prompts a user for entry of health condition data, including a patient physiological data, subjective patient health condition data, and medication delivery data, compiles the health condition data into a data summary, and transmits the data summary through a communication unit. A drop-down list related to subjective symptoms is provided, which includes stress and depression. A display touch method is used to enter data, selections, and controls. The health management program also provides prompts for the entry of diet data, and further displays drop-down lists related to daily activities and alerts for medication delivery. | 10-22-2015 |
20150289789 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 10-15-2015 |
20150282742 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 10-08-2015 |
20150282711 | Compact On-Body Physiological Monitoring Devices and Methods Thereof - Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned analyte sensor automatically or on demand upon request from a user. | 10-08-2015 |
20150265197 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 09-24-2015 |
20150265192 | Method and Apparatus for Detecting False Hypoglycemic Conditions - Embodiments of the present disclosure include detecting a concurrent occurrence of a decrease in monitored analyte level and a corresponding decrease in monitored on-skin temperature, confirming a presence of an impending hypoglycemic condition, and asserting a notification corresponding to the confirmed impending hypoglycemic condition. Devices, methods, systems and kits incorporating the same are also provided. | 09-24-2015 |
20150253279 | Analyte Monitoring Devices and Methods Therefor - Method and apparatus for performing a discrete glucose testing and bolus dosage determination including a glucose meter with bolus calculation function are provided. | 09-10-2015 |
20150241407 | Dropout Detection in Continuous Analyte Monitoring Data During Data Excursions - Methods, devices, and systems are provided for identifying dropouts in analyte monitoring system sensor data including segmenting sensor data into a plurality of time series wherein each time series is associated with a different instance of a repeating event, selecting a first time series to analyze for dropouts from the plurality of time series; comparing the selected first time series to a second time series among the plurality of time series, determining whether the selected first time series includes a portion that is more than a predefined threshold lower than a corresponding portion of the second time series, and displaying, on a computer system display, an indication that the selected first time series includes a dropout if the selected first time series includes a portion that is more than the predefined threshold lower than the corresponding portion of the second time series. | 08-27-2015 |
20150238130 | Analyte Monitoring System and Methods - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 08-27-2015 |
20150230741 | Assessing Measures of Glycemic Variability - Methods, devices and systems for receiving an instruction to determine a glycemic variation level, retrieving a stored metric for determining the glycemic variation level, retrieving one or more parameters associated with the retrieved metric analysis, determining the glycemic variation level based on the retrieved one or more parameters for the retrieved metric analysis, and outputting the determined glycemic variation level when it is determined that the retrieved one or more parameters associated with the retrieved metric analysis meets a predetermined condition are disclosed. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230739 | Analyte Sensors and Methods of Use - An analyte sensor system including a substrate, a first electrode disposed on a first surface of the substrate, a second electrode disposed on a second surface of the substrate, a third electrode provided in electrical contact with at least one of the first or second electrodes, where at least a portion of the first electrode and the second electrode are subcutaneously positioned in a patient, and where the third electrode is substantially entirely positioned external to the patient, and corresponding methods are provided. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230737 | In Vivo Sensors Having Ceria Nanoparticle Electrodes - Ceria nanoparticle compositions for use as electrode materials for in vivo electrochemical analyte sensors (e.g., glucose sensors) are provided, for example to form a cathode or a reference electrode. The ceria nanoparticle compositions may be combined with a conductive material (e.g., mixed with) to form the cathode or the reference electrode, or the ceria nanoparticle compositions may be deposited over conductive material to form the cathode or the reference electrode. Electrochemical in vivo sensors for monitoring the concentration of an analyte having a reference electrode and/or a cathode that includes a ceria nanoparticle composition, and methods for monitoring an analyte concentration using the electrochemical sensors are also described. Methods of making in vivo electrochemical analyte sensors having a reference electrode and/or a cathode that includes a ceria nanoparticle composition are also provided. | 08-20-2015 |
20150223740 | Service-Detectable Analyte Sensors and Methods of Using and Making Same - Generally, embodiments of the invention relate to analyte determining devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that include an indicator element that provides information relating to service history of the analyte determining devices, including, for example, previous use of the analyte determining devices. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte determining devices in analyte monitoring. | 08-13-2015 |
20150216462 | Analyte Sensor - An analyte sensor configured to be implanted in the body of the user unassisted by an introducer sharp. | 08-06-2015 |
20150216456 | Method and Apparatus for Improving Lag Correction During In Vivo Measurement of Analyte Concentration with Analyte Concentration Variability and Range Data - Methods, devices, and systems are provided for correcting lag in measurements of analyte concentration level in interstitial fluid. The invention includes receiving a signal representative of sensor data from an analyte monitoring system related to an analyte level measured over time, computing rates of change of the sensor data for a time period of the sensor data, computing a rate distribution of the rates of change, transforming the rate distribution into a linear arrangement, determining a best-fit line for the transformed rate distribution, computing a slope of the best-fit line; and using the slope of the best-fit line as a representation of a variability of the analyte level to adjust an amount of lag correction applied to the sensor data. Numerous additional features are disclosed. | 08-06-2015 |
20150208971 | Analyte Monitoring System and Methods - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 07-30-2015 |
20150208969 | Method of Making an Electrochemical Sensor - A process for the manufacture of small sensors with reproducible surfaces, including electrochemical sensors. One process includes forming channels in the surface of a substrate and disposing a conductive material in the channels to form an electrode. The conductive material can also be formed on the substrate by other impact and non-impact methods. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes cutting the substrate to form a sensor having a connector portion and a transcutaneous portion, the two portions having edges that define one continuous straight line. | 07-30-2015 |
20150208960 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 07-30-2015 |
20150198488 | Analyte Monitoring System and Methods for Managing Power and Noise - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for conserving energy of a power source of an analyte monitoring device. Also disclosed herein are methods and systems for reducing noise during data transmissions to and from the analyte monitoring device. | 07-16-2015 |
20150190097 | Analyte Sensor Sensitivity Attenuation Mitigation - Method and apparatus for receiving a first signal from a first working electrode of a glucose sensor positioned at a first predetermined position under the skin layer, receiving a second signal from a second working electrode of the glucose sensor positioned at a second predetermined position under the skin layer, the second signal received substantially contemporaneous to receiving the first signal, detecting a dropout in the signal level associated with one of the first or second signals, comparing the first signal and the second signal to determine a variation between the first and second signals, and confirming one of the first or second signals as a valid glucose sensor signal output when the determined variation between the first and the second signals is less than a predetermined threshold level are provided. | 07-09-2015 |
20150182153 | Self-Powered Analyte Sensor and Devices Using the Same - Systems, devices and methods for monitoring analyte levels using a self-powered analyte sensor and associated sensor electronics are provided. | 07-02-2015 |
20150173661 | Medical Device Applicators - On-body analyte monitoring devices configured for uncompressed and compressed configurations and methods of using the analyte monitoring devices are disclosed. The devices comprise a collapsible housing, wherein upon desired placement and user application of force to the housing converts the analyte monitoring device from an uncompressed configuration to a low-profile compressed state while guiding an analyte sensor through the skin and into contact with bodily fluid to measure and analyte level therein. Also provided are systems and kits. | 06-25-2015 |
20150126836 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Dynamic Multi-Stage Signal Amplification in a Medical Device - Methods and apparatus for providing multi-stage signal amplification in a medical telemetry system are provided. | 05-07-2015 |
20150126835 | Analyte Monitoring Devices - Novel membranes comprising various polymers containing heterocyclic nitrogen groups are described. These membranes are usefully employed in electrochemical sensors, such as amperometric biosensors. More particularly, these membranes effectively regulate a flux of analyte to a measurement electrode in an electrochemical sensor, thereby improving the functioning of the electrochemical sensor over a significant range of analyte concentrations. Electrochemical sensors equipped with such membranes are also described. | 05-07-2015 |
20150121358 | Method and System for Updating a Medical Device - The present disclosure includes methods, devices and systems for establishing a connection between a medical device and a remote computing device, receiving an upgrade command at the medical device, storing a current version of persistent data and a current version of executable code in a first storage area of the medical device, transmitting at least the current version of the persistent data to the remote computing device, receiving a second format of the current version of the persistent data and an upgraded version of executable code at the medical device, storing the second format of the current version of the persistent data and the upgraded version of the executable code in a second storage area of the medical device, and executing the upgraded version of the executable code with the second format of the current version of the persistent data. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120323 | Device and Method for Automatic Data Acquisition and/or Detection - Methods and devices for providing diabetes management including automatic time acquisition protocol is provided. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119669 | Method of Calibrating an Analyte-Measurement Device, and Associated Methods, Devices and Systems - The invention relates to a method for calibrating an analyte-measurement device that is used to evaluate a concentration of analyte in bodily fluid at or from a measurement site in a body. The method involves measuring a concentration, or calibration concentration, of an analyte in blood from an “off-finger” calibration site, and calibrating the analyte-measurement device based on that calibration concentration. The invention also relates to a device, system, or kit for measuring a concentration of an analyte in a body, which employs a calibration device for adjusting analyte concentration measured in bodily fluid based on an analyte concentration measured in blood from an “off-finger” calibration site. | 04-30-2015 |
20150116333 | Displays for a Medical Device - Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition. | 04-30-2015 |
20150095060 | Method and System for Providing Data Management in Integrated Analyte Monitoring and Infusion System - Methods and systems for providing therapy related data management are provided. The subject systems include one or more device components, and at least one memory storage unit and at least one data storage unit associated with such one or more device components. The device components may include one or more of an analyte monitoring system, a fluid delivery device and a remote terminal. The subject methods include use of the subject systems to optimize treatment of a patient. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094555 | Method and System for Powering an Electronic Device - Methods and apparatus for providing a power supply to a device, including an inductive rechargeable power supply for a data monitoring and management system in which a high frequency magnetic field is generated to provide power supply to a rechargeable power source such as a battery of a transmitter unit in the data monitoring and management system are provided. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094554 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a multi compatible or universal blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that require calibration code and test strips that do not require calibration code. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094553 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a no coding blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that do not require a calibration code is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 04-02-2015 |
20150087946 | Method and System for Providing Data Management in Integrated Analyte Monitoring and Infusion System - Methods and systems for providing therapy related data management are provided. The subject systems include one or more device components, and at least one memory storage unit and at least one data storage unit associated with such one or more device components. The device components may include one or more of an analyte monitoring system, a fluid delivery device and a remote terminal. The subject methods include use of the subject systems to optimize treatment of a patient. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087232 | ANALYSIS OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION LINKS BETWEEN MEDICAL DEVICES - A system and method of processing information regarding medical devices in wireless communication with each other is provided in which a controller device has a first wireless communication link with a first medical device, such as an analyte sensor, and a second wireless communication link with a second medical device, such as a delivery device. A processor in the controller device monitors the status of the first and second wireless links and upon noting a degradation of either one, compares the first wireless link status with the second wireless link status and provides guidance for resolving a communication problem based on the comparison. The latency of the communicating medical devices is considered. | 03-26-2015 |
20150073243 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Glycemic Control - Methods and system to provide glycemic control and therapy management based on monitored glucose data, and current and/or target Hb1AC levels are provided. | 03-12-2015 |
20150065818 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 03-05-2015 |
20150057606 | Closed Loop Control System Interface and Methods - Method and apparatus including calling, retrieving and/or initiating a programmed function in conjunction with execution of one or more commands related to a closed loop control algorithm, receiving one or more data in response to the one or more commands over a data interface, and executing the one or more commands related to the closed loop control algorithm based on the received one or more data are provided. | 02-26-2015 |
20150038818 | Methods and Apparatuses for Providing Adverse Condition Notification with Enhanced Wireless Communication Range in Analyte Monitoring Systems - Methods, devices, systems, and kits are provided that buffer the time spaced glucose signals in a memory, and when a request for real time glucose level information is detected, transmit the buffered glucose signals and real time monitored glucose level information to a remotely located device, process a subset of the received glucose signals to identify a predetermined number of consecutive glucose data points indicating an adverse condition such as an impending hypoglycemic condition, confirm the adverse condition based on comparison of the predetermined number of consecutive glucose data points to a stored glucose data profile associated with the adverse condition, where confirming the adverse condition includes generating a notification signal when the impending hypoglycemic condition is confirmed, and activate a radio frequency (RF) communication module to wirelessly transmit the generated notification signal to the remotely located device only when the notification signal is generated. | 02-05-2015 |
20150025345 | Sensor Inserter Assembly - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte, such as blood glucose. An inserter having a retractable introducer is provided for subcutaneously implanting the sensor in a predictable and reliable fashion. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025338 | Medical Device Inserters and Processes of Inserting and Using Medical Devices - An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices. | 01-22-2015 |
20150018643 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT ELECTRICAL DEVICE ACTIVATION - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for changing the power state of a sensor control device in an in vivo analyte monitoring system in various manners, such as through the use of external stimuli (light, magnetics) and RF transmissions. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018640 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Analyte Sensor Insertion - Devices and methods for positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location, displacing the portion of the sensor from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location, and detecting one or signals associated with an analyte level of a patient at the second predetermined location are disclosed. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018639 | Method and System for Providing an Integrated Analyte Sensor Insertion Device and Data Processing Unit - Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided. | 01-15-2015 |
20140372065 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Analyte Sensor Calibration - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in verifying the stability of sensor sensitivity of an analyte sensor. | 12-18-2014 |
20140365245 | METHOD FOR MANAGING TREATMENT OF A HEALTH CONDITION USING SUBJECTIVE SYMPTOM DATA - A method for managing treatment of a particular health condition afflicting a patient includes programming a processor with a health management application program that prompts a user for entry of health condition data, including a patient physiological data, subjective patient health condition data, and medication delivery data, compiles the health condition data into a data summary, and transmits the data summary through a communication unit. A drop-down list related to subjective symptoms is provided, which includes stress and depression. A display touch method is used to enter data, selections, and controls. The health management program also provides prompts for the entry of diet data, and further displays drop-down lists related to daily activities and alerts for medication delivery. | 12-11-2014 |
20140350369 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO MANAGE DIABETES BASED ON GLUCOSE MEDIAN, GLUCOSE VARIABILITY, AND HYPOGLYCEMIC RISK - A system and method provides a glucose report for determining glycemic risk based on an ambulatory glucose profile of glucose data over a time period, a glucose control assessment based on median and variability of glucose, and indicators of high glucose variability. Time of day periods are shown at which glucose levels can be seen. A median glucose goal and a low glucose line provide coupled with glucose variability provide a view into effects that raising or lowering the median goal would have. Likelihood of low glucose, median glucose compared to goal, and variability of glucose below median provide probabilities based on glucose data. Patterns can be seen and provide guidance for treatment. | 11-27-2014 |
20140348703 | Method and System for Sterilizing an Analyte Sensor - In one aspect, there is provided assembling an analyte sensor with an analyte sensor insertion device, packaging the assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device in a substantially airtight seal, and irradiating the packaged assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device at a predetermined dose using one or more electron beam accelerators. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347186 | Displays for a Medical Device - Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition. | 11-27-2014 |
20140344280 | Real Time Management of Data Relating to Physiological Control of Glucose Levels - Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data and insulin delivery data are used to generate more reliable projected alarms related to a projected glucose levels. A memory stores endogenous data related to measurements of glucose level in a patient, and also stores exogenous data, such as insulin on board, both of which are used by a processor to create projected alarms. Profiles of CGM data are created for use in tuning patient-specific insulin data, such at basal rate, carb ratio, and insulin sensitivity. A processor searches for patterns in the data profiles and if found, recommended changes to patient-specific insulin data are provided to permit more accurate control over a patient's glucose levels. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343529 | Robust Closed Loop Control and Methods - Method of monitoring a control operation of a medication delivery system, determining whether a signal level received from an analyte sensor is associated with a fault condition and a potential fault condition, and adjusting a medication delivery rate executed by the control operation when it is determined that the signal level from the analyte sensor is associated with one of the fault condition or the potential fault condition, where the medication delivery rate is adjusted to a first predetermined range when the signal level is associated with the fault condition, and adjusted to a second predetermined range when the signal level is associated with the potential fault condition is provided. Devices, systems and kits for implementing the afore-mentioned method are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140337826 | SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING RESTORE OPERATION FOR UPDATING A MEDICAL DEVICE - Embodiments described herein include methods and/or systems for updating a medical device. Embodiments include medical devices which are configured for updates in response to various events including connection of a peripheral device to the medical device, a user initiated event, or based on received recommendations. | 11-13-2014 |
20140323960 | Method and System for Providing Data Communication in Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Management System - Method and system for providing data monitoring and management including RF communication link over which a transmitter and a receiver is configured to communicate, the transmitter configured to periodically transmit a data packet associated with a detected analyte level received from an analyte sensor, and the receiver configured to identify the transmitter as the correct transmitter for which it is configured to receive the data packets, and to continue to receive the data packets from the transmitter once the transmitter identification has been verified, is provided. | 10-30-2014 |
20140275910 | Multi-Function Analyte Test Device and Methods Therefor - Methods, device and systems including receiving a request for a therapy profile for treating a medical condition, determining using a processor a plurality of therapy profile parameters, assigning a weighted value to each therapy profile parameter based on a hierarchy determined by the medical condition, querying a database to identify a stored therapy profile with therapy profile parameters that most closely correspond to the determined plurality of therapy profile parameters based on the hierarchy, generating an output data corresponding to the identified stored therapy profile, the output data a medication dosage information are provided. Also provided are systems and kits. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275907 | IN VIVO GLUCOSE SENSING IN AN INCREASED PERFUSION DERMAL LAYER - Systems, devices, and methods are provided that enable the sensing of an analyte level within, e.g., the dermal layer of the skin of a subject. These systems, devices, and methods can utilize modalities that increase perfusion in an area local to a dermal sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275898 | Medical Device Data Processing and Communication Methods and Systems - Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140258190 | Method and System for Providing Contextual Based Medication Dosage Determination - Methods and devices for statistical determination of medication dosage level such as bolus amount based on contextual information are provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140257059 | Optimizing Analyte Sensor Calibration - Method and apparatus for optimizing analyte sensor calibration including receiving a current blood glucose measurement, retrieving a time information for an upcoming scheduled calibration event for calibrating an analyte sensor, determining temporal proximity between the current blood glucose measurement and the retrieved time information for the upcoming calibration event, initiating a calibration routine to calibrate the analyte sensor when the determined temporal proximity is within a predetermined time period, and overriding the upcoming scheduled calibration event using the current blood glucose measurement are provided. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251830 | Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor - A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251829 | Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor - A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251828 | Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor - A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251827 | Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor - A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent. | 09-11-2014 |
20140249387 | On-Body Medical Device Securement - Devices and methods for maintaining a medical device on-body are provided. Embodiments include medical device securement systems having first and second on-body securement elements. Also provided are systems and kits for use maintaining a medical device on-body. | 09-04-2014 |
20140244216 | Method, System and Computer Program Product for Real-Time Detection of Sensitivity Decline in Analyte Sensors - Method, system and computer program product for providing real time detection of analyte sensor sensitivity decline is continuous glucose monitoring systems are provided. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243638 | Analyte Sensor Calibration Management - Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include positioning an analyte sensor in fluid contact with an analyte, detecting an attenuation in a signal from an analyte sensor after positioning during a predetermined time period, categorizing the detected attenuation in the analyte sensor signal based, at least in part, on one or more characteristics of the signal, performing signal processing to generate a reportable data associated with the detected analyte sensor signal during the predetermined time period, managing if and when to request additional reference signal measurements, and managing if and when to temporarily not display results. | 08-28-2014 |
20140237813 | Lyotropic Liquid Crystal Coated Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - The present invention is directed to membranes composed liquid crystals having continuous aqueous channels, such as a lyotropic liquid crystal, including a cubic phase lyotropic liquid crystal, and to electrochemical sensors equipped with such membranes. The membranes are useful in limiting the diffusion of an analyte to a working electrode in an electrochemical sensor so that the sensor does not saturate and/or remains linearly responsive over a large range of analyte concentrations. Electrochemical sensors equipped with membranes of the present invention demonstrate considerable sensitivity and stability, and a large signal-to-noise ratio, in a variety of conditions. | 08-28-2014 |
20140236536 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Analyte Monitoring and Therapy Management System Accuracy - Methods, system and devices for providing improved calibration accuracy of continuous glucose monitoring system based on insulin delivery information are provided. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235985 | Method and System for Providing Integrated Analyte Monitoring and Infusion System Therapy Management - Method and system for providing diabetes management and insulin therapy based on substantially real time glucose monitoring system is provided. | 08-21-2014 |
20140235981 | Closed Loop Control With Improved Alarm Functions - Methods, system and devices for monitoring control parameters in a closed loop control operation including continuously monitoring glucose level and automatic administration of a medication, detecting a condition associated with hypoglycemia, determining whether a probability of the detected condition associated with hypoglycemia exceeding a threshold level, and outputting a notification based upon the determination are provided. | 08-21-2014 |
20140233397 | Close Proximity Communication Device and Methods - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for receiving an encoded data packet, one or more activation commands, and a communication identifier, decoding the received data packet, validating the decoded received data packet, and executing one or more routines associated with the respective one or more activation commands. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232557 | Analyte Monitoring System Having an Alert - Described herein are analyte monitoring systems including a receiver or data processing component that is configured to automatically issue a first alert notification when a first predetermined number of consecutive data packets are not received from the sensor/sensor electronics, and automatically issue a second alert notification when a second predetermined number of consecutive data packets are not received by the sensor/sensor electronics. The receiver may also be configured to enable a user to disenable alert or alarm notifications that are triggered based on detected events. | 08-21-2014 |
20140221801 | Electrochemical Analyte Sensor - An electrochemical analyte sensor formed using conductive traces on a substrate can be used for determining and/or monitoring a level of analyte in in vitro or in vivo analyte-containing fluids. For example, an implantable sensor may be used for the continuous or automatic monitoring of a level of an analyte, such as glucose, lactate, or oxygen, in a patient. The electrochemical analyte sensor includes a substrate and conductive material disposed on the substrate, the conductive material forming a working electrode. In some sensors, the conductive material is disposed in recessed channels formed in a surface of the sensor. An electron transfer agent and/or catalyst may be provided to facilitate the electrolysis of the analyte or of a second compound whose level depends on the level of the analyte. A potential is formed between the working electrode and a reference electrode or counter/reference electrode and the resulting current is a function of the concentration of the analyte in the body fluid. | 08-07-2014 |
20140221800 | Sensor Inserter Assembly - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte, such as blood glucose. An inserter having a retractable introducer is provided for subcutaneously implanting the sensor in a predictable and reliable fashion. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218211 | Mitigating Single Point Failure of Devices in an Analyte Monitoring System and Methods Thereof - Methods, devices, and kits are provided for mitigating single point failure of at least one device in an analyte monitoring system. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216951 | Modular Analyte Measurement System with Extendable Strip Port - A modular analyte measurement system having a removable strip port module. In one embodiment, the analyte measurement system includes: an analyte meter; a removable strip port module; and a connector linking the removable strip port module to the analyte meter. The analyte meter includes: a meter housing; a receptacle formed in the meter housing; a processing circuit disposed within the housing; and an input interface within the receptacle and electrically coupled to the processing circuit. The removable strip port module includes: a module housing sized to at least partially fit within the receptacle of the analyte meter; an analyte test strip port disposed within the module housing to receive an analyte test strip via an aperture formed in the module housing; and an output interface coupled to the analyte test strip port. The connector links the output interface with the input interface. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216949 | Mediator-Stabilized Reagent Compositions for Use in Biosensor Electrodes - The claimed subject matter relates to the stabilization of 1,2-quinone mediators, especially those containing 1,10-phenanthroline quinone (PQ) and more especially transition metal complexes of PQ, in the presence of enzymes when contained in dry reagent layers for biosensor electrodes, through the use of various metal salts, particularly those of lithium. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216931 | Electron-Conducting Crosslinked Polyaniline-Based Redox Hydrogel, and Method of Making - A polymer matrix that may coated on an electrode is created by co-crosslinking (1) an adduct of a polyaniline formed by templated oxidative polymerization on a polymer acid; (2) a water-soluble crosslinker; and (3) a redox enzyme. The polymer matrix may be hydrated, and the absorbed water may make it permeable to, for example, glucose. The polyaniline may be polyaniline itself or a substituted polyaniline; the water-soluble crosslinker may be poly(ethylene glycol)diglycidyl ether, and the redox enzyme may be glucose oxidase. The polymer matrix may be produced by co-crosslinking (1) an adduct of an electrically conductive polymer and a polymer acid; (2) a water-soluble crosslinker; and (3) a redox enzyme in a single step at an about neutral pH, curing by drying. After hydration, the crosslinked polymer matrix may form a 3-dimensional glucose-permeable bioelectrocatalyst, catalyzing the electrooxidation of glucose. | 08-07-2014 |
20140213868 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - In aspects of the present disclosure, a no coding blood glucose monitoring unit including a calibration unit is integrated with one or more components of an analyte monitoring system to provide compatibility with in vitro test strip that do not require a calibration code is provided. Also disclosed are methods, systems, devices and kits for providing the same. | 07-31-2014 |
20140207400 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 07-24-2014 |
20140206972 | Analyte Monitoring System and Methods - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140201988 | Analyte Sensors and Methods - A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and may include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. The sensor is calibration-adjusted, eliminating the need for a user to enter a calibration code or for the meter to read a calibration code. | 07-24-2014 |
20140200917 | Device and Method for Automatic Data Acquisition and/or Detection - Methods and devices for providing diabetes management including automatic time acquisition protocol is provided. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200427 | Method and Device for Early Signal Attenuation Detection Using Blood Glucose Measurements - Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include receiving one or more analyte sensor data, receiving a reference measurement value associated with an analyte level, determining a sensitivity parameter based on the received one or more analyte sensor data and the reference measurement value, performing a probability analysis based on prior analyte sensor data to determine presence of signal attenuation, and generating an output value based on the probability analysis. | 07-17-2014 |
20140200426 | Devices, Systems, and Methods Associated with Analyte Monitoring Devices and Devices Incorporating the Same - Analyte monitoring systems, devices, and methods associated with analyte monitoring devices, and devices incorporating the same are provided. Various graphical user interfaces (GUI) and navigation flows are provided for performing various features, activities, functions, etc., associated with the analyte monitoring device or system. Intuitive navigation is provided to enhance the interpretation of analyte measurements. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199603 | Biological Fuel Cell and Methods - A fuel cell has an anode and a cathode with anode enzyme disposed on the anode and cathode enzyme is disposed on the cathode. The anode is configured and arranged to electrooxidize an anode reductant in the presence of the anode enzyme. Likewise, the cathode is configured and arranged to electroreduce a cathode oxidant in the presence of the cathode enzyme. In addition, anode redox hydrogel may be disposed on the anode to transduce a current between the anode and the anode enzyme and cathode redox hydrogel may be disposed on the cathode to transduce a current between the cathode and the cathode enzyme. | 07-17-2014 |
20140188400 | ANALYSIS OF GLUCOSE MEDIAN, VARIABILITY, AND HYPOGLYCEMIA RISK FOR THERAPY GUIDANCE - A system and method to provide guidance for diabetes therapy includes determining glycemic risks based on an analysis of glucose data. The analysis includes visualization of a glucose median, the variability of glucose in a patient, and the risk of hypoglycemia. An Advanced Daily Patterns report includes a visualization of an ambulatory glucose profile and a glucose control measure. The glucose control measure provides a highly visible and understandable display of the glucose condition of a patient visually expressed in the categories of low glucose, median glucose, and glucose variability. | 07-03-2014 |
20140187887 | GLYCEMIC RISK DETERMINATION BASED ON VARIABILITY OF GLUCOSE LEVELS - A system and method for determining glycemic risks based on an analysis of glucose data includes visualization of hypoglycemia, variability, and hyperglycemia with a control grid, increasing the accuracy of glucose estimates using a combination of CGM and HbAlc, calculating glycemic risk by applying a probability distribution, and tailoring SMBG test schedules based on CGM use/wear. | 07-03-2014 |
20140180203 | INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING SAFETY FEATURES TO PREVENT HYPOGLYCEMIA - Safety features are applied to an integrated insulin delivery system to enhance safety by controlling medication delivery including the automatic resumption of basal rate after a particular event, such as termination of a bolus, expiration of a time period, delayed resumption after the bolus has terminated, IOB comparison, and others. Other safety features include overriding a delivery control that may result in hypoglycemia, and terminating an extended bolus or temporary basal rate in view of a glucose signal indicating imminent carbohydrate deficiency. In another feature, an automatic resumption of a basal delivery rate is programmed into the delivery device to avoid the possibility of complete loss of delivery of insulin in the event that communication with the delivery device is disrupted. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180047 | Method and Device for Determining Elapsed Sensor Life - Methods and systems for determining elapsed sensor life in medical systems, and more specifically continuous analyte monitoring systems. | 06-26-2014 |
20140176338 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AUTHENTICATION FOR MEDICAL MONITORING DEVICE - Methods, systems, and devices for short-range low-power wireless communication of analyte information are provided. In some implementations, short-range low-power wireless communication of analyte information may include receiving an electromagnetic wireless communication signal and harvesting energy from the electromagnetic wireless communication signal. In some implementations, short-range low-power wireless communication of analyte information may include enabling capabilities associated with an external sensor in response to detecting the external sensor. In some implementations, short-range low-power wireless communication of analyte information may include detecting an analyte sample; determining an analyte concentration associated with the detected analyte sample; and transmitting an indication of the analyte concentration to an external device. | 06-26-2014 |
20140171773 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Dynamic Multi-Stage Signal Amplification in a Medical Device - Methods and apparatus for providing multi-stage signal amplification in a medical telemetry system are provided. | 06-19-2014 |
20140171771 | DERMAL LAYER ANALYTE SENSING DEVICES AND METHODS - Provided are dermal sensors and dermal sensor applicator sets to insert at least a portion of a dermal sensor into a dermal layer of a subject, as well as methods of making and using the same. | 06-19-2014 |
20140156204 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Glycemic Control - Methods to provide glycemic control and therapy management based on monitored glucose data, and current and/or target Hb1AC levels are provided. Systems to provide glycemic control and therapy management based on monitored glucose data, and current and/or target Hb1AC levels are provided. Kits to provide glycemic control and therapy management based on monitored glucose data, and current and/or target Hb1AC levels are provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20140155719 | Glucose Measuring Device for Use in Personal Area Network - A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety. | 06-05-2014 |
20140148670 | Method and System for Providing Data Management in Data Monitoring System - Method and system for providing a fault tolerant data receiver unit configured with a partitioned or separate processing units, each configured to perform a predetermined and/or specific processing associated with the one or more substantially non-overlapping functions of the data monitoring and management system is provided | 05-29-2014 |
20140148665 | Analyte Monitoring Devices and Methods - On-body units are provided and include a transcutaneous analyte sensor, electronic circuitry electrically coupled to the sensor, and an on-body housing having electrical contacts disposed thereon. The on-body housing comprises a substantially flat surface and a curved and convex surface opposite the substantially flat surface. Systems and methods including the on-body units are also provided. Methods for performing continuity measurements using on-body units are also provided. The methods include positioning an on-body unit (OBU) on a skin of a subject, contacting a continuity test instrument to the OBU; and performing a continuity measurement with the continuity test instrument. An AC signal may be provided across two electrical contacts, or a DC signal may be provided across two electrical contacts in opposite directions for the same amount of time. The measurement may be performed with one electrical contact, or with isolated electrical contacts. | 05-29-2014 |
20140142981 | Analytics and Data Mining in Cloud Following Upload of Analyte Data via GSM or CDM - Presented herein is a web-based software application that clinically analyzes multiple sources of diabetes patient data against codified care plan guidelines. The software application creates risk-based stratifications of a patient population, initiates rule-based notifications, allocates care provider resources, guides role-based workflow, manages patient communications, and provides therapy recommendations. | 05-22-2014 |
20140141487 | Cationic Polymer Based Wired Enzyme Formulations for Use in Analyte Sensors - Embodiments of the invention include analyte-responsive compositions and electrochemical analyte sensors having a sensing layer that includes an analyte-responsive enzyme and a cationic polymer. Also provided are systems and methods of making the sensors and using the electrochemical analyte sensors in analyte monitoring. | 05-22-2014 |
20140136145 | Method and System for Evaluating Analyte Sensor Response Characteristics - Apparatus, method, system and kit for receiving a plurality of continuous analyte sensor values for corresponding reference analyte values, calculating a rate of change value for the continuous analyte sensor values, defining a plurality of data range windows of the reference analyte values, evaluating the corresponding continuous analyte sensor values, the rate of change values, the reference analyte values, and/or a plurality of corresponding difference values for the plurality of data range windows, and determining a best fit based on the evaluation of the plurality of data range windows are provided. | 05-15-2014 |
20140131199 | Analyte Measurement Devices and Systems, and Components and Methods Related Thereto - In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities. | 05-15-2014 |
20140127821 | Embossed Cell Analyte Sensor and Methods of Manufacture - An analyte measurement system is provided having sensors with embossed test chamber channels. In one embodiment, the sensors are elongate test strips for in vitro testing, each test strip having a substrate, at least one electrode, an embossed channel in the electrode, and lidding tape covering at least a portion of the embossed channel. Methods of manufacture are also disclosed for filling the sensor channels with reagent, and for trimming the ends of the sensors to eliminate the need for a calibration code during use of the sensors with a meter. | 05-08-2014 |
20140121635 | Variable Rate Closed Loop Control and Methods - Methods, system and devices for monitoring a closed loop control operation including signal levels received from an analyte sensor at a predetermined frequency, determining a variation in the monitored analyte level, determining a medication delivery rate adjustment frequency to deliver a medication based on the determined variation in the monitored analyte level, and adjusting the closed loop control operation to modify the medication delivery rate frequency are provided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121488 | Model Based Variable Risk False Glucose Threshold Alarm Prevention Mechanism - Methods of determining when to activate an analyte, e.g. glucose, related alarm, such as a hypoglycemia alarm, of a continuous analyte monitor is provided. Also provided are systems, devices and kits. Embodiments include methods for determining when to activate an analyte alarm of a continuous analyte monitor. The methods may include receiving information from the continuous analyte monitor related to the user's analyte concentration, wherein the information is received at a data processing component. The methods may also include receiving information that is input by the user, and the information is related to the user's analyte concentration. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121480 | Sensitivity Calibration of In Vivo Sensors Used to Measure Analyte Concentration - Methods, devices, systems, and computer program products are provided to improve sensitivity calibration of an in vivo analyte sensor and usability of an associated analyte monitoring system. In certain embodiments, methods are provided that improve the user experience of using an analyte monitoring system. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure include features that reduce the amount of calibration or re-calibration performed by the analyte monitoring system. More specifically methods of using a suspect calibration attempt to avoid having to recalibrate by adjusting the calibration or mitigating effects of sensor signal attenuation that caused the calibration attempt to be suspect are provided. Additional features are disclosed. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121477 | Continuous Glucose Monitoring System and Methods of Use - A continuous glucose monitoring system including a sensor configured to detect one or more glucose levels, a transmitter operatively coupled to the sensor, the transmitter configured to receive the detected one or more glucose levels, the transmitter further configured to transmit signals corresponding to the detected one or more glucose levels, and a receiver operatively coupled to the transmitter configured to receive transmitted signals corresponding to the detected one or more glucose levels, and methods thereof, are disclosed. In one aspect, the transmitter may be configured to transmit a current data point and at least one previous data point, the current data point and the at least one previous data point corresponding to the detected one or more glucose levels. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118104 | Low Energy Communication of Medical Monitoring Information - Methods, systems, and devices for low energy communication of medical testing information are provided. Low energy communication of medical testing information may include detecting an analyte sample, determining an analyte concentration associated with the detected analyte sample, and transmitting an indication of the analyte concentration to an external device using a low energy wireless communication protocol. Transmitting an indication of the analyte concentration to an external device using a low energy wireless communication protocol may include generating an audio indication of the analyte concentration, packetizing the audio indication, and transmitting the packetized audio indication. | 05-01-2014 |
20140107436 | Health Monitor - Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include enhanced analyte monitoring devices and systems. | 04-17-2014 |
20140100796 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 04-10-2014 |
20140088908 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088393 | Software Applications Residing on Handheld Analyte Determining Devices - Presented herein is a handheld analyte measurement device. The analyte measurement device includes one or more software applications to help the user manager their diabetes. Embodiments and descriptions of the various applications are provided below in conjunction with the handheld analyte measurement device. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088392 | Feedback from Cloud or HCP to Payer or Patient via Meter or Cell Phone - Presented herein are one or more software applications to help a user manager their diabetes. Embodiments and descriptions of the various applications are provided below in conjunction with an analyte measurement device. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088390 | Method and System for Powering an Electronic Device - Methods and apparatus for providing a power supply to a device, including an inductive rechargeable power supply for a data monitoring and management system in which a high frequency magnetic field is generated to provide power supply to a rechargeable power source such as a battery of a transmitter unit in the data monitoring and management system are provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088382 | Health Management Devices and Methods - Methods and devices and systems including a communication module operatively coupled to a data collection module for communicating the stored analyte related data after the analyte related data is stored in the data collection module over a predetermined time period, and a user interface unit configured to communicate with the communication module to receive from the communication module the stored analyte related data in the data collection module over the predetermined time period, and to output information associated with the monitored analyte level, where the user interface unit is configured to operate in a prospective analysis mode including substantially real time output of information associated with the monitored analyte level, or a retrospective analysis mode including limited output of information during the predetermined time period wherein no information related to the monitored analyte level is output during the predetermined time period, are provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085054 | GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHODS USING RFID - A glucose monitoring system includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. An RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083863 | Analyte Monitoring Devices and Methods Therefor - Method and apparatus for performing a discrete glucose testing and bolus dosage determination including a glucose meter with bolus calculation function are provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20140082607 | Methods and Articles of Manufacture for Hosting a Safety Critical Application on an Uncontrolled Data Processing Device - Methods and articles of manufacture for hosting a safety critical application on an uncontrolled data processing device are provided. Various combinations of installation, functional, host integrity, coexistence, interoperability, power management, and environment checks are performed at various times to determine if the safety critical application operates properly on the device. The operation of the SCA on the UDPD may be controlled accordingly. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082606 | Methods and Articles of Manufacture for Hosting a Safety Critical Application on an Uncontrolled Data Processing Device - Methods and articles of manufacture for hosting a safety critical application on an uncontrolled data processing device are provided. Various combinations of installation, functional, host integrity, coexistence, interoperability, power management, and environment checks are performed at various times to determine if the safety critical application operates properly on the device. The operation of the SCA on the UDPD may be controlled accordingly. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082425 | Methods and Articles of Manufacture for Hosting a Safety Critical Application on an Uncontrolled Data Processing Device - Methods and articles of manufacture for hosting a safety critical application on an uncontrolled data processing device are provided. Various combinations of installation, functional, host integrity, coexistence, interoperability, power management, and environment checks are performed at various times to determine if the safety critical application operates properly on the device. The operation of the SCA on the UDPD may be controlled accordingly. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081662 | Sensor-Based Informatics Telemedicine Disease Management Solution - Provided herein are systems and associated devices configured to capture biometric patient data; e.g., blood glucose data; transmit such data to a location-independent “cloud”, the Internet, or other shared server system, hereinafter referred to as “the Cloud”; and provide automated data-based algorithms to analyze data and deliver therapy recommendations, related output, and/or therapy recommendation decision support to one or more authorized stakeholders. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081236 | INTEGRATED CLOSED-LOOP MEDICATION DELIVERY WITH ERROR MODEL AND SAFETY CHECK - A closed-loop system for insulin infusion overnight uses a model predictive control algorithm (“MPC”). Used with the MPC is a glucose measurement error model which was derived from actual glucose sensor error data. That sensor error data included both a sensor artifacts component, including dropouts, and a persistent error component, including calibration error, all of which was obtained experimentally from living subjects. The MPC algorithm advised on insulin infusion every fifteen minutes. Sensor glucose input to the MPC was obtained by combining model-calculated, noise-free interstitial glucose with experimentally-derived transient and persistent sensor artifacts associated with the FreeStyle Navigator® Continuous Glucose Monitor System (“FSN”). The incidence of severe and significant hypoglycemia reduced 2300- and 200-fold, respectively, during simulated overnight closed-loop control with the MPC algorithm using the glucose measurement error model suggesting that the continuous glucose monitoring technologies facilitate safe closed-loop insulin delivery. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081108 | Analyte Monitoring System and Methods - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081107 | Methods and Apparatuses for Providing Adverse Condition Notification in Analyte Monitoring Systems - Methods, devices, systems, and kits are provided that buffer the time spaced glucose signals in a memory, and when a request for real time glucose level information is detected, transmit the buffered glucose signals and real time monitored glucose level information to a remotely located device, process a subset of the received glucose signals to identify a predetermined number of consecutive glucose data points indicating an adverse condition such as an impending hypoglycemic condition, confirm the adverse condition based on comparison of the predetermined number of consecutive glucose data points to a stored glucose data profile associated with the adverse condition, where confirming the adverse condition includes generating a notification signal when the impending hypoglycemic condition is confirmed, and activate a radio frequency (RF) communication module to wirelessly transmit the generated notification signal to the remotely located device only when the notification signal is generated. | 03-20-2014 |
20140081104 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Glycemic Control - Methods to provide glycemic control and therapy management based on monitored glucose data, and current and/or target HblAC levels are provided. Systems to provide glycemic control and therapy management based on monitored glucose data, and current and/or target HblAC levels are provided. Kits to provide glycemic control and therapy management based on monitored glucose data, and current and/or target HblAC levels are provided. | 03-20-2014 |
20140075429 | Methods and Articles of Manufacture for Hosting a Safety Critical Application on an Uncontrolled Data Processing Device - Methods and articles of manufacture for hosting a safety critical application on an uncontrolled data processing device are provided. Various combinations of installation, functional, host integrity, coexistence, interoperability, power management, and environment checks are performed at various times to determine if the safety critical application operates properly on the device. The operation of the SCA on the UDPD may be controlled accordingly. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075246 | Methods and Articles of Manufacture for Hosting a Safety Critical Application on an Uncontrolled Data Processing Device - Methods and articles of manufacture for hosting a safety critical application on an uncontrolled data processing device are provided. Various combinations of installation, functional, host integrity, coexistence, interoperability, power management, and environment checks are performed at various times to determine if the safety critical application operates properly on the device. The operation of the SCA on the UDPD may be controlled accordingly. | 03-13-2014 |
20140074061 | Method and System for Providing Basal Profile Modification in Analyte Monitoring and Management Systems - Method and system for providing basal profile modification in insulin therapy for use with infusion devices includes periodically monitoring the analyte levels of a patient for a predetermined period of time in order to determine, based on the monitored analyte levels, an appropriate modification factor to be incorporated into the underlying basal profile which was running at the time the periodic monitoring of the analyte levels were performed. | 03-13-2014 |
20140067421 | Data Synchronization Between Two or More Analyte Detecting Devices in a Database - An analyte measurement system includes one or more handheld analyte meters and/or measurement devices and a means for collecting data, preserving data integrity, and uniquely identifying patient data received from multiple sources. For example, provided herein is a means to uniquely identify patients and their data when the data is collected from one or more measurement devices. By providing a way to allow the patients to use multiple sources to collect data, the system described herein provides patients with more flexibility, which should encourage better compliance to protocols. Further, by having a way to uniquely identify patients' data without requiring a patient to only use one analyte meter, for example, data can be centralized and analysis can be done with more assurance that all of the patient's data is being considered in the analyses. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066890 | USABILITY FEATURES FOR INTEGRATED INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM - Various systems and methods for improving the usability of continuous glucose monitors and drug delivery pumps are described. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066736 | Analyte Sensor Calibration Management - Methods, devices, and systems for calibrating an analyte sensor are provided. Embodiments include determining a sensitivity value associated with an analyte sensor, retrieving a prior sensitivity value associated with the analyte sensor, determining whether a variance between the determined sensitivity value and the retrieved prior sensitivity value is within a predetermined sensitivity range, determining a composite sensitivity value based on the determined sensitivity value and the retrieved prior sensitivity value, and assigning a successful calibration sensitivity value based on the retrieved prior sensitivity value when the variance is within the predetermined sensitivity range. | 03-06-2014 |
20140058236 | GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHODS USING RFID - A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. An RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip. | 02-27-2014 |
20140054171 | Analyte Sensor Utilizing Oxygen as Oxidant - An analyte sensor configured to utilize oxygen as an oxidant and method for manufacturing and using the same are provided. The analyte sensor includes a catalyst to facilitate use of oxygen as oxidant. The catalyst may be provided on an electrode of the analyte sensor. | 02-27-2014 |
20140051958 | Analyte Meter Communication Module - Presented herein is a modular analyte measurement system. The analyte measurement system includes an analyte meter and at least one modular attachment. In one embodiment, a modular attachment is provided to communicate with, and transmit/receive data to, one or more external devices. Embodiments of the present invention relate to modular components of the analyte measurement system. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051957 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 02-20-2014 |
20140046161 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 02-13-2014 |
20140046157 | Method and System for Providing Calibration of an Analyte Sensor in an Analyte Monitoring System - Method and apparatus for providing calibration of analyte sensor including applying a control signal, detecting a measured response to the control signal, determining a variance in the detected measured response, and estimating a sensor sensitivity based on the variance in the detected measured response is provided | 02-13-2014 |
20140046156 | Method and System for Providing Calibration of an Analyte Sensor in an Analyte Monitoring System - Method and apparatus for providing calibration of analyte sensor including applying a control signal, detecting a measured response to the control signal, determining a variance in the detected measured response, and estimating a sensor sensitivity based on the variance in the detected measured response is provided | 02-13-2014 |
20140046155 | Method and System for Providing Calibration of an Analyte Sensor in an Analyte Monitoring System - Method and apparatus for providing calibration of analyte sensor including applying a control signal, detecting a measured response to the control signal, determining a variance in the detected measured response, and estimating a sensor sensitivity based on the variance in the detected measured response is provided | 02-13-2014 |
20140041441 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 02-13-2014 |
20140039382 | Analyte Meter Module for Medication Delivery Device - Presented herein is a modular analyte measurement system. The analyte measurement system includes an analyte meter and at least one modular attachment. In one embodiment, a modular attachment is provided to communicate with, and transmit/receive data from, one or more medication delivery device. Embodiments of the present invention relate to modular components of the analyte measurement system. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039285 | GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHODS USING RFID - A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. An RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip. | 02-06-2014 |
20140033303 | Infusion Devices and Methods - Medical devices having restrictive access, and methods thereof are provided. | 01-30-2014 |
20140033002 | Method and System for Updating a Medical Device - The present disclosure includes methods, devices and systems for establishing a connection between a medical device and a remote computing device, receiving an upgrade command at the medical device, storing a current version of persistent data and a current version of executable code in a first storage area of the medical device, transmitting at least the current version of the persistent data to the remote computing device, receiving a second format of the current version of the persistent data and an upgraded version of executable code at the medical device, storing the second format of the current version of the persistent data and the upgraded version of the executable code in a second storage area of the medical device, and executing the upgraded version of the executable code with the second format of the current version of the persistent data. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031644 | Medical Device Insertion - Devices and methods for inserting at least a portion of a medical device in a patient are provided. Embodiments include medical device insertions that employ a plurality of insertion stages. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring. | 01-30-2014 |
20140024906 | Analyte Monitoring and Management System and Methods Therefor - Method and apparatus for providing multiple data receiver units in a data monitoring and management system such as analyte monitoring system where a first data receiver includes all of the functionalities for the data monitoring and management system receiver unit, and a second data receiver unit is configured with limited functions to provide application specific convenience to the user or patient is disclosed. | 01-23-2014 |
20140018642 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 01-16-2014 |
20140012602 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING TREATMENT OF A PARTICULAR HEALTH CONDITION - A system for managing treatment of a particular health condition afflicting a patient includes a health management application program that prompts a user for entry of health condition data, including patient physiological data, subjective patient health condition data, and medication delivery data, compiles the health condition data into a data summary, and transmits the data summary through a communication unit. A drop-down list related to subjective symptoms is provided, which includes stress and depression. A touch screen is provided for a graphical user interface. The health management program also provides prompts for the entry of diet data, and further displays drop-down lists related to daily activities and alerts for medication delivery. | 01-09-2014 |
20140005968 | Method and Device for Providing Offset Model Based Calibration for Analyte Sensor | 01-02-2014 |
20140005504 | GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHODS USING RFID | 01-02-2014 |
20130345534 | Electrodes with Conductive Polymer Underlayer - The disclosure provides method and materials for preparing biosensors (e.g., in vitro test strips and in vivo sensors) with improved mechanical properties. In some aspects, for example, the electrochemical sensors have improved durability and are better able to withstand mechanical and electrochemical stresses such as those encountered during manufacturing, transportation, storage, and use (e.g., in vivo positioning, in vivo operation, or in vitro operation). Also for example, in some aspects the electrochemical sensors are less susceptible to pinholes and other manufacturing defects that degrade performance in traditional sensors. | 12-26-2013 |
20130338465 | Displays for a Medical Device - Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338463 | Integrated Introducer and Transmitter Assembly and Methods of Use - Method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided. | 12-19-2013 |
20130338454 | Method and System for Dynamically Updating Calibration Parameters for an Analyte Sensor - Methods and apparatuses including determining a calibration parameter associated with a detected analyte value, calibrating the analyte value based on the calibration parameter, and dynamically updating the calibration parameter are disclosed. Also provided are systems, kits, and computer program products. | 12-19-2013 |
20130335234 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Peak Detection Circuitry for Data Communication Systems - Method and apparatus for providing a peak detection circuit comprising a diode including an input terminal and an output terminal the input terminal of the diode configured to receive an input signal, a capacitor operatively coupled to the output terminal of the diode, an output terminal operatively coupled to the capacitor and the output terminal of the diode for outputting an output signal is provided. Other equivalent switching configuration is further provided to effectively detect and compensate for a voltage droop from a power supply signal, as well as to electrically isolate the voltage droop from the system circuitry. | 12-19-2013 |
20130334065 | ANALYTE MEASUREMENT DEVICES AND SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - In some aspects, a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module is provided to permit contaminated modules to be replaced. Some aspects of the present disclosure related to barriers for strip ports or the sealing of strip ports and/or analyte measurement devices to maintain a clean strip port and/or enable the strip port to be cleaned for reuse. Cleaning tools are also provided. Also provided are strip port interfaces that guide fluid away from the strip port opening, as well as absorptive elements that prevent fluid from entering a strip port. Analyte measurement devices with gravity sensors or accelerometers are also provided, along with methods related thereto. Also provided are docking station that serve as an information server and provides storage and recharging capabilities. | 12-19-2013 |
20130317332 | Method and System for Providing Continuous Calibration of Implantable Analyte Sensors - Method and system for providing continuous calibration of analyte sensors includes calibrating a first sensor, receiving data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, and calibrating a second sensor based on a predetermined scaling factor and data associated with detected analyte levels from the first sensor, is disclosed. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314250 | Analyte Monitoring System Having an Alert - Described herein are analyte monitoring systems including a receiver or data processing component that is configured to automatically issue a first alert notification when a first predetermined number of consecutive data packets are not received from the sensor/sensor electronics, and automatically issue a second alert notification when a second predetermined number of consecutive data packets are not received by the sensor/sensor electronics. The receiver may also be configured to enable a user to disenable alert or alarm notifications that are triggered based on detected events. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314248 | Signal Converting Cradle for Medical Condition Monitoring and Management System - A monitoring apparatus is disclosed which includes a receiver unit for receiving data and outputting a first alert signal based on the received data; and a docking unit comprising a converter unit which converts the first alert signal when the receiver unit is connected to the docking unit. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314247 | Close Proximity Communication Device and Methods - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for receiving an encoded data packet, one or more activation commands, and a communication identifier, decoding the received data packet, validating the decoded received data packet, and executing one or more routines associated with the respective one or more activation commands. | 11-28-2013 |
20130310671 | Glucose Measuring Device Integrated Into A Holster For A Personal Area Network Device - A glucose meter module integrated into a holster device that can securely accommodate another device such as a portable server device or an insulin pump is described. The glucose measuring module and the health device communicate with each other by a short range wireless modality. In the case in which the accommodated device is a server, such as personal digital assistant or cell phone, the device stores data in a memory, displays data on a visual display, and can wirelessly transmit such data to other devices within a personal area network. In the case where the accommodated device is a cell phone, the phone can further transmit data to remote sites. In the case where the accommodated device is an insulin pump, wirelessly received data are stored in a memory, are available for visual display on the insulin pump, and can be incorporated into the electronic processes that regulate the performance of the pump. | 11-21-2013 |
20130253846 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Data Processing and Control in a Medical Communication System - Methods and apparatus for providing data processing and control for use in a medical communication system are provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20130237785 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Dynamic Multi-Stage Signal Amplification in a Medical Device - Methods and apparatus for providing multi-stage signal amplification in a medical telemetry system are provided. | 09-12-2013 |
20130231544 | Analyte Monitoring System And Methods - Methods and systems for providing data communication in medical systems are disclosed including a data communication unit to transmit one or more signals related to the monitored analyte level received from the analyte sensor to a remote device. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231541 | Method and System for Providing Calibration of an Analyte Sensor in an Analyte Monitoring System - Method and apparatus for providing calibration of analyte sensor including applying a control signal, detecting a measured response to the control signal, determining a variance in the detected measured response, and estimating a sensor sensitivity based on the variance in the detected measured response is provided | 09-05-2013 |
20130225959 | Assessing Measures Of Glycemic Variability - Methods, devices and systems for receiving an instruction to determine a glycemic variation level, retrieving a stored metric for determining the glycemic variation level, retrieving one or more parameters associated with the retrieved metric analysis, determining the glycemic variation level based on the retrieved one or more parameters for the retrieved metric analysis, and outputting the determined glycemic variation level when it is determined that the retrieved one or more parameters associated with the retrieved metric analysis meets a predetermined condition are disclosed. | 08-29-2013 |
20130218126 | Closed Loop Control System with Safety Parameters and Methods - Methods, system and devices for monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with a closed loop control operation including continuously monitoring a physiological condition and automatic administration of a medication, detecting an adverse condition associated with the monitored physiological condition or the medication administration deviating from a predetermined safety level of the closed loop control operation, and initiating a non-zero pre-programmed medication delivery rate are provided. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216434 | PORTABLE GLUCOSE MONITOR WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - A glucose monitor having only a test strip reader and wireless transmission to a remote hand held calculation processor. All glucose data processing occurs in a remote hand held calculator processor with the glucose monitor providing only sensing and wireless transfer of data. In an embodiment, the glucose monitor includes a button for use in wirelessly pairing the monitor to a smart phone for data communication with a non-proprietary communication protocol, and a light source to communicate the progress of the pairing. In a further embodiment, the glucose monitor includes a switch coupled to the strip reader such that power is applied to the monitor when a test strip is inserted and power is removed with the withdrawal of the test strip. In another embodiment, inserting the test strip and activating the switch also places the glucose monitor into the pairing search mode to communication with a host remote processor. | 08-22-2013 |
20130211788 | Method and System for Providing Data Communication in Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Management System - Method and apparatus for providing a data stream generator that generates a data stream associated with a monitored analyte level, and a radio frequency logic portion operatively coupled to the data stream generator, the radio frequency logic portion configured to generate a radio frequency data stream based on the data stream generated from the data stream generator, the radio frequency logic portion further including one or more finite state machines and a plurality of discrete digital logic circuits, the one or more finite state machines configured to control the plurality of digital logic circuits to generate the radio frequency data stream for wireless communication are provided. Systems and kits incorporating the same are also provided. | 08-15-2013 |
20130203147 | Electron-Conducting Crosslinked Polyaniline-Based Redox Hydrogel, and Method of Making - A polymer matrix that may coated on an electrode is created by co-crosslinking (1) an adduct of a polyaniline formed by templated oxidative polymerization on a polymer acid; (2) a water-soluble crosslinker; and (3) a redox enzyme. The polymer matrix may be hydrated, and the absorbed water may make it permeable to, for example, glucose. The polyaniline may be polyaniline itself or a substituted polyaniline; the water-soluble crosslinker may be poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether, and the redox enzyme may be glucose oxidase. The polymer matrix may be produced by co-crosslinking (1) an adduct of an electrically conductive polymer and a polymer acid; (2) a water-soluble crosslinker; and (3) a redox enzyme in a single step at an about neutral pH, curing by drying. After hydration, the crosslinked polymer matrix may form a 3-dimensional glucose-permeable bioelectrocatalyst, catalyzing the electrooxidation of glucose. | 08-08-2013 |
20130189421 | Analyte Sensors Comprising High-Boiling Point Solvents - Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have improved uniformity of distribution of the sensing layer by inclusion of a high-boiling point solvent, where the sensing layer is disposed proximate to a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring. | 07-25-2013 |
20130184547 | Method and Apparatus for Determining Medication Dose Information - Methods, devices, and kits are provided for determining a recommended insulin dose to be administered to user based upon analyte data determined by an analyte sensor. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184546 | Service-Detectable Analyte Sensors and Methods of Using and Making Same - Generally, embodiments of the invention relate to analyte determining devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that include an indicator element that provides information relating to service history of the analyte determining devices, including, for example, previous use of the analyte determining devices. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte determining devices in analyte monitoring. | 07-18-2013 |
20130184542 | Method and System for Providing an Integrated Analyte Sensor Insertion Device and Data Processing Unit - Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130181889 | Method and System for Providing a Fault Tolerant Display Unit in an Electronic Device - Method and apparatus for providing a fault tolerant display unit for an electronic device such as a glucose meter, including display unit, and a controller unit operatively coupled to the display unit, the controller unit configured to control the display unit to display an information, where when a failure mode of the display unit occurs, the display unit is configured to display a modified information, where the modified information is different from the information for display under the control of the controller unit, is provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130178727 | ANALYTE SENSOR WITH LAG COMPENSATION - In particular embodiments, methods, devices and systems including calibrating analyte data associated with a monitored analyte level received from an analyte sensor based on a reference measurement, determining a lag time constant associated with the calibrated analyte data, and performing lag correction of the calibrated analyte data based on the determined time lag constant are disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130161213 | Packages and Kits for Analyte Monitoring Devices, and Methods Related Thereto - Generally, packages for an analyte monitoring device are provided. The packages include a container for containing an analyte monitoring device. The container includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and two sidewalls extending from sides of the bottom wall to an open top end of the container. The front wall is shorter in height than the rear wall, and is on an opposite side of the bottom wall than the rear wall. The two sidewalls are on opposite sides of the bottom wall, and extend from the front wall to the rear wall. The package also includes an inner panel disposed between the front wall and the rear wall. A front compartment is formed between the inner panel and the front wall, and a rear compartment is formed between the inner panel and the rear wall. The opening of the rear compartment is at the top end of the container, and an opening of the front compartment is at the top end of the container. Analyte monitoring kits and methods relating thereto are also provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160941 | Small Volume Test Strips with Large Sample Fill Ports, Supported Test Strips, and Methods of Making and Using Same - The present disclosure provides small volume analyte sensors having large sample fill ports, supported analyte sensors, analyte sensors having supported tip protrusions and methods of making and using same. | 06-27-2013 |
20130158376 | Temperature-Compensated Analyte Monitoring Devices, Systems, and Methods Thereof - Methods, devices and systems related providing accurate glucose levels in view of temperatures that may adversely affect glucose value. | 06-20-2013 |
20130150691 | Analyte Sensor Devices, Connections, and Methods - Devices associated with on-body analyte sensor units are disclosed. These devices include any of packaging and/or loading systems, applicators and elements of the on-body sensor units themselves. Also, various approaches to connecting electrochemical analyte sensors to and/or within associated on-body analyte sensor units are disclosed. The connector approaches variously involve the use of unique sensor and ancillary element arrangements to facilitate assembly of separate electronics assemblies and sensor elements that are kept apart until the end user brings them together. | 06-13-2013 |
20130142942 | Methods of Making a Reference Electrode for an Electrochemical Sensor - Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for making an electrode for an electrochemical sensor. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a conductive layer is deposited on a substrate by high voltage electron beam thermal evaporation followed by depositing a reactive layer on a surface of the conductive layer by low-voltage resistive thermal evaporation using a sequential step, single production chamber. Also provided are methods for a producing a multi-layered reference electrode having silver or ITO and silver chloride thereon in the absence of a separate curing stage. Systems for practicing the subject methods are also described. | 06-06-2013 |
20130137953 | ANALYTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides methods of processing data provided by a transcutaneous or subcutaneous analyte sensor utilizing different algorithms to strike a balance between signal responsiveness accompanied by signal noise and the introduction of error associated with that noise. The methods utilize the strengths of a lag correction algorithm and a smoothing algorithm to optimize the quality and value of the resulting data (glucose concentrations and the rates of change in glucose concentrations) to a continuous glucose monitoring system. Also provided are systems and kits. | 05-30-2013 |