Smart connection interface
First Claim
1. A connector interface system, comprising:
- a cap to connect to a reservoir to form a reservoir/cap unit for installation into an infusion pump device; and
at least two different types of detectable features arranged on the cap for detection by at least one sensor element on the infusion pump device when the reservoir of the reservoir/cap unit is received in a reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device,wherein the at least two different types of detectable features include at least one detectable parameter that is associated with one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, a cannula, or a tubing connected between the cap and the cannula;
wherein the one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula, or the tubing includes a type or identity of a manufacturer of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing, or a size of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing;
wherein a first of the at least two different types of detectable features includes a magnetically detectable feature that is attached to a housing of the cap; and
wherein the at least two different types of detectable features are detected by the at least one sensor element when the cap is in a proper or fully installed position within the reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. The reservoir, a base and a cap are connected to form an integrated unit that is capable of being inserted and secured in an infusion pump housing. The cap and the infusion pump are each provided with at least one sensor or at least one detectable feature, arranged to interact with at least one corresponding detectable feature or sensor on the other of the cap and infusion pump device, to detect one or more of the presence, position or other characteristic of the cap when the cap is aligned or coupled with the infusion pump housing. The detectable feature and sensor may be magnetic, RF, mechanical, optical or any combination.
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Citations
24 Claims
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1. A connector interface system, comprising:
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a cap to connect to a reservoir to form a reservoir/cap unit for installation into an infusion pump device; and at least two different types of detectable features arranged on the cap for detection by at least one sensor element on the infusion pump device when the reservoir of the reservoir/cap unit is received in a reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device, wherein the at least two different types of detectable features include at least one detectable parameter that is associated with one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, a cannula, or a tubing connected between the cap and the cannula; wherein the one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula, or the tubing includes a type or identity of a manufacturer of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing, or a size of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing; wherein a first of the at least two different types of detectable features includes a magnetically detectable feature that is attached to a housing of the cap; and wherein the at least two different types of detectable features are detected by the at least one sensor element when the cap is in a proper or fully installed position within the reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A connector interface system, comprising:
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a cap to connect to a reservoir to form a reservoir/cap unit for installation into an infusion pump device; and at least two detectable features arranged on the cap for detection by at least one sensor element on the infusion pump device when the reservoir of the reservoir/cap unit is received in a reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device; wherein the at least two detectable features include at least one detectable parameter that is associated with one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, a cannula, or a tubing connected between the cap and the cannula; wherein the one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula, or the tubing includes a type or identity of a manufacturer of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing, or a size of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing; wherein the at least two detectable features are detected by the at least one sensor element when the cap is in a proper or fully installed position within the reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device; wherein a first of the at least two detectable features includes a magnetically detectable feature that is attached to a housing of the cap, and a second of the at least two detectable features include a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip that is attached to the housing of the cap; and wherein the RFID chip contains data representing one or more of the following characteristics;
the type or identity of the manufacturer of the reservoir, cap or infusion pump device;
the size of the reservoir, cap or infusion pump device;
a type or concentration of infusion media in the reservoir;
a volume amount of infusion media in the reservoir;
a date corresponding to a manufacturing date, expiration date or fill date related to infusion media in the reservoir;
a date corresponding to a manufacturing date or expiration date of the reservoir, cap or infusion pump device;
a location corresponding to a place where the reservoir or infusion media in the reservoir was made, filled, or otherwise processed;
a location corresponding to a place where the cap or infusion pump device was made, assembled or otherwise processed;
a location corresponding to a place where the reservoir, infusion media in the reservoir, cap or infusion pump device is authorized to be used;
a lot number or code associated with a batch in which the reservoir, cap, infusion pump device or infusion media was made, cleaned, filled or otherwise processed;
a serial number;
a unique ID; and
user identification information for authorized users.
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24. A connector interface system, comprising:
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a cap to connect to a reservoir to form a reservoir/cap unit for installation into an infusion pump device; and at least two detectable features arranged on the cap for detection by at least one sensor element on the infusion pump device when the reservoir of the reservoir/cap unit is received in a reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device; wherein the at least two detectable features include at least one detectable parameter that is associated with one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, a cannula, or a tubing connected between the cap and the cannula; wherein the one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula, or the tubing includes a type or identity of a manufacturer of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing, or a size of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing; wherein the at least two detectable features are detected by the at least one sensor element when the cap is in a proper or fully installed position within the reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device; wherein a first of the at least two detectable features includes a magnetically detectable feature that is attached to a housing of the cap, and a second of the at least two detectable features include a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip that is attached to the housing of the cap; and wherein a first of the at least one sensor element detects the magnetically detectable feature, and a second of the at least one sensor element is a RFID chip reader to read data from the RFID chip.
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Specification