Button layout for a testing instrument
First Claim
1. A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors, each of said plurality of sensors being disposed in a sensor cavity on said sensor pack and enclosed by a protective covering, said sensor dispensing instrument further adapted to perform a test using one of said plurality of sensors, and comprising:
- a display for showing items;
a power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off;
a scroll button for scrolling through items shown on the display; and
a select button for selecting an item.
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Abstract
A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and display disposed on the outer housing for showing items. The sensor dispensing instrument further comprises a power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off, a scroll button for scroll through the items, and a select button for selecting an item.
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20 Claims
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1. A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors, each of said plurality of sensors being disposed in a sensor cavity on said sensor pack and enclosed by a protective covering, said sensor dispensing instrument further adapted to perform a test using one of said plurality of sensors, and comprising:
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a display for showing items;
a power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off;
a scroll button for scrolling through items shown on the display; and
a select button for selecting an item. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A glucose meter adapted to perform a test using a sensor, and comprising:
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a display for showing items;
a power button for turning the glucose meter on and off;
a scroll button for scroll through the items; and
a select button for selecting an item. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A method of operating a testing instrument adapted to perform a test using at least one sensor, said testing instrument comprising an outer housing having a sensor slot through which one of said sensors is disposed to conduct the test, and said testing instrument further comprising a display disposed on the outer housing for showing items, a power button, a scroll button, and a select button, wherein said method comprises:
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a) pressing the power button to activate the display and turn the testing instrument on;
b) pressing the scroll button to scroll through the items; and
c) pressing the select button to select an item. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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