Diagnostic assay reader having multiple power configurations
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1. A diagnostic assay reader, comprising:
- a detector configured to read a diagnostic assay result and develop a result signal that is indicative of the result;
a processor configured to process the result signal; and
an external power interface connected to the detector and to the processor, the external power interface configured to receive external power for the diagnostic assay reader.
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Abstract
A diagnostic assay reader includes a detector configured to read a diagnostic assay result and develop a result signal that is indicative of the result, a processor configured to process the result signal, and an external power interface connected to the detector and to the processor, the external power interface configured to receive external power for the diagnostic assay reader.
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21 Claims
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1. A diagnostic assay reader, comprising:
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a detector configured to read a diagnostic assay result and develop a result signal that is indicative of the result; a processor configured to process the result signal; and an external power interface connected to the detector and to the processor, the external power interface configured to receive external power for the diagnostic assay reader. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for operating a diagnostic assay reader, the method comprising:
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coupling the diagnostic assay reader to an external power source via an external power interface; powering the diagnostic assay reader using the external power source; and reading a diagnostic assay result using the diagnostic assay reader. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A diagnostic assay reader, comprising:
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a detector configured to read a diagnostic assay result and develop a result signal that is indicative of the result; a processor configured to process the result signal; and an external power and data interface connected to the detector and to the processor, the external power and data interface configured to receive external power for and provide a data connection to the diagnostic assay reader, wherein the diagnostic assay reader is a point-of-care device and is disposable. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A diagnostic assay reader, comprising:
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a detector configured to read a diagnostic assay result and develop a result signal that is indicative of the result; a processor configured to process the result signal; and an internal power source connected to the image sensor and to the processor, the internal power source configured to provide power to the diagnostic assay reader without a battery.
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