Devices and methods for glucose measurement using rechargeable battery energy sources
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1. An analyte measurement device comprising:
- a housing;
a visual display on said housing, said visual display having at lease one visual indicator position next to a corresponding marking on the housing; and
a processor driving the visual display, wherein the processor runs software that is modifiable to provide a variable user interface on the visual display.a rechargeable battery.
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Abstract
An analyte measurement device has a housing and a visual display on said housing. The visual display has at lease one visual indicator position next to a corresponding marking on the housing. A processor drives the visual display and runs software that is modifiable to provide a variable user interface on the visual display. A rechargeable battery is provided.
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42 Claims
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1. An analyte measurement device comprising:
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a housing; a visual display on said housing, said visual display having at lease one visual indicator position next to a corresponding marking on the housing; and a processor driving the visual display, wherein the processor runs software that is modifiable to provide a variable user interface on the visual display. a rechargeable battery. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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2. A method of periodically obtaining blood samples, comprising:
- periodically using an electrically powered portable lancing aid to puncture a body part and obtaining a blood sample from the body part;
at least partially depleting an energy source of the portable lancing aid; and
periodically connecting the portable lancing aid to a charging station and thereby recharging the energy source of the portable lancing aid.
- periodically using an electrically powered portable lancing aid to puncture a body part and obtaining a blood sample from the body part;
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3. An analyte measurement device, comprising:
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a housing; a visual display on the housing; a penetrating member configured to be coupled to an actuator; a port for recharging a power source positioned in the housing. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A skin lancing device, comprising:
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a housing; a visual display on said housing, said visual displaying having at least one visual indicator position next to a corresponding marking on the housing; a processor driving the visual display, wherein the processor runs software that is modifiable to provide a variable user interface on the visual display; a penetrating member coupled to an actuator; and a port for recharging a battery positioned in the housing. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method, comprising:
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providing a skin lancing device that includes a battery and a port to recharge the battery; downloading software to the monitor wherein the software contains a selected user interface; periodically using a driver to drive a penetrating member, pierce a skin surface and create a wound tract; periodically using the port to recharge the battery. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of periodically obtaining blood samples, comprising:
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periodically using an electrically powered portable skin lancing device to puncture a body part and obtaining a blood sample from the body part; at least partially depleting an energy source of the portable skin lancing device; and
periodically connecting the portable skin lancing device to a charging station and thereby recharging a battery of the skin lancing device. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34)
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35. A method of periodically obtaining blood samples, comprising:
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periodically using an electrically powered skin lancing device to puncture a body part and obtaining a blood sample from the body part, the skin lancing device including a port for recharging a battery positioned in the skin lancing device; and using the port to recharge the battery. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38)
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39. A method for sampling blood, comprising:
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providing a skin lancing device that includes a plurality of penetrating members, a plurality of analyte sensors, a driver, a battery and a port for recharging the battery; periodically using a driver to drive a penetrating member, pierce a skin surface and create a wound tract; periodically using the port to recharge the battery. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42)
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