DATA MANAGING DEVICE FOR A DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT
First Claim
1. A data managing device for connection to a diagnostic instrument, the diagnostic instrument having an input component for receiving of sample specimen, an analyzing component for generating data based on testing of sample specimen, a communications component, the diagnostic instrument being responsive to specific protocols communicated through the communications component for controlling of the diagnostic instrument, the data managing device comprising:
- a controller for controlling the operation of the data managing device;
a casing for housing of the controller;
a display in communication with the controller and sealed with respect to the casing;
a user input coupled to the controller and sealed with respect to the casing;
a communications interface in communication with the controller for communication with the communications component of the diagnostic instrument;
the controller configured to control the diagnostic instrument by communicating the specific protocols to the diagnostic instrument over the communications interface.
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Abstract
A data managing device for connection to a diagnostic instrument, having an outer casing which is sealed to prevent the entry of foreign substances. The data managing device includes a controller for controlling the operation of the data managing device, a casing for housing of the controller, a display in communication with the controller and sealed with respect to the casing, a user input coupled to the controller and sealed with respect to the casing, and a communications interface in communication with the controller for communication with the diagnostic instrument. The controller is configured to control the diagnostic instrument by communicating specific protocols to the diagnostic instrument. The display and user input may be a touchscreen.
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15 Claims
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1. A data managing device for connection to a diagnostic instrument, the diagnostic instrument having an input component for receiving of sample specimen, an analyzing component for generating data based on testing of sample specimen, a communications component, the diagnostic instrument being responsive to specific protocols communicated through the communications component for controlling of the diagnostic instrument, the data managing device comprising:
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a controller for controlling the operation of the data managing device; a casing for housing of the controller; a display in communication with the controller and sealed with respect to the casing; a user input coupled to the controller and sealed with respect to the casing; a communications interface in communication with the controller for communication with the communications component of the diagnostic instrument; the controller configured to control the diagnostic instrument by communicating the specific protocols to the diagnostic instrument over the communications interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of facilitating data management in a diagnostic instrument, the diagnostic instrument having an input component for receiving of sample specimen, an analyzing component for generating data based on testing of sample specimen, a communications component, the diagnostic instrument being responsive to specific protocols communicated through the communications component for controlling of the diagnostic instrument, the method comprising:
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providing a data managing device for connection to the diagnostic instrument; storing at the data managing device the specific protocols of the diagnostic instrument; coupling the data managing device to the diagnostic instrument; and accessing, based upon the coupling of the data managing device to the diagnostic instrument, the specific protocols for controlling of the diagnostic instrument over the communications interface. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A method of facilitating data management in a diagnostic instrument, the diagnostic instrument having an input component for receiving of sample specimen, an analyzing component for generating data based on testing of sample specimen, a communications component, the diagnostic instrument being responsive to specific protocols communicated through the communications component for controlling of the diagnostic instrument, the method comprising:
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providing a data managing device for connection to the diagnostic instrument, the data managing device configured for providing instructions to the diagnostic instrument for testing of sample specimen; determining in the data managing device that control testing in the diagnostic instrument is required based on predetermined criteria; and disabling testing of sample specimen in the diagnostic instrument. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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