Analyte Sensor Transmitter Unit Configuration for a Data Monitoring and Management System
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1. An apparatus for providing alignment, comprising:
- a sensor having a hole thereon; and
a transmitter housing including a protrusion at a first end, the protrusion configured to substantially engage with the hole of the sensor such that the transmitter is in electrical contact with the sensor.
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Abstract
Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided.
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11 Claims
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1. An apparatus for providing alignment, comprising:
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a sensor having a hole thereon; and a transmitter housing including a protrusion at a first end, the protrusion configured to substantially engage with the hole of the sensor such that the transmitter is in electrical contact with the sensor.
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2. An apparatus for providing alignment, comprising:
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a sensor including a plurality of conductive pads; and a transmitter housing including a plurality of electrical contacts, each of the electrical contacts configured to substantially align with a respective one of the plurality of the conductive pads. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus for providing a sensor connection in a data monitoring system, comprising:
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a sensor having a plurality of conductive pads; and a transmitter housing, the housing including a plurality of electrical contacts, each of the contacts configured to substantially contact the respective one of the sensor conductive pads, wherein each of the plurality of electrical contacts include conductive polymer. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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