Devices, Systems, and Methods Associated with Analyte Monitoring Devices and Devices Incorporating the Same

• US 20120245447A1
• Filed: 02/28/2012
• Published: 09/27/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories Incorporated)
• Inventors: Karan, Jai, Taub, Marc B., Dunn, Timothy C., Goldsmith, Joel, Tan, Annie, Neuhaus, Christine M., Rossi, Stephen A.
• Granted Patent: US 9,532,737 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/365
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0209 adapted for power saving
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0252 using ambient temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0004 characterised by the type of physiological signal transmitted
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1468 using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means A61B5/1486 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6833 Adhesive patches
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6847 mounted on an invasive device
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7435 Displaying user selection data, e.g. icons in a graphical user interface
• CPC Class Codes: G01N 33/48792 Data management, e.g. communication with processing unit for in vivo diagnostics A61B5/0002; transmission systems for measured values G08C
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 for local operation

Abstract

Analyte monitoring systems, devices, and methods associated with analyte monitoring devices, and devices incorporating the same are provided. Various graphical user interfaces (GUI) and navigation flows are provided for performing various features, activities, functions, etc., associated with the analyte monitoring device or system. Intuitive navigation is provided to enhance the interpretation of analyte measurements.

Claims

1. A method of operating an analyte monitoring device, comprising:

receiving an indication for powering on an analyte monitoring device;

powering on the analyte monitoring device;

providing power to an RF reader element within the analyte monitoring device;

activating a scan state for scanning an analyte sensor;

receiving an indication of a predetermined event; and

powering off the RF reader and maintaining power to the analyte monitoring device.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the scan state comprises displaying a prompt to scan the analyte sensor on a display of the analyte monitoring device.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined event is a lapse of a predetermined period of time without performing a scan.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein the predetermined event is a deactivation of the scan state.

5. The method of claim 3, wherein the predetermined event is a user-initiated change from a scan prompt screen to a home screen.

6. The method of claim 3, wherein the predetermined event is an occurrence of a scan error or failed scan.

7. The method of claim 1, comprising:

receiving an indication to perform a sensor scan;

repowering the RF reader; and

reactivating the scan state for scanning the analyte sensor.

8. The method of claim 1, comprising:

detecting the analyte sensor; and

scanning the analyte sensor to perform an analyte reading.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein the analyte is glucose or a ketone body.

10. An analyte monitoring device, comprising:

a processor; and

memory operably coupled to the processor, wherein the memory includes instructions stored therein for operating an analyte monitoring device, the instructions comprising;

instructions for powering on the analyte monitoring device;

instructions for providing power to an RF reader element within the analyte monitoring device;

instructions for activating a scan state for scanning an analyte sensor;

instructions for receiving an indication of a predetermined event; and

instructions for powering off the RF reader and maintaining power to the analyte monitoring device.

11. The analyte monitoring device of claim 10, wherein the scan state comprises displaying a prompt to scan the analyte sensor on a display of the analyte monitoring device.

12. The analyte monitoring device of claim 10, wherein the predetermined event is a lapse of a predetermined period of time without performing a scan.

13. The analyte monitoring device of claim 12, wherein the predetermined event is a deactivation of the scan state.

14. The analyte monitoring device of claim 12, wherein the predetermined event is a user-initiated change from a scan prompt screen to a home screen.

15. The analyte monitoring device of claim 12, wherein the predetermined event is an occurrence of a scan error or failed scan.

16. The analyte monitoring device of claim 10, wherein the instructions comprise:

instructions for receiving an indication to perform a sensor scan;

instructions for repowering the RF reader; and

instructions for reactivating the scan state for scanning the analyte sensor.

17. The analyte monitoring device of claim 10, wherein the instructions comprise:

instructions for detecting the analyte sensor; and

instructions for scanning the analyte sensor to perform an analyte reading.

18. The analyte monitoring device of claim 10, wherein the analyte is glucose or a ketone body.

19. A method of operating an analyte monitoring device, comprising:

performing a first scan of an analyte sensor;

displaying a reading resulting from the first scan;

preventing performance of a second scan for a predetermined period of time; and

enabling performance of a second scan after lapse of the predetermined period of time.

20. The method of claim 19, comprising:

powering the analyte monitoring device off after the reading is displayed; and

powering on the analyte monitoring device before the lapse of the predetermined period of time.

21. The method of claim 19, comprising:

receiving an indication of an attempt of a second scan before the lapse of the predetermined period of time; and

indicating that the second scan cannot be performed.

22. The method of claim 21, comprising:

indicating an estimated time remaining before performance of a second scan is enabled.

23. The method of claim 19, comprising:

exiting a screen displaying the reading; and

indicating that any results displayed before the lapse of the predetermined period of time is for the first scan.

24. The method of claim 19, comprising;

performing the second scan of the analyte sensor after the lapse of the predetermined period of time.

25. The method of claim 19, wherein the predetermined period of time is between 1 and 5 minutes.

26. The method of claim 19, wherein the analyte is glucose or a ketone body.

27. An analyte monitoring device, comprising:

a processor; and

memory operably coupled to the processor, wherein the memory includes instructions stored therein for operating an analyte monitoring device, the instructions comprising;

instructions for performing a first scan of an analyte sensor;

instructions for displaying a reading resulting from the first scan;

instructions for preventing performance of a second scan for a predetermined period of time; and

instructions for enabling performance of a second scan after lapse of the predetermined period of time.

28. The analyte monitoring device of claim 27, wherein the instructions comprise:

instructions for powering the analyte monitoring device off after the reading is displayed; and

instructions for powering on the analyte monitoring device before the lapse of the predetermined period of time.

29. The analyte monitoring device of claim 27, wherein the instructions comprise:

instructions for receiving an indication of an attempt of a second scan before the lapse of the predetermined period of time; and

instructions for indicating that the second scan cannot be performed.

30. The analyte monitoring device of claim 29, wherein the instructions comprise:

instructions for indicating an estimated time remaining before performance of a second scan is enabled.

31. The analyte monitoring device of claim 27, wherein the instructions comprise:

instructions for exiting a screen displaying the reading; and

instructions for indicating that any results displayed before the lapse of the predetermined period of time is for the first scan.

32. The analyte monitoring device of claim 27, wherein the instructions comprise;

instructions for performing the second scan of the analyte sensor after the lapse of the predetermined period of time.

33. The analyte monitoring device of claim 27, wherein the predetermined period of time is between 1 and 5 minutes.

34. The analyte monitoring device of claim 27, wherein the analyte is glucose or a ketone body.

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