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System and Method for Collection Confirmation and Sample Tracking at the Clinical Point of Use

  • US 20150209114A1
  • Filed: 01/29/2015
  • Published: 07/30/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a wearable electronic device configured to be worn by a user comprising;

    a housing;

    at least one imaging sensor associated with the housing;

    a data transmission interface for sending data to or receiving data from an external electronic device;

    at least one microprocessor for managing the at least one imaging sensor and the data transmission interface; and

    a program for acquiring and processing images acquired by the at least one imaging sensor;

    a sampling device for collecting a fluid sample in a sample container; and

    at least one identification tag attached to or integrally formed with the sampling device or sample container, the at least one identification tag including or being associated with a tracking code,wherein the program processes an image captured by the at least one imaging sensor to identify the at least one identification tag and to determine the tracking code,wherein the program transmits a confirmation that a sample was acquired, and the tracking code, to the external electronic device via the data transmission interface, andwherein image capture, image processing, and data transmission are performed automatically without an input or actuation activity by the user.

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