Auto-calibration label and apparatus comprising same
First Claim
1. An auto-calibration label comprising:
- first encoded calibration information corresponding to a first sensor, wherein the first information is configured to be used by a first instrument to auto-calibrate, whereby the first instrument is calibrated for the first sensor; and
first additional encoded calibration information corresponding to a second sensor, wherein the additional information is distinct from the first information and is configured to be used by a second instrument different from the first instrument to auto-calibrate, whereby the second instrument is calibrated for the second sensor.
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Abstract
An auto-calibration label for use with one or more sensing instruments. The label includes first and second encoded calibration information. The second encoded calibration information may correspond to a different instrument than the first encoded calibration information. The second encoded information may also be used to provide additional calibration information for use with the first instrument. The label may be removably attached to a sensor package including a plurality of sensors. A first conductive ink pattern is disposed on the label to define the first encoded calibration information. The first conductive ink pattern is disposed contemporaneously with or without a portion of a second conductive ink pattern defining the second encoded calibration information. An insulating layer is disposed on the first pattern. The second ink pattern is disposed on the insulating layer. The first pattern is operable with the first instrument, not the second instrument. The second pattern is operable with the second instrument, not the first instrument.
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45 Claims
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1. An auto-calibration label comprising:
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first encoded calibration information corresponding to a first sensor, wherein the first information is configured to be used by a first instrument to auto-calibrate, whereby the first instrument is calibrated for the first sensor; and first additional encoded calibration information corresponding to a second sensor, wherein the additional information is distinct from the first information and is configured to be used by a second instrument different from the first instrument to auto-calibrate, whereby the second instrument is calibrated for the second sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An auto-calibration label configured for use with a first instrument, a second instrument distinct from the first instrument and a sensor operable with both the first instrument and the second instrument, the label comprising:
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first instrument encoded calibration information corresponding to the sensor and configured to be used by the first instrument to auto-calibrate such that the first instrument is calibrated for use with the sensor; and second instrument encoded calibration information corresponding to the sensor and configured to be used by the second instrument to auto-calibrate such that the second instrument is calibrated for use with the sensor, wherein the second instrument encoded calibration information is distinct from the first instrument encoded calibration information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A sensor package adapted for use with a first instrument and a second instrument, the sensor package comprising:
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one or more sensors operable with the first instrument and the second instrument; and
an auto-calibration label comprising;first instrument encoded calibration information corresponding to the one or more sensors and configured to be used by the first instrument to auto-calibrate such that the first instrument is calibrated for use with the one or more sensors, and second instrument encoded calibration information corresponding to the one or more sensors and configured to be used by the second instrument to auto-calibrate such that the second instrument is calibrated for use with the one or more sensors, wherein the second instrument encoded calibration information is distinct from the first instrument encoded calibration information. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A sensor package for use in a first instrument configured to determine an analyte concentration in a sample and a second instrument configured to determine an analyte concentration in the sample, the package comprising:
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one or more sensors for receiving the sample and being operable with the first instrument and the second instrument; and an auto-calibration label comprising; first instrument encoded calibration information corresponding to the one or more sensors and configured to be used by the first instrument to auto-calibrate such that the first instrument is calibrated for use with the one or more sensors to enable the first instrument to determine an analyte concentration in the sample received by the one or more sensors, and second instrument encoded calibration information corresponding to the one or more sensors and configured to be used by the second instrument to auto-calibrate such that the second instrument is calibrated for use with the one or more sensors to enable the second instrument to determine an analyte concentration in the sample received by the one or more sensors, wherein the second instrument encoded calibration information is separated and distinct from the first instrument encoded calibration information. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A sensor package configured for use with a plurality of predetermined instruments adapted to determine at least one of a plurality of predefined parameter values associated with a sample, the package comprising:
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one or more sensors operable with the instruments to receive a sample; a calibration information area; first instrument encoded calibration information located in the area, the information being configured to be used by a first of the plurality of instruments to auto-calibrate such that the first instrument is calibrated for use with at least one of the one or more sensors to enable the first instrument to determine at least one of the predefined parameter values associated with a sample; and second instrument encoded calibration information located in the area, the information being configured to be used by a second of the plurality of instruments to auto-calibrate such that the second instrument is calibrated for use with at least one of the one or more sensors to enable the second instrument to determine at least one of the predefined parameter values associated with a sample wherein the second encoded calibration information is distinct from the first encoded calibration information. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. An auto-calibration label comprising:
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a first conductive ink pattern defining first encoded calibration information configured to be used by a first instrument to auto-calibrate the first instrument; a second conductive ink pattern overlaying the first conductive ink pattern and defining second encoded calibration information configured to be used by a second instrument to auto-calibrate the second instrument; and an insulating layer located between the first ink pattern and the second ink pattern, wherein the second encoded calibration information is distinct from the first encoded calibration information.
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40. A method of manufacturing an auto-calibration label, the method comprising the acts of:
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printing a first conductive ink pattern layer comprising encoded calibration information on a substrate wherein the encoded calibration information of the first pattern is configured to be used by a first instrument to auto-calibrate the first instrument; printing an insulating layer over the first conductive ink pattern so as to isolate the first conductive ink pattern; and printing a second conductive ink pattern comprising encoded calibration information over the insulating layer such that the second conductive ink pattern is isolated from the first conductive ink pattern, wherein the encoded calibration information of the second pattern is configured to be used by a second instrument to auto-calibrate the second instrument, and wherein the first instrument and calibration information of the first pattern are distinct from the second instrument and calibration information of the second pattern. - View Dependent Claims (41)
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42. A method of manufacturing a sensor package comprising the acts of:
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supporting one or more sensors by a substrate; applying to the substrate calibration information corresponding to the one or more sensors and a first instrument configured to be used the one or more sensors; and applying to the substrate calibration information corresponding to the one or more sensors and a second instrument configured to be used the one or more sensors, the first instrument and the calibration information corresponding to the first instrument being distinct from the second instrument and the calibration information corresponding to the second instrument. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45)
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