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System and method for coding information on a biosensor test strip

  • US 7,645,421 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2004
  • Issued: 01/12/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A test system for measuring a concentration of an analyte of interest in a biological fluid, the test system comprising:

  • a test meter comprising a connector having at least ten contacts; and

    a test strip adapted to be inserted into the test meter connector, the test strip comprising;

    a substrate having a surface;

    at least ten contact pads formed on the surface;

    wherein the at least ten contacts make contact with the respective at least ten contact pads when the test strip is inserted into the test meter connector, wherein all ten contact pads remain functional even when the ten contacts each remove all conductive material from the test strip under the respective contact as the test strip is inserted into the test meter.

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