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System and method for coding information on a biosensor test strip

  • US 8,083,993 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2009
  • Issued: 12/27/2011
  • 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 one measurement electrode formed on the surface;

    at least ten contact pad positions defined on the surface;

    wherein the at least ten contacts make contact with the respective at least ten contact pad positions when the test strip is inserted into the test meter connector;

    wherein one contact pad position is not electrically coupled to the at least one measurement electrode.

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