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Patient monitor as a minimally invasive glucometer

  • US 9,474,474 B2
  • Filed: 03/04/2014
  • Issued: 10/25/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A spot check monitoring system using a monitor configured to accept signals responsive to light attenuated by body tissue comprising:

  • a housing that houses;

    a minimally invasive glucose reader configured to read a glucose level; and

    an encryption controller programmed to;

    provide authorization credentials to a patient monitor; and

    encrypt information, including said glucose level, transmitted from said minimally invasive glucose reader to said patient monitor; and

    said patient monitor in communication with said minimally invasive glucose reader;

    the patient monitor comprising a processor programmed to;

    operate as an oximeter;

    operate as a glucometer when in communication with said minimally invasive glucose reader;

    receive said authorization credentials;

    determine, based on said authorization credentials, that said minimally invasive glucose reader is authorized to communicate with said patient monitor;

    receive and unencrypt said information transmitted to said patient monitor; and

    display said glucose level.

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