Modular analyte measurement systems, modular components thereof and related methods
First Claim
1. A method of configuring an analyte measurement system based on a replaceable strip port module that releasably connects and operably couples with an analyte meter, the method comprising:
- providing an analyte meter configured to releasably connect and operably couple with different types of replaceable strip port modules, the analyte meter comprising;
a meter housing;
a processor coupled to the meter housing; and
a first electrical interface coupled to the meter housing and electrically coupled to the processor, the first electrical interface configured to removably and electrically couple to different types of replaceable strip port modules;
providing a first replaceable strip port module configured to releasably connect and operably couple with the analyte meter, the first replaceable strip port module comprising;
a module housing;
an analyte test strip port coupled to the module housing and comprising electrical contacts to contact an analyte test strip; and
a second electrical interface coupled to the module housing and electrically coupled to the analyte test strip port, the second electrical interface configured to removably and electrically couple with the first electrical interface;
connecting the first replaceable strip port module to the analyte meter;
providing, via the second electrical interface of the replaceable strip port module;
an indication to the processor of the analyte meter that the first replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter, wherein the indication that the first replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter is provided prior to an analyte test strip being inserted into the analyte test strip port; and
an indication to the processor of what type of replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter.
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Abstract
Presented herein is a modular analyte measurement system having a replaceable strip port module that releasably connects and operably couples with an analyte meter. Embodiments of the present invention also relate to modular components of the analyte measurement system. In one aspect, there is provided a replaceable strip port module having a strip port and electrical interface for removably and electrically coupling with an analyte meter. In another aspect, there is provided an analyte meter that includes a processor and electrical interface for removably and electrically coupling with replaceable strip port modules. Methods of configuring the analyte measurement system and methods of determining an analyte meter with the analyte measurement system are also provided.
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1. A method of configuring an analyte measurement system based on a replaceable strip port module that releasably connects and operably couples with an analyte meter, the method comprising:
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providing an analyte meter configured to releasably connect and operably couple with different types of replaceable strip port modules, the analyte meter comprising; a meter housing; a processor coupled to the meter housing; and a first electrical interface coupled to the meter housing and electrically coupled to the processor, the first electrical interface configured to removably and electrically couple to different types of replaceable strip port modules; providing a first replaceable strip port module configured to releasably connect and operably couple with the analyte meter, the first replaceable strip port module comprising; a module housing; an analyte test strip port coupled to the module housing and comprising electrical contacts to contact an analyte test strip; and a second electrical interface coupled to the module housing and electrically coupled to the analyte test strip port, the second electrical interface configured to removably and electrically couple with the first electrical interface; connecting the first replaceable strip port module to the analyte meter; providing, via the second electrical interface of the replaceable strip port module; an indication to the processor of the analyte meter that the first replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter, wherein the indication that the first replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter is provided prior to an analyte test strip being inserted into the analyte test strip port; and an indication to the processor of what type of replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of determining an analyte level with a measurement system based on a replaceable strip port module that releasably connects and operably couples with an analyte meter, the method comprising:
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providing an analyte meter configured to releasably connect and operably couple with different types of replaceable strip port modules, the analyte meter comprising; a meter housing; a processor coupled to the meter housing; and a first electrical interface coupled to the meter housing and electrically coupled to the processor, the first electrical interface configured to removably and electrically couple to different types of replaceable strip port modules; providing a first replaceable strip port module configured to releasably connect and operably couple with the analyte meter, the first replaceable strip port module comprising; a module housing; an analyte test strip port coupled to the module housing and comprising electrical contacts to contact an analyte test strip; and a second electrical interface coupled to the module housing and electrically coupled to the analyte test strip port, the second electrical interface configured to removably and electrically couple with the first electrical interface; connecting the first replaceable strip port module to the analyte meter; providing, via the second electrical interface of the replaceable strip port module; an indication to the processor of the analyte meter that the first replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter, wherein the indication that the first replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter is provided prior to an analyte test strip being inserted into the analyte test strip port; and an indication to the processor of what type of replaceable strip port module is connected to the analyte meter; inserting a first test strip into the analyte test strip port, the first test strip for measuring a level of a first analyte; and performing a first analyte measurement with the analyte meter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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