Self contained in-vitro diagnostic device
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1. A portable apparatus for measuring a glucose level of a user comprising:
- a thin, generally flat substrate housing member having opposing substantially planar surfaces;
a processor disposed within said housing member;
at least one test site comprising a glucose sensor for generating a signal indicative of a measured glucose level upon application of a blood sample to the glucose sensor, wherein the glucose sensor comprises a cavity fixed to said housing member and operably coupled to the processor and wherein the reagent is substantially within said cavity;
a calibration glucose sensor fixed to the housing member so as to be unusable by the user and wherein calibration data unique to the at least one glucose sensor is generated by the calibration glucose sensor; and
at least one cover alterable between a first position in which the glucose sensor is covered and a second position in which the glucose sensor is exposed for use.
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Abstract
A portable apparatus for measuring a glucose level of a user having: a card-like member; a processor within the card-like member; at least one glucose sensor comprising a reagent, the glucose sensor generating a signal indicative of a measured glucose level upon application of a blood sample to the glucose sensor, wherein the glucose sensor is fixed to the card-like member and operably coupled to the processor; and at least one cover alterable between a first position in which the glucose sensor is covered and a second position in which the glucose sensor is exposed for use.
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1. A portable apparatus for measuring a glucose level of a user comprising:
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a thin, generally flat substrate housing member having opposing substantially planar surfaces; a processor disposed within said housing member; at least one test site comprising a glucose sensor for generating a signal indicative of a measured glucose level upon application of a blood sample to the glucose sensor, wherein the glucose sensor comprises a cavity fixed to said housing member and operably coupled to the processor and wherein the reagent is substantially within said cavity; a calibration glucose sensor fixed to the housing member so as to be unusable by the user and wherein calibration data unique to the at least one glucose sensor is generated by the calibration glucose sensor; and at least one cover alterable between a first position in which the glucose sensor is covered and a second position in which the glucose sensor is exposed for use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A portable apparatus for measuring a physiological condition comprising:
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a planar design comprising a thin, generally flat housing member having opposing substantially planar surfaces; a processor integrally formed within the housing member; at least one physiological parameter sensor for generating a signal indicative of a measured physiological parameter upon application of a blood sample to the sensor, wherein said physiological parameter sensor comprises a cavity fixed to said housing member and a reagent and further wherein said physiological parameter sensor is operably coupled to the processor and wherein the reagent is substantially within said cavity a calibration physiological parameter sensor fixed to the housing member so as to be unusable by the user and wherein calibration data unique to the at least one sensor is generated by the calibration physiological parameter sensor and wherein the physiological parameter sensor is configured in the same level and on the same substrate that holds the calibration physiological parameter sensor and at least one cover alterable between a first position in which the sensor is covered and a second position in which the sensor is exposed for use. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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