Smart connection interface
First Claim
1. A connector interface system, comprising:
- a cap to connect to a reservoir to form a reservoir/cap unit for installation into an infusion pump device; and
at least one magnetic detectable feature arranged on the cap for detection by at least one sensor element on the infusion pump device when the reservoir of the reservoir/cap unit is received in a reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device,wherein the at least one magnetic detectable feature comprises a magnetic field angle of a magnet that is attached to a housing of the cap, the magnetic field angle being an angle of orientation of a magnetic field of the magnet relative to a predefined axis of the cap or the reservoir/cap unit;
wherein the magnetic field angle of the at least one magnetic detectable feature is at least one detectable parameter that is associated with one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, a cannula, or a tubing connected between the cap and the cannula;
wherein the one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula, or the tubing connected between the cap and the cannula includes a type or identity of a manufacturer of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing, or a size of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing; and
wherein the magnetic field angle is detected by the at least one sensor element when the cap is in a proper or fully installed position within the reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. The reservoir, a base and a cap are connected to form an integrated unit that is capable of being inserted and secured in an infusion pump housing. The cap and the infusion pump are each provided with at least one sensor or at least one detectable feature, arranged to interact with at least one corresponding detectable feature or sensor on the other of the cap and infusion pump device, to detect one or more of the presence, position or other characteristic of the cap when the cap is aligned or coupled with the infusion pump housing. The detectable feature and sensor may be magnetic, RF, mechanical, optical or any combination.
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17 Claims
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1. A connector interface system, comprising:
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a cap to connect to a reservoir to form a reservoir/cap unit for installation into an infusion pump device; and at least one magnetic detectable feature arranged on the cap for detection by at least one sensor element on the infusion pump device when the reservoir of the reservoir/cap unit is received in a reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device, wherein the at least one magnetic detectable feature comprises a magnetic field angle of a magnet that is attached to a housing of the cap, the magnetic field angle being an angle of orientation of a magnetic field of the magnet relative to a predefined axis of the cap or the reservoir/cap unit; wherein the magnetic field angle of the at least one magnetic detectable feature is at least one detectable parameter that is associated with one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, a cannula, or a tubing connected between the cap and the cannula; wherein the one or more characteristics of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula, or the tubing connected between the cap and the cannula includes a type or identity of a manufacturer of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing, or a size of the cap, the reservoir, the cannula or the tubing; and wherein the magnetic field angle is detected by the at least one sensor element when the cap is in a proper or fully installed position within the reservoir receptacle of the infusion pump device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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