Diagnostic meter
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1. A system for diagnostic testing, the system comprising:
- a meter device for performing a diagnostic test on a sample applied to test media, the meter device having a housing, the housing containing a test media interface, a mass storage device, and a data interface device.
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Abstract
A system for diagnostic testing, including a meter assembly that communicates with a partner device, such as a PC. The device can be made compact, convenient to carry, and easily connectable to a variety of electronics devices.
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36 Claims
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1. A system for diagnostic testing, the system comprising:
a meter device for performing a diagnostic test on a sample applied to test media, the meter device having a housing, the housing containing a test media interface, a mass storage device, and a data interface device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 36)
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16. A method for providing diagnostic data to a computer, the method comprising:
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a) providing a diagnostic meter having a housing containing a test media port for receiving test media, a mass storage device, and a data interface device; b) providing a partner device comprising a data communication port, the data communication port capable of establishing data communication with the data interface device; c) performing a diagnostic test on test media in the test media port to obtain at least one test value; d) establishing data communication between the diagnostic meter and the data communication port of the partner device and the data interface device of the diagnostic meter; e) transmitting the at least one test value from the diagnostic meter to the partner device; and f) displaying the at least one test value on the partner device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A system for diagnostic testing, the system comprising:
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a meter device for performing a diagnostic test on a sample applied to test media, the meter device having a housing, the housing containing a test media interface, and a data interface device; and wherein the housing is characterized by a lack of a display. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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