Abstract: Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include enhanced analyte monitoring devices and systems.

Abstract: A computer implemented system for organizing information is provided that comprises a product data area for aggregating data for products, a completed order area for collecting the product data for multiple products and providing options for handling the products as a completed order and providing completed order data, a delivery area for determining delivery options for the completed order and providing delivery data, an order tracking area for tracking the completed order and providing order tracking data and a display system for displaying each of the product data, completed order data, delivery data and tracking data substantially in an integrated format. In an embodiment the system may provide for an integrated format that includes data transfer means for processing data collectively from the each of the product data, completed order data, delivery data and tracking data and displaying all such data in a single page format.

Abstract: A method and device for comparing a position template which is stored in a positional memory to a test image are presented. The method includes obtaining one or more images, defining the position template using the one or more images, training the position template(s) into a positional memory, obtaining the test image, and comparing the test image with the position template via the positional memory. Based on the comparison, a feedback is provided real-time. The feedback may include information about how to adjust the test image to better match the positional memory. The method and device have various applications that involve duplicating a previous position, confirming that a sequence of steps is properly performed, assessing object movements over time, etc. The sensitivity level of the device is adjustable depending on how exactly the user wants the positional memory and the test image to match.

Abstract: A temperature sensor that provides an electrical signal that is a known function of temperature. A conductive surface of the object whose temperature is to be measured is incorporated into the electrical circuit that measures the temperature-dependent electrical signal. If the surface is not electrically conductive, a thermally and electrically conductive region is provided, as by plating the surface or bonding a thin sheet of conductive material to the surface. The conductive portion of the surface is contacted at a first location by a portion of the sensor, and at a second, spatially distinct, location by a conductor that is needed to complete the electrical circuit. Unless electrical contact is established at both of these locations, the result is a condition that is readily identifiable. Since electrical contact will only be made if there is good thermal contact, thermal contact is verified by verifying the electrical contact as part of the measurement.

Abstract: The present invention provides various methods for detecting errors in a blood analysis system. The system includes a blood analyzer and a molded plastic rotor with a series of chambers and capillary channels through which blood is processed and distributed to cuvettes which contain lyophilized reagents. The rotor is placed in the analyzer which spins the rotor, and an optical system reads the cuvettes as light is flashed through the cuvettes.