Patents Assigned to DexCom, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9446194
    Abstract: Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user's glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Apurv Ullas Kamath, Jack Pryor, Alexandra Lynn Carlton, Kristin Koenekamp Cote, Leif Bowman, Michael Robert Mensinger
  • Patent number: 9439602
    Abstract: A device for generating alerts for Hypo and Hyperglycemia Prevention from Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) determines a dynamic risk based on both information of glucose level and a trend obtainable from a CGM signals. The device includes a display whose color depends on the DR (for example, red for high DR, green for low risk). When DR exceeds a certain threshold, alerts are generated to suggest the patient to pay attention to the current glucose reading and to its trend, both of which are shown on the display in numbers and symbols (e.g. an arrow with different slope or color).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Sparacino, Claudio Cobelli, Stefania Guerra, Andrea Facchinetti, Michele Schiavon
  • Patent number: 9439589
    Abstract: Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sample to the implanted device. The devices include unique architectural arrangement in the sensor region that allows accurate data to be obtained over long periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Shults, Stuart J. Updike, Rathbun K. Rhodes, Barbara J. Gilligan, Mark A. Tapsak
  • Patent number: 9445445
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are provided. In an embodiment, a method for transmitting data between a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor and a second communication device configured to provide user access to sensor-related information comprises: activating a transceiver of a first communication device associated with an analyte sensor at a first time; and establishing a two-way communication channel with the second communication device; wherein the activating comprises waking the transceiver from a low power sleep mode using a forced wakeup from the second communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Miller, Mark Dervaes, Phong Lieu, Peter C. Simpson, Shawn Larvenz, Jacob S. Leach, Sebastian Bohm
  • Patent number: 9433376
    Abstract: Systems and methods for applying time-dependent algorithmic compensation functions to data output from a continuous analyte sensor. Some embodiments determine a time since sensor implantation and/or whether a newly initialized sensor has been used previously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Estes, Stephen J. Vanslyke, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Thomas A. Peyser, Lucas Bohnett, Aarthi Mahalingam, Arturo Garcia, Peter C. Simpson, Anna Leigh Rack-Gomer, Sebastian Bohm
  • Patent number: 9439029
    Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous measurement of an analyte in a host are provided. The system generally includes a continuous analyte sensor configured to continuously measure a concentration of analyte in a host and a sensor electronics module physically connected to the continuous analyte sensor during sensor use, wherein the sensor electronics module is further configured to directly wirelessly communicate sensor information to one or more display devices. Establishment of communication between devices can involve using a unique identifier associated with the sensor electronics module to authenticate communication. Times tracked at the sensor electronics module and the display module can be at different resolutions, and the different resolutions can be translated to facilitate communication. In addition, the frequency of establishing communication channels between the sensor electronics module and the display devices can vary depending upon whether reference calibration information is being updated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth San Vicente, Indrawati Gauba, Siddharth Waichal, Andrew Walker
  • Patent number: 9427183
    Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system replaces some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently including signal estimation methods that particularly address transient signal artifacts. The system is also capable of detecting the severity of the signal artifacts and selectively applying one or more signal estimation algorithm factors responsive to the severity of the signal artifacts, which includes selectively applying distinct sets of parameters to a signal estimation algorithm or selectively applying distinct signal estimation algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Goode, Jr., James H. Brauker, Apurv U. Kamath, James Patrick Thrower, Victoria Carr-Brendel
  • Patent number: 9420968
    Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating transient non-glucose related signal noise due to non-glucose rate limiting phenomenon such as interfering species, ischemia, pH changes, temperatures changes, known or unknown sources of mechanical, electrical and/or biochemical noise, and the like. The system monitors a data stream from a glucose sensor and detects signal artifacts that have higher amplitude than electronic or diffusion-related system noise. The system processes some or the entire data stream continually or intermittently based at least in part on whether the signal artifact event has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Apurv Kamath, James H. Brauker, Aarthi Mahalingam, Ying Li
  • Patent number: 9420965
    Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically and intelligently estimating analyte data from a continuous analyte sensor, including receiving a data stream, selecting one of a plurality of algorithms, and employing the selected algorithm to estimate analyte values. Additional data processing includes evaluating the selected estimative algorithms, analyzing a variation of the estimated analyte values based on statistical, clinical, or physiological parameters, comparing the estimated analyte values with corresponding measure analyte values, and providing output to a user. Estimation can be used to compensate for time lag, match sensor data with corresponding reference data, warn of upcoming clinical risk, replace erroneous sensor data signals, and provide more timely analyte information encourage proactive behavior and preempt clinical risk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: James H. Brauker, Victoria Carr-Brendel, Paul V. Goode, Apurv U. Kamath, James P. Thrower, Ben Xavier
  • Patent number: 9414777
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, James Patrick Thrower, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Daniel S. Kline, John A. Guerre, Daniel Shawn Codd, Thomas F. McGee, David Michael Petersen
  • Publication number: 20160198988
    Abstract: Systems and methods described provide dynamic and intelligent ways to change the required level of user interaction during use of a monitoring device. The systems and methods generally relate to real time switching between a first or initial mode of user interaction and a second or new mode of user interaction. In some cases, the switching will be automatic and transparent to the user, and in other cases user notification may occur. The mode switching generally affects the user's interaction with the device, and not just internal processing. The mode switching may relate to calibration modes, data transmission modes, control modes, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Michael A. Bloom, Leif N. Bowman, Alexandra Lynn Carlton, Katherine Yerre Koehler, Hari Hampapuram, Jonathan Hughes, Lauren Hruby Jepson, Apurv Ulas Kamath, Anna Leigh Rack-Gomer, Peter C. Simpson, Stephen J. Vanslyke
  • Publication number: 20160193409
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a diabetic patient includes continuous glucose monitoring system that is configured to generate glucose data indicative of the patient's actual glucose level. An continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pump is configured to inject insulin into the patient and that is configured to generate insulin data regarding when and how much insulin has been injected into the patient. A processor, programmed with a discrete-time reiterative filter, calculates a predicted glucose level corresponding to a predicted glucose level currently expected to be sensed by the continuous glucose monitoring system, based on the insulin data and the glucose data over time and is also programed to generate an alert when the actual glucose level is different from the predicted glucose level by a predetermined amount. An alert generating device is coupled to the processor and is configured to generate an aesthetically-sensible event corresponding to the generation of the alert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Facchinetti, Simone Del Favero, Giovanni Sparacino, Claudio Cobelli
  • Patent number: 9386522
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are provided. The data can be displayed on a hand-held display device having a display such as a key fob device including a user interface, such as an LCD and one or more buttons that allows a user to view data, and a physical connector, such as USB port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth San Vicente, Hari Hampapuram, Eli Reihman, Katherine Yerre Grubstein, Jacob S. Leach
  • Publication number: 20160183858
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Arturo Garcia, Hari Hampapuram, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Aarthi Mahalingam, Dmytro Sokolovskyy, Stephen J. Vanslyke
  • Publication number: 20160183856
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data are disclosed, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. The sensor can be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. Reference data resulting from benchtop testing an analyte sensor prior to its insertion can be used to provide initial calibration of the sensor data. Reference data from a short term continuous analyte sensor implanted in a user can be used to initially calibrate or update sensor data from a long term continuous analyte sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Pryor, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Paul V. Goode, JR., James H. Brauker
  • Publication number: 20160183855
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing sensor data and calibration of the sensors are provided. In some embodiments, the method for calibrating at least one sensor data point from an analyte sensor comprises receiving a priori calibration distribution information; receiving one or more real-time inputs that may influence calibration of the analyte sensor; forming a posteriori calibration distribution information based on the one or more real-time inputs; and converting, in real-time, at least one sensor data point calibrated sensor data based on the a posteriori calibration distribution information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Vanslyke, Naresh C. Bhavaraju, Lucas Bohnett, Arturo Garcia, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Jack Pryor
  • Publication number: 20160183799
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, transmitting and displaying data received from an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor, are provided. The data can be displayed on a hand-held display device having a display such as a key fob device including a user interface, such as an LCD and one or more buttons allows a user to view data, and a physical connector, such as USB port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: KENNETH SAN VICENTE, HARI HAMPAPURAM, ELI REIHMAN, KATHERINE YERRE KOEHLER, JACOB S. LEACH
  • Publication number: 20160183792
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for presenting glucose level data. Glucose data for a patient may be received. A current glucose level and a rate of change of the current glucose level may be determined based on the received glucose data. A first interface may be displayed on a screen of a device. The first interface may include a unitary icon. The unitary icon may display the current glucose level and a visualization of the rate of change. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Yerre Koehler, Esteban Cabrera, JR., Eric Cohen, Mark Dervaes, Rian Draeger, Sheryl Sadsarin Gaano, Thomas Hall, Paul Kramer, Shawn Larvenz, Michael Robert Mensinger, Paul Noble-Campbell, Andrew Attila Pal, Eli Reilhman, Brian Christopher Smith, Angela Marie Traven
  • Patent number: 9375065
    Abstract: Sleeves and cases for protecting medical devices against contamination, and methods for cleaning and disinfecting medical devices are provided. The various embodiments enable a single medical device to be used by more than one patient successively while reducing the risk of disease transmission from patient to patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Polytaridis, David J. Carner, Jacob S. Leach, Christina Orsini
  • Patent number: D767605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: DexCom, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Robert Mensinger, Eric Cohen, Phil Mayou, Eli Reihman, Katherine Yerre Grubstein, Rian Draeger, Angela Marie Traven