Abstract: A test sensor for determining an analyte concertation in a biological fluid comprises a strip including a fluid receiving area and port-insertion region. A first row of optically transparent and non-transparent positions forms a calibration code pattern disposed within a first area of the port-insertion region. A second row of optically transparent and non-transparent positions forms a synchronization code pattern disposed within a second area of the port-insertion region. The second area is different from the first area. The synchronization code pattern corresponds to the calibration code pattern such that the synchronization code pattern provides synchronization of the serial calibration code pattern during insertion of the port-insertion region into the receiving port of the analyte meter.

Abstract: 3D (three-dimensional) ink-jet printing includes techniques for evaporating a carrier liquid during printing while at least a portion of dispersant remains in the printed layer; evaporating dispersant in a first layer prior to sintering the first layer and/or prior to printing a second layer; leveling an upper-layer of a printed object using a horizontal roller; and printing layers of an object, each layer with both object and support portions, resulting in an object with support, in particular, support for negative angles and molds.

Abstract: A portable data-management system may be easily employed with multiple processing devices by eliminating the need to pre-install additional programs, agents, device drivers, or other software components on the hosts. A portable storage device contains software for a data-management application, which receives and processes test data from a meter that measures an analyte. The portable device may employ an interface protocol that makes the portable device immediately compatible with different operating systems and hardware configurations. Once the portable device is connected to the host, the data-management application can be automatically launched. The convenience and portability of a data-management system may be enhanced by integrating advanced data processing and display features with the portable device. The users may access some advanced presentations of health data without having to launch the data-management application on a separate host.

Abstract: A test sensor (100) for determining an analyte concentration in a biological fluid comprises a strip including a fluid receiving area (128) and a port-insertion region (126). A first row of optically transparent (132) and non-transparent positions forms a calibration code pattern (130) disposed within a first area of the port-insertion region (126). A second row of optically transparent (142) and non-transparent positions forms a synchronization code pattern (140) disposed within a second area of the port-insertion region (126). The second area is different from the first area. The synchronization code pattern (140) corresponds to the calibration code pattern (130) such that the synchronization code pattern (140) provides synchronization of the serial calibration code pattern (130) during insertion of the port-insertion region (126) into the receiving port of the analyte meter.

Abstract: A test sensor (100) for determining an analyte concentration in a biological fluid comprises a strip including a fluid receiving area (128) and a port-insertion region (126). A first row of optically transparent (132) and non-transparent positions forms a calibration code pattern (130) disposed within a first area of the port-insertion region (126). A second row of optically transparent (142) and non-transparent positions forms a synchronization code pattern (140) disposed within a second area of the port-insertion region (126). The second area is different from the first area. The synchronization code pattern (140) corresponds to the calibration code pattern (130) such that the synchronization code pattern (140) provides synchronization of the serial calibration code pattern (130) during insertion of the port-insertion region (126) into the receiving port of the analyte meter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable setup synchronization of an end user medical device such as a blood glucose meter. Some embodiments may include a controller including a memory; a transceiver operatively coupled to the controller; and a host computer interface operative to couple the controller to a host computer, wherein the memory is operative to store instructions executable on the controller. The instructions are adapted to cause the controller to scan for an advertising medical device using the transceiver, establish a communications connection with a medical device advertising for synchronization, and transmit synchronization data to a medical device once a communication connection has been estabilshed. Numerous other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method is described for rapid charging and power management of a battery for a meter. A charger component is operably associated with the meter and is capable of executing a rapid charge algorithm for a rechargeable battery. The algorithm includes monitoring for a connection to an external power source and implementing a charging routine of a battery at a first charge rate and then at a second charge rate. The second charge rate is lower than the first charge rate. A temperature rise in the rechargeable battery due to the first charge rate has a negligible heat transfer effect on the fluid sample. The meter can also include a power switch for controlling current flow to a battery fuel gauge. The power switch is open when the meter enters into a sleep mode. The state of battery charge is determined after the meter exits the sleep mode.

Abstract: A test sensor (100) for determining an analyte concentration in a biological fluid comprises a strip including a fluid receiving area (128) and a port-insertion region (126). A first row of optically transparent (132) and non-transparent positions forms a calibration code pattern (130) disposed within a first area of the port-insertion region (126). A second row of optically transparent (142) and non-transparent positions forms a synchronization code patient (140) disposed within a second area of the port-insertion region (126). The second area is different from the first area. The synchronization code pattern (140) corresponds to the calibration code pattern (130) such that the synchronization code pattern (140) provides synchronization of the serial calibration cede pattern (130) during insertion of the port-insertion region (126) into the receiving port of the analyte meter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable setup synchronization of an end user medical device such as a blood glucose meter. Some embodiments may include a controller including a memory; a transceiver operatively coupled to the controller; and a host computer interface operative to couple the controller to a host computer, wherein the memory is operative to store instructions executable on the controller. The instructions are adapted to cause the controller to scan for an advertising medical device using the transceiver, establish a communications connection with a medical device advertising for synchronization, and transmit synchronization data to a medical device once a communication connection has been estabilshed. Numerous other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: A test sensor (100) for determining an analyte concentration in a biological fluid comprises a strip including a fluid receiving area (128) and a port-insertion region (126). A first row of optically transparent (132) and non-transparent positions forms a calibration code pattern (130) disposed within a first area of the port-insertion region (126). A second row of optically transparent (142) and non-transparent positions forms a synchronization code pattern (140) disposed within a second area of the port-insertion region (126). The second area is different from the first area. The synchronization code pattern (140) corresponds to the calibration code pattern (130) such that the synchronization code pattern (140) provides synchronization of the serial calibration code pattern (130) during insertion of the port-insertion region (126) into the receiving port of the analyte meter.

Abstract: A portable data-management system may be easily employed with multiple processing devices by eliminating the need to pre-install additional programs, agents, device drivers, or other software components on the hosts. A portable storage device contains software for a data-management application, which receives and processes test data from a meter that measures an analyte. The portable device may employ an interface protocol that makes the portable device immediately compatible with different operating systems and hardware configurations. Once the portable device is connected to the host, the data-management application can be automatically launched. The convenience and portability of a data-management system may be enhanced by integrating advanced data processing and display features with the portable device. The users may access some advanced presentations of health data without having to launch the data-management application on a separate host.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application enable setup synchronization of an end user medical device (110) such as a blood glucose meter. The invention includes a controller (302) including a memory (304); a transceiver (306) operatively coupled to the controller; and a host computer (104) interface (208) operative to couple the controller to a host computer, wherein the memory is operative to store instructions executable on the controller. The instructions are adapted to cause the controller to scan for an advertising medical device using the transceiver, establish a communications connection with a medical device advertising for synchronization, and transmit synchronization data to a medical device once a communication connection has been established. Numerous other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: A test sensor (100) for determining an analyte concentration in a biological fluid comprises a strip including a fluid receiving area (128) and a port-insertion region (126). A first row of optically transparent (132) and non-transparent positions forms a calibration code pattern (130) disposed within a first area of the port-insertion region (126). A second row of optically transparent (142) and non-transparent positions forms a synchronization code pattern (140) disposed within a second area of the port-insertion region (126). The second area is different from the first area. The synchronization code pattern (140) corresponds to the calibration code pattern (130) such that the synchronization code pattern (140) provides synchronization of the serial calibration code pattern (130) during insertion of the port-insertion region (126) into the receiving port of the analyte meter.

Abstract: A system and method is described for rapid charging and power management of a battery for a meter. A charger component is operably associated with the meter and is capable of executing a rapid charge algorithm for a rechargeable battery. The algorithm includes monitoring for a connection to an external power source and implementing a charging routine of a battery at a first charge rate and then at a second charge rate. The second charge rate is lower than the first charge rate. A temperature rise in the rechargeable battery due to the first charge rate has a negligible heat transfer effect on the fluid sample. The meter can also include a power switch for controlling current flow to a battery fuel gauge. The power switch is open when the meter enters into a sleep mode. The state of battery charge is determined after the meter exits the sleep mode.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide detection of contamination at one or more contacts of a sensor system. The sensor system includes a sensor assembly and an electronics assembly communicatively coupled together by one or more contacts. The sensor assembly passes a sensor signal to the electronics assembly for further processing. The electronics assembly includes a detection contact for detecting contamination on or near one or more contacts of the sensor assembly and/or the electronics assembly. A switch selectively couples the detection contact to a bias voltage during a measurement mode and to a reference voltage during a detection mode, the reference voltage being different from the bias voltage. A method of contamination detection includes switching the electronics assembly between the measurement mode and the detection mode, and monitoring for a change in the output signal received by the electronics assembly.

Abstract: A device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a data storage system that stores health data and a second housing portion including a data communications element. The data communications element provides data communications between the data storage system and a processing device that processes the health data according to a data-management software. The first housing portion and the second housing portion are connected by a cable that communicates signals between the data communications element and other components in the first housing portion. Another device for managing health data provides a first housing portion including a health data management system and a data communications element that provides data communications between the health data management system and an external processing device. The second housing portion is removably coupled to the first housing portion, and includes at least one component used by the health data management system.

Abstract: A test sensor (100) for determining an analyte concentration in a biological fluid comprises a strip including a fluid receiving area (128) and a port-insertion region (126). A first row of optically transparent (132) and non-transparent positions forms a calibration code pattern (130) disposed within a first area of the port-insertion region (126). A second row of optically transparent (142) and non-transparent positions forms a synchronization code pattern (140) disposed within a second area of the port-insertion region (126). The second area is different from the first area. The synchronization code pattern (140) corresponds to the calibration code pattern (130) such that the synchronization code pattern (140) provides synchronization of the serial calibration code pattern (130) during insertion of the port-insertion region (126) into the receiving port of the analyte meter.

Abstract: A system and method is described for rapid charging and power management of a battery for a meter. A charger component is operably associated with the meter and is capable of executing a rapid charge algorithm for a rechargeable battery. The algorithm includes monitoring for a connection to an external power source and implementing a charging routine of a battery at a first charge rate and then at a second charge rate. The second charge rate is lower than the first charge rate. A temperature rise in the rechargeable battery due to the first charge rate has a negligible heat transfer effect on the fluid sample. The meter can also include a power switch for controlling current flow to a battery fuel gauge. The power switch is open when the meter enters into a sleep mode. The state of battery charge is determined after the meter exits the sleep mode.

Abstract: An architecture allows individual system components to be developed and tested individually, i.e., as distinct modules, and to be subsequently combined through standardized electrical and communication interfaces. Any combination of these modules can be implemented to form different products that provide any number of functions, such as an integrated system for monitoring a health condition and/or delivering a medication. The architecture also provides an approach for dynamically updating the product and offering its users the latest generation of technology even after the users have already purchased the product. In particular, the embodiments employ the communication interfaces to also provide connection to a remote network that can update or upgrade the product's software when the product is out in the field.

Abstract: An architecture allows individual system components to be developed and tested individually, i.e., as distinct modules, and to be subsequently combined through standardized electrical and communication interfaces. Any combination of these modules can be implemented to form different products that provide any number of functions, such as an integrated system for monitoring a health condition and/or delivering a medication. The architecture also provides an approach for dynamically updating the product and offering its users the latest generation of technology even after the users have already purchased the product. In particular, the embodiments employ the communication interfaces to also provide connection to a remote network that can update or upgrade the product's software when the product is out in the field.