Abstract: The invention relates to a device (6) for communicating data with a data logger (28) that measures the temperature of ambient gas and logs the temperature data into a memory (55). The device (6) includes a body (73) for mounting a data logger (28) thereon, wherein the data logger (28) is disposed inside a capsule (12, 40). The data logger (28) includes: top and bottom covers (50, 51) that define an enclosed space and includes an electrical circuit (52) disposed in the enclosed space and having a memory (55) for storing data; a pair of electrodes (71, 72) for extending through two holes (18, 32) formed in the capsule (12, 40) and contacting the top and bottom covers (50, 51) of the data logger, respectively; a processor (1001) for retrieving data stored in the memory (55) through the pair of electrodes (71, 72); and a communication device (1015) for transmitting the data.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for accurately determining temperatures in harsh environments such as, for example, in a steam autoclave chamber during a sterilization cycle. In certain embodiments, temperature data accuracy is increased by utilizing an IC-based temperature logging device that monitors and compensates for inherent thermal delays that would otherwise cause a discrepancy between temperature as measured by a temperature sensor and the actual ambient gas temperature. By properly correcting for the thermal delay, the data accuracy of the measured gas temperature is thus greatly enhanced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (6) for communicating data with a data logger (28) that measures the temperature of ambient gas and logs the temperature data into a memory (55). The device (6) includes a body (73) for mounting a data logger (28) thereon, wherein the data logger (28) is disposed inside a capsule (12, 40). The data logger (28) includes: top and bottom covers (50, 51) that define an enclosed space and includes an electrical circuit (52) disposed in the enclosed space and having a memory (55) for storing data; a pair of electrodes (71, 72) for extending through two holes (18, 32) formed in the capsule (12, 40) and contacting the top and bottom covers (50, 51) of the data logger, respectively; a processor (1001) for retrieving data stored in the memory (55) through the pair of electrodes (71, 72); and a communication device (1015) for transmitting the data.