Method and apparatus for measuring an analyte in a body fluid
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for measuring an analyte in a body fluid 有权
    用于测量体液中分析物的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08398567B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-19

    申请号:US10590531

    申请日:2005-02-04

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for analyzing an analyte in a body fluid sample using a lancing device (10) having a hollow lancet are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises the acts of lancing the skin of a test subject with the hollow lancet (18) having an interior of the hollow lancet (18) that forms a capillary channel, collecting a body fluid sample from the lanced skin in the capillary channel of the hollow lancet (18), and analyzing the body fluid sample for determining the analyte concentration in the body fluid sample while the collected body fluid sample remains in the lancet (18).

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用具有中空刺血针的穿刺装置(10)分析体液样品中的分析物的装置和方法。 根据本发明的一个实施例,该方法包括用具有形成毛细管通道的中空刺血针(18)内部的中空刺血针(18)使测试对象的皮肤穿刺的动作,收集体液样品 从所述中空刺血针(18)的毛细管通道中的穿孔皮肤中分析出体液样品,并且在收集的体液样品保留在刺血针(18)中时,分析体液样品以确定体液样品中的分析物浓度。

    Method for determining an analyte concentration in a fluid
    2.
    发明授权
    Method for determining an analyte concentration in a fluid 有权
    用于测定流体中分析物浓度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07869009B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-11

    申请号:US12834639

    申请日:2010-07-12

    Abstract: A total transmission spectroscopy system for use in determining the analyte concentration in a fluid sample comprises a sample cell receiving area, a light source, a collimating lens, a first lens, a second lens, and a detector. The sample cell receiving area is adapted to receive a sample to be analyzed. The sample cell receiving area is constructed of a substantially optically clear material. The collimating lens is adapted to receive light from the light source and adapted to illuminate the sample cell receiving area with a substantially collimated beam of light. The first lens is adapted to receive regular and scattered light transmitted through the sample at a first angle of divergence. The first lens receives light having a first angle of acceptance. The first lens outputs light having a second angle of divergence. The second angle of divergence is less than the first angle of divergence. The second lens is adapted to receive light from the first lens and adapted to output a substantially collimated beam of light. The detector is adapted to measure the light output by the second lens.

    Abstract translation: 用于确定流体样品中分析物浓度的总透射光谱系统包括样品池接收区域,光源,准直透镜,第一透镜,第二透镜和检测器。 样品池接收区域适于接收待分析的样品。 样品池接收区域由基本上光学透明的材料构成。 准直透镜适于接收来自光源的光,并且适于以基本上准直的光束照亮样品池接收区域。 第一透镜适于以第一发散角接收透过样品的规则和散射光。 第一透镜接收具有第一接受角的光。 第一透镜输出具有第二发散角的光。 第二发散角小于第一发散角。 第二透镜适于接收来自第一透镜的光并适于输出基本上准直的光束。 检测器适于测量第二透镜的光输出。

    Spectrometer for conducting turbidimetric and colormetric measurements
    3.
    发明授权
    Spectrometer for conducting turbidimetric and colormetric measurements 失效
    用于进行比浊和比色测量的光谱仪

    公开(公告)号:US5305093A

    公开(公告)日:1994-04-19

    申请号:US785987

    申请日:1991-10-31

    Abstract: A dual beam spectrometer for conducting both turbidimetric and colormetric measurements includes a housing with a light source. The housing further includes source exit apertures that form light from the light source into a sample light beam and reference light beam. A sample cartridge for containing sample material to be measured is mounted in the housing in the path of the sample light beam. The spectrometer also includes a detector assembly for detecting the sample light beam and the reference light beam. The detector assembly includes a first detector that senses or detects sample light beam and a second detector that senses or detects the reference light beam. A sample light beam detection aperture tube is positioned in the housing between the sample cartridge and the first detector. Similarly, a reference light beam detection aperture tube is positioned between the sample cartridge and the second detector.

    Abstract translation: 用于进行比浊和比色测量的双光束光谱仪包括具有光源的壳体。 壳体还包括从光源形成到样品光束和参考光束的光的出射孔。 用于容纳要测量样品的样品盒安装在壳体中的样品光束的路径中。 光谱仪还包括用于检测样品光束和参考光束的检测器组件。 检测器组件包括感测或检测样本光束的第一检测器和感测或检测参考光束的第二检测器。 样品光束检测孔管位于样品盒和第一检测器之间的壳体中。 类似地,参考光束检测孔管位于样品盒和第二检测器之间。

    Method Of Determining Auto-Calibration Of A Test Sensor
    4.
    发明申请
    Method Of Determining Auto-Calibration Of A Test Sensor 有权
    确定测试传感器自动校准的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140067309A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:US14051132

    申请日:2013-10-10

    Abstract: A method of determining auto-calibrating information of a test sensor includes providing an optical read head that includes a light source, a light guide and a detector. The read head forms an opening that is sized to receive a test sensor. The detector includes a linear-detector array or single detector. A test sensor is provided having apertures formed therein. The test sensor is placed in the opening of the optical read head. Light is transmitted from the light source through the apertures. The light transmitted through the apertures using the detector or detecting the absence of light being transmitted through the test sensor using the detector is detected. The detected light or the absence of detected light information from the detector is used to determine the auto-calibration information of the test sensor.

    Abstract translation: 确定测试传感器的自动校准信息的方法包括提供包括光源,光导和检测器的光学读取头。 读取头形成一个开口,其大小用于接收测试传感器。 检测器包括线性检测器阵列或单个检测器。 提供具有形成在其中的孔的测试传感器。 测试传感器被放置在光学读取头的开口中。 光从光源通过孔传输。 检测通过检测器透过孔的光,或检测不使用检测器透过测试传感器的光。 使用来自检测器的检测到的光或不存在检测到的光信息来确定测试传感器的自动校准信息。

    Optical readhead and method of using the same
    5.
    发明授权
    Optical readhead and method of using the same 有权
    光学读数头及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08586911B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-19

    申请号:US13125126

    申请日:2009-10-21

    Abstract: A method of determining auto-calibrating information of a test sensor includes providing an optical read head that includes a light source, a light guide and a detector. The read head forms an opening that is sized to receive a test sensor. The detector includes a linear-detector array or single detector. A test sensor is provided having apertures formed therein. The test sensor is placed in the opening of the optical read head. Light is transmitted from the light source through the apertures. The light transmitted through the apertures using the detector or detecting the absence of light being transmitted through the test sensor using the detector is detected. The detected light or the absence of detected light information from the detector is used to determine the auto-calibration information of the test sensor.

    Abstract translation: 确定测试传感器的自动校准信息的方法包括提供包括光源,光导和检测器的光学读取头。 读取头形成一个开口,其大小用于接收测试传感器。 检测器包括线性检测器阵列或单个检测器。 提供具有形成在其中的孔的测试传感器。 测试传感器被放置在光学读取头的开口中。 光从光源通过孔传输。 检测通过检测器透过孔的光,或检测不使用检测器透过测试传感器的光。 使用来自检测器的检测到的光或不存在检测到的光信息来确定测试传感器的自动校准信息。

    Coaxial diffuse reflectance read head
    6.
    发明授权
    Coaxial diffuse reflectance read head 有权
    同轴漫反射读头

    公开(公告)号:US07952716B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-31

    申请号:US12757772

    申请日:2010-04-09

    CPC classification number: G01N21/8483 G01N21/474

    Abstract: Improved performance in reflectance photometry is obtained by employing an optical fiber to direct collimated light to a test area and to return both diffuse and specular light from the test area. Specular light is prevented from reaching a light detector by a spatial filter, while diffuse light is collected and measured.

    Abstract translation: 通过使用光纤将准直光引导到测试区域并返回来自测试区域的漫射光和镜面光,可以获得改进的反射光度测定性能。 通过空间滤波器防止镜面光到达光检测器,同时收集和测量漫射光。

    Optical volume sensor
    7.
    发明授权
    Optical volume sensor 有权
    光学体积传感器

    公开(公告)号:US06473190B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-29

    申请号:US09523716

    申请日:2000-03-13

    Abstract: An optical sensor for measuring the volume of an object, the object having a top and a side. The optical sensor comprises a source of light and a light sensor adapted to measure the amount of light reflected off the side and off the top of the object, wherein the measured amount of the light reflected off the side and the top of the object correlates to a height and a diameter of the object. At least one optical device is adapted to direct light reflected off the side of the object to the light sensor, and at least one optical device is adapted to direct light reflected off the top of the object to the light sensor.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于测量物体的体积的光学传感器,该物体具有顶部和侧面。 光学传感器包括光源和适于测量从物体的侧面和顶部反射的光的量的光传感器,其中从物体的侧面和顶部反射的光的测量量与 物体的高度和直径。 至少一个光学装置适于将从物体侧反射的光引导到光传感器,并且至少一个光学装置适于将从物体顶部反射的光引导到光传感器。

    Dual function readhead for a reflectance instrument
    8.
    发明授权
    Dual function readhead for a reflectance instrument 失效
    双功能读数头用于反射仪

    公开(公告)号:US5321492A

    公开(公告)日:1994-06-14

    申请号:US930805

    申请日:1992-08-07

    Abstract: A dual function readhead for a reflectance instrument is located in a housing for the instrument. A first light source for emitting radiation for reflectance readings and transmitting data is mounted in the readhead. In addition, a first photodetector is mounted in the readhead for detecting or receiving reflectance readings. A format or interface access port is defined in the readhead. An interface is provided that includes a second photodetector for detecting data transmitted by the first light source. A microprocessor is also provided for decoding data received by the second photodetector. A second light source may also be included with the interface for transmitting commands or data to the first photodetector. Software for controlling the operation of the first light source and the first photodetector is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 用于反射仪的双功能读取头位于仪器的外壳中。 用于发射用于反射读数和传输数据的辐射的第一光源安装在读取头中。 此外,第一光电检测器安装在读取头中用于检测或接收反射读数。 在读取头中定义格式或接口访问端口。 提供了一种接口,其包括用于检测由第一光源发送的数据的第二光电检测器。 还提供微处理器用于对由第二光电检测器接收的数据进行解码。 第二光源也可以包括在用于向第一光电检测器发送命令或数据的接口中。 还提供了用于控制第一光源和第一光电检测器的操作的软件。

    Coaxial diffuse reflectance read head
    9.
    发明授权
    Coaxial diffuse reflectance read head 有权
    同轴漫反射读头

    公开(公告)号:US07724374B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-25

    申请号:US11629952

    申请日:2005-06-16

    CPC classification number: G01N21/8483 G01N21/474

    Abstract: Improved performance in reflectance photometry is obtained by employing an optical fiber to direct collimated light to a test area and to return both diffuse and specular light from the test area. Specular light is prevented from reaching a light detector by a spatial filter, while diffuse light is collected and measured.

    Abstract translation: 通过使用光纤将准直光引导到测试区域并返回来自测试区域的漫射光和镜面光,可以获得改进的反射光度测定性能。 通过空间滤波器防止镜面光到达光检测器,同时收集和测量漫射光。

    Diffuse reflectance readhead
    10.
    发明授权
    Diffuse reflectance readhead 有权
    漫反射读数头

    公开(公告)号:US07483141B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-27

    申请号:US11981941

    申请日:2007-11-01

    CPC classification number: G01N21/474 G01N21/3151 G01N2021/478 G01N2201/0642

    Abstract: A glucose monitoring system comprising a readhead positioned a predetermined distance from a sample aperture. The readhead comprises first and second LEDs adapted to emit intersecting paths of light. A beam splitter is positioned at the intersection of the light paths. The beam splitter comprises a band pass filter for controlling the center wavelength of a resulting coaxial emitted light for illuminating a sample on the sample aperture. The readhead further comprises a detector which comprises a detector aperture and a molded lens over the detector aperture. A light-scattering section upstream of the lens comprises a plurality of steps having angles greater than 90 degrees to reduce internal stray light.

    Abstract translation: 一种葡萄糖监测系统,包括位于距样本孔预定距离的读取头。 读取头包括适于发射相交光线的第一和第二LED。 分束器位于光路的交叉处。 分束器包括带通滤波器,用于控制所产生的同轴发射光的中心波长,用于照射样品孔上的样品。 读取头还包括检测器,其包括检测器孔和在检测器孔上的模制透镜。 透镜上游的光散射部分包括具有大于90度的角度的多个台阶以减少内部杂散光。

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