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    • 专利摘要:
    A fluid testing apparatus for performing a characteristic measurement in a fluid sample by means of a disposable strip, the testing apparatus comprising an adapter configured to connect the strip to a mobile communication device to thereby generate a signal generated by the strip and Indicates level of the characteristics, or to transmit a correlated signal thereof to the mobile communication device, to cause a measured value of the fluid to be displayed on the mobile communication device, at least with regard to the power supply and with respect to a display device the test device of the mobile communication device operates.
    公开号:AT14334U1
    申请号:TGM131/2014U
    申请日:2011-05-08
    公开日:2015-08-15
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    申请人:Labstyle Innovation Ltd；
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    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
    The present invention is generally directed to a disposable device which is adapted to perform the testing of a plurality of fluids to generally measure the values of various characteristics in such a fluid and a plurality of tests to physiological fluids such as urine, To perform blood, amniotic fluid and / or saliva in a simple, friendly and inexpensive manner through the symbiotic relationship of a particular device with a smartphone.
    STATE OF THE ART
    The following references may be relevant as prior art regarding the present invention: [0003] US Patent Application 20080299009; US2006260940; US 7,810,729; Qi Li, Jingqi Yuan, 2005 IEEE, Engineering in Medicine and Biology 27th Annual Conference, Shanghai, China, September 1-4, 2005; Www.alivetec.com, Mobile Diabetes Management; [0005] www.entrahealthsystems.com MyGlucoHealth Diabetes App; [0006] www.bodytel.com; www.myglucometer.com; Www.bayercontourusb.us; [0008] https://my.glucophone.com/runscript.cfm page=home.cfm;https://sites.google.com/site/glucosemeterandroid;
    http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-fjbelchi-glucosemeter- Aqmx.aspx SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
    This summary chapter of the patent application is intended to give an overview of the objects disclosed in this patent application in a more detailed form than in summary, and is not to be construed as limiting the disclosure content to any feature described in this summary chapter. limited.
    The aim of the present invention is to describe a novel fluid testing device which is designed to perform a characteristic measurement in a fluid sample, the device comprising: a strip which is designed to absorb a fluid sample and generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strip to a smartphone to thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a measurement of the characteristic of the fluid to be displayed on the smartphone, and wherein the Test device operated at least with regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone.
    In addition, it is the object of the present invention to provide a novel fluid physiological fluid testing apparatus, wherein the testing apparatus is adapted to perform a characteristic measurement on a fluid sample, and wherein the apparatus comprises: a strip which is designed to absorb a physiological fluid sample and generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strap to a smartphone and thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a measured value of the fluid to be displayed on the smartphone, wherein the testing device is at least responsive operated on the power supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone.
    The present invention also aims to describe a blood test device for performing a glucose measurement in a blood sample, the test device comprising: a glucose strip which is designed to absorb a blood sample and a signal, indicative of a glucose level indicative of generics in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the glucose strip to a smartphone and thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a glucose level reading to be displayed on the smartphone, wherein the blood test device is at least one of operated with regard to the energy supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone.
    The present invention further describes methods for performing a glucose measurement in a blood sample, the method comprising the steps of: installing an associated application software on a smartphone; Applying a blood sample to an assay device for measuring glucose, the assay device comprising: a strip configured to absorb a blood sample and generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strip to a smartphone, thereby allowing the generated signal or a correlated signal to be transmitted to the smartphone for obtaining a glucose level reading displayed on the smartphone, the checking device for Measurement of glucose, at least with regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone operated insertion of the prepared test device for measuring glucose in a headphone socket of a smartphone to thereby exchange between the tester and the Smartphone and the provision of a To enable energy supply; and relating the measured glucose level displayed on the screen of the smartphone.
    The present invention further describes a glucose monitoring device for determining the glucose level in a blood sample of a user, the testing device comprising: a lancing device adapted to allow the user to receive a blood sample to take; a receptacle which is designed to receive the blood sample; a glucose strip configured to absorb the blood sample and generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the blood sample; and an adapter configured to functionally connect the glucose strip to a smartphone via a connector configured to be inserted into a headphone jack of a smartphone to functionally transmit to the smartphone the generated signal or a correlated signal, and to the tester allow access to the smartphone at least with regard to a power supply and with regard to a display device access.
    The invention is further directed to describing a mobile portable laboratory system which is capable of performing fluid characteristic measurements of a sample, the system comprising: a smartphone having associated application software installed thereon; a strip configured to absorb a physiological fluid sample to generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strap to the smartphone and thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a measurement of the fluid characteristic to be displayed on the smartphone, the test device at least with respect to on the power supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone.
    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    It should be understood that the description of the embodiments and corresponding drawings, which are described in more detail below serve only a better understanding of the invention without limiting the scope. It should also be understood that, according to the teachings of the present specification, one skilled in the art could make adjustments or alterations to the drawings or the above-described embodiments, and such matters would be further covered by the present invention. In the drawings, identical structures, elements or parts which in more than one drawing are generally given the same reference numerals in all drawings in which they occur. The dimensions of components and features seen in the drawings are generally selected according to the expediency and clarity of the illustration, and therefore are not necessarily to scale. Many of the drawings shown are in the form of schematic illustrations, and therefore, certain elements may be simplified or not drawn to scale for illustrative clarity. The drawings are not conceived as production drawings. The drawings (Figs.) Are listed below: Fig. 1 is a plan view of a schematic illustration of a physiological fluids fluid testing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as "PFTA") which is a variation of the present invention functionally adapted to perform blood tests.
    FIG. 2 is an upper frontal view illustration of the PFTA 100 of FIG. 1 in a disassembled position. FIG.
    Fig. 3 is a schematic "exploded view" of the subunit 102 of the PFTA 100 of Fig. 1 illustrating all of the components comprising the subunit 102 in accordance with variations of the invention.
    Fig. 4 is a schematic illustration of another variation of the physiological fluids fluid testing device of the present invention, which is adapted to perform blood tests. FIG. 4A is an illustration of an upper frontal view of the PFTA 400 in an assembled form consisting of two subunits; FIG. FIG. 4B is an upper frontal view of the first subunit 402 of the PFTA 400; FIG. FIG. 4C is an upper frontal view of the second subunit 404 of the PFTA 400.
    5 is a schematic illustration of an optional operating mode of the PFTA 100 or PFTA 400 configured to measure glucose level in the blood, according to variations of the present invention (FIG. 5a), and two optional measurement modes. Circuits which can be used in such an operating mode: A conceivable measuring circuit with a long recording time (FIG. 5b); and a conceivable measuring circuit with a short recording time (FIG. 5c).
    Fig. 6 is a schematic illustration of another conceivable measuring circuit of the PFTA 100 or PFTA 400, which is designed to perform the glucose level in the blood according to variants of the present invention.
    Fig. 7 is a schematic illustration of a basic chirp signal generated by
    Smartphones is generated to perform a glucose analysis of a chemical strip according to variations of the present invention.
    Fig. 8 is a graphical illustration of the output voltage of a differentiator versus a strip current in accordance with variations of the present invention.
    Fig. 9 is a graphic illustration of the 100 Hz signal of a loudspeaker against
    Glucose levels of 48 mg / dL (9A), 198 mg / dL (9B); and 393 mg / dL (9C) according to the present invention as described in Fig. 5C.
    Fig. 10 is a schematic functional block diagram of the PFTA 100 of Fig. 1 and a smartphone according to variations of the invention.
    FIG. 11 is a graphical illustration of typical current values obtained from a
    Glucose strips are produced following a chemical or electrochemical reaction.
    Fig. 12 is a graphic illustration of a typical sine wave, which is from a
    Speaker of a smartphone to be recorded by the microphone of a smartphone as a baseline waveform.
    Fig. 13 is a graphic illustration of a stripe current (upper part) and a microphone-picked waveform (lower part) for three different glucose levels 48 mg / dL (13A), 198 mg / dL (13B) and 393 mg / dL (13C) in accordance with variations of the invention as shown in Figs. 5B.
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
    In the following description, various aspects of a new device designed entirely as a disposable device, which is designed to carry out a plurality of tests on fluids, e.g. As the test for toxicity in industrial pools and amusement facilities such. Swimming pools and to facilitate a plurality of physiological tests of urine, blood, amniotic fluid and / or saliva in a simple and friendly manner. The new disposable device described herein is operatively connected to a smartphone having associated application software installed thereon, and makes use of the smartphone at least with regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device on the smartphone Signals which are indicative of the measured characteristic can be transmitted to the smartphone in a symbiotronic manner. The term "symbiotronic" as used herein is intended to describe a symbiotic electrical relationship between the new device according to the invention and a smartphone in order to form an entirely new device such as a blood glucose meter. In order to facilitate this symbiotronic relationship and to perform various physiological fluid tests, an associated application software is pre-installed on the smartphone which transforms a measurement value of a specific characteristic into a physiological fluid sample generated by a chemical reaction on a commercial strip , to a number or other indicative symbol, which is displayed on a screen of the smartphone. The analysis of the data generated by the commercial strip may be performed either by the disposable device or by the smartphone or both, as described in detail later. To explain specific configurations and details are described in order to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the device.
    Although several features of the disclosure may be described in the context of a single embodiment, the features may be provided independently of each other in any combination. Conversely, a single embodiment may be used, although for purposes of clarity, the disclosure may be described herein in the context of various embodiments. In addition, it should be made clear that the disclosure content may also be implemented in embodiments that are not described herein. The descriptions, examples and materials presented in the specification and claims should not be construed as limiting, but as illustrative.
    Expressions to indicate relative directional indications or place names, such as e.g. "Right" and "left", "up" and "down", "up" and "down", "horizontal" and "vertical", "higher" and "lower", and the like can also be used without a limiting effect.
    [0035] In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the new device presented herein can be used to provide various fluid
    Perform tests such. B. toxicity tests and / or various biological tests to be performed, which are generated from physiological fluids such as blood, urine, amniotic fluid and / or sweat such. Tests of glucose level, cholesterol level, coagulation level, pregnancy test (blood or urine), HIV test, pH level, fetal lung development level and other tests gene. The device is preferably a small device designed entirely as a disposable device. It may consist of one or more units. The device is functionally connected to a smartphone and can use the device with regard to power supply, with regard to a display device, with regard to memory and with regard to communication with regard to the operation. The electrical connection between the device and the smartphone can be made by any connection, as known from the prior art and suitable for this purpose (headphone jack, USB port or other).
    The device described herein is connected to the smartphone in a complementary manner, so that the communication of the two, together with specific software installed on the smartphone, produces a novel system which is incorporated in the present invention It is able to enable various tests of physiological fluids in a user-friendly and favorable manner, allowing one-way use. In addition, besides a mobile telephone or a W-LAN based telephone, the device can communicate with any mobile device with computing power such as a iPod or iPad, and it can also communicate with any other tablet device. Similarly, the novel device described herein can be used with any computing device, such as a computer. B. communicate with a laptop.
    Wikipedia defines smart phone as follows: "A smartphone is a mobile phone, which provides more advanced computer services and connectivity options than ordinary" feature phone ". Smartphones and "feature phones" can be viewed as portable computers with an integrated mobile phone. However, while most "feature phones" are capable of executing applications that run on platforms such as mobile phones. B. Java ME, a smartphone typically allows the user to install and use more advanced applications. According to a study by ComScore, over 45.5 million people in the United States owned smartphones in 2010, and it is the fastest growing segment of the mobile telephone market, which has 234 million subscribers in the United States. By using a smartphone as a platform for For example, to perform various fluid tests in combination with the novel fully disposable device of the present invention as a portable miniature laboratory, it may give a large amount of people worldwide the ability to simply monitor physiological characteristics without limitation including glucose levels, cholesterol levels, hemoglobin levels etc., without the need to go to a doctor and without the need to go to a laboratory to perform such biological tests, and so on usually have to wait several days until the results are available. In addition, the proposed platform and device described herein allows many diabetics worldwide who daily monitor their glucose levels to perform a simple, friendly and minimally burdensome platform compared to currently available blood glucose monitors (both transplanted glucose monitoring systems and non-transplanted Systems) using a disposable platform. In addition, a large proportion of the population in the developing countries, according to the International Diabetes Federation (www.idf.org), is not properly monitored by current equipment and analysis due to the cost and logistics of current equipment. The proposed platform, along with the new device presented here, could provide these problem-solving and a simple, inexpensive and effortless way to do so.
    According to the features of the invention, which is designed to test blood samples, the device may comprise the following general components: a lancing device to take a Blutpro¬be of a finger, forearm or thumb of a user; an electrochemical strip such. A glucose strip or cholesterol strip which is adapted to take a blood sample and generate data; and an electrical circuit operably adapted to receive the data generated by the electrochemical strip and to translate the chemical results into electronic signals (analog or digital) which are preferably transmitted to a smartphone, either by cable or wireless. Data transmission from the device according to the invention to a smartphone can be done by physically connecting the two, e.g. B.indem the device is plugged into the headphone jack of the smartphone. Alternatively, transmission may be by any wireless mode known in the art (such as via Bluetooth, infrared, radio frequency, sound, RFID, etc.).
    To test a urine sample, a saliva sample and / or an amniotic fluid sample, the device may include an electrochemical or chemical strip configured to receive the fluid sample and generate data, which device may also include an electrical circuit that is functionally designed is to take the data generated by the electrochemical or chemical strip and to convert the chemical results into electronic signals (analog or digital), which are preferably transmitted to a smartphone.
    The electrochemical or chemical strip may be a test-specific strip (eg, a glucose strip, a cholesterol strip, a stretch mark, a protein strip, etc.).
    According to a feature of the present invention, a device for carrying out characteristic measurements in a fluid sample is described. In doing so, the apparatus comprises: a strip configured to absorb a fluid sample and generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strip to a smartphone to thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a measure of the characteristic of the fluid to be displayed on the smartphone, and wherein the testing device is at least with regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone. The generated signal or correlated signal may be at least partially processed by the fluid testing device before being transmitted to the smartphone. Alternatively, the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone for processing by an associated Anwendungs¬software, which is installed on the smartphone, are transmitted. According to a variation, the processing may be performed by reading the maximum value and the timing of the maximum of a current of a voltage signal generated by the application of the stiffness to the fluid sample. The adapter may include an electrical circuit configured to facilitate an exchange between an inner circuit of the strip and a connector configured to transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone. The adapter can furthermore have a microcontroller which is designed to process the signal at least partially before it is transmitted to the smartphone. Following a transfer of the signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone, the signal is processed by associated application software installed on the smartphone, and a reading is displayed on the smartphone. According to another variation of the invention, the device on the smartphone also uses data storage and communication. The measured parameter may refer to a toxic substance according to a variation of the invention.
    According to the present invention, the strip may be a chemical strip or strip and the signal transmitted to the smartphone may be an electrical current signal or a voltage signal.
    The fluid sample can also be a physiological fluid sample such. A blood sample, an urine sample, an amniotic fluid sample, a saliva sample and / or a mixture thereof. In such a variation, the measured characteristic may be e.g. A level of glucose, a cholesterol level, an HbA1C level, a hemoglobin level, a fetal lung development level and / or a PSA level. In a specific variation of the invention, the device is designed to perform blood tests and for this purpose has at least two separable subunits, the first subunit comprising: a lancing device and a housing; and wherein the second subunit comprises: a receptacle adapted to receive the physiological fluid sample, a strap, an adapter to facilitate the physical connection and signal transmission between the test device and the smartphone, and a housing. In such a variation, moreover, the device may have a thread which functionally allows a user to adjust a lanyard length to its physical dimensions.
    The device described herein may be connected to the smartphone via a headphone jack or a USB input to thereby operate at least with respect to a power supply and with respect to a display device on the smartphone. The signal indicative of the characteristic value can also be transmitted to the smartphone via the headphone jack or via the USB input, or it can be transmitted wirelessly. The device is preferably designed completely as a disposable device. According to another variation, instead of a smartphone, the device may also rely on a tablet device (such as an iPad) or an iPod.
    The present invention further provides a physiological fluid fluid testing apparatus configured to perform a characteristic measurement in a fluid sample, the apparatus comprising: a strip configured to absorb a physiological fluid sample and a signal indicative of a parameter level to generate in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strip to a smartphone and thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a measured value of the fluid characteristic to be displayed on the smartphone, the test device being at least in view of the power supply and operated with regard to a display device of the smartphone. The generated signal or a correlated signal may be at least partially processed by the tester before being transmitted to the smartphone. Alternatively, the generated signal or a correlated signal may be transmitted to the smartphone for processing thereon by associated application software installed on the smartphone. The fluid sample in this variation may be a blood sample, a urine sample, an amniotic fluid sample, a saliva sample, and / or a mixture thereof, and the measured characteristic may be a glucose level, a cholesterol level, a HbA1C level, a hemoglobin level, a fetal lung Development level, and / or a PSA level. The device is preferably designed completely as a disposable device.
    In another variation, the device may be connected to and use a tablet device (such as an iPad) or an iPod instead of a smartphone.
    In a further variation of the invention, a blood test device is described which is adapted to perform a glucose measurement in a blood sample, the device comprising: a glucose strip which is adapted to absorb a blood sample and a signal indicative of a glucose level for generating in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the glucose strip to a smartphone and thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a glucose level reading to be displayed on the smartphone, and wherein the blood test device is at least in the With regard to the energy supply and operated with regard to a display device of the smartphone. In such a variation, the generated signal or a correlated signal may be at least partially processed by the blood testing device before being transmitted to the smartphone. Alternatively, the generated or correlated signal may be transmitted to the smartphone to receive the associated registration software which is installed on the smartphone to be processed. The processing may be performed by reading the maximum value and the time of the maximum value of a current or voltage signal generated upon application of the glucose strip to the blood sample. In such a variation, the device is preferably fully implemented as a disposable device. In another variation, instead of a smartphone, the device may be connected to and use a tablet device (such as an iPad) or an iPod.
    The invention is also directed to a method of performing a fluid characteristic measurement in a fluid sample, the method comprising the steps of: installing an associated application software on a smartphone; Applying a fluid sample to a test device for testing fluids, the test device comprising: a strip which is designed to absorb the fluid sample and to generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strip to a smartphone, thereby allowing the generated signal or a correlated signal to be transmitted to the smartphone to cause a measured value of the fluid characteristic to be displayed on the smartphone, the testing device at least in the With regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone; Inserting the prepared Prüfvorrich¬ tion in a headphone jack of a smartphone to thereby the exchange between the test device and the smartphone and the provision of a power supply to make it possible; and generating the measured characteristic value displayed on the screen of the smartphone. The prepared fluid testing device may be connected to the smartphone via a USB input. The generated signal can be transmitted to the smartphone via a headphone jack, via a USB input, and / or wirelessly. Alternatively, instead of a smartphone, the device may be connected to and use a tablet device (such as an iPad) or an iPod. According to a specific variation, the fluid being tested is a physiological fluid such as blood, urine, amniotic fluid, saliva and / or a mixture thereof. The measured characteristic can be z. A glucose level, a cholesterol level, a HbA1C level, a hemoglobin level, a fetal lung development level, and / or a PSA level. The strip may be a chemical strip or an electrochemical strip and the signal transmitted to the smartphone may be an electrical current signal or a voltage signal. The generated signal or a correlated signal may be at least partially processed by the fluid testing device before the signal is transmitted to the smartphone. Alternatively, the generated signal or a correlated signal may be transmitted to the smartphone for processing by associated application software installed on the smartphone. In a specific variation, the processing is performed by reading the maximum and maximum current time of a voltage signal generated when the strip of fluid sample is applied.
    The present invention also provides a method for performing a Gluko¬semessung in a blood sample, the method comprising the steps of: installing an associated application software on a smartphone; Applying a blood sample to an assay device for measuring glucose, the assay device comprising: a strip configured to absorb a blood sample and generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strip to a smartphone, thereby allowing the generated signal or a correlated signal to be transmitted to the smartphone to cause a glucose level reading to be displayed on the smartphone, the checking device for Measurement of glucose at least with regard to the Ener¬gieversorgung and operated with regard to a display device of the smartphone; Introducing the prepared test device for measuring glucose into a headphone jack of a smartphone thereby enabling the exchange between the test device and the smartphone for energy transfer; and obtaining the measured glucose value displayed on the screen of the smartphone. In such a variation, the prepared test device for measuring a glucose level may alternatively be connected to the smartphone via a USB input. The generated signal can be transmitted to the smartphone via a headphone jack, a USB input, and / or wirelessly. The device is preferably designed completely as a disposable device. In another variation, instead of a smartphone, the device may be connected to a tablet device (such as an iPad) or an iPod and use it.
    The application is further directed to a monitoring test apparatus for determining the glucose level in a blood sample of a user, the test apparatus comprising: a lancing device adapted to allow the user to take a blood sample; a receptacle configured to receive the blood sample; a glucose strip configured to absorb the blood sample and generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the blood sample; and an adapter configured to functionally connect the glucose strip to a smartphone via a connector plug that is adapted to be inserted into a headphone jack of a smartphone to functionally transmit to the smartphone the generated signal or a correlated signal, and to the smartphone To allow test device to the smartphone at least with regard to a power supply and with regard to a Anzeigege¬ device access to get.
    The invention is also directed to a portable portable laboratory system capable of performing fluid characteristic measurements in a sample, the system comprising: a smartphone having associated application software installed thereon; a strip configured to absorb a physiological fluid sample to generate a signal indicative of a characteristic level in the sample; and an adapter configured to connect the strap to the smartphone and thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the smartphone to cause a measured value of the fluid characteristic to be displayed on the smartphone, the test device at least with regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device of the smartphone. In a specific variation, the blood sample can be a physiological blood sample such. Example, a blood sample, a urine sample, a fruit sample, a saliva sample, and / or a mixture thereof, and the measured Kenn¬größe can be a glucose level, a cholesterol level, a HbA1C level, a hemoglobin level, a fetal lung developmental level, and / or a PSA level.
    IN THE FOLLOWING, REFERENCE TO THE DRAWINGS IS TAKEN
    Fig. 1 is a plan view of a schematic illustration of a fluid testing device for physiological fluids according to variants of the present invention, which is functionally designed to perform blood tests. PFTA 100, which is illustrated in Figure 1, is in an assembled form and consists of two subunits 102 and 104. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that such a device may consist of only one subunit or, alternatively, more than two subunits corresponding to one subunit desired designs can be put together. The first subunit 102 includes: a housing 122, a receptacle 140 disposed at the distal end of the subunit 102, away from the subunit 104, for receiving a blood sample and a chemical streak 150. The receptacle 140 is preferably but not necessarily formed from a transparent envelope 124 which allows the user to easily see if a blood sample has reached the strip 150. The first subunit further includes an adapter 180 having an electrical circuit (not shown) attached to a printed circuit board (PCB), a terminal socket for connecting the chemical strip to the PCB, and a connector plug 130 such as the output of an audio plug, which is designed to be inserted into the socket of a telephone plug of a smartphone or other computerized device as mentioned above, and thereby transmit the signals generated by the strip or transmit correlated signals to the smartphone. The connector plug 130 may be connected to a simple electrical circuit that allows communication between the connector plug 130 and the strap 150 (and allows transmission of a signal that has not yet been processed), or the connector plug 130 may be connected to a complex electrical circuit with a microcontroller unit (MCU) ) which completely or partially analyzes (and transmits a processed signal) the signal produced by the strip. The other end of the connector plug 130, which is free, is designed to be inserted into the headphone jack of a smartphone to technically connect the subunit 102 to the smartphone (not shown in the figure). The second subassembly 104 generally includes a housing 120, a tensioning mechanism 133 that is configured to tension a lancet in use, an lancet trigger 166, and a lancet opening. The term lancet, as used herein, refers to a needle. When the subunit 102 is connected to the subassembly 104, the clamping mechanism may not function, with the connection between the two subunits functioning functionally as a safety mechanism. Subunit 104 may include a thread 170 that covers the interconnect area between subunit 102 and subunit 104 and allows the user to adjust the length of the lancet to be expelled by pressing lancet trigger 166. This mechanism allows the user to adjust the length of the lancet to its physical dimensions. The connection of the subunit 102 and 104 may be based on a structural fit of the connected components as shown in FIG. A detailed description of the mode of operation of the components as described above follows with respect to FIG. 4. Although the general structure PFTA 100 remains the same, minor changes are made with respect to the type of fluid being tested (urine, blood, memory , Amniotic fluid, and / or others). Accordingly, the chemical strip provided in the specific device should be suitable for the characteristic being measured. The packaged form of the PFTA 100 and variations thereof may be available to a user as OTC merchandise in a pharmacy or supermarket according to local regulations, or otherwise such as: B. via the Internet or as an additive in health products such. As diet plans are sold.
    FIG. 2 is an illustration from the upper front view of the PFTA 100 of FIG. 1 in a dismounted position. FIG. In this drawing, the first subunit 102 and the second subunit 104 are detached from each other and ready for use. In such a position, the connector plug 130 is exposed in addition to the components of FIG.
    The illustration of Figure 3 is a schematic "exploded view" of the subunit 102 of the PFTA 100 of Figure 1, wherein all components of the subunit 102 are shown in accordance with a variation of the invention. In this illustration are shown: a housing 122 (upper and lower part), a receptacle 140 with a transparent shell 124, a chemical strip 150, an adapter 180, which has a connection plug 130 and an electrical circuit 110. As seen in this drawing, the connector plug 130 is designed to be inserted into the audio jack of a smartphone (such as an iPhone or an Android device) and has three rings (left, right, microphone). A detailed description of the adapter 180 including the connector plug 130 and the plug pin 510 of the audio plug will be described in detail with reference to the drawings 5 and 6 below.
    Fig. 4 is a schematic illustration of another variation of the physiological fluids fluid testing device of the present invention, which is operatively designed to perform blood tests. Fig. 4A is an upper front view illustration of the PFTA400 in an assembled form, the composite form consisting of two subunits; 4B is an upper frontal view of the first subunit 402 of the PFTA 400; 4C is an upper front view of the second subunit 404 of the PFTA 400.
    In detail, Fig. 4A illustrates another variation of the PFTA according to the present invention in an assembled form.
    Fig. 4B is a schematic illustration of the subunit 402 of the PFTA 400. This subunit is technically connected to the connector 430 of the adapter 180 with a smart phone at least with respect to a power supply and with respect to a display device and the subunit serves to receive a drop of blood via receptacle 440 into a corresponding strip 450 (eg, a glucose or cholesterol strip), which strip 450 is covered by a transparent shell 424, and which subunit is provided with a specially designed electrical Circuit (not shown), which is hidden in the subunit housing 422, and wherein the electrochemical analysis of the characteristic value in the fluid sample (eg, a blood glucose level or a cholesterol level) is processed and to which Smartphone is transferred. According to another variation of the invention, the PFTA 400 has a simple electrical circuit which allows only the transmission of the signal measured by the electrical circuitry of the chemical strip 150 to the smartphone for processing and analysis. The two different modes of operation and optional measurement circuits for each of the modes will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5-13. Transferring to a smartphone (or other computer-protected device such as an iPad or iPod) can be done via connector 430 (headphone or USB port) or wirelessly for further data collection, presentation, storage in memory, communication, or further use. The electrical circuit, which is arranged hidden in the housing 422, can send to the smartphone digital or analog signals, where these signals (if necessary) are translated into digital information, which then on the screen of the smartphone as a chemical concentration Value of the fluid (eg as blood glucose level, as hemoglobin level, as PSA level, as cholesterol level, etc.).
    The transparent nature of the sheath 424 allows the user to perceive the absorption by capillary forces of a sufficient amount of blood through electrochemical glucose testing 450. The ability to visually sense the absorption of the sample by the strip 450 is convenient for the user and allows him to monitor that a sufficient amount of the blood sample has reached the correct location and that thereby the necessary testing can be adequately performed.
    In a packaged form (Figure 4A), the connector plug 430 may serve to physically connect to the subunit 404 (Figure 4C) via a socket 470 which is included in the subunit 404 (Figure 4C). The connection between the two subunits according to this variation of the invention is a mechanical connection based on a complementary structure of the components involved. In the disconnected form, prior to use, connector 430 is disconnected from socket 470 and ready to be inserted into a smartphone via a suitable socket (headphone jack or USB input). The technical and functional connection between the unit 402 and a smartphone via the connector 430 is a "symbiotronic" connection, i. H. the physical connection of the two electronic platforms, on one side the smartphone and on the other side the subunit 402, creates a new device such as a new device. a blood glucose meter. While the smartphone provides the power supply, display device, control buttons (virtual or non-virtual), memory for storage and communication (via cellular phone or internet connections), and corresponding operating software, subunit 402 provides the ability to receive a fluid sample and generate a processed one electrical signal, which signal may be understood by a corresponding special application software previously installed on the smartphone, and wherein the application software enables processing and presentation of a specific chemical concentration value which has been tested in a physiological fluid sample. Dependency on a smartphone for power, processing, communication, storage and display potentially allows for significant simplifications of the blood glucose meter, complete implementability of the device as a disposable device, and a substantial reduction in its cost.
    The physical connection is preferably to an analog output of the smartphone, but it can also be made to a digital output. In such a scenario, a digital-to-analogue converter is necessary as part of the electrical circuit provided in the housing 422. The transmission of data from the subunit 402 to the smartphone can also be done via the connector 430. Additionally or alternatively, the transmission of data may be via another physical connection between the device 402 and the smartphone, or may be in a wireless fashion, such as any wireless connection known in the art, such as Bluetooth radio frequency (RF) ), Infrared (IR), sound, and / or RFID. In such a scenario, subunit 402 includes appropriate transmission components according to the transmission method that was selected. In a scenario where PFTA 400 has a specific electrical circuit with a microprocessor unit that transmits to the smartphone a processed signal that correlates to a measured value in the fluid sample, the smartphone is only on receipt of the processed signal in FIG capable of translating the generated data, presenting it on a screen, storing it in the memory of the smartphone, comparing the data with previous results, warning the user if the results are outside a normal range, connecting to an emergency center, or Whenever a life-threatening situation is identified (such as hypoglycemia), and / or any other predetermined operation for which the device is designed to perform, each variation of the PFTA of the present invention and a smartphone generates a novel platform, which is capable of being mobile s, easy-to-use, fast-acting, low-cost, and / or anytime, anywhere (24/7) usable laboratory, which may be designed as a disposable laboratory, and which is capable of performing various specific tests physiological fluids. In the specific embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the combination of the PFTA400 with a smartphone may function as a user-friendly blood glucose meter capable of measuring the glucose level in the blood of any person, be it a diabetic or a non-diabetic. Diabetics (eg, a person at high risk for diabetes) in a cheap, easy-to-use manner, whereby a person is not burdened with having to purchase and carry a special kit, or through a special, costly one Stay with a doctor in connection with a laboratory test is charged.
    Fig. 4C is a schematic illustration of the subassembly 404 of the device 400 in a separate form ready for use.
    The subunit 404, in its separate form, serves as a personal disposable unit so that the lancing device can prick a person's skin (finger, arm, thumb) to thereby obtain a small drop of blood which is tested by the subunit 402 while subunit 402 is symbiotronically connected to a smartphone. The unit 404 includes a housing 420, a complementary socket 470 operatively configured to hook onto the connector plug 430 in the mated form (Figure 4A), a lancet opening 460 where the subassembly 404 connects to a person's skin To pierce this skin, release a button (not shown) around the lancet, and another button (not shown) to tighten the lancet device should several attempts be required.
    In its combined form, the subunit 404, which is permanently but reversibly attached to the subunit 402, serves as a shell for the subunit 402 and to protect the test strip 450 against moisture, dust and other dangers of any kind, and Cover the connector 430 for the same purpose.
    In the case of urine, amniotic fluid or saliva tests, the subunit 404 serves only for protection purposes as mentioned above.
    A user wishing to perform a blood glucose test accordingly disconnects the two subunits 402 and 404. Then, the user connects the subunit 402 with his
    Smartphone that has a pre-installed specific application software as mentioned above. According to a variation of the invention, the blood glucose meter application appears while the two parts are connected together to indicate that the system is ready for a glucose test. Next, the user uses the subunit 404 to puncture the skin for blood collection and brings the blood drop into contact with the receptacle 440 of the subunit 402 to allow the blood to be sucked into the test strip by capillary forces. After a few seconds, the result of the tests appears on the screen of the smartphone. The application software of the blood glucose meter, which is installed on the smartphone, allows the result of the tests to be stored in the memory of the smartphone and also allows the display of trends and history of past glucose tests to evaluate the disease management and data transfer.
    Turning now to Figs. 5A to 5C, which schematically illustrate an optional operating mode of the PFTA 100 of FIG. 1, which coincides with a variation of the following invention. In addition, two optional electrical circuits are provided in this case, which can be used in such an operating mode. The device in this example is designed to measure the glucose level in the blood. Fig. 5A shows: a measuring unit 500, d. H. a smartphone having an audio jack 590 for a microphone input M and L and R headphone outputs, collectively referred to as audio plug 510 hereinafter. An adapter 180 may include connection means (not shown) for connecting the glucose strip 150 to a PCB, comprising: an electrical circuit 110; and a connector plug 130 configured to be connected to the PCB at one end and inserted into the headphone jack of a smartphone having the other end to functionally transmit the generated signal or correlated signal to the smartphone, whether incorporated or not a non-processed signal (corresponding to the electrical circuit used) to thereby obtain the physiological fluid characteristic and display a reading on the screen of the smartphone. The connector 130 should fit the connector of the smartphone. The electrical circuit 110 may be a simple electrical circuit that includes a plurality of resistors, capacitors, diodes, and coils. Alternatively, it may include an MCU and additional electrical components.
    The test strip 150, which may be a commercial glucose strip, is inserted into the mating head of the unit; In this drawing, a blood sample 190 is also shown.
    In general, the smartphone 500 generates a sine wave in a single frequency mode or in a sweep mode, and transmits this sine wave to the strip via an electrical circuit 180. As the waveform passes through the blood sample, it is modulated by the electrical properties of the blood and read in again at the microphone input.
    FIG. 5B illustrates an optional electrical measuring circuit 13, which is connected to the loudspeaker output 14 and the microphone input 12. Circuits 14 and 12 are well known and produce the basic circuitry (which may appear with smaller variations in different commercial products) for a speaker output and a microphone input. The speaker output is generally isolated by a series capacitor with a few pF.
    The microphone input consists of two main branches - an ac input and a dc output. To function correctly, most microphones require a DC voltage generated by a DC power source 6 on the microphone input. This DC voltage 6 passes through a series resistor 5 of generally 2.2 kOhm. So that the internal A / D sampler is not saturated by this DC voltage, the microphone input is isolated by a series capacitor 4 up to the input impedance of the transconductance amplifier 3.
    A glucose strip includes a chemical enzyme that chemically reacts with the glucose contained in the blood. The chemical reaction generates electricity which flows in. This current passes through the resistors 8 and 9 and is converted to a voltage drop.
    The diode 11 is used as a changeover switch and is provided in the upper circuit, wherein the diode 11 is normally closed. This means that the internal DC voltage source 6 of the microphone biases the diode in a forward direction while the power source is off (no measurement is being made). In such a scenario, the sine wave of the output of the loudspeaker is recorded by the microphone with minimal attenuation by the diode. When a glucose strip is introduced and blood is to be measured, the current generates an increase in the cathode voltage of the diode and causes it to be higher than the anode voltage. This ensures that the diode serves as an open circuit. When this occurs, the microphone picks up noise only until the stream of the strip is low again and the diode returns to a conductive state. The time period in which the sine wave was suppressed and no signal was recorded is in relation to the glucose level of the strip. When the glucose level is higher, the period in which the diode is in an OFF state is longer.
    Fig. 5C illustrates an alternative electrical circuit according to variations of the present invention, wherein the recording time is reduced compared to the measuring circuit of Fig. 5B. The measuring circuit illustrated in Fig. 5C functions generally in the same manner as the previous circuit except for the series capacitor 15 and the parallel resistor 15. The parallel resistor 15 is used to convert the current source of the strip to a voltage source. In addition, the capacitor 15 functions together with the resistors 8 and 9 as differentiators. This differentiator is used functionally to detect when the voltage generated by the current source reaches its maximum value. When this happens, a negative voltage is generated at the resistor 8 and the diode returns to the conducting state. This operation significantly shortens the measuring time and thus enables a faster representation of the measured parameter value.
    Reference is now made to FIG. 6, which illustrates a further measuring circuit according to variations of the invention in order to measure the glucose level in a blood sample.
    The front-end ports of a smartphone usually have a microphone (mic) input and a left and right speaker output, which are collectively referred to as "audio plug" 510. The mic input plug can be connected to a detection circuit 660, which usually has a parallel resistor and a series capacitor. The detection circuit 660 is necessary to allow the smartphone to "recognize" if an external mic circuit is connected. According to a feature of the present invention, the mic input is subjected to the characteristic measurement of the physiological fluid, for With the output of a glucose measuring unit Tx, which is generated by a glucose measuring circuit 680.
    In order to allow the smartphone to read the measurement generated by the measurement module, a Tx plug is used as a platform for a frequency-modulated signal. As soon as the measuring device is connected, it generates an FSK signal (two separate frequencies, which are denoted by "0" and "1"), and by this signal information about the state of the device is transmitted to the smartphone, whereby it was tuned binary "words", where each "word" represents a specific status. In addition, the measurement module 680 may include a microprocessor unit (MCU) that functionally enables the device of the present invention to receive commands from the smartphone via the output plug (which is actually an output plug of the headset).
    In order to be able to be operated correctly, the measuring module 680 requires a DC
    Tension. It draws its power via an AC / DC converter circuit 670, which comprises a transformer and a rectifier circuit. The smartphone generates a sine wave with a low voltage and a high frequency, the voltage being transformed into a high voltage by the transformer. The high voltage sinusoidal is improved by a pure capacitor and a diode. The output of this circuit is a stable DC voltage.
    More specifically, the glucose sensing module 680 is operatively connected to the test strip 650 and may be implemented through the use of an MCU or an analog circuit that converts current / voltage to readable data. Such a unit is capable of communicating with the smartphone, for example by FSK (English: "frequency shift keying") modulation commands. The smartphone may also transmit FSK commands via one of its speakers to a glucose meter 680 via an Rx input, and the measured data and status of the device may be returned to the smartphone via a Tx output in an FSK waveform be transmitted. The received FSK signals are then analyzed by the smartphone and converted to real glucose measurements.
    In addition to the glucose measurement circuit described above, a microphone (mic) sample circuit 610 is illustrated. This circuitry allows the smart phone to functionally detect when an external load circuit communicates with the device via its microphone input and speaker output. Without this circuitry, the smartphone will be unable to record data through the audio jack.
    The rectifier circuit 670 receives sine waves of specific and constant frequency from the speakers or the headphone output of the smartphone. These sine waves serve as an energy source, which operate the electrical circuit. The sine waves can be extracted from a single speaker output or from both as an equilibrium signal. The low voltage signals are converted to the higher voltage and rectified by a voltage doubler and the rectifier circuit 670, respectively. This rectifier circuit may include diodes and capacitors with appropriate values.
    Fig. 7 is a graphic diagram of a chirp signal according to an operation mode of the PFTA 100 of the present invention. A chirp signal is a simple waveform generated by the smartphone to perform the glucose analysis of the strip. The smartphone outputs a chirp signal, which is essentially a sine wave, swept in frequency at a predefined rate becomes. This sweeping can be done continuously or in a stepped manner. At each frequency point, the smartphone reads the input signal from the microphone and stores it. When all frequency points have been measured, the smartphone processes the data and presents the result.
    The next paragraph describes another measuring technique which is different from the previously presented one. The above-described measuring unit measures the time delay of the high-frequency signal when not recorded. The measuring technique described below is based on the idea that the impedance of the strip (the resistance of an object with respect to a high-frequency signal) varies with the glucose level. For this purpose, the loudspeaker should output a sine wave with a single frequency or a swept frequency, the wave passing through the sample and being modeled by it. The signal is then recorded by the input circuit of the microphone and analyzed in the smartphone. It should be emphasized that this is a new measurement technique for measuring the impedance at different frequency values.
    More specifically, before the blood sample is applied to the test strip, the smartphone sends a chirp signal through the test strip to thereby perform a calibration. After the sample has been applied, the smartphone constantly sends chirp waves indicating the transfer function of the medium (which the impedance includes). After several chirp measurements, the smartphone processes the data and calculates the glucose
    Levels of the sample. This technique for glucose measurement is based on the measurement of the impedance of the test strip during the chemical reaction. This technique is based on the measurable impedance of the test strip during its chemical reaction phase and may be applied accordingly to other physiological fluid values being examined. In such a measurement model, the smartphone essentially serves as an impedance analyzer within the frequency range of the amplifier of its speakers (100-20,000 Hz).
    Specifically, after inserting the subunit 102 (which includes the test strip 150 with the blood sample), the smartphone 500 transmits, via its speaker output, an electrical waveform that constantly changes its frequency. This waveform is known as a chirp signal. The Smartphone 500 sweeps the entire frequency band in a short period of time (less than 0.5 seconds) and repeats the measurement for a few seconds. This is done in order to monitor changes in the measurement which are only dependent on the chemical reaction of the enzyme which is related to the glucose measurement. The measured data are used to calculate the impedance of the blood sample and in a process following the measurement this becomes Glucose levels converted.
    Fig. 8 is a graph of the output voltage of the differentiator against the current of the strip of an electric circuit of Fig. 5C, which allows a short recording time. As shown in the drawing, the sine waveform disappears following a shortening of the recording time for a shorter period relative to the waveform of a circuit illustrated in Fig. 5B, which records a longer period. Although the rise time remains almost as before, the fall time of the Current dramatically reduced (5 seconds instead of 8 seconds).
    Fig. 9 is a graphic illustration of a 10 o-Hz loudspeaker signal versus glucose levels of 48 mg / dL (Fig. 8A); 198 mg / dL (8B); and 393 mg / dL (8C) according to variations of the invention. As shown in the drawing, the glucose level refers to the time in which the pulse is absent.
    When the glucose level in the blood sample increases, the period in which the pulse is absent is increased.
    Fig. 10 is a schematic functional block diagram of the PFTA of Fig. 1 and of a smartphone according to variations of the invention. It is known in the art that, to measure glucose levels, it is either possible to measure the peak of the pulse current (as most blood glucose meters do) or the time of onset (TOA) of the pulse Maximum value. This TOA is measured when the current pulse (or voltage) exceeds a predefined limit. When glucose levels are higher, the TOA gets longer. Thus, when this TOA is measured, it is possible to correlate this characteristic with the level of glucose present.
    As illustrated in the drawing, the speaker 1 generates a sine wave having a specific frequency and amplitude. The waveform passes through a normally closed switch 2 to be recorded by the microphone 3 of the smartphone. When a glucose measurement starts, the signal from the output of the loudspeaker is continuously recorded prior to applying the test strip 7 to a blood sample. When the blood sample is applied, the circuit 6 monitors the voltage or current of the strip. If it exceeds a certain threshold, it switches the switch to an OFF state, and the smartphone only picks up noise. According to a variation of the invention, this mode of operation is continued until the current of the strip falls below a certain limit. According to another variation of the invention, this mode of operation is carried out until the current or voltage of the strip begins to fall (maximum value detection). It will be clear to a person skilled in the art that the switch 2 can be brought into a normally open operating mode and, when the limit value is exceeded, the circuit 6 causes the switching of the switch to an ON-mode.
    When the recording of the measurement is completed, the software 4 starts the processing of the taken measurement and analyzes the period in which the signal was OFF / ON. This period is relative to the glucose level. When a result has been achieved, the value is displayed on the GUI of the system and can also be stored in a database.
    Figure 11 is a graphic illustration of typical current values generated from a glucose strip following a chemical reaction. As illustrated in the drawing, typical current values are generated by a standard glucose strip. The generated current has an exponential rise or fall character, the maximum maximum value and the time constant being relative to the glucose level.
    When the glucose level is higher, the current is also higher, and the period of increase and decrease are correspondingly prolonged.
    Fig. 12 is a graphic illustration of typical sine waves generated by a speaker of a smartphone to be recorded by the microphone of the smartphone. As seen in the drawing, a typical sine wave is generated by the speaker to be recorded by the smartphone. The frequency, amplitude and shape of the waveform can be a sine wave or any other waveform.
    When an external device is connected to the smartphone, an additional wave is modulated onto the internal recording wave. A graphic illustration of such a scenario is illustrated in FIGS. 13A to 13C.
    Fig. 13 is a graphic illustration of a stream of a strip (upper part) and the waveform recorded by a microphone (lower part) for three different glucose levels of 48 mg / dL (13A), 198 mg / dL (13B) and 393 mg / dL (13C) according to variations of the present invention.
    It is clearly shown that when the glucose level is higher, the period in which the waveform of the microphone is absent becomes longer (up to 15 seconds).
    It should be understood that the description of the embodiments of the corresponding figures which are specified in this specification is only for a better understanding of the invention without limiting the scope of protection. It should also be understood that one skilled in the art, after studying the present specification, may make modifications or adaptations to the accompanying drawings in the above-described embodiments, which still would be encompassed by the present invention.
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    Claims (30)
    [1]
    Claims 1. A fluid testing device for performing a characteristic measurement in a fluid sample by means of a disposable strip, the testing device comprising an adapter adapted to connect the strip to a mobile communication device, thereby generating a signal generated by the strip Indicates level of Kenn¬ sizes, or transmit a correlated signal thereof to the mobile communication device to cause a measured value of the characteristic of the fluid is displayed on the mobile communication device, wherein at least with regard to the Ener¬gieversorgung and in view of a display Device uses the testing device of the mobile communication device.
    [2]
    2. The fluid testing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the signal is at least partially processed by the testing device before being transmitted to the mobile communication device, or wherein the signal is transmitted to the mobile communication device to be processed by associated application software is installed on the mobile communication device, and wherein the processing is carried out by reading the maximum value and the time of the maximum value of a current of a voltage signal which is obtained when Beauf¬schlagen the strip with the fluid sample.
    [3]
    3. The fluid testing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the adapter has an electrical circuit configured to allow communication between an inner circuit of the strip and a connector, the connector being laid out, the transmission of the generated signal or a enable the correlated signal to the mobile communication device.
    [4]
    4. The fluid testing apparatus of claim 3, wherein the adapter further comprises a microcontroller unit configured to at least partially perform processing of the signal before the signal is transmitted to the mobile communication device.
    [5]
    5. A fluid testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1, 3 or 4, wherein after the transmission of the signal to the mobile communication device, the processing of the signal by ei¬ne associated application software, which is instal¬liert on the mobile communication device is performed, and wherein a reading is displayed on the mobile communication device.
    [6]
    The fluid testing apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the testing device further uses data storage and communication of the mobile communication device, and / or wherein the measured characteristic relates to a toxic substance.
    [7]
    The fluid testing apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the strip is either a chemical strip or an electrochemical strip, and wherein the signal transmitted to the mobile communication device is either an electrical current signal or a voltage signal. Signal is.
    [8]
    The fluid testing apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the fluid is a physiological fluid, and wherein the fluid sample is a blood sample, a urine sample, an amniotic fluid sample, a saliva sample, and / or a mixture thereof, and / or the measured parameter is a glucose level, a cholesterol level, a HbA1C level, a hemoglobin level, a fetal lung development level, and / or a PSA level.
    [9]
    The fluid testing device of claim 8, wherein the testing device is configured to perform blood tests and comprises at least two separable subunits, the first subunit comprising at least: a lancing device and a housing; and wherein the second subunit comprises at least: a receptacle which is adapted to receive the physiological fluid sample, a strip, an adapter which enables the physical connection and the signal transmission between the testing device and the mobile communication device, and a housing, and / or wherein the testing device further comprises a thread which allows a user to adjust a lancet length according to its physical dimensions.
    [10]
    The fluid testing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the testing device is operatively connectable to the mobile communication device either via a headphone jack or via an USB input, thereby at least with respect to the power supply and with respect to the display Device to obtain access to the mobile communication device, and / or wherein the signal indicating the level of Kenngrö¬ßen, either via a headphone jack, via a USB input or kabelloos is transmitted to the mobile communication device ,
    [11]
    The fluid testing device of claims 1 to 10, wherein the testing device is completely disposable.
    [12]
    12. The fluid testing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the inspection device is connectable to a tablet device (such as an iPad) or an iPod device and operates the tablet device or the iPod device instead of the mobile communication device.
    [13]
    13. A physiological fluid testing device for performing a characteristic measurement in a fluid sample, the test device comprising: a) a test strip configured to absorb a sample of the physiological fluid and to generate a signal representative of the level of the characteristic in the fluid Probeanzeigt; and b) an adapter configured to connect the strip to a mobile communication device to thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the mobile communication device to cause a measurement of the characteristic of the fluid on the mobile communication device is displayed, where at least with regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device uses the physiological fluid testing device of the mobile Kommunikati¬onsgeräts.
    [14]
    14. The physiological fluid testing device of claim 13, wherein the signal is at least partially processed by the testing device before being transmitted to the mobile communications device, or wherein the signal to the mobile communications device is processed by an associated application program installed on the mobile communications device is transferred.
    [15]
    A physiological fluid testing device according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the fluid sample is a blood sample, a urine sample, an amniotic fluid sample, a saliva sample, and / or a mixture thereof, and wherein the measured parameter is a glucose level, a cholesterol level, is a HbA1C level, a hemoglobin level, a fetal lung development level, and / or a PSA level, and / or wherein the test device is completely disposable.
    [16]
    The physiological fluid testing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the test apparatus is connectable to a tablet device (such as an iPad) or an iPod device and uses the tablet device or the iPod device instead of the mobile commu ¬nikationsgeräts.
    [17]
    A blood test device for performing a glucose measurement in a blood sample using a disposable glucose strip, the test device comprising: a) a glucose test strip adapted to absorb a blood sample and generate a signal indicative of the glucose level in indicates the sample; and b) an adapter configured to connect the glucose test strip to a mobile communication device to thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the mobile communication device to cause a measurement of the glucose level is displayed to the mobile communication device, wherein at least with regard to the power supply and with regard to a display device uses the blood test device of the mobile Kommunikati¬onsgeräts.
    [18]
    18. The blood test device of claim 17, wherein the signal is at least partially processed by the test device before being transmitted to the mobile communication device, or wherein the signal is sent to the mobile communication device for processing by an associated application program operating on the mobile communication device and the processing is performed by reading the maximum value and the timing of the maximum value of a current of a voltage signal obtained when applying the glucose test strip to the blood sample.
    [19]
    The blood test device of claim 17 or 18, wherein the test device is completely disposable, and / or wherein the test device is connectable to a tab-let device (such as an iPad) or an iPod device of the tablet device or iPod device operates instead of the mobile communication device.
    [20]
    A blood glucose monitoring device for determining the level of glucose in a user's blood sample, the monitoring device comprising: a) a lancing device configured to allow the user to increase a blood sample; b) a receptacle adapted to receive the blood sample; c) a glucose test strip adapted to absorb the blood sample and to generate a signal indicative of the glucose level in the blood sample; d) an adapter configured to operatively connect the glucose test strip to a mobile communication device via a connector, the connector configured to be inserted into a headphone jack of a mobile communication device to functionally signal or generate the mobile communication device provide a signal correlated therefrom, and to enable the monitoring device to obtain from the mobile Kommunikations¬gerät at least one power supply and a display device.
    [21]
    21. A portable portable laboratory system, which is designed to perform a fluid characteristic measurement in a sample, the system comprising: a) a mobile communication device, on which an associated application software is installed; b) a test strip configured to absorb a fluid sample and generate a signal indicative of a level of the characteristic in the sample; and c) an adapter configured to connect the test strip to a mobile communication device to thereby transmit the generated signal or a correlated signal to the mobile communication device to cause a measured value of the fluid characteristic to be displayed on the mobile communication device Communication device is displayed, wherein at least with regard to the power supply and in terms of a display device, the system uses the mobile communication device.
    [22]
    The portable mobile laboratory system of claim 21, wherein the fluid sample is a physiological fluid sample, and / or wherein the physiological fluid sample is a blood sample, a urine sample, an amniotic fluid sample, a saliva sample, and / or a mixture thereof, wherein the measured characteristic is one Glucose level, cholesterol level, HbA1C level, hemoglobin level, fetal lung development level, and / or PSA level.
    [23]
    23. A method of performing a characteristic measurement of a fluid in a fluid sample using a disposable strip, the method comprising the steps of: a) installing an associated application software on a mobile communication device; b) applying a fluid sample to a test device for testing fluids, the test device comprising: an adapter configured to connect the strip to a mobile communication device and thereby allows a signal generated by the strip to arrive at a level of the characteristic shows, or transmit a correlated signal thereof to the mobile communication device to cause a measured value of the fluid characteristic is displayed on the mobile communication device wherein the test device at least in view of the power supply and with regard to a display device of mo¬ bilen communication device operated; c) inserting the prepared tester into a headphone jack of a mobile communication device to thereby facilitate the exchange between the tester and the mobile communication device and the provision of a power supply; and d) generating the measured characteristic level displayed on the screen of the mobile communication device.
    [24]
    24. The method of claim 31, wherein the prepared test device is connected to the mobile communication device via a USB input, and / or wherein the generated signal is transmitted to the mobile communication device via the headphone jack, via an USB input, and / or wirelessly , and / or wherein the Prüfvor¬richtung is completely a disposable article.
    [25]
    25. The method of claim 23, wherein the method is operated on a tablet device (such as a iPad) or an iPod instead of a mobile communication device and connected to die¬sem.
    [26]
    26. The method of claim 23, wherein the fluid is a physiological fluid, and wherein the fluid sample is a blood sample, a urine sample, an amniotic fluid sample, a saliva sample, and / or a mixture thereof, and / or wherein the measured characteristic is a glucose Level, a cholesterol level, an HbA1C level, a hemoglobin level, a fetal lung development level, and / or a PSA level, and / or wherein the strip is either a chemical strip or an electrochemical Stri¬fen is, and wherein the signal transmitted to the mobile communication device is either an electrical current signal or a voltage signal.
    [27]
    27. The method of claim 23, wherein the generated signal or a correlated signal is at least partially processed by the test apparatus before it is transmitted to the mobile communication device, or wherein the generated signal or a correlated signal to the mobile communication device for processing by an associated An¬ application program, which is installed on the mobile communication device, and wherein the processing is performed by reading the maximum value and the time of the maximum value of a stream of a voltage signal, which is obtained when applying the strip with the fluid sample.
    [28]
    28. A method of performing a glucose measurement in a blood sample, the method comprising the steps of: a) installing an associated application software on a mobile communication device; b) applying a blood sample to a test device for measuring glucose, the test device comprising: an adapter adapted to connect the strip to a mobile communication device and thereby allows a signal generated by the strip to arrive at a level of the characteristic or to transmit a correlated signal to the mobile communication device to cause a glucose level reading to be displayed on the mobile communication device, wherein the glucose measuring device is at least in terms of power and in terms of power Display device of the mobile communication device operated; c) introducing the prepared test device for measuring glucose into a headphone jack of a mobile communication device to thereby facilitate the exchange between the test device and the mobile communication device and the provision of ei¬ner power supply; and d) generating the measured glucose level, which is displayed on the screen of the mobile communication device.
    [29]
    29. The method of claim 28, wherein the prepared test device for measuring glucose is connected to the mobile communication device via a USB input, and / or wherein the generated signal to the mobile communication device via the headphone jack, via a USB input, and / or wirelessly transmitted.
    [30]
    30. The method of claim 28, wherein the test device is completely disposable, and / or wherein the method is operated on and connected to a tablet device (such as a pad) or an iPod instead of a mobile communication device. For this 9 sheets of drawings
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