Identification method for electrochemical test strips
US10520458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/48771
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for creating test strips that may be identified based on differences in electrical conduction or resistance between contact point on the test strip. This is achieved by creating a base test strip with contact points that may be connected to other contact points by an electrical connection. These base test strips may be modified to create a difference in electrical conductivity between contact points, or a contact point may be eliminated. This modification can be used to distinguish different types of test strips based on electrical signature. Additionally, the base test strip may be created such that multiple modifications are possible to distinguish numerous characteristics of test strips.
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