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Test piece for measuring biological sample and biological sample measurement apparatus

US8262876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2008
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/67
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blood glucose measurement device (50) comprises a test piece insertion unit (10) for inserting, holding, and electrically connecting a test piece on which an electrode pattern has been formed, a measurement circuit (16) for electrochemically measuring a biological sample that has been placed in the form of a spot on the test piece, a communication circuit (15) for transmitting the result of measurement with the measurement circuit (16) by wireless communication using an antenna electrode (2C) equipped with the test piece, and a switch (14) that is connected to the test piece insertion unit (10) for switching between the measurement circuit (16) and the communication circuit (15).

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