Measurement system with distributed functions

US8603394B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Joachim Hoenes · Zwingenberg, DE
• Bruno Thoes · Quierschied, DE
• Joerg Scherer · Aalen, DE
• Karl Werner · Stuvsta-Snättringe, SE
• Volker Zimmer · Laumersheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2008
• Grant date: Dec 10, 2013
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T436/11
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An analysis system is provided which comprises an integrated analysis device and a test strip magazine, for determining an analyte in a body fluid, wherein the analysis system comprises a first group comprising reusable components and a second group of components comprising a plurality of disposable articles. The second group includes non-electronic and electronic components, with critical interfaces configured between two or more such components, wherein non-electronic components can be disconnected from electronic components at a disconnection point. In one embodiment, critical interfaces are produced and tested during production of the analysis system.