System and method for determining the point of hydration and proper time to apply potential to a glucose sensor
US8608924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/3271
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an embodiment of the invention, a method of determining hydration of a sensor having a plurality of electrodes is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the method couples a sensor electronics device to the sensor and measures the open circuit potential between at least two of the plurality of electrodes. Then, the open circuit potential measurement is compared to a predetermined value. In some embodiments, the plurality of electrodes includes a working electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode. In still further embodiments, the open circuit potential between the working electrode and the reference electrode is measured. In other embodiments, the open circuit potential between the working electrode and the counter electrode is measured. In still other embodiments, the open circuit potential between the counter electrode and the reference electrode is measured.
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