WO2005079664A1 - Blood glucose monitor for mobile communication device - Google Patents

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WO2005079664A1
WO2005079664A1 PCT/ZA2005/000037 ZA2005000037W WO2005079664A1 WO 2005079664 A1 WO2005079664 A1 WO 2005079664A1 ZA 2005000037 W ZA2005000037 W ZA 2005000037W WO 2005079664 A1 WO2005079664 A1 WO 2005079664A1
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    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/145—Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH value; Measuring characteristics of body fluids or tissues, e.g. interstitial fluid, cerebral tissue
    • A61B5/14532—Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH value; Measuring characteristics of body fluids or tissues, e.g. interstitial fluid, cerebral tissue for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/0002—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network
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  • This invention relates to a blood glucose measurement device. It also relates a retrofit plug-in device or an integrated device for a mobile communication device which includes a means for capturing or measuring blood glucose levels. It also relates to a method of operation of such a diabetes educational system.
  • the term communication device refers to any portable/mobile communication device that is able to support a communication connection with a custom designed measuring device for measuring blood glucose levels.
  • the term measuring device refers to the retrofit plug-in device or part of the integrated mobile phone responsible for measuring blood glucose values.
  • the main advantage of this invention is the integration of a mobile communication r device with said measuring device with a means for measuring blood glucose levels. Therefore said user will have the added convenience of only carrying a single device incorporating both the communication device and measurement device. Both the combined weight and size will be less than that of two seperated devices.
  • the development cost of said measuring device is reduced by using internal hardware of said mobile communication device for part of the processing, storing and output of any relevant data. These components are common to most electronic blood glucose measurement devices. The diabetic user will therefore be able to measure blood glucose levels more conveniently and more discreetly.
  • Figure 1a shows the configuration of the blood glucose measuring device being fully integrated into said mobile communication device.
  • Figure 1b shows the configuration of the blood glucose measuring device being implemented as a separate plug-in or retrofit device to the mobile communication device.
  • Figure 2 shows the possible hardware block diagram indicating the communication of the measuring means (blood glucose sensing device) with the mobile communication device.
  • This invention is a device comprising at least a measuring means for measuring blood glucose levels and a communication means to communicate measured information with the communciation device (i.e. phone) or receive instructions from the communication device.
  • Said measuring device also comprises a processing means to interpret measured signals.
  • Said measuring device can be fully integrated into the communication device ( Figure 1a) to form a new mobile communication device with a built in blood glucose level measuring device. It can also be implemented as a separate plug in device ( Figure 1b) able of measuring blood glucose level and communicating measurement data through to said mobile communication device.
  • the advantage of the last being backward compatibility with exisitng technologies.
  • Figure 1a shows the blood glucose level measurement device being fully integrated into a mobile communication device.
  • a possible layout is shown in Figure 1a with a slot 3 in said mobile communication device 2 for receiving a blood glucose test strip 4.
  • the output means of the mobile communication device is used to indicate the measured data and also any possible relevant data that seems necessary.
  • Figure 1b shows the external plug-in device configuration for integrating the blood glucose sensing device with the mobile communication device.
  • External plug in device 6 containing said blood glucose level sensor receives a blood glucose test strip 4 through test strip slot 3 and communicate measured data to mobile communication device 5 through the data ports 7 of said mobile communication device.
  • the system can be activated by either pressing a button on the device, selecting the software application from the menu of the mobile communication device, inserting a test strip 4 into the Glucose sensor slot 3 or by plugging an external unit that measures blood glucose levels into the data port of the phone/device.
  • Measured data can be processed and indicated on the output means by a software application controlling the processing means of the mobile communication device and/or the blood glucose level sensing device.
  • Relevant data can be logged over time, date and other data in the storage means of the mobile communication device and/or the blood glucose level sensing device.
  • Measured data logged with time, date and other data in the storage means of the mobile communication device and/or the blood glucose level sensing device can be communicated through by any communication means of the mobile communication device to other devices.
  • Figure 2 shows the possible hardware block diagram indicating the communication of the measuring means (blood glucose sensing device) with the hardware components of the mobile communication device.

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Abstract

A device is provided for the measurement of blood glucose values. Said device is either a plug-in or retrofit device which is connected to a mobile communication device or as a fully integrated blood glucose measurement device integrated into a mobile communication device and consists of at least an input means for capturing or measuring blood glucose levels. Said invention therefore makes use of the common components of the mobile communication device such as it's input (keyboard), processing and output (screen) means. By increasing the amount of common components that can be shared by the measuring device and the communication device, the overall cost and size of the combined invention is reduced. This results in a more conventient device which enables both blood glucose measurement and communication. The invention further extends to a database where blood glucose values obtained from said measuring device and other relevant information are stored on the mobile phone's storage means. The higher level of processing power and larger storage capacity typically found in a mobile communication device allows several software applications to be developed to interpret blood glucose values and trends thereof.

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BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE
This invention relates to a blood glucose measurement device. It also relates a retrofit plug-in device or an integrated device for a mobile communication device which includes a means for capturing or measuring blood glucose levels. It also relates to a method of operation of such a diabetes educational system.
In this specification, the term communication device refers to any portable/mobile communication device that is able to support a communication connection with a custom designed measuring device for measuring blood glucose levels. Furthermore the term measuring device refers to the retrofit plug-in device or part of the integrated mobile phone responsible for measuring blood glucose values.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
The main advantage of this invention is the integration of a mobile communication r device with said measuring device with a means for measuring blood glucose levels. Therefore said user will have the added convenience of only carrying a single device incorporating both the communication device and measurement device. Both the combined weight and size will be less than that of two seperated devices. The development cost of said measuring device is reduced by using internal hardware of said mobile communication device for part of the processing, storing and output of any relevant data. These components are common to most electronic blood glucose measurement devices. The diabetic user will therefore be able to measure blood glucose levels more conveniently and more discreetly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Figure 1a shows the configuration of the blood glucose measuring device being fully integrated into said mobile communication device.
Figure 1b shows the configuration of the blood glucose measuring device being implemented as a separate plug-in or retrofit device to the mobile communication device.
Figure 2 shows the possible hardware block diagram indicating the communication of the measuring means (blood glucose sensing device) with the mobile communication device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This invention is a device comprising at least a measuring means for measuring blood glucose levels and a communication means to communicate measured information with the communciation device (i.e. phone) or receive instructions from the communication device. Said measuring device also comprises a processing means to interpret measured signals.
Said measuring device can be fully integrated into the communication device (Figure 1a) to form a new mobile communication device with a built in blood glucose level measuring device. It can also be implemented as a separate plug in device (Figure 1b) able of measuring blood glucose level and communicating measurement data through to said mobile communication device. The advantage of the last being backward compatibility with exisitng technologies.
Figure 1a shows the blood glucose level measurement device being fully integrated into a mobile communication device. A possible layout is shown in Figure 1a with a slot 3 in said mobile communication device 2 for receiving a blood glucose test strip 4. After the blood glucose measurement has been completed the output means of the mobile communication device is used to indicate the measured data and also any possible relevant data that seems necessary.
Figure 1b shows the external plug-in device configuration for integrating the blood glucose sensing device with the mobile communication device. External plug in device 6 containing said blood glucose level sensor receives a blood glucose test strip 4 through test strip slot 3 and communicate measured data to mobile communication device 5 through the data ports 7 of said mobile communication device.
The system can be activated by either pressing a button on the device, selecting the software application from the menu of the mobile communication device, inserting a test strip 4 into the Glucose sensor slot 3 or by plugging an external unit that measures blood glucose levels into the data port of the phone/device.
Measured data can be processed and indicated on the output means by a software application controlling the processing means of the mobile communication device and/or the blood glucose level sensing device.
Relevant data can be logged over time, date and other data in the storage means of the mobile communication device and/or the blood glucose level sensing device.
Relevant data can be communicated to other communication devices and or equipment. Measured data logged with time, date and other data in the storage means of the mobile communication device and/or the blood glucose level sensing device can be communicated through by any communication means of the mobile communication device to other devices.
Figure 2 shows the possible hardware block diagram indicating the communication of the measuring means (blood glucose sensing device) with the hardware components of the mobile communication device.

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1. A portable communication device including a capturing means for capturing data relating to the blood glucose levels of a user; and output means for issuing the said data.
2. A portable communication device according to claim 1 wherein the capturing means includes measuring means for measuring the said blood glucose level (BGL) of said person.
3. A portable communication device according to any of the preceding claims wherein the capturing means is selected from the group consisting of either - portable communication device with blood glucose monitor built in and integrated into the portable communication device or - plug in blood glucose monitor device for a mobile communication device or accessory for mobile communication device able of communicating and functioning with mobile communication device.
4. A portable communication device or portable communication device accessory according to any of the preceding claims which includes a processing means and wherein the capturing device includes an input means for entering the said data into the processing means.
5. A portable communication device according to any one of the preceding claims which is in the form a cellular phone.
6. A portable communication device according to any one of the preceding claims which is in the form a mobile communication device.
7. A portable communication device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the output means is selected from the group including but not limited to: on-screen display, printer output, wireless communication output, and electric wire link output. A portable communication device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the processing means is capable of processing said signals measured by said measuring means and communicating processed data to said portable communication device for storage, further processing, communication with other devices or output of data.
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