Indicating status of a diagnostic test system
OwnerPatrick T. Petruno, Robert E. Wilson +1inventors
InventorsPatrick T. Petruno, Robert E. Wilson, Robert Yi
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Abstract
Systems and methods of indicating status of a diagnostic test system are described. In one aspect, a diagnostic test system includes a housing, an indicator system, and a test unit in the housing. The indicator system produces a non-textual sensory output signal that is perceptible from an area outside the housing. The test unit performs at least one diagnostic test on a diagnostic assay to determine whether at least one analyte is present within a sample. The test unit also produces a status indicator control signal triggering the indicator system to indicate a status of the diagnostic test via the non-textual sensory output signal.
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A diagnostic test system, comprising:
- a housing;
- an indicator system operable to produce a non-textual sensory output signal perceptible from an area outside the housing;
- and
- a test unit in the housing operable to perform at least one diagnostic test on a diagnostic assay to determine whether at least one analyte is present within a sample and to produce a status indicator control signal triggering the indicator system to indicate a status of the diagnostic test via the non-textual sensory output signal.
A diagnostic test system, comprising:
- housing means;
- indicator means for producing a non-textual sensory output signal perceptible from an area outside the housing;
- and
- in the housing means, test unit means for performing at least one diagnostic test on a diagnostic assay to determine whether at least one analyte is present within a sample and for producing status indicator control signal means for triggering the indicator system to indicate a status of the diagnostic test via the non-textual sensory output signal.
A diagnostic test method, comprising:
- within a housing performing at least one diagnostic test on a diagnostic assay to determine whether at least one analyte is present within a sample;
- and
- producing a non-textual sensory output signal perceptible from an area outside the housing and indicative of a status of the diagnostic test.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.