US 7,467,065 B2 · Computer interface for diagnostic meter

Abstract

A smart interface assembly is provided which enables convenient, instant, and discreet communication between an analytical meter and a computer, the transfer of data from the analytical system, and/or the provision of interface software for the display or analysis of data. The smart interface assembly includes first and second couplings for interfacing with the personal computer and the analytical meter. The smart interface assembly has processing and memory capabilities facilitating displaying test results from an analytical system on a computer. The interface can also function as a storage device allowing transfer, access, or syncing of data from a diagnostic system to or by the personal computer without the need for special drivers, and also can facilitate communications between the diagnostic system and the computer using standard device drivers likely to be already present on the computer.

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Dependent claims

A medical diagnostic testing system for providing diagnostic data to a computer having a first port, comprising:

a diagnostic testing device having a second port;
and
a computer interface assembly comprising:
a first data coupling capable of establishing data communication with the first port of the computer;
a second data coupling capable of establishing data communication with the second port of the diagnostic testing device;
and
a connecting portion joining the first data coupling with the second data coupling, the connecting portion further comprising a connecting processor and a memory;
wherein the connecting processor automatically determines which protocol driver is required at the first and second ports to enable communication between the diagnostic testing device and the computer.

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Computer interface for diagnostic meter

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Computer interface for diagnostic meter

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Abstract

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