Method and apparatus for implementing patient data download for multiple different meter types

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10198555
APP PUB NO 20080109259A1
SERIAL NO

11579556

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A method and apparatus implements patient data downloading for multiple different meter types, such as multiple different blood glucose meters. A plurality of serial ports is provided, each arranged for connection to a respective meter of the multiple different meter types. Information is displayed and user selections are identified. Responsive to user entry identifying a particular meter type, a connection port/cable number for the meter connection is displayed for viewing by the user. Predefined instructions for the particular meter type are displayed. A data collection computer system is provided as an integral unit including a unitary housing containing a processor device, a printer, and a display touch screen. When a meter connection is identified, information is displayed, patient data is downloaded from the meter and is printed in a selected format together with selected reports generated from the downloaded patient data.

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ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE HOLDINGS AGPETER MERIAN-STR 90 BASEL 4052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lett, Richard A Spring Grove, US 1 110
Ruggiero, Joseph E Goshen, US 6 791
Thompson, Brian C Osceola, US 6 272

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