Methods and systems for detecting the hydration of sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9759678
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12887460

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A sensor system includes a sensor and a sensor electronics device. The sensor includes a plurality of electrodes. The sensor electronics device includes a connection detection device, a power source, and a delay circuit. The connection detection device determines if the sensor electronics device is connected to the sensor and transmits a connection signal. The delay circuit receives the connection signal, waits a preset hydration time, and couples the regulated voltage from the power source to an electrode in the sensor after the preset hydration time has elapsed. Alternatively, the sensor electronics device may include an electrical detection circuit and a microcontroller. The electrical detection circuit determines if the plurality of electrodes are hydrated and generates an interrupt if the electrodes are hydrated. A microcontroller receives the interrupt and transmits a signal representative of a voltage to an electrode of the plurality of electrodes.

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  • MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Choy, David Y San Gabriel, US 37 8697
Henke, James L Simi Valley, US 30 5059
Hoss, Udo Sherman Oaks, US 201 9589
Morgan, Wayne A Northridge, US 56 10147
Reghabi, Bahar Marina Del Rey, US 41 3885
Schultz, Peter Chatsworth, US 119 2428
Shah, Rajiv Rancho Palos Verdes, US 270 27069
Soundararajan, Gopikrishnan North Hills, US 48 1813

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