Method and System for Transferring Analyte Test Data

Abstract

A system for transferring data includes an analyte test instrument (ATI) adapted to store data, a wirelessly enabled data management device (DMD) for comprehensively analyzing data, and an adaptor removably connected to the ATI for transferring data stored on the ATI to the DMD. The adaptor includes a data communication device capable of removable connection with the ATI, a microprocessor electrically connected to the data communication device, a wireless controller electrically connected to the microprocessor and a wireless transceiver electrically connected to the wireless controller. In use, data transfer is executed between the ATI and the DMD by electrically and mechanically connecting the adaptor to the ATI. Data stored on the ATI is then automatically downloaded into adaptor memory. Upon completion of the download, the user activates an externally accessible input device on the adaptor which, in turn, wirelessly transmits data from the adaptor memory to the DMD.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system, comprising:
 a monitor configured to store analyte related data having a first data communication component, the first data communication component including an analyte test port configured for receiving an analyte test strip;   a data management device in data communication with the monitor over a second data communication channel; and   a device configured for data communication with the monitor via a first data communication channel, the device comprising a second data communication component wherein a portion of the second data communication component is configured to be removably received in the analyte test port of the first data communication component to establish the first data communication channel between the device and the monitor.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises a power source. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the analyte test strip includes a blood glucose test strip. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the second data communication component is adapted to be electrically or mechanically coupled to the first data communication component of the monitor. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first data communication component includes at least one contact strip and is adapted to electrically or mechanically receive at least the portion of the second data communication component. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first data communication channel or the second data communication channel is configured to support one or more of radio frequency (RF) communication protocol, Bluetooth communication protocol, Zigbee communication protocol, or infrared communication protocol. 
     
     
         7 . A system, comprising:
 a monitor configured to store analyte related data and having a first data communication component, the first data communication component including an analyte test port configured for receiving an analyte test strip;   a data management device in data communication with the monitor over a second data communication channel; and   a device configured for data communication with the monitor via a first data communication channel, wherein the device operatively coupled to the monitor to establish the first data communication channel between the device and the monitor.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein at least a portion of the device is configured to be removably received in the analyte test port of the first data communication component to establish the first data communication channel between the device and the monitor. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the analyte test strip includes a blood glucose test strip. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein a second data communication component is adapted to be electrically or mechanically coupled to the first data communication component of the monitor. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the first data communication component includes at least one contact strip and is adapted to electrically or mechanically receive at least a portion of a second data communication component. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein one or more of the first data communication channel or the second data communication channel is configured to support one or more of radio frequency (RF) communication protocol, Bluetooth communication protocol, Zigbee communication protocol, or infrared communication protocol. 
     
     
         13 . A method, comprising:
 providing a first data communication component to a monitor to configure the monitor to store analyte related data;   providing an analyte test port to the first data communication component to receive an analyte test strip;   providing a data management device in data communication with the monitor over a second data communication channel; and   configuring a device for data communication with the monitor via a first data communication channel, wherein configuring the device includes providing a second data communication component such that a portion of the second data communication component is configured to be removably received in the analyte test port of the first data communication component to establish the first data communication channel between the device and the monitor.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the analyte test strip includes a blood glucose test strip. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , electrically or mechanically coupling the second data communication component to the first data communication component of the monitor. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , further including providing at least one contact strip to the first data communication component, wherein the one contract strip is adapted to electrically or mechanically receive at least the portion of the second data communication component. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 13 , further including configuring one or more of the first data communication channel or the second data communication channel to support one or more of radio frequency (RF) communication protocol, Bluetooth communication protocol, Zigbee communication protocol, or infrared communication protocol.