Smartphone Based Meter and Injector

摘要

One embodiment of the present invention incorporates a comprehensive blood glucose monitoring system into the case of a smartphone or other device that a patient normally carries with them. This system may include a glucose meter, lancets, test strips, logic to report the result of the blood test in the glucose meter, and a communication module to report the results to the smartphone. In addition, the system may also include small syringes of insulin concealed within the case or attached to the case. This would allow the user to inject if he or she needed to, after obtaining the results of the test.

主权项

1. A case for attachment to an electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet, the case comprising:
a case adapted to attach to the rear surface of an electronic device, said structure comprising:
a structure to interface with the rear surface of an electronic device,surfaces protruding from said structure and perpendicular to the largest plane of said electronic device that surround at least a portion of each of the long edges of said electronic device, anda provision for containing a blood testing module in said structure; a blood testing module configured to test and analyze a blood sample; and a wireless communication module configured to communicate the results of said analysis of said blood sample to the electronic device.