WO2016055671A1

WO2016055671A1 - Cover with integrated means for controlling biochemical values

Info

Publication number: WO2016055671A1
Application number: PCT/ES2014/070773
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bernardo GÓMEZ HUECAS; Luis AGUILAR GIMÉNEZ; Angel GARCÍA TELLEZ; Felix PUIG CASTILLA
Original assignee: Glucotest, S.L.
Priority date: 2014-10-10
Filing date: 2014-10-10
Publication date: 2016-04-14

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover comprising a space for housing a smart phone (1), and a series of cavities, accessible from the exterior, for housing means for controlling biochemical values. The cover is equipped externally with the cavities and push-buttons required for operation of the smart phone, such as on/off buttons, cavities for sound output, a data and power supply connection (4), and a sound output connection. The cavities for the glucose monitoring means take the form of: a first cavity (6) for housing and storing test strips; a second cavity (7) for housing spare needles; a third cavity (8) for housing a lancet; a fourth cavity (14) for housing an analysis device (10); and a fifth cavity (11) for the test strip, capable of accessing the analysis device (10) by means of a connection (12). In this way, a smart phone and means for controlling biochemical values can be integrated into a single cover suitable for both functions.

Description

FUNDA WITH INTEGRATED MEANS FOR THE CONTROL OF SECURITIES

BIOCHEMICALS

DESCRIPTION

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention, as the title of the invention establishes, a cover with integrated means for the control of biochemical values, such as blood glucose (capillary, arterial, venous or neonatal), cholesterol and triglycerides, among others. In addition, the case is designed to house and protect a smartphone or "Smartphone", producing a collaborative effect between the means to measure blood values, the smartphone and the case itself. The present invention characterizes the special configuration and design of the cover, making it a functionally very versatile element, since it allows all the functionalities of smartphones to be accessible, as well as housing the necessary elements to perform a control and monitoring of biochemical values in a safe and effective way, in combination with the smartphone.

Therefore, the present invention is circumscribed within the scope both of the means used for the control and monitoring of biochemical values, preferably based on the analysis of dry chemistry, and within the means of protection of smart phones.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

With regard to the measurement of blood glucose (diabetes), indicate that according to the latest estimates of the Diabetes Atlas of the FID (International Diabetes Federation) indicate that in the world there are more than 382 million people living with diabetes By the year 2.035, 592 million people, or one in ten, will have diabetes. Another 316 million people run currently at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and this number is expected to increase to 500 million within a generation. And the expenditure destined to the treatment of diabetes, in its different degrees, is more than 35,000 million €. The process of controlling blood glucose, whether capillary, arterial, venous or neonatal, requires a series of equipment, such as a lancet, with its corresponding needles, sterile test strips, an electronic meter or analyzer. To perform blood glucose control, first, a test strip must be inserted into the analyzer. Then the patient washes their hands with a mild soap; Disinfection is not necessary. After inserting a lancet, that is, a sterile needle into a plastic box in the system or puncture device, it is enough to press the button to prick the tip of a finger (it is advisable to do it to the lateral part, since it is less sensitive) to obtain a drop of blood. The patient then draws the finger to the sample capture port of the test strip to ensure that the drop of blood obtained fills the slot (by capillarity) at a level sufficient for the meter to give a valid reading. The result appears in a few seconds. Then it is possible to read the value shown on the screen and take the necessary actions depending on the results, for example an insulin injection, food intake, etc.

Some of the solutions provided by different companies are aimed at the periodic measurement of blood sugar levels, to prevent the occurrence of unintended consequences of the disease.

The solutions provided have always been aimed at manually measuring said levels, and even taking them to a table or computer application or smartphones manually or via Bluetooth.

But we find that there are problems that can not be solved with current systems:

Forgetting to perform the test (self-control). Although some systems alert the user (alarms programmed in your mobile or watch form manual), it is possible that the warning is not heard or that the analyzer element is not available at that moment, whether due to forgetfulness or for another reason.

The patient is the only one on whom it depends to be aware that he must make a measurement of his blood glucose levels.

Forgetting the necessary means, of all or part of them to be able to perform a blood glucose control.

Similar problems and difficulties are found in the measurement of other biochemical values such as glucose, triglycerides and all the values that can be realized by analyzers with technology based on dry chemistry.

Therefore, it is the object of the present invention to develop such means that overcome the drawbacks pointed out, of forgetting to take control or lack of the necessary means, as well as recording the obtained values, developing a cover such as which is described below and is included in its essence in the first claim.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is a cover with integrated means for the control of biochemical values so that the cover allows, on the one hand, in addition to protecting a smart phone, to be able to use it with all its functionalities without having to remove the phone from the case , and on the other hand, to house the necessary means for the control of biochemical values in blood, cooperating both the cover, with the means available, and the smartphone, in carrying out a measurement of biochemical values in a practical way and effective, also ensuring to have a record of the measured values.

Given that it is demonstrated that the personal mobile device is the instrument with a negligible percentage of forgetfulness, and the cover object of the invention allows to host a smart phone, the additional effect of avoiding by forgetting the means is achieved necessary to carry out a regular control of biochemical values, preferably the glucose level, which is so important for diabetics. When reference is made to the cover, we are wanting to pick up a cover, wrapper, wrapper, case, liner, sheath or any cover with which something is wrapped or covered.

When reference is made to biochemical values, reference is made to all those biological values measurable by dry chemistry analysis devices, preferably for example capillary, arterial, venous or neonatal blood values, such as glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol among others, being also applicable to values such as creatinine, urea, uric acid, bilirubin, transaminases, alkaline phosphatase.

The set of cover with its means and the smartphone, in addition to performing the described functions, allows to obtain a system that registers and controls the readings made by the user. Therefore, the system formed by the case with its integrated measurement means, together with the smartphone, serves as a cover for smart phone and hosting of the means for the control of biochemical values, direct and immediate transmission of the data, capture of the data read with the possibility of sending to a corporate website, control of measurements (times, alarms of all types, results, etc.), actions based on the results of the measurements and recording of the data for patient follow-up, realization of statistics, costs, etc.

The cover object of the invention presents a design such that it comprises a space to house inside a smart phone or intelligent device, and a series of gaps and closed spaces accessible from the outside to be able to accommodate the necessary means to carry out a control of blood biochemical values; while externally, the case has all the slots and holes for the normal operation of a smartphone.

The connections, gaps and slots in the case to allow the smartphone or similar to perform normal operation of the same are:

- Connection of power and data so that the case is connected to the smartphone, and with an input equal to that of each smartphone for external connection. This connection is useful for a dry chemistry analytical device to have a connection to the telephone for feeding and sending data.

- Connection for headphones, if necessary by your position in the phone.

Hollow for the camera.

Hollow for light.

Hollow for the speakers.

- Hollow for the microphone.

Hollow or buttons for volume, silence, on / off, "reset" and others, depending on the model of smartphone.

The gaps and spaces are accessible from the outside to be able to accommodate the necessary means to carry out a control of biochemical values are:

Hollow for a lancet with puncture mechanism or location for a small use lancet.

Hollow for an electronic meter or dry chemical analytical device for the test strip (electronic card and circuit in the slot for the test strip).

Hollow for insertion port of a test strip.

Hollow for spare parts of lancet or needle.

Hollow for spare parts of reactive strip.

The dry chemical analysis device is basically a small printed circuit connected to a data outlet by current flow, which will be inside the measuring slot. Since there is no need for a screen or batteries, the space required is very small, being able to be housed, for example, in the general shrinkage of the sheath, in its width, due to the lancet.

The dry chemistry analysis device will be connected to the smartphone by its power and data input, taking battery power and sending the data to the relevant application.

The distribution of the gaps and access to the same in the smartphone case is such as to allow an optimal use of the interior space of the case. The cover, in a possible embodiment, among others, has a design such that it supposes a regrowth of surface in plant in relation to the surface in plan of the smartphone, and a greater thickness than the thickness of the smartphone, which originates a series of additional spaces where the different means for blood glucose control are housed.

Thanks to the cover, its design, the spaces and elements that it houses, and the possibility of operation combined with a smartphone, several synergic effects are achieved: by an integrated ladotener the smartphone and the means for the control of biochemical values in a cover or in a same housing; on the other hand, allow the smartphone to work without compromising its functionalities; and, finally, the means housed in the case and the smartphone to be able to make measurements of biochemical values and, through a specially designed smartphone application, to control the measurements and other parameters of the patient (times, alarms, results, etc.). ), take actions based on the results of the measurements and record the data for patient monitoring, statistics, costs, etc.

Characterizes to the cover object of the invention the fact that it can be used to measure biochemical values, such as blood glucose, for the control of diabetes and / or triglycerides and / or cholesterol, that is, it can be used for the measurement of a single biochemical value or several at a time. Throughout the description and the claims, the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will emerge partly from the description and partly from the practice of the invention.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complement the description that is being made, and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. in which, with illustrative and non-limiting character, the following has been represented. In figure 1, we can see a representation of the plant and the two side views of the cover with integrated means for controlling biochemical values.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION. In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

In Figure 1 we can see that the case presents a space where a smart phone (1) and a series of openings accessible from the outside to house the means and accessories of control of biochemical values. Externally, the case has the holes and buttons necessary for the normal operation of a smartphone.

The cover externally has, among others:

- Some openings or means of contact with the buttons (2) of a smartphone

Some holes (3) for the sound output of the smart phone's speakers. A data and power connection (4) in connection with the smartphone's own connection.

A connection (5)) for the sound output connector The holes in the sleeve to accommodate the means for controlling biochemical values are:

U n p r e m er h u echo (6) for reactive and reactive gating, preferably arranged at the bottom of the cover and accessible from the back of the cover.

- A second recess (7) for receiving spare parts for needles, preferably arranged at the bottom of the cover, and accessible either from the back of the cover or from a side.

A third recess (8) for receiving a lancet, preferably accessible by the front side part l, and which can be associated with a drive (9) of the lancet.

A fourth recess (14) for housing a dry chemical analysis device (10). This gap (14) does not require direct access from the outside; being able to access it by removing the smartphone.

A fifth gap (11) for taking the sample strip and being able to access the analysis device (10) through a connection (12).

In addition, the sleeve has a connection (1 3) connecting the analysis device (10) with the data and power connection (4). Thus, in this way, the smartphone receives the data from the analysis device, and is also powered from the smartphone itself, so that the system achieved does not require batteries, since the battery of the smartphone itself makes battery of the analysis device.

The shape represented by the distribution of external connections of the case will depend on the type and model of smart phone to which the case is associated. The represented form of the interior spaces, their arrangement and location, is only one of the possible options represented, the invention not being limited by the arrangement or variations thereof. Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is noted that, within its essentiality, it may be implemented in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example. , and to which it will also reach the protection that is sought, as long as it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims

one . - Cover, with integrated means for the control of biochemical values, characterized in that the cover comprises:

- A space to house a smartphone (1) and

A series of openings accessible from the outside to house the means for controlling biochemical values, with at least one analytical dry chemistry device (10).

Externally the case has the holes and buttons necessary for the operation of the smartphone.

2. - Cover, with integrated means for the control of biochemical values according to claim 1, characterized in that the gaps and buttons necessary for the operation of the smartphone are:

- Some openings or means of contact with the buttons (2) of a smartphone

Some holes (3) for the sound output of the smart phone's speakers.

A data and power connection (4) in connection with the smartphone's own connection.

A connection (5) for the sound output connector.

3. Sheath, with integrated means for the control of biochemical values according to claim 1, characterized in that the gaps with which the sheath has to house the means for the control of blood glucose are:

A first recess (6) for receiving and storing test strips,

A second gap (7) for housing needle spares,

A third gap (8) for receiving a lancet,

A fourth gap (14) for housing the dry chemistry analysis device (10),

A fifth gap (11) for taking the sample strip and being able to access the analysis device (13) via a connection (12).

4. Sheath, with integrated means for the control of biochemical values according to claim 3, characterized in that the third hole is associated with a drive (9) of the lancet.

5. Sheath, with integrated means for the control of biochemical values according to claim 3, characterized in that the first recess (6) is disposed in the bottom of the sheath and accessible by the rear part of the sheath.

6. - Sheath, with integrated means for the control of biochemical values according to claim 1, characterized in that the second recess (7) is disposed in the bottom of the sheath, and is accessible either from the back of the sheath or by a side.

7. - Cover, with integrated means for the control of biochemical values, according to claim 2, characterized in that the sleeve has a connection (13) that connects the analysis device (10) with the data and power connection (4) of the smartphone.

8. - System for the control of biochemical values that employs the smartphone case, according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the case houses a smart phone in which an application for receiving, tracking and sending a smart phone is installed. data to third parties, while in the first recess (6) there are received test strips, in the second recess (7) there are housed spare parts, in the third recess (8) there is a lancet, and in a fourth recess ( 14) there is a dried chemistry analysis device (10).

9. - System for the control of biochemical values, according to claim 8, characterized in that the analysis device (10) is a printed circuit connected to a data outlet by current flow, and is connected to the smartphone by its socket. of food and data.

10. Use of the system for the control of biochemical values previously claimed, characterized in that it is used for the control of glucose levels in capillary, arterial, venous or neonatal blood and / or cholesterol control, and / or control of triglycerides, or others.