TWI412740B - Test strip, biochemical test system, and measurement device - Google Patents

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TWI412740B
TWI412740B TW097133258A TW97133258A TWI412740B TW I412740 B TWI412740 B TW I412740B TW 097133258 A TW097133258 A TW 097133258A TW 97133258 A TW97133258 A TW 97133258A TW I412740 B TWI412740 B TW I412740B
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A test strip, a biochemical test system, and a measurement device are provided. The test strip includes an insulating substrate, an electrode system, and an identifying unit. The electrode system is disposed on the insulating substrate. The identifying unit is disposed on a surface of the insulating substrate. The identifying unit includes N components and two connecting devices, and each of the N components has a passive electric characteristic, wherein one connecting device connects to one end of each of the components, and the other connecting device connects to the other end of each of the components. The electric characteristic composed of the N components and the two connecting devices decides an identifying code of the test strip.

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檢測試片、生化感測系統、及量測裝置Test strip, biochemical sensing system, and measuring device

本發明係關於一種檢測試片、生化感測系統、及量測裝置,特別是,關於一種可免除密碼卡需求之自動辨識或校正之生化感測系統、量測裝置、及檢測試片。The present invention relates to a test strip, a biochemical sensing system, and a measuring device, and more particularly to a biochemical sensing system, a measuring device, and a test strip for automatically identifying or correcting the need for a password card.

隨著醫學的進步與現代人對於健康護理觀念的日益提升,定點照護檢測(Point-of-Care;POCT)的市場普及化也大增。這類的檢測趨向快速、便宜、體積小、以及不需專業人員操作的自我檢驗產品,例如血糖儀、電子耳溫槍、以及電子式血壓計等。而在此領域中,檢測試片的使用已經是一項極為純熟的技術,其中又以分析血糖之應用最為廣泛。With the advancement of medicine and the increasing awareness of modern people's health care concepts, the market penetration of Point-of-Care (POCT) has also increased. Such tests tend to be fast, inexpensive, small, and self-testing products that do not require professional operation, such as blood glucose meters, electronic ear thermometers, and electronic sphygmomanometers. In this field, the use of test strips is already a very sophisticated technology, and the most widely used for analyzing blood sugar.

習知生化感測系統中,每一批檢測試片在生產過程中都已設定獨特的變異參數或辨識碼。因此,在使用量測裝置對該批檢測試片進行量測之前需藉由一密碼卡(code card)來對量測裝置進行辨識或校正,如美國專利第5,366,609號以及PCT專利第WO00/33072號所揭示。然而,密碼卡的燒錄和製備會增加人力與製造成本,而且也常發生使用者忘記插入或插錯密碼卡導致校正錯誤及數據判讀上的錯誤、或是密碼卡遺失等問題。In the conventional biochemical sensing system, each batch of test strips has been set with unique variation parameters or identification codes during the production process. Therefore, the measurement device needs to be identified or corrected by a code card before the measurement test piece is measured using a measuring device, such as U.S. Patent No. 5,366,609 and PCT Patent No. WO 00/33072. The number revealed. However, the burning and preparation of the cryptographic card increases labor and manufacturing costs, and problems such as correction errors and data interpretation errors, or loss of the PIN card are often caused by the user forgetting to insert or insert the wrong PIN card.

為了改善密碼卡使用上所造成的不便,美國專利第6,814,844號揭露了一種利用條碼(bar code)作為辨識方式的試片。美國專利第6,814,844號利用高能量脈衝雷射光轟擊已塗覆於基板上之金靶材的表面,使得金靶材表面瞬間蒸發,而形成條碼圖形。然而,此條碼的辨識方式為光學式的檢測系統,需使用額外的光學元件,例如使用CCD或LED進行偵測,因此製造成本較高。再者,此種辨識條碼的再現性與準確度受限於靶材表面材料,不但會造成製程上的限制亦可能增加製造成本。In order to improve the inconvenience caused by the use of the PIN card, a test piece using a bar code as a recognition method is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,814,844. U.S. Patent No. 6,814,844 utilizes high energy pulsed laser light to bombard the surface of a gold target that has been applied to a substrate such that the surface of the gold target evaporates instantaneously to form a bar code pattern. However, this barcode is identified by an optical inspection system that requires additional optical components, such as CCD or LED detection, and is therefore more expensive to manufacture. Moreover, the reproducibility and accuracy of such identification bar codes are limited by the surface material of the target, which not only causes process limitations but also increases manufacturing costs.

此外,中華民國第M304662號新型專利揭示了另一種免密碼卡之生化感測系統,其在檢測裝置設置若干按鍵,用以輸入一預定英文字母或是數字,此預定英文字母或是數字係標示於檢測試片的包裝(外盒、膠盒、說明書...等)上,且對應檢測裝置內部所預設的一組參數。當輸入此預定英文字母或是數字後,其所對應的參數將傳送至檢測裝置中的一微處理器以對檢測裝置進行一設定校正,而達到準確測試之目的。In addition, the new patent No. M304662 of the Republic of China discloses another biometric sensing system for password-free card, which is provided with a plurality of buttons on the detecting device for inputting a predetermined English letter or number, the predetermined English letter or number sign. The test piece is packaged (outer box, plastic box, manual, etc.) and corresponds to a set of parameters preset inside the detecting device. When the predetermined English letter or number is input, the corresponding parameter is transmitted to a microprocessor in the detecting device to perform a setting correction on the detecting device for accurate testing purposes.

中華民國第97208206號專利申請案也揭示了一種免密碼卡的試片,其在試片上一端設置多個構成元件,並對部分的構成元件進行打孔而形成0或1之電性連接,以組合出多種圖碼。然而,此檢測系統具有 多種限制,如打孔製程需要高精密度、量測裝置之各感測端子與各構成元件之間的對位需要高精準度等,且由於試片上之圖碼如齒狀,當置入量測裝置亦有斷裂之風險。The patent application No. 97208206 of the Republic of China also discloses a test piece for a password-free card, which is provided with a plurality of constituent elements on one end of the test piece, and punches a part of the constituent elements to form an electrical connection of 0 or 1. Combine multiple graphic codes. However, this detection system has A variety of limitations, such as the punching process requires high precision, the alignment between the sensing terminals of the measuring device and the respective components requires high precision, and because the image on the test piece is tooth-shaped, when the amount is placed The measuring device also has the risk of breaking.

因此,有必要提供一種免除密碼卡的辨識或校正且具有檢測方便性之生化感測系統。Therefore, it is necessary to provide a biochemical sensing system that is free from identification or correction of a PIN card and has the convenience of detection.

鑑於先前技術所存在的問題,本發明提供了一種可免除密碼卡的使用、減少操作失誤、且可提高檢測方便性的的自動辨識或校正之生化感測系統、量測裝置及檢測試片。In view of the problems of the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic identification or correction biochemical sensing system, a measuring device and a test strip which can eliminate the use of a PIN card, reduce operational errors, and improve the convenience of detection.

根據本發明之一方面,提供了一種檢測試片。此檢測試片包含一絕緣基板、一電極組、及一辨識單元。電極組設置於絕緣基板之上。辨識單元設置於絕緣基板之一表面。辨識單元具有N個構成元件與二個連結元件,每一N個構成元件具有一被動元件電性特徵,其中一連結元件與各構成元件之一端連接,另一連結元件與各構成元件之另一端連接。N個構成元件及二連結元件所構成之一總電性特徵決定了檢測試片之一辨識碼。According to an aspect of the invention, a test strip is provided. The test strip comprises an insulating substrate, an electrode group, and an identification unit. The electrode group is disposed on the insulating substrate. The identification unit is disposed on a surface of the insulating substrate. The identification unit has N constituent elements and two connecting elements, each of the N constituent elements having a passive component electrical characteristic, wherein one connecting element is connected to one end of each constituent element, and the other connecting element and the other end of each constituent element connection. The total electrical characteristics of one of the N constituent elements and the two connected elements determine the identification code of one of the test strips.

根據本發明之再一方面,提供了一種生化感測系 統,其包含一檢測試片及一量測裝置。檢測試片具有一絕緣基板、設置於絕緣基板上之一電極組、以及設置於絕緣基板之一表面之一辨識單元。量測裝置具有一微處理單元以及一連接器,其中連接器係用以耦合至辨識單元以接收辨識單元所表示之一識別碼之一信號,且微處理單元係耦合至連接器以接收來自連接器之信號。辨識單元具有N個構成元件與二個連結元件,每一N個構成元件具有一被動元件電性特徵,其中一連結元件與各構成元件之一端連接,另一連結元件與各構成元件之另一端連接。According to still another aspect of the present invention, a biochemical sensing system is provided The system includes a test strip and a measuring device. The test strip has an insulating substrate, an electrode group disposed on the insulating substrate, and an identification unit disposed on one surface of the insulating substrate. The measuring device has a micro processing unit and a connector, wherein the connector is coupled to the identification unit to receive one of the identification codes represented by the identification unit, and the micro processing unit is coupled to the connector to receive the connection Signal of the device. The identification unit has N constituent elements and two connecting elements, each of the N constituent elements having a passive component electrical characteristic, wherein one connecting element is connected to one end of each constituent element, and the other connecting element and the other end of each constituent element connection.

根據本發明之另一方面,提供了一種量測裝置。此量測裝置係用以搭配一檢測試片使用,其中檢測試片具有一絕緣基板、設置於絕緣基板上之一電極組、以及設置於絕緣基板之一表面之一辨識單元。辨識單元具有N個構成元件與二個連結元件,每一N個構成元件具有一被動元件電性特徵,其中一連結元件與各構成元件之一端連接,另一連結元件與各構成元件之另一端連接。量測裝置包含一連接器及一微處理單元。連接器至少包含相應於辨識單元之連接端子,連接端子電性耦合至辨識單元,以接收辨識單元所表示之一識別碼之一信號。微處理單元耦合至連接器以接收來自連接器之信號。N個構成元件及二個連結元件所構成之一總電性特徵決定此辨識碼。According to another aspect of the present invention, a measuring device is provided. The measuring device is used for matching with a detecting test piece, wherein the detecting test piece has an insulating substrate, an electrode group disposed on the insulating substrate, and an identification unit disposed on one surface of the insulating substrate. The identification unit has N constituent elements and two connecting elements, each of the N constituent elements having a passive component electrical characteristic, wherein one connecting element is connected to one end of each constituent element, and the other connecting element and the other end of each constituent element connection. The measuring device comprises a connector and a micro processing unit. The connector includes at least a connection terminal corresponding to the identification unit, and the connection terminal is electrically coupled to the identification unit to receive a signal of one of the identification codes represented by the identification unit. A microprocessing unit is coupled to the connector to receive signals from the connector. The total electrical characteristics of one of the N constituent elements and the two connecting elements determine the identification code.

於一實施例中,N個構成元件之至少之一與二個連結元件之間形成一開路結構,且電極組包含相互絕緣之一工作電極及一參考電極。在另一實施例中,電極組包含相互絕緣之一工作電極、一參考電極、及一感測電極。在又一實施例中,電極組包含一工作電極、一參考電極、一感測電極、及二個偵測單元,其中二個偵測單元之一端分別連接至參考電極及二個連結元件之其中之一。。In one embodiment, an open circuit structure is formed between at least one of the N constituent elements and the two connection elements, and the electrode group includes one working electrode and one reference electrode insulated from each other. In another embodiment, the electrode set includes a working electrode, a reference electrode, and a sensing electrode that are insulated from each other. In another embodiment, the electrode group includes a working electrode, a reference electrode, a sensing electrode, and two detecting units, wherein one of the two detecting units is respectively connected to the reference electrode and the two connecting elements. one. .

本發明之其他方面,部分將在後續說明中陳述,而部分可由說明中輕易得知,或可由本發明之實施而得知。本發明之各方面將可利用後附之申請專利範圍中所特別指出之元件及組合而理解並達成。需了解,前述的一般說明及下列詳細說明均僅作舉例之用,並非用以限制本發明。Other aspects of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows. The various aspects of the invention can be understood and attained by the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the claims

本發明揭露一種不需利用密碼卡即可進行辨識或校正之生化感測系統、量測裝置、及檢測試片,其可免除密碼卡製程、操作方便、防止忘記插入密碼卡或插錯密碼卡等失誤、且可降低使用過程中失誤發生的可能性。為了使本發明之敘述更加詳盡與完備,可參照下列描述並配合圖1至圖6之圖式,其中類似的元件符號代表類似的元件。然以下實施例中所述之裝置、元件及程序步驟,僅用以說明本發明,並非用以 限制本發明的範圍。The invention discloses a biochemical sensing system, a measuring device and a detecting test piece which can be identified or corrected without using a password card, which can eliminate the process of the password card, is convenient to operate, prevent forgetting to insert the password card or insert the wrong password card. Such errors can reduce the possibility of mistakes during use. To make the description of the present invention more detailed and complete, reference is made to the following description in conjunction with the drawings of FIGS. 1 through 6, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements. The apparatus, components and program steps described in the following examples are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to Limit the scope of the invention.

圖1繪示本發明一實施例之檢測試片100,而圖2則繪示檢測試片100的結構分解圖,並以虛線繪示出各元組件之對應關係。本發明之檢測試片100包含一絕緣基板110、一導電層120、一絕緣墊高層130、及一上蓋150。導電層120包含一電極組122以及一辨識單元127,其中辨識單元127包含構成元件組128及連結元件組129。在此實施例中,構成元件組128包含5個構成元件128a、128b、128c、128d、及128e,而連結元件組129包含二個連結元件129a及129b。連結元件129a與各構成元件之的一端連接,而連結元件129b則與各構成元件的另一端連接,如圖2所示。在此實施例中,電極組122包含相互絕緣之一工作電極123及一參考電極124。1 shows a test strip 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the test strip 100, and the corresponding relationship of each element is shown by a broken line. The test strip 100 of the present invention comprises an insulating substrate 110, a conductive layer 120, an insulating mat high layer 130, and an upper cover 150. The conductive layer 120 includes an electrode group 122 and an identification unit 127. The identification unit 127 includes a component group 128 and a connection component group 129. In this embodiment, the constituent element group 128 includes five constituent elements 128a, 128b, 128c, 128d, and 128e, and the coupling element group 129 includes two coupling elements 129a and 129b. The connecting member 129a is connected to one end of each constituent element, and the connecting member 129b is connected to the other end of each constituent element, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the electrode group 122 includes one working electrode 123 and one reference electrode 124 insulated from each other.

本發明並不限定辨識單元127中所含構成元件的數量、形狀,且辨識單元127可設置於絕緣基板110的任一表面,並不侷限與電極組122在同一表面。一般來說,構成元件組128包含至少一個部分或完全貫穿絕緣基板110的孔洞(如圖2中之元件H)於其中一構成元件上,使得該構成元件與連結元件組129之間形成一開路結構。在本實施例中孔洞H係完全貫穿絕緣基板110,其由絕緣基板110上之貫穿孔h1、導電層120中的貫穿孔h2、及絕緣墊高層130上的貫穿孔h3 所構成。藉由控制孔洞的數量及位置,可改變辨識單元127的電性特徵(如二個連結元件129a及129b之間的阻抗值),並可據此而辨別檢測試片100。The present invention does not limit the number and shape of the constituent elements included in the identification unit 127, and the identification unit 127 may be disposed on any surface of the insulating substrate 110, and is not limited to the same surface as the electrode group 122. In general, the constituent element group 128 includes at least one hole partially or completely penetrating through the insulating substrate 110 (such as the element H in FIG. 2) on one of the constituent elements such that an open circuit is formed between the constituent element and the connecting element group 129. structure. In the present embodiment, the hole H completely penetrates the insulating substrate 110, and the through hole h1 on the insulating substrate 110, the through hole h2 in the conductive layer 120, and the through hole h3 on the upper layer 130 of the insulating pad. Composition. By controlling the number and position of the holes, the electrical characteristics of the identification unit 127 (e.g., the impedance values between the two connecting elements 129a and 129b) can be changed, and the test strip 100 can be discriminated accordingly.

絕緣基板110具有電絕緣性,其材料可包含但不限於:聚氯乙烯(PVC)、玻璃纖維(FR-4)、聚酯(polyester)、電木板(bakelite)、聚對苯二甲酸二乙酯(PET)、聚碳酸酯(PC)、聚丙烯(PP)、聚乙烯(PE)、聚苯乙烯(PS)、或陶瓷等。The insulating substrate 110 has electrical insulation, and the material thereof may include, but is not limited to, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), glass fiber (FR-4), polyester, bakelite, polyethylene terephthalate. Ester (PET), polycarbonate (PC), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), ceramics, and the like.

導電層120的材料可為任何導電物質,例如碳膠、金銀膠、銅膠、碳銀混合膠、或其類似物及組合等。在一實施例中,導電層120係由一導電銀膠層以及置於導電銀膠層之上的一導電碳粉層所組成,一般而言,導電碳粉層的阻抗遠大於導電銀膠層或其他金屬膠層。辨識單元127可藉由導電銀膠層與導電碳粉層做搭配,以計算各個構成元件所組成之一阻抗值,作為檢測試片之排列設計。各構成元件可分別具有不同的長度或寬度以形成具有不同阻值的電阻,且各構成元件與兩連結元件之間可選擇性地形成通路結構或藉由孔洞而形成開路結構。一般來說,當N個構成元件各自具有不同的阻抗值並搭配不同的孔洞數量及位置,可組合出2N種阻抗值。當檢測試片100置入一量測裝置時,量測裝置可根據兩連結元件之間的阻抗值而辨別檢測試片100,亦可進而採行相對應校正參 數或模式進行量測。需注意本發明之構成元件128不限於電阻。The material of the conductive layer 120 may be any conductive material such as carbon glue, gold silver glue, copper glue, carbon silver mixed glue, or the like and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the conductive layer 120 is composed of a conductive silver paste layer and a conductive carbon powder layer disposed on the conductive silver paste layer. Generally, the conductive carbon powder layer has a much greater impedance than the conductive silver paste layer. Or other metal glue layer. The identification unit 127 can be matched with the conductive carbon powder layer by the conductive silver glue layer to calculate the impedance value of each constituent element as the arrangement design of the test strip. Each of the constituent elements may have different lengths or widths to form resistors having different resistance values, and a channel structure may be selectively formed between the constituent elements and the two connection elements or an open structure may be formed by the holes. In general, when N constituent elements each have different impedance values and match different hole numbers and positions, 2N impedance values can be combined. When the test strip 100 is placed in a measuring device, the measuring device can distinguish the detecting test piece 100 according to the impedance value between the two connecting elements, and can also adopt the corresponding correcting parameter. The number or mode is measured. It is to be noted that the constituent element 128 of the present invention is not limited to the resistor.

本發明並不限制工作電極123、參考電極124、及辨識單元127的安排方式,亦不限制電極的數量,可根據實際應用所需而增加其他電極。一般來說,只要各電極及辨識單元之間彼此絕緣即已足夠。The present invention does not limit the arrangement of the working electrode 123, the reference electrode 124, and the identification unit 127, nor does it limit the number of electrodes. Other electrodes may be added as needed for practical applications. In general, it suffices that the electrodes and the identification unit are insulated from each other.

絕緣墊高層130係置於導電層120之上,且絕緣墊高層130包含一開口132a,以暴露導電層120之一部分。一般而言,開口132a只要能夠暴露出部份的工作電極123及部分的參考電極124即已足夠,本發明並不限制開口132a的形狀。此外,絕緣墊高層130之設計亦暴露出導電層120的另一部份,以使導電層120可與一量測裝置(如圖6之630)電性相接。絕緣墊高層130的材料可包含但不限於PVC絕緣膠帶、PET絕緣膠帶、熱乾燥型絕緣漆或紫外光固化型絕緣漆。The insulating pad high layer 130 is placed over the conductive layer 120, and the insulating pad high layer 130 includes an opening 132a to expose a portion of the conductive layer 120. In general, the opening 132a is sufficient as long as it can expose a portion of the working electrode 123 and a portion of the reference electrode 124, and the present invention does not limit the shape of the opening 132a. In addition, the design of the upper layer 130 of the insulating pad also exposes another portion of the conductive layer 120 such that the conductive layer 120 can be electrically connected to a measuring device (630 of FIG. 6). The material of the insulating mat high layer 130 may include, but is not limited to, PVC insulating tape, PET insulating tape, heat drying type insulating varnish or ultraviolet curing type insulating varnish.

上蓋150置於絕緣墊高層130之上,且覆蓋開口132a。介於絕緣基板110與上蓋150之間的部份係形成一具毛細吸引力之取樣空間(即反應區132)。當取樣空間的面積固定時,其體積可取決於絕緣墊高層130之厚度。一般而言,絕緣墊高層130之厚度介於約0.005公釐至約0.3公釐,然不在此限。此外,在製造過程中,可將已裁切出開口132a的絕緣墊高層130放置於 絕緣基板110與導電層120上,亦可以印刷的方式避開開口132a及用以與量測裝置電性相接之區域,而直接形成絕緣墊高層130於部分的絕緣基板110與導電層120之上。The upper cover 150 is placed over the upper layer 130 of the insulating mat and covers the opening 132a. The portion between the insulating substrate 110 and the upper cover 150 forms a sampling space having a capillary attraction (i.e., the reaction zone 132). When the area of the sampling space is fixed, its volume may depend on the thickness of the upper layer 130 of the insulating mat. In general, the thickness of the upper layer 130 of the insulating mat is between about 0.005 mm and about 0.3 mm, although not limited thereto. In addition, the upper layer 130 of the insulating mat that has been cut out of the opening 132a may be placed in the manufacturing process. The insulating substrate 110 and the conductive layer 120 can also be printed in a manner avoiding the opening 132a and the region for electrically contacting the measuring device, and directly forming the insulating pad 110 on the portion of the insulating substrate 110 and the conductive layer 120. on.

本發明之檢測試片100更包含置於開口132a中的一反應層140,其具有專一性辨識生物材料或訊號之能力,其中反應層140之材料係隨樣品不同而有所不同,例如可為一氧化還原酶或一電子媒介物(如亞鐵類材料),用以與樣品產生化學反應。一般而言,反應層140至少覆蓋部份的參考電極124及工作電極123。The test strip 100 of the present invention further comprises a reaction layer 140 disposed in the opening 132a, which has the ability to uniquely identify the biological material or signal, wherein the material of the reaction layer 140 varies from sample to sample, for example, A oxidoreductase or an electron vehicle (such as a ferrous material) is used to chemically react with the sample. In general, the reaction layer 140 covers at least a portion of the reference electrode 124 and the working electrode 123.

本發明之上蓋150可為透明或半透明材質,以方便觀察反應區132是否已填入樣品,避免樣品未填入前即進行檢測,而導致錯誤的結果。上蓋150之接近反應區132的下表面可塗佈一親水材料,以加強反應區132內部壁面的毛細作用,用以更迅速有效地將樣品導入反應區132中。上蓋150更包含相應於開口132a末端的一通氣孔153,用以排出反應區132內的氣體以加強毛細作用,一般而言,通氣孔153係靠近開口132a末端。本發明並不限制通氣孔153的形狀,舉例來說,通氣孔153可為圓形、橢圓形、長方形、菱形等。The upper cover 150 of the present invention may be a transparent or translucent material to facilitate observation of whether the reaction zone 132 has been filled with the sample, and to prevent the sample from being detected before it is filled, resulting in erroneous results. The lower surface of the upper cover 150 adjacent to the reaction zone 132 may be coated with a hydrophilic material to enhance the capillary action of the inner wall surface of the reaction zone 132 for more rapid and efficient introduction of the sample into the reaction zone 132. The upper cover 150 further includes a venting opening 153 corresponding to the end of the opening 132a for discharging the gas in the reaction zone 132 to enhance capillary action. Generally, the venting opening 153 is adjacent to the end of the opening 132a. The present invention does not limit the shape of the vent 153. For example, the vent 153 may be circular, elliptical, rectangular, diamond-shaped or the like.

圖3、圖4、圖5A、及圖5B為根據本發明不同實 施例所繪示之檢測試片300、400、500a、及500b,須注意到為方便說明並未繪示絕緣墊高層及上蓋。參考圖3,檢測試片300包含一絕緣基板310、以及相互絕緣之一工作電極323、一參考電極324、一感測電極325、二個偵測單元326及一辨識單元327,其中辨識單元327包含構成元件組328及連結元件組329。在此實施例中,構成元件組328包含五個構成元件328a、328b、328c、328d、及328e,而連結元件組329包含連結元件329a及329b,其中各個構成元件之二端分別與連結元件329a及329b連接,形成一並聯。檢測試片300亦包含了兩個孔洞P1及P2於構成元件328a及328d上,使得構成元件328a、328d分別與連結元件組329之間形成一開路結構。當檢測試片300與一量測裝置(如圖6所繪示之量測裝置630)電性連接時,構成元件328b、328c、及328e可分別形成三個電性迴路,而構成元件328a、328d則分別為斷路,因此量測裝置將透過連結元件組329量測到由構成元件328b、328c、及328e所形成之迴路的總電性特徵(如一總等效阻抗值),並藉此辨識檢測試片300。3, 4, 5A, and 5B are different according to the present invention. The test strips 300, 400, 500a, and 500b shown in the example should be noted that the high-rise and upper covers of the insulating mat are not shown for convenience of explanation. Referring to FIG. 3, the test strip 300 includes an insulating substrate 310, and a working electrode 323, a reference electrode 324, a sensing electrode 325, two detecting units 326, and an identifying unit 327, wherein the detecting unit 327 is insulated from each other. The constituent element group 328 and the connecting element group 329 are included. In this embodiment, the constituent element group 328 includes five constituent elements 328a, 328b, 328c, 328d, and 328e, and the coupling element group 329 includes the coupling members 329a and 329b, wherein the two ends of the respective constituent elements are respectively coupled to the connecting member 329a. And 329b are connected to form a parallel connection. The test strip 300 also includes two holes P1 and P2 on the constituent elements 328a and 328d such that the constituent elements 328a, 328d and the joining element group 329 form an open circuit structure, respectively. When the test strip 300 is electrically connected to a measuring device (such as the measuring device 630 shown in FIG. 6), the constituent elements 328b, 328c, and 328e can respectively form three electrical circuits, and the constituent elements 328a, 328d is respectively disconnected, so the measuring device will measure the total electrical characteristics (such as a total equivalent impedance value) of the loop formed by the constituent elements 328b, 328c, and 328e through the connecting element group 329, and thereby identify The test piece 300 is tested.

在圖3所示的實施例中,感測電極325為一ㄇ字型電極,其與工作電極323及參考電極324電性絕緣。感測電極325設置於工作電極323及參考電極324之間,用以感測檢測試片300與一量測裝置(如圖6所繪示之量測裝置630)間的電性連接。一般來說,感測電 極325係透過一迴路產生一電訊號,而達到指定開機之功效。舉例來說,當檢測試片300置入量測裝置後,感測電極325可與量測裝置間形成一迴路,而啟動量測裝置。In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the sensing electrode 325 is a U-shaped electrode that is electrically insulated from the working electrode 323 and the reference electrode 324. The sensing electrode 325 is disposed between the working electrode 323 and the reference electrode 324 for sensing the electrical connection between the detecting test strip 300 and a measuring device (such as the measuring device 630 shown in FIG. 6). Generally speaking, sensing electricity The pole 325 system generates a signal through a loop to achieve the specified power-on effect. For example, after the test strip 300 is placed in the measuring device, the sensing electrode 325 can form a loop with the measuring device to activate the measuring device.

偵測單元326的主要功能在於確認樣品是否已適當地覆蓋反應區332。一般來說,偵測單元326係對應反應區332的底部而設置,使得當一液態樣品注入反應區332時,將依序接觸到參考電極324、工作電極323、及偵測單元326。一旦樣品到達反應區底部之二個偵測單元326,此樣品可做為這二個偵測單元326間的電性連接,而使其之間的阻抗值變小。偵測單元326可藉由與基板上的其他電極或電性結構耦合,而達到在小面積之基板上實現多項檢測功能的目的。在此實施例中,二個偵測單元326的一端分別與參考電極324及連結元件329a連接。如此,量測裝置可提供電壓於參考電極324及連結元件329a之間,一旦樣品到達反應區332底部之偵測單元326,便可使參考電極324及連結元件329a間有足夠的電流流通,而確認樣品已適當地覆蓋反應區332。在其他實施例中,二個偵測單元326的一端可分別連接至其他電極,例如分別連接至工作電極323及連結元件329b。The primary function of detection unit 326 is to confirm that the sample has properly covered reaction zone 332. Generally, the detecting unit 326 is disposed corresponding to the bottom of the reaction zone 332 such that when a liquid sample is injected into the reaction zone 332, the reference electrode 324, the working electrode 323, and the detecting unit 326 are sequentially contacted. Once the sample reaches the two detection units 326 at the bottom of the reaction zone, the sample can be used as an electrical connection between the two detection units 326, and the impedance value between them becomes smaller. The detecting unit 326 can achieve multiple detection functions on a small-area substrate by coupling with other electrodes or electrical structures on the substrate. In this embodiment, one ends of the two detecting units 326 are respectively connected to the reference electrode 324 and the connecting element 329a. In this manner, the measuring device can provide a voltage between the reference electrode 324 and the connecting member 329a. Once the sample reaches the detecting unit 326 at the bottom of the reaction region 332, sufficient current can flow between the reference electrode 324 and the connecting member 329a. It is confirmed that the sample has appropriately covered the reaction zone 332. In other embodiments, one end of the two detecting units 326 can be respectively connected to other electrodes, for example, respectively connected to the working electrode 323 and the connecting element 329b.

參考圖4,檢測試片400包含一絕緣基板410、以及相互絕緣之一工作電極423、一參考電極424、二個 偵測單元426及一辨識單元427,其中辨識單元427包含構成元件428a、428b、428c及連結元件429a、429b,且各個構成元件之二端分別與連結元件429a及429b連接。二個偵測單元426的一端分別與參考電極424及連結元件429a連接,用以確認樣品是否已適當地覆蓋反應區432。在其他實施例中,偵測單元426中的一個或二個可為一獨立電極,並與其他電極相互絕緣。檢測試片400亦包含了兩個孔洞P1及P2於構成元件428a及428c上,使構成元件428a及428c與連結元件429間形成開路結構。孔洞P1及P2可為貫穿絕緣基板410的貫穿孔亦可為未貫穿絕緣基板410的凹槽。在此實施例中,以不同長度及形狀的導電碳粉形成各構成元件,以產生具有不同阻抗值的構成元件。一般來說,構成元件的阻抗值可利用導電碳粉的長度或寬度而調整,更進一步地,可搭配其他金屬膠層(如銀膠層)來調整。Referring to FIG. 4, the test strip 400 includes an insulating substrate 410, and one of the working electrodes 423, a reference electrode 424, and two The detecting unit 426 and the identifying unit 427, wherein the identifying unit 427 comprises constituent elements 428a, 428b, 428c and connecting elements 429a, 429b, and the two ends of the respective constituent elements are respectively connected to the connecting elements 429a and 429b. One ends of the two detecting units 426 are respectively connected to the reference electrode 424 and the connecting member 429a to confirm whether the sample has properly covered the reaction area 432. In other embodiments, one or both of the detection units 426 can be a separate electrode and insulated from the other electrodes. The test strip 400 also includes two holes P1 and P2 on the constituent elements 428a and 428c to form an open structure between the constituent elements 428a and 428c and the connecting member 429. The holes P1 and P2 may be through holes penetrating the insulating substrate 410 or grooves not penetrating the insulating substrate 410. In this embodiment, the constituent elements are formed of conductive carbon powders of different lengths and shapes to produce constituent elements having different impedance values. Generally, the impedance value of the constituent elements can be adjusted by the length or width of the conductive carbon powder, and further, can be adjusted with other metal glue layers such as a silver glue layer.

在圖5A中,檢測試片500a具有一孔洞P1於一構成元件上,用以破壞該構成元件與連接元件間的電性迴路,其破壞方式可採部份或完成貫穿絕緣基板而達成。在圖5B中,檢測試片500b具有二個孔洞P1及P2於二個不同的構成元件上。因此,檢測試片500a的辨識單元527a及檢測試片500b的辨識單元527b將具有不同的電性特徵,由此可辨別檢測試片500a及500b。舉例來說,當檢測試片500a或500b置入一量 測裝置時,量測裝置可透過接收對應辨識單元527a或527b之電性特徵的訊號,而得以辨別檢測試片500a及500b,進而採行相對應校正參數或模式進行量測。In FIG. 5A, the test strip 500a has a hole P1 on a constituent element for breaking an electrical loop between the constituent element and the connecting element, and the breaking manner can be achieved by partially or completely completing the insulating substrate. In Fig. 5B, the test strip 500b has two holes P1 and P2 on two different constituent elements. Therefore, the identification unit 527a of the test strip 500a and the identification unit 527b of the test strip 500b will have different electrical characteristics, whereby the test strips 500a and 500b can be discriminated. For example, when the test strip 500a or 500b is placed in an amount When the device is tested, the measuring device can identify the test strips 500a and 500b by receiving signals corresponding to the electrical characteristics of the identification unit 527a or 527b, and then perform corresponding measurement parameters or modes for measurement.

在本發明其他實施例中,可指定工作電極或量測電極之不同位置而達到啟動量測裝置或其他之感測功能。舉例而言,參考圖5A及5B,於參考電極524a或524b之檢測端(將連接至量測裝置的端點)設置2個檢測點S1、S2,其中檢測點S2可用以接地,當二個檢測點S1、S2與量測裝置連接成一電性迴路,則指定啟動量測裝置。In other embodiments of the invention, different locations of the working or measuring electrodes may be designated to initiate the sensing device or other sensing function. For example, referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, two detection points S1, S2 are provided at the detection end of the reference electrode 524a or 524b (which will be connected to the end point of the measuring device), wherein the detection point S2 can be used to ground, when two When the detection points S1 and S2 are connected to the measuring device to form an electrical circuit, the starting measuring device is designated.

本發明並不限制構成元件的數量,亦應了解到,構成元件的數量、形狀、及電性可由設計者根據實際應用自行設定,其中每一構成元件可選擇性地以孔洞破壞其與連結元件組之間的電性連接,藉此可形成複數個不同的等效阻抗值。換言之,當具有N個構成元件時,最多將可組合出2N個識別碼。亦即,藉由選擇性的破壞每一構成元件,並配合每個構成元件之阻抗大小,即可組合成多個獨特的識別碼。辨識單元將可藉此用以表示不同功能的檢測試片,或不同批次的檢測試片。破壞構成元件迴路的方式可為貫穿絕緣基板之貫穿孔或未貫穿絕緣基板的凹槽。本發明亦不限制凹槽或貫穿孔的形狀與大小。需注意的是,本發明之N個構成元件可為各種被動元件,如電阻、電感、 或電容等。The present invention does not limit the number of constituent elements. It should also be understood that the number, shape, and electrical properties of the constituent elements can be set by the designer according to the actual application, wherein each of the constituent elements can selectively break the connecting member with the hole. Electrical connections between the groups whereby a plurality of different equivalent impedance values can be formed. In other words, when there are N constituent elements, at most 2N identification codes can be combined. That is, by selectively destroying each constituent element and matching the impedance of each constituent element, a plurality of unique identification codes can be combined. The identification unit can be used to indicate test strips of different functions or test strips of different batches. The method of breaking the constituent element loop may be a through hole penetrating the insulating substrate or a groove not penetrating the insulating substrate. The invention also does not limit the shape and size of the grooves or through holes. It should be noted that the N constituent elements of the present invention can be various passive components, such as resistors, inductors, Or capacitors, etc.

圖6為根據本發明一實施例所繪示之一生化感測系統600的方塊示意圖,其包含一檢測試片300及一量測裝置630。檢測試片300包含一工作電極323、一參考電極324、一感測電極325、二個偵測單元326、一辨識單元327、及兩個孔洞P1、P2,其中辨識單元327包含構成元件328a、328b、328c、328d、328e及連結元件329a、329b,且孔洞P1及P2分別位於構成元件328a及328d上,如圖3所述。本發明之連結元件329a、329b在於提供各構成元件328a、328b、328c、328d、328e與量測裝置630電連接之途徑。FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a biochemical sensing system 600 including a test strip 300 and a measuring device 630 according to an embodiment of the invention. The test strip 300 includes a working electrode 323, a reference electrode 324, a sensing electrode 325, two detecting units 326, an identifying unit 327, and two holes P1, P2, wherein the identifying unit 327 includes a constituent element 328a, 328b, 328c, 328d, 328e and joining elements 329a, 329b, and holes P1 and P2 are located on constituent elements 328a and 328d, respectively, as described in FIG. The connecting elements 329a, 329b of the present invention provide a means for electrically connecting the respective constituent elements 328a, 328b, 328c, 328d, 328e to the metrology device 630.

量測裝置630包含一連接器640及耦合至連接器640的一微處理單元650,其中微處理單元650內建一數位資料655,其可例如為校正參數、檢測模式、或其他資訊等。連接器640具有對應各電極及辨識單元327的連接端子,其中工作電極323、參考電極324、感測電極325、偵測單元326、及辨識單元327透過與連接器640之連接端子之間的相接而與量測裝置630電性相連。The measuring device 630 includes a connector 640 and a micro processing unit 650 coupled to the connector 640. The micro processing unit 650 has a digital data 655 built therein, which may be, for example, a calibration parameter, a detection mode, or other information. The connector 640 has a connection terminal corresponding to each electrode and the identification unit 327. The working electrode 323, the reference electrode 324, the sensing electrode 325, the detecting unit 326, and the identification unit 327 pass through a phase between the connection terminal and the connector 640. It is electrically connected to the measuring device 630.

當檢測試片300與連接器640連接,感測電極325與連接器640之間將形成一迴路,而使微處理單元650啟動量測裝置630。此外,由於辨識單元327的多個 構成元件分別有不同狀態,因此與連接器640間的連接將有不同的形式,藉此而產生對應辨識單元327所表示之識別碼的信號至微處理單元650。舉例來說,當檢測試片300與量測裝置630電性連接時,構成元件328a及328d無法與連接器640形成電性連接,僅構成元件328b、328c、及328e可形成電性迴路。連接器640可透過連結元件329a及329b接收對應此電性特徵之一信號,並將此信號傳送至微處理器650。微處理單元650則可將根據此信號進行辨識,並自資料655中選擇相應此信號的參數或模式以執行。量測裝置630更包含用以顯示各種量測結果之顯示器660,以及用以提供所需電源的一電源670。在另一實施例中,顯示器660及電源670可為外接裝置,而不包含於量測裝置630中。When the test strip 300 is connected to the connector 640, a loop is formed between the sense electrode 325 and the connector 640, and the micro-processing unit 650 activates the measuring device 630. In addition, due to multiple identification units 327 The constituent elements have different states, and thus the connection to the connector 640 will have a different form, whereby a signal corresponding to the identification code represented by the identification unit 327 is generated to the micro processing unit 650. For example, when the test strip 300 is electrically connected to the measuring device 630, the constituent elements 328a and 328d cannot be electrically connected to the connector 640, and only the constituent elements 328b, 328c, and 328e can form an electrical loop. The connector 640 can receive a signal corresponding to the electrical characteristic through the connecting elements 329a and 329b and transmit the signal to the microprocessor 650. The microprocessor unit 650 can then identify based on the signal and select a parameter or mode corresponding to the signal from the data 655 to perform. The measurement device 630 further includes a display 660 for displaying various measurements, and a power source 670 for providing the required power. In another embodiment, display 660 and power source 670 can be external devices and are not included in measurement device 630.

簡言之,本發明之辨識單元係供辨識與指定在量測裝置中所內建之資料,其中量測裝置內建有複數組相應於試片上辨識單元所表示之識別碼之校正參數、檢測模式、或其他資訊。本發明所揭示的生化感測系統不但達到無須密碼卡之目的並減少密碼卡製造成本、提高了檢測方便性、且可避免人為操作的疏失。Briefly, the identification unit of the present invention is for identifying and specifying data built in the measuring device, wherein the measuring device has a built-in complex array corresponding to the calibration parameter of the identification code represented by the identification unit on the test strip, and detection. Mode, or other information. The biochemical sensing system disclosed by the invention not only achieves the purpose of not requiring a password card, but also reduces the manufacturing cost of the password card, improves the convenience of detection, and avoids the loss of human operation.

以上所述僅為本發明之較佳實施例而已,並非用以限定本發明之申請專利範圍;凡其它未脫離本發明所揭示之精神下所完成之等效改變或修飾,均應包含 在下述之申請專利範圍內。The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention; all other equivalent changes or modifications which are not included in the spirit of the present invention should be included. It is within the scope of the following patent application.

100‧‧‧檢測試片100‧‧‧Test strips

110‧‧‧絕緣基板110‧‧‧Insert substrate

120‧‧‧導電層120‧‧‧ Conductive layer

122‧‧‧電極組122‧‧‧electrode group

123‧‧‧工作電極123‧‧‧Working electrode

124‧‧‧參考電極124‧‧‧ reference electrode

127‧‧‧辨識單元127‧‧‧ Identification unit

128‧‧‧構成元件組128‧‧‧Component component group

128a、128b、128c、128d、128e‧‧‧構成元件128a, 128b, 128c, 128d, 128e‧‧‧ components

129‧‧‧連結元件組129‧‧‧Link component group

129a、129b‧‧‧連結元件129a, 129b‧‧‧ link components

130‧‧‧絕緣墊高層130‧‧‧Insulation pad high-rise

132‧‧‧反應區132‧‧‧Reaction zone

132a‧‧‧開口132a‧‧‧ openings

140‧‧‧反應140‧‧‧Reaction

150‧‧‧上蓋150‧‧‧上盖

153‧‧‧通氣孔153‧‧‧Ventinel

300‧‧‧檢測試片300‧‧‧Test strips

310‧‧‧絕緣基板310‧‧‧Insert substrate

323‧‧‧工作電極323‧‧‧Working electrode

324‧‧‧參考電極324‧‧‧ reference electrode

325‧‧‧感測電極325‧‧‧Sensor electrode

326‧‧‧偵測單元326‧‧‧Detection unit

327‧‧‧辨識單元327‧‧‧ Identification unit

328‧‧‧構成元件組328‧‧‧Component component group

328a、328b、328c、328d、328e‧‧‧構成元件328a, 328b, 328c, 328d, 328e‧‧‧ components

329‧‧‧連結元件組329‧‧‧Link component group

329a、329b‧‧‧連結元件329a, 329b‧‧‧ link components

332‧‧‧反應區332‧‧‧Reaction zone

400‧‧‧檢測試片400‧‧‧Test strips

410‧‧‧絕緣基板410‧‧‧Insert substrate

423‧‧‧工作電極423‧‧‧Working electrode

424‧‧‧參考電極424‧‧‧ reference electrode

426‧‧‧偵測單元426‧‧‧Detection unit

427‧‧‧辨識單元427‧‧‧ Identification unit

428a、428b、428c‧‧‧構成元件428a, 428b, 428c‧‧‧ components

429a、429b‧‧‧連結元件429a, 429b‧‧‧ link components

432‧‧‧反應區432‧‧‧Reaction zone

500a、500b‧‧‧檢測試片500a, 500b‧‧‧ test strips

524a、524b‧‧‧參考電極524a, 524b‧‧‧ reference electrode

527a、527b‧‧‧辨識單元527a, 527b‧‧‧ identification unit

600‧‧‧生化感測系統600‧‧‧Biochemical sensing system

630‧‧‧量測裝置630‧‧‧Measurement device

640‧‧‧連接器640‧‧‧Connector

650‧‧‧微處理單元650‧‧‧Microprocessing unit

655‧‧‧數位資料655‧‧‧ digital data

660‧‧‧顯示器660‧‧‧ display

670‧‧‧電源670‧‧‧Power supply

H、h1、h2、h3‧‧‧貫穿孔H, h1, h2, h3‧‧‧ through holes

P1、P2‧‧‧孔洞P1, P2‧‧‧ holes

S1、S2‧‧‧檢測點S1, S2‧‧‧ inspection points

圖1繪示本發明一實施例之檢測試片;圖2繪示圖1之檢測試片的結構分解圖;圖3及圖4為根據本發明不同實施例所繪示之檢測試片;圖5A及圖5B分別繪示具有感測功能之檢測試片之不同實施例;以及圖6為根據本發明一實施例所繪示之一生化感測系統的方塊示意圖。1 is a test strip of an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a structural exploded view of the test strip of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are diagrams of a test strip according to various embodiments of the present invention; 5A and FIG. 5B respectively illustrate different embodiments of a test strip having a sensing function; and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a biochemical sensing system according to an embodiment of the invention.

100‧‧‧檢測試片100‧‧‧Test strips

110‧‧‧絕緣基板110‧‧‧Insert substrate

120‧‧‧導電層120‧‧‧ Conductive layer

122‧‧‧電極組122‧‧‧electrode group

123‧‧‧工作電極123‧‧‧Working electrode

124‧‧‧參考電極124‧‧‧ reference electrode

127‧‧‧辨識單元127‧‧‧ Identification unit

128‧‧‧構成元件組128‧‧‧Component component group

128a、128b、128c、128d、128e‧‧‧構成元件128a, 128b, 128c, 128d, 128e‧‧‧ components

129‧‧‧連結元件組129‧‧‧Link component group

129a、129b‧‧‧連結元件129a, 129b‧‧‧ link components

130‧‧‧絕緣墊高層130‧‧‧Insulation pad high-rise

132‧‧‧反應區132‧‧‧Reaction zone

132a‧‧‧開口132a‧‧‧ openings

140‧‧‧反應140‧‧‧Reaction

150‧‧‧上蓋150‧‧‧上盖

153‧‧‧通氣孔153‧‧‧Ventinel

Claims (23)

一種檢測試片,包含:一絕緣基板;一電極組,設置於該絕緣基板之上;以及一辨識單元,設置於該絕緣基板之一表面;其中該辨識單元具有N個構成元件與二個連結元件,每一該N個構成元件具有一被動元件電性特徵,其中一連結元件與各該構成元件之一端連接,另一連結元件與各該構成元件之另一端連接,其中該N個構成元件及該二個連結元件所構成之一總電性特徵決定該檢測試片之一辨識碼;其中該N個構成元件之至少之一與該二個連結元件之間形成一開路結構;及其中形成該開路結構之該構成元件包含一第一及一第二電阻,該第一及該第二電阻之一端分別與該二個連結元件連接,且該第一及該第二電阻之另一端係彼此分離。 A test piece comprising: an insulating substrate; an electrode group disposed on the insulating substrate; and an identification unit disposed on a surface of the insulating substrate; wherein the identification unit has N constituent elements and two connections An element, each of the N constituent elements having a passive component electrical feature, wherein one of the connecting elements is connected to one end of each of the constituent elements, and the other connecting element is connected to the other end of each of the constituent elements, wherein the N constituent elements And a total electrical characteristic of the two connecting elements determines an identification code of the detecting test piece; wherein at least one of the N constituent elements forms an open circuit structure with the two connecting elements; The constituent element of the open circuit structure includes a first and a second resistor, and one ends of the first and second resistors are respectively connected to the two connecting elements, and the other ends of the first and second resistors are connected to each other Separation. 如請求項1所述之檢測試片,其中每一該N個構成元件包含一電阻。 The test strip of claim 1, wherein each of the N constituent elements comprises a resistor. 如請求項2所述之檢測試片,其中各該N個構成元件中之具有不同阻值之該電阻具有不同長度或寬度。 The test strip of claim 2, wherein the resistors having different resistance values among the N constituent elements have different lengths or widths. 如請求項2所述之檢測試片,其中各該N個構成元件中之該電阻具有不同阻值。 The test strip of claim 2, wherein the resistors of each of the N constituent elements have different resistance values. 如請求項1所述之檢測試片,其中該N個構成元件組合出2N個識別碼。 The test strip according to claim 1, wherein the N constituent elements combine 2N identification codes. 如請求項1所述之檢測試片,其中該第一及該第二電阻係藉由該絕緣基板上之一孔洞而彼此分離。 The test strip of claim 1, wherein the first and the second resistors are separated from each other by a hole in the insulating substrate. 如請求項6所述之檢測試片,其中該孔洞為貫穿該絕緣基板之一貫穿孔或為未貫穿該絕緣基板之一凹槽。 The test strip according to claim 6, wherein the hole is a through hole penetrating through the insulating substrate or a groove not penetrating through the insulating substrate. 如請求項1所述之檢測試片,其中該電極組係設置於該絕緣基板之該表面。 The test strip of claim 1, wherein the electrode set is disposed on the surface of the insulating substrate. 如請求項1所述之檢測試片,其中該電極組之材料可選自由以下所組成之群組:碳膠、銀膠、銅膠、金銀混合膠、碳銀混合膠、及其混合物。 The test strip according to claim 1, wherein the material of the electrode group is selected from the group consisting of carbon glue, silver glue, copper glue, gold and silver mixed glue, carbon silver mixed glue, and a mixture thereof. 如請求項1所述之檢測試片,更包含:一絕緣墊高層,覆蓋該電極組的一部分,其中未被該絕緣墊高層覆蓋之該電極組的一部分形成具有一開口端之一反應區;以及一上蓋,置於該絕緣墊高層之上並覆蓋該反應 區,該上蓋具有對應該反應區之一通氣孔。 The test strip of claim 1, further comprising: a high-rise insulating layer covering a portion of the electrode group, wherein a portion of the electrode group not covered by the upper layer of the insulating pad forms a reaction region having an open end; And an upper cover placed on the upper layer of the insulating mat and covering the reaction The upper cover has a vent corresponding to one of the reaction zones. 如請求項10所述之檢測試片,更包含一反應層,置於該反應區中,該反應層用以與一液態樣品反應。 The test strip of claim 10 further comprising a reaction layer disposed in the reaction zone for reacting with a liquid sample. 如請求項11所述之檢測試片,其中該電極組包含相互絕緣之一工作電極及一參考電極,且該反應層覆蓋部分之該工作電極及該參考電極。 The test strip of claim 11, wherein the electrode set comprises a working electrode and a reference electrode insulated from each other, and the reactive layer covers a portion of the working electrode and the reference electrode. 如請求項12所述之檢測試片,其中該電極組更包含一感測電極,該感測電極、該工作電極、及該參考電極係相互絕緣。 The test strip of claim 12, wherein the electrode set further comprises a sensing electrode, the sensing electrode, the working electrode, and the reference electrode are insulated from each other. 如請求項12所述之檢測試片,更包含二個偵測單元,該二個偵測單元之一端分別連接至該參考電極及該二個連結元件之其中之一,該二個偵測單元之另一端係彼此分離,其中該二個偵測單元係對應該反應區底部而設置於該絕緣基板上。 The detecting test piece of claim 12 further includes two detecting units, one of the two detecting units being respectively connected to the reference electrode and one of the two connecting elements, the two detecting units The other ends are separated from each other, wherein the two detecting units are disposed on the insulating substrate corresponding to the bottom of the reaction zone. 一種生化感測系統,包含:一檢測試片,具有一絕緣基板、設置於該絕緣基板上之一電極組、以及設置於該絕緣基板之一表面之一辨識單元;以及一量測裝置,具有一微處理單元以及一連接 器,其中該連接器係用以耦合至該辨識單元以接收該辨識單元所表示之一識別碼之一信號,且該微處理單元係耦合至該連接器以接收來自該連接器之該信號;其中該辨識單元具有N個構成元件與二個連結元件,每一該N個構成元件具有一被動元件電性特徵,其中一連結元件與各該構成元件之一端連接,另一連結元件與各該構成元件之另一端連接;其中該N個構成元件之至少之一與該二個連結元件之間形成一開路結構;及其中形成該開路結構之該構成元件包含一第一及一第二電阻,該第一及該第二電阻之一端分別與該二個連結元件連接,且該第一及該第二電阻之另一端係彼此分離。 A biochemical sensing system comprising: a test strip having an insulating substrate, an electrode set disposed on the insulating substrate, and an identification unit disposed on a surface of the insulating substrate; and a measuring device having a micro processing unit and a connection The connector is coupled to the identification unit to receive a signal of one of the identification codes represented by the identification unit, and the micro processing unit is coupled to the connector to receive the signal from the connector; The identification unit has N constituent elements and two connecting elements, each of the N constituent elements having a passive component electrical characteristic, wherein one connecting element is connected to one end of each of the constituent elements, and the other connecting element and each of the connecting elements The other end of the constituent element is connected; wherein at least one of the N constituent elements forms an open circuit structure with the two connecting elements; and the constituent element forming the open circuit structure includes a first and a second resistor, One ends of the first and second resistors are respectively connected to the two connecting elements, and the other ends of the first and second resistors are separated from each other. 如請求項15所述之生化感測系統,其中該N個構成元件及該二個連結元件所構成之一總電性特徵決定該辨識碼。 The biochemical sensing system of claim 15, wherein the total electrical characteristics of the N constituent elements and the two connecting elements determine the identification code. 如請求項15所述之生化感測系統,其中該微處理單元內建複數組校正參數,且該微處理單元根據所接收之該信號選擇其中一組校正參數對該生化感測系統進行校正。 The biochemical sensing system of claim 15, wherein the micro processing unit has built-in complex array correction parameters, and the micro processing unit selects one of the correction parameters to correct the biochemical sensing system according to the received signal. 如請求項15所述之生化感測系統,其中該微處理 單元內建複數個模式,且該微處理單元根據所接收之該信號選擇其中一模式執行。 The biochemical sensing system of claim 15, wherein the microprocessing The unit has a plurality of modes built in, and the micro processing unit selects one of the modes to execute according to the received signal. 如請求項15所述之生化感測系統,其中該微處理單元根據所接收之該信號辨識該檢測試片。 The biochemical sensing system of claim 15, wherein the micro processing unit identifies the test strip based on the received signal. 如請求項15所述之生化感測系統,其中每一該N個構成元件包含一電阻。 The biochemical sensing system of claim 15, wherein each of the N constituent elements comprises a resistor. 如請求項20所述之生化感測系統,其中該第一及該第二電阻係藉由該絕緣基板上之一孔洞而彼此分離。 The biochemical sensing system of claim 20, wherein the first and the second resistors are separated from one another by a hole in the insulating substrate. 如請求項21所述之生化感測系統,其中該孔洞為貫穿該絕緣基板之一貫穿孔或為未貫穿該絕緣基板之一凹槽。 The biochemical sensing system of claim 21, wherein the hole is a through hole extending through the insulating substrate or a groove not penetrating the insulating substrate. 一種量測裝置,用以搭配一檢測試片使用,其中該檢測試片具有一絕緣基板、設置於該絕緣基板上之一電極組、以及設置於該絕緣基板之一表面之一辨識單元,該辨識單元具有N個構成元件與二個連結元件,每一該N個構成元件具有一被動元件電性特徵,其中一連結元件與各該構成元件之一端連接,另一連結元件與各該構成元件之另一端連接,該量測裝置包含: 一連接器,至少包含相應於該辨識單元之連接端子,該連接端子電性耦合至該辨識單元,以接收該辨識單元所表示之一識別碼之一信號;以及一微處理單元,耦合至該連接器以接收來自該連接器之該信號;其中該N個構成元件及該二個連結元件所構成之一總電性特徵決定該辨識碼;其中該N個構成元件之至少之一與該二個連結元件之間形成一開路結構;及其中形成該開路結構之該構成元件包含一第一及一第二電阻,該第一及該第二電阻之一端分別與該二個連結元件連接,且該第一及該第二電阻之另一端係彼此分離。 A measuring device for use with a detecting test piece, wherein the detecting test piece has an insulating substrate, an electrode group disposed on the insulating substrate, and an identification unit disposed on a surface of the insulating substrate, The identification unit has N constituent elements and two connecting elements, each of the N constituent elements having a passive component electrical characteristic, wherein one connecting element is connected to one end of each of the constituent elements, and the other connecting element and each of the constituent elements Connected at the other end, the measuring device comprises: a connector comprising at least a connection terminal corresponding to the identification unit, the connection terminal being electrically coupled to the identification unit to receive a signal of one of the identification codes represented by the identification unit; and a micro processing unit coupled to the a connector for receiving the signal from the connector; wherein a total electrical characteristic of the N constituent elements and the two connecting elements determines the identification code; wherein at least one of the N constituent elements and the second Forming an open circuit structure between the connecting elements; and the constituent element forming the open circuit structure includes a first and a second resistor, and one of the first and second resistors is respectively connected to the two connecting elements, and The other ends of the first and second resistors are separated from each other.
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