US20230067282A1 - Pre-connected analyte sensors - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to sensors and, more particularly, to analyte sensors such as continuous analyte sensors.
- Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the pancreas cannot create sufficient insulin (Type I or insulin dependent) and/or in which insulin is not effective (Type 2 or non-insulin dependent).
- Type I or insulin dependent in which the pancreas cannot create sufficient insulin
- Type 2 or non-insulin dependent in which insulin is not effective
- a hypoglycemic reaction low blood sugar
- Glucose levels may be alternatively monitored continuously by a sensor system including an on-skin sensor assembly.
- the sensor system may have a wireless transmitter which transmits measurement data to a receiver which can process and display information based on the measurements.
- an analyte sensor such as a continuous analyte sensor for which temporary mechanical and electrical connections between the sensor and manufacturing equipment such as testing and/or calibration equipment are used. These connections are facilitated by accurate placement and alignment of the sensor to mechanical and electrical interfaces of the testing and/or calibration equipment.
- a device such as an “interconnect”, “interposer” or “sensor carrier” can be attached to an elongated body of the sensor, as described hereinafter, to assist with handling, and both temporary and permanent, electrical and mechanical connections.
- a sensor carrier also referred to as a “sensor interposer” may also include features for tracking, data storage, and sealing sensor electrodes, from each other and from the environment.
- a method of manufacturing a sensor includes providing an analyte sensor having an elongated body, a first electrode, a second electrode coaxially located within the first electrode, and at least two electrical contacts longitudinally aligned and spaced along a longitudinal axis of the sensor.
- the method includes attaching a sensor carrier to the analyte sensor, the sensor carrier including an intermediate body, a first conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the first conductive portion in electrical communication with the first electrode, a second conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the second conductive portion in electrical communication with the second electrode.
- the first and second conductive portions form a connection portion configured to establish electrical connection between the sensor and a separate device.
- the method further includes coupling an outer layer to the intermediate body.
- the outer layer includes an identifier.
- the outer layer, the sensor, and the intermediate body can form a laminated configuration.
- the identifier can be a QR code sheet.
- the identifier can include any of an optical identifier, a radio-frequency identifier, or a memory-encoded identifier.
- the identifier can identify the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, or a history of the analyte sensor.
- the method further includes coating the sensor with a membrane after attaching the sensor to the sensor carrier.
- the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are traces.
- the traces can extend from a distal position of the sensor carrier and terminate at a proximal end of the sensor carrier.
- the traces can form exposed contact surfaces in the connection portion.
- the first and second conductive portions can be embedded into the intermediate body.
- the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are solder welds.
- the solder welds can attach the sensor to the sensor carrier.
- the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are conductive tapes.
- the conductive tapes can attach the sensor to the sensor carrier.
- connection portion is configured to mechanically mate with the separate device.
- the separate device is an electronics unit configured to measure analyte data.
- the separate device is a component of a manufacturing station.
- the method can further include performing at least one of a potentiostat measurement, a dipping process, a curing process, a calibration process, or a sensitivity measurement while the electrical connection is established between the sensor and the manufacturing station.
- the method can further include de-establishing electrical connection between the sensor and the calibration station.
- the method can further include establishing electrical connection between the sensor and at least one testing station via the connection portion of the sensor carrier.
- the intermediate body further includes a datum structure that controls a position and spatial orientation of the analyte sensor relative to a substrate of the intermediate body.
- the datum structure can include a flexible portion of the substrate that is folded over at least a portion of the analyte sensor.
- the first conductive portion and/or the second conductive portion comprise at least one of a coil spring, a leaf spring, or a conductive elastomer.
- an apparatus in accordance with a second aspect, includes an analyte sensor having an elongated body, a first electrode in electrical communication with a first conductive contact, a second electrode in electrical communication with a second conductive contact.
- the sensor carrier can be attached to the analyte sensor.
- the sensor carrier can include an intermediate body, a first conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the first conductive portion in electrical communication with the first conductive contact, and a second conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the second conductive portion in electrical communication with the second conductive contact.
- the first and second conductive portions can form a connection portion configured to establish electrical communication between the first and second conductive contacts and a separate device.
- the apparatus further includes an identifier coupled to the intermediate body.
- the identifier, the sensor, and the intermediate body can form a laminated configuration.
- the identifier can be a QR code sheet.
- the identifier can be any of an optical identifier, a radio-frequency identifier, or a memory-encoded identifier.
- the identifier can be configured to identify any of the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, and a history of the analyte sensor.
- the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are traces.
- the traces can form exposed contact surfaces in the connection portion.
- the first and second conductive portions can be at least partially embedded into the intermediate body.
- the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion include at least one of a solder weld, a conductive tape, a coil spring, a leaf spring, or a conductive elastomer.
- connection portion is configured to mechanically mate with the separate device.
- the separate device is an electronics unit configured to measure analyte data.
- the separate device is a component of a manufacturing station.
- At least one of a potentiostat measurement, a dipping process, a curing process, a calibration process, or a sensitivity measurement can be configured to be performed while the electrical connection is established between the sensor and the manufacturing station.
- the manufacturing station can comprise a calibration station configured to de-establish electrical connection between the sensor and the calibration station and establish electrical connection between the sensor and at least one testing station via the connection portion of the sensor carrier,
- the intermediate body further comprises a datum structure configured to control a position and spatial orientation of the analyte sensor relative to a substrate of the intermediate body.
- the first electrode may be positioned coaxially within the second electrode, and the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact may be longitudinally aligned and spaced along a longitudinal axis of the sensor.
- the first electrode and the second electrode may be affixed to a flexible planar substrate.
- the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact may be affixed to the flexible planar substrate.
- the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact are affixed to the intermediate body with conductive adhesive.
- the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact are affixed to the intermediate body with anisotropic conductive film.
- an array of pre-connected analyte sensors includes a substrate, a first plurality of electrical contacts disposed on the substrate, a second plurality of electrical contacts disposed on the substrate, and a plurality of analyte sensors disposed on the substrate.
- Each of the plurality of analyte sensors includes a first sensor electrical contact coupled to a corresponding one of the first plurality of electrical contacts on the substrate, and a second sensor electrical contact coupled to a corresponding one of the second plurality of electrical contacts on the substrate.
- the array may comprise one or more strips.
- the first plurality of electrical contacts are aligned along the substrate.
- the first plurality of electrical contacts can be formed from an exposed contact surface.
- the second plurality of electrical contacts are aligned along the substrate.
- the second plurality of electrical contacts can be formed from an exposed contact surface.
- the first and second plurality of electrical contacts are configured to connect with a separate device.
- the separate device can be a component of a manufacturing station.
- the substrate includes at least one singulation feature configured to facilitate singulation of the substrate into a plurality of sensor carriers, wherein each of the plurality of sensor carriers is attached to a corresponding one of the analyte sensors.
- the strip further includes a plurality of identifiers disposed on the substrate.
- the substrate includes an elongated dimension, wherein the plurality of analyte sensors extend beyond an edge of the substrate in a direction orthogonal to the elongated dimension.
- the strip can further include a feed-guide strip that runs along an opposing edge of the substrate in the elongated dimension.
- the substrate can further include a flexible substrate configured to be rolled onto a reel. The feed-guide strip can be removable from the substrate.
- the substrate comprises a molded thermoplastic having a plurality of datum features that control a position and orientation of the plurality of analyte sensors, and wherein the a first plurality of electrical contacts and the second plurality of electrical contacts each comprise embedded conductive traces in the molded thermoplastic.
- the strip further includes a first datum structure coupled to the strip, the first datum structure configured to position the plurality of analyte sensors.
- the first datum structure includes at least one singulation feature configured to facilitate singulation of the first datum structure into a plurality of second datum structures, wherein each of the plurality of second datum structures is coupled to a corresponding one of a plurality of sensor carriers formed by the substrate.
- the strip further includes a carrier having processing circuitry configured to perform at least potentiostat measurements for the plurality of analyte sensors.
- the strip can further include communications circuitry operable by the processing circuitry to send and receive data associated with each of the analyte sensors together with an identifier for that analyte sensor.
- a method in accordance with a fourth aspect, includes providing a pre-connected analyte sensor, the pre-connected analyte sensor comprising an intermediate body, an analyte sensor permanently attached to the intermediate body, and an identifier coupled to the intermediate body, The method includes communicatively coupling the analyte sensor to a processing circuitry of a manufacturing station by coupling the intermediate body to a corresponding feature of the manufacturing station. The method includes operating the processing circuitry of the manufacturing station to communicate with the pre-connected analyte sensor.
- operating the processing circuitry includes obtaining a signal from the analyte sensor via the connection portion.
- Operating the processing circuitry can include operating an optical, infrared, or radio-frequency reader of the manufacturing station to obtain the identifier.
- the method further includes storing, with the processing circuitry of the manufacturing station and in connection with the identifier, sensor data corresponding to the signal.
- the identifier can identify any of the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, and a history of the analyte sensor.
- the signal includes a glucose sensitivity signal.
- the method further includes removing the pre-connected analyte sensor from the manufacturing station and communicatively coupling the analyte sensor to processing circuitry of a wearable device by mechanically coupling an anchoring feature of the intermediate body to a corresponding feature of a wearable device.
- the method can further include obtaining in vivo measurement data from the analyte sensor with the processing circuitry of the wearable device.
- the analyte sensor is permanently attached to the intermediate body with conductive adhesive.
- the analyte sensor is permanently attached to the intermediate body with anisotropic conductive film.
- a wearable device comprising a housing and electronic circuitry configured to process analyte sensor signals.
- the electronic circuitry is enclosed within the housing.
- An analyte sensor has a distal portion positioned outside the housing.
- An intermediate body has an electrical connection to both a proximal portion of the analyte sensor and the electronics, wherein the electrical connection between the intermediate body and the proximal portion of the analyte sensor is external to the housing.
- the intermediate body may be positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the housing.
- the device may include electrical contacts coupled to both the electronics and the intermediate body.
- the intermediate body may be electrically connected to the electrical contacts with conductive epoxy.
- the intermediate body is electrically connected to the electrical contacts with anisotropic conductive film.
- the intermediate body may be sealed.
- the electrical contacts may extend through the housing.
- the intermediate body may be positioned in a recess on the exterior surface of the housing.
- the electrical contacts may extend through the housing in the recess to electrically couple the intermediate body to the electronic circuitry enclosed within the housing,
- the intermediate body may be covered with a polymer in the recess.
- the analyte sensor is formed as an elongated body with a distal portion configured for percutaneous implantation in a subject and a proximal portion configured for electrically connecting to the intermediate body.
- the distal portion of the analyte sensor may extend away from an opening through the housing.
- the electronic circuitry may comprise a potentiostat and/or a wireless transmitter.
- a method of making a pre-connected analyte sensor comprises mechanically and electrically connecting a proximal portion of an elongated conductor to a conductive portion of an intermediate body, and after the connecting, coating a distal portion of the elongated conductor with a polymer membrane to form an analyte sensor having a working electrode region configured to support electrochemical reactions for analyte detection in the distal portion of the elongated conductor.
- the method additionally comprises testing the analyte sensor, wherein the testing comprises electrically coupling the intermediate body to a testing station.
- the method may additionally comprise calibrating the analyte sensor, wherein the calibrating comprises electrically coupling the intermediate body to a testing station.
- the coating may comprise dip coating.
- the intermediate body may be part of an array formed by a plurality of coupled intermediate bodies, wherein the method further comprises mechanically and electrically connecting a proximal portion of each of a plurality of elongated electrodes to a conductive portion of each intermediate body of the array.
- the coating may be performed in parallel on each distal portion of each of the plurality of elongated electrodes connected to the intermediate bodies of the array.
- the method may comprise singulating one or more of the intermediate bodies of the array after the coating.
- mechanically and electrically connecting comprises applying conductive paste to the elongated conductor and the conductive portion of the intermediate body.
- mechanically and electrically connecting comprises compressing anisotropic conductive film between the proximal portion of the elongated conductor and the conductive portion of the intermediate body. The connecting may be performed at a location remote from the coating. In some embodiments, the coating, testing, and calibrating are all performed at a location remote from the connecting.
- a method of making an on-skin wearable percutaneous analyte sensor comprises assembling electronic circuitry into an internal volume of a housing, wherein the electronic circuitry is configured for (1) detecting signals generated from an electrochemical reaction under the skin of a subject at a working electrode of an analyte sensor, and (2) wirelessly transmitting data derived from the detected signals outside of the housing for processing and/or display by a separate device. After assembling the electronic circuitry into the internal volume of the housing, attaching a proximal portion of the analyte sensor to an external electrical interface coupled to the electronic circuitry such that the electronic circuitry becomes connected to the analyte sensor to receive signals therefrom without opening the housing.
- the method comprises sealing the interface after attaching the proximal portion of the analyte sensor.
- the method may comprise testing the electronic circuitry for functionality prior to the attaching.
- the method may comprise testing the analyte sensor for functionality prior to the attaching.
- the assembling may be performed at a location remote from the attaching.
- the method may comprise coupling an intermediate body to the proximal portion of the analyte sensor, and the attaching may comprise attaching the intermediate body to the external electrical interface.
- the method may then comprise performing at least one manufacturing or testing procedure on the working electrode using the intermediate body prior to the attaching.
- the performing may comprise coating the working electrode of the analyte sensor.
- the coupling may be performed at a first location, the assembling may be performed at a second location, and the performing may be performed at a third location, wherein the first, second, and third locations are remote from one another.
- the attaching and/or the coupling may be performed with anisotropic conductive film
- the method may further comprise attaching an inserter to the housing for implanting the working electrode into a subject.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an analyte sensor system attached to a host and communicating with a plurality of example devices, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram that illustrates electronics associated with the sensor system of FIG. 1 , according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 3 A- 3 C illustrate a wearable device having an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 3 D illustrates one implementation of an elongated sensor connected to a potentiostat.
- FIG. 4 A illustrates a schematic of a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 4 B illustrates another schematic of a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 4 C illustrates a layered view of a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 4 D illustrates a schematic view of an array of pre-connected analyte sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 5 A- 5 E illustrate block diagrams of a system having a manufacturing system and a wearable device for an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a wearable device with a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a wearable device with a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a wearable device with a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of an on-skin sensor assembly, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate perspective views of sensor carriers that have springs, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 12 illustrates a cross-sectional perspective view of a portion of a sensor carrier, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 13 A- 13 B illustrate perspective views of a wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 13 C illustrates an exploded view of components of a wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 14 A- 14 B illustrate perspective views of another wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 14 C illustrates an exploded view of components of another wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments, including an external electrical interface embodiment.
- FIG. 14 D illustrates a top plan view of the external electrical interface of FIG. 14 C with a pre-connected sensor assembly installed.
- FIG. 14 E is a cross section along lines E-E in FIG. 14 D .
- FIG. 15 A illustrates another embodiment of a printed circuit board substrate for a sensor carrier.
- FIG. 16 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 17 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 18 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive in a recess of a sensor carrier substrate, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 19 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive in a corner of a sensor carrier substrate, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 20 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive in a rounded recess of a sensor carrier substrate, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 21 A and 21 B illustrate a perspective view and an end view respectively of an analyte sensor attached to a sensor carrier in guide structures.
- FIG. 22 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive tape, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 24 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with welded conductive plastic, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 25 and 26 illustrate manufacturing equipment for attaching a sensor carrier to an analyte sensor with conductive plastic, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 27 is a perspective-view schematic illustrating a proximal portion of an analyte sensor having flattened electrical connector portions, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 28 illustrates a side view of the analyte sensor of FIG. 24 attached to a sensor carrier, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 30 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having substrate with a flexible portion configured to wrap around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 31 A and 31 B illustrate another embodiment of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor.
- FIG. 32 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a movable fastener for attaching an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 33 illustrates a perspective view of the movable fastener of FIG. 29 , according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 34 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier implemented as a barrel fastener, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 35 A illustrates a face-on view of a sensor carrier having a flexible substrate wrapped around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 35 B illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having a flexible substrate wrapped around multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 36 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier having a crimp connector, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 37 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor by a crimp connector, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 38 illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier having crimp connectors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 39 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 40 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier formed from a molded interconnect device, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 41 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier formed from a molded interconnect device, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 42 illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor by a conductive coupler, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 43 illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier having an elongated dimension for attachment to multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 44 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a flexible substrate for wrapping around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 45 illustrates a top view of another sensor carrier having a flexible substrate for wrapping around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 46 illustrates a top view of another sensor carrier having a flexible substrate for wrapping around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 47 A illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier having a feed-guide strip on an elongated dimension for attachment to multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 47 B illustrates a perspective view of the sensor carrier of FIG. 47 A wrapped on a reel, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 48 illustrates a top view of the sensor carrier of FIG. 47 A with a sensor carrier singulated from the sensor carrier, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 49 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having spring-loaded receptacles for attachment of multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 50 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having magnetic datum features for positioning and orientation of multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 51 A illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a rigid flex panel for attachment to multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 51 B illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a rigid flex panel for attachment to multiple analyte sensors having an edge card connector pad for electronic connection, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 52 A illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier singulated from the sensor carrier of FIG. 48 and attached to an analyte sensor to form a pre-connected sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 52 B illustrates a sensor carrier having a rigid flex panel for attachment to multiple analyte sensors of FIG. 48 B without the V-score portion, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 53 A illustrates the pre-connected sensor to be installed in a wearable device, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 53 B illustrates the pre-connected sensor in a folded position to be installed in a wearable device, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 54 illustrates a sensor carrier implemented as a daughter board for connection to an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 55 illustrates a sensor carrier implemented with a pinch clip, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 56 illustrates a sensor carrier having clips for connection to an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 57 is a flow chart of illustrative operations that may be performed for manufacturing and using a pre-connected sensor, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 58 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor-holding apparatus having a fluted flexible tube, according to some embodiments
- FIG. 59 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 58 , according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 60 illustrates a device that includes a sensor mounted in the apparatus of FIG. 55 , according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 61 illustrates a diagram of a carrier for pre-connected sensors, according to some embodiments.
- analyte as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a substance or chemical constituent in a biological fluid (for example, blood, interstitial fluid, cerebral spinal fluid, lymph fluid or urine) that can be analyzed. Analytes can include naturally occurring substances, artificial substances, metabolites, and/or reaction products. In some embodiments, the analyte for measurement by the sensor heads, devices, and methods is analyte.
- analytes are contemplated as well, including but not limited to acarboxyprothrombin; acylcarnitine; adenine phosphoribosyl transferase; adenosine deaminase; albumin; alpha-fetoprotein; amino acid profiles (argi nine (Krebs cycle), histidine/urocanic acid, homocysteine, phenylalanine/tyrosine, tryptophan); andrenostenedione; antipyrine; arabinitol enantiomers; arginase; benzoylecgonine (cocaine); biotinidase; biopterin; c-reactive protein; carnitine; carnosinase; CD4; ceruloplasmin; chenodeoxycholic acid; chloroquine; cholesterol; cholinesterase; conjugated 1- ⁇ hydroxy-cholic acid; cortisol; creatine kinase; creatine kinase
- Salts, sugar, protein, fat, vitamins, and hormones naturally occurring in blood or interstitial fluids can also constitute analytes in certain embodiments.
- the analyte can he naturally present in the biological fluid, for example, a metabolic product, a hormone, an antigen, an antibody, and the like.
- the analyte can be introduced into the body, for example, a contrast agent for imaging, a radioisotope, a chemical agent, a fluorocarbon-based synthetic blood, or a drug or pharmaceutical composition, including but not limited to insulin; ethanol; cannabis (marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, hashish); inhalants (nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, chlorohydrocarbons, hydrocarbons); cocaine (crack cocaine); stimulants (amphetamines, methamphetamines, Ritalin, Cylert, Preludin, Didrex, PreState, Voranil, Sandrex, Plegine); depressants (barbituates, methaqualone, tranquilizers such as Valium, Librium, Miltown, Serax, Equanil, Tranxene); hallucinogens (phencyclidine, lysergic acid, mescaline, peyote, p
- Analytes such as neurochemicals and other chemicals generated within the body can also be analyzed, such as, for example, ascorbic acid, uric acid, dopamine, noradrenaline, 3-methoxytyramine (3MT), 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC), Homovanillic acid (IIVA), 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5HT), and 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (FHIAA).
- microprocessor and “processor” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to a computer system, state machine, and the like that performs arithmetic and logic operations using logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer.
- calibration is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to the process of determining the relationship between the sensor data and the corresponding reference data, which can be used to convert sensor data into meaningful values substantially equivalent to the reference data, with or without utilizing reference data in real time.
- calibration can be updated or recalibrated (at the factory, in real time and/or retrospectively) over time as changes in the relationship between the sensor data and reference data occur, for example, due to changes in sensitivity, baseline, transport, metabolism, and the like.
- calibrated data and “calibrated data stream” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to data that has been transformed from its raw state to another state using a function, for example a conversion function, including by use of a sensitivity, to provide a meaningful value to a user.
- a function for example a conversion function, including by use of a sensitivity
- algorithm is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a computational process (for example, programs) involved in transforming information from one state to another, for example, by using computer processing.
- sensor as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to the component or region of a device by which an analyte can be quantified.
- a “lot” of sensors generally refers to a group of sensors that are manufactured on or around the same day and using the same processes and tools/materials. Additionally, sensors that measure temperature, pressure etc. may be referred to as a “sensor”.
- glucose sensor and “member for determining the amount of glucose in a biological sample” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to any mechanism (e.g., enzymatic or non-enzymatic) by which glucose can be quantified.
- sonic embodiments utilize a membrane that contains glucose oxidase that catalyzes the conversion of oxygen and glucose to hydrogen peroxide and gluconate, as illustrated by the following chemical reaction:
- operably connected and “operably linked” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to one or more components being linked to another component(s) in a manner that allows transmission of signals between the components.
- one or more electrodes can be used to detect the amount of glucose in a sample and convert that information into a signal, e.g., an electrical or electromagnetic signal; the signal can then be transmitted to an electronic circuit.
- the electrode is “operably linked” to the electronic circuitry.
- determining encompasses a wide variety of actions. For example, “determining” may include calculating, computing, processing, deriving, investigating, looking up (e.g., looking up in a table, a database or another data structure), ascertaining and the like. Also, “determining” may include receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (e.g., accessing data in a memory) and the like. Also, “determining” may include resolving, selecting, choosing, calculating, deriving, establishing and/or the like. Determining may also include ascertaining that a parameter matches a predetermined criterion, including that a threshold has been met, passed, exceeded, and so on.
- host as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to mammals, particularly humans.
- continuous analyte (or glucose) sensor is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a device that continuously or continually measures a concentration of an analyte, for example, at time intervals ranging from fractions of a second up to, for example, 1, 2, or 5 minutes, or longer.
- the continuous analyte sensor is a glucose sensor such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,001,067, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- sensing membrane as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a permeable or semi-permeable membrane that can be comprised of two or more domains and is typically constructed of materials of a few microns thickness or more, which are permeable to oxygen and may or may not be permeable to glucose.
- the sensing membrane comprises an immobilized glucose oxidase enzyme, which enables an electrochemical reaction to occur to measure a concentration of glucose.
- sensor data is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to any data associated with a sensor, such as a continuous analyte sensor.
- Sensor data includes a raw data stream, or simply data stream, of analog or digital signals directly related to a measured analyte from an analyte sensor Or other signal received from another sensor), as well as calibrated and/or filtered raw data.
- the sensor data comprises digital data in “counts” converted by an A/D converter from an analog signal (e.g., voltage or amps) and includes one or more data points representative of a glucose concentration.
- the terms “sensor data point” and “data point” refer generally to a digital representation of sensor data at a particular time, The terms broadly encompass a plurality of time spaced data points from a sensor, such as from a substantially continuous glucose sensor, which comprises individual measurements taken at time intervals ranging from fractions of a second up to, e.g., 1, 2, or 5 minutes or longer.
- the sensor data includes an integrated digital value representative of one or more data points averaged over a time period.
- Sensor data may include calibrated data, smoothed data, filtered data, transformed data, and/or any other data associated with a sensor.
- sensor electronics is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to the components (for example, hardware and/or software) of a device configured to process data.
- sensor electronics may be arranged and configured to measure, convert, store, transmit, communicate, and/or retrieve sensor data associated with an analyte sensor.
- sensitivity or “sensor sensitivity,” as used herein, are broad terms, and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refer without limitation to an amount of signal produced by a certain concentration of a measured analyte, or a measured species (e.g., H2O2) associated with the measured analyte (e.g., glucose).
- a sensor has a sensitivity from about 1 to about 300 picoAmps of current for every 1 mg/dL of glucose analyte.
- sample is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and it is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a sample of a host body, for example, body fluids, including, blood, serum, plasma, interstitial fluid, cerebral spinal fluid, lymph fluid, ocular fluid, saliva, oral fluid, urine, excretions, or exudates.
- body fluids including, blood, serum, plasma, interstitial fluid, cerebral spinal fluid, lymph fluid, ocular fluid, saliva, oral fluid, urine, excretions, or exudates.
- distal to is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to the spatial relationship between various elements in comparison to a particular point of reference. In general, the term indicates an element is located relatively far from the reference point than another element.
- proximal to is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to the spatial relationship between various elements in comparison to a particular point of reference. In general, the term indicates an element is located relatively near to the reference point than another element.
- electrodes are in electrical connection with (e.g., electrically connected to) the electronic circuitry of a device.
- two materials such as but not limited to two metals, can be in electrical contact with each other, such that an electrical current can pass from one of the two materials to the other material and/or an electrical potential can be applied.
- elongated conductive body is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to an elongated body formed at least in part of a conductive material and includes any number of coatings that may be formed thereon.
- an “elongated conductive body” may mean a bare elongated conductive core (e.g., a metal wire), an elongated conductive core coated with one, two, three, four, five, or more layers of material, each of which may or may not be conductive, or an elongated non-conductive core with conductive coatings, traces, and/or electrodes thereon and coated with one, two, three, four, five, or more layers of material, each of which may or may not be conductive.
- a bare elongated conductive core e.g., a metal wire
- an elongated conductive core coated with one, two, three, four, five, or more layers of material each of which may or may not be conductive
- an elongated non-conductive core with conductive coatings, traces, and/or electrodes thereon and coated with one, two, three, four, five, or more layers of material, each of which may or may not be conductive.
- ex vivo portion is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a portion of a device (for example, a sensor) adapted to remain and/or exist outside of a living body of a host.
- in vivo portion is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a portion of a device (for example, a sensor) adapted for insertion into and/or existence within a living body of a host.
- a device for example, a sensor
- potentiostat is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to an electronic instrument that controls the electrical potential between the working and reference electrodes at one or more preset values.
- processor module is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to he limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a computer system, state machine, processor, components thereof, and the like designed to perform arithmetic or logic operations using logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer.
- sensor session is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a period of time a sensor is in use, such as but not limited to a period of time starting at the time the sensor is implanted (e.g., by the host) to removal of the sensor (e.g., removal of the sensor from the host's body and/or removal of (e.g., disconnection from) system electronics).
- Coaxial two conductor wire based sensor A round wire sensor consisting of a conductive center core, an insulating middle layer and a conductive outer layer with the conductive layers exposed at one end for electrical contact,
- Pre-connected sensor A sensor that has a “sensor interconnect/interposer/sensor carrier” attached to it. Therefore this “Pre-connected sensor” consists of two parts that are joined: the sensor itself, and the interconnect/interposer/sensor carrier.
- pre-connected sensor unit refers to the unit that is formed by the permanent union of these two distinct parts.
- Eq and Eqs (equivalents); mEq (milliequivalents); M (molar); mM (millimolar) ⁇ M (micromolar); N (Normal); mol (moles); mmol.
- In vivo analyte sensing technology may rely on in vivo sensors
- In vivo sensors may include an elongated conductive body having one or more electrodes such as a working electrode and a reference electrode.
- a platinum metal-clad, tantalum wire is sometimes used as a core bare sensing element with one or more reference or counter electrodes for an analyte sensor. This sensing element is coated in membranes to yield the final sensor.
- the analyte sensor may include a working electrode and a reference electrode at a distal end of an elongated conductive body.
- the sensor carrier may include a substrate, one or more electrical contacts coupled to one or more electrical contacts of the sensor, and circuitry such as one or more additional or external electrical contacts for coupling the one or more electrical contacts that are coupled to the sensor contact(s) to external equipment such as a membrane dip coating station, a testing station, a calibration station, or sensor electronics of a wearable device,
- the substrate can be referred to as an intermediate body.
- FIG. 1 depicts an example system 100 , in accordance with some example implementations.
- the system 100 includes an analyte sensor system 101 including sensor electronics 112 and an analyte sensor 138 ,
- the system 100 may include other devices and/or sensors, such as medicament delivery pump 102 and glucose meter 104 .
- the analyte sensor 138 may be physically connected to sensor electronics 112 and may be integral with (e.g., non-releasably attached to) or releasably attachable to the sensor electronics.
- continuous analyte sensor 138 may be connected to sensor electronics 112 via a sensor carrier that mechanically and electrically interfaces the analyte sensor 138 with the sensor electronics,
- the sensor electronics 112 , medicament delivery pump 102 , and/or glucose meter 104 may couple with one or more devices, such as display devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 .
- the system 100 may include a cloud-based analyte processor 490 configured to analyze analyte data (and/or other patient-related data) provided via network 409 (e.g., via wired, wireless, or a combination thereof) from sensor system 101 and other devices, such as display devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 and the like, associated with the host (also referred to as a patient) and generate reports providing high-level information, such as statistics, regarding the measured analyte over a certain time frame.
- a cloud-based analyte processor 490 configured to analyze analyte data (and/or other patient-related data) provided via network 409 (e.g., via wired, wireless, or a combination thereof) from sensor system 101 and other devices, such as display devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 and the like, associated with the host (also referred to as a patient) and generate reports providing high-level information, such as statistics, regarding the measured an
- one or more steps of the factory calibration algorithm can be performed in the cloud.
- the sensor electronics 112 may include electronic circuitry associated with measuring and processing data generated by the analyte sensor 138 . This generated analyte sensor data may also include algorithms, which can be used to process and calibrate the analyte sensor data, although these algorithms may be provided in other ways as well.
- the sensor electronics 112 may include hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof, to provide measurement of levels of the analyte via an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. An example implementation of the sensor electronics 112 is described further below with respect to FIG. 2 .
- the factory calibration algorithms described herein may be performed by the sensor electronics.
- the sensor electronics 112 may, as noted, couple (e.g., wirelessly and the like) with one or more devices, such as display devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 .
- the display devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 may be configured for presenting information (and/or alarming), such as sensor information transmitted by the sensor electronics 112 for display at the display devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 .
- the factory calibration algorithms described herein may be performed at least in part by the display devices.
- the relatively small, key fob-like display device 114 may comprise a wrist watch, a belt, a necklace, a pendent, a piece of jewelry, an adhesive patch, a pager, a key fob, a plastic card (e.g., credit card), an identification (ID) card, and/or the like.
- This small display device 114 may include a relatively small display (e.g., smaller than the large display device 116 ) and may be configured to display certain types of displayable sensor information, such as a numerical value, and an arrow, or a color code.
- the relatively large, hand-held display device 116 may comprise a hand-held receiver device, a palm-top computer, and/or the like.
- This large display device may include a relatively larger display (e.g., larger than the small display device 114 ) and may be configured to display information, such as a graphical representation of the sensor data including current and historic sensor data output by sensor system 100 .
- the analyte sensor 138 may comprise a glucose sensor configured to measure glucose in the blood or interstitial fluid using one or more measurement techniques, such as enzymatic, chemical, physical, electrochemical, spectrophotometric, polarimetric, calorimetric, iontophoretic, radiometric, immunochemical, and the like.
- the glucose sensor may comprise any device capable of measuring the concentration of glucose and may use a variety of techniques to measure glucose including invasive, minimally invasive, and non-invasive sensing techniques (e.g., fluorescence monitoring), to provide data, such as a data stream, indicative of the concentration of glucose in a host.
- the data stream may be sensor data (raw and/or filtered), which may be converted into a calibrated data stream used to provide a value of glucose to a host, such as a user, a patient, or a caretaker (e.g., a parent, a relative, a guardian, a teacher, a doctor, a nurse, or any other individual that has an interest in the wellbeing of the host).
- a host such as a user, a patient, or a caretaker (e.g., a parent, a relative, a guardian, a teacher, a doctor, a nurse, or any other individual that has an interest in the wellbeing of the host).
- the analyte sensor 138 may be implanted as at least one of the following types of analyte sensors: an implantable glucose sensor, a transcutaneous glucose sensor, implanted in a host vessel or extracorporeally, a subcutaneous sensor, a refillable subcutaneous sensor, an intravascular sensor.
- analyte sensor 138 comprising a glucose sensor
- the analyte sensor 138 may comprise other types of analyte sensors as well.
- the glucose sensor as an implantable glucose sensor, other types of devices capable of detecting a concentration of glucose and providing an output signal representative of glucose concentration may be used as well.
- glucose as the analyte being measured, processed, and the like
- other analytes may be used as well including, for example, ketone bodies (e.g., acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxybutyric acid, lactate, etc), glucagon, acetyl-CoA, triglycerides, fatty acids, intermediaries in the citric acid cycle, choline, insulin, cortisol, testosterone, and the like.
- ketone bodies e.g., acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxybutyric acid, lactate, etc
- glucagon e.g., acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxybutyric acid, lactate, etc
- glucagon e.g., acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxybutyric acid, lactate, etc
- glucagon e.g., acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxybutyric acid,
- sensors 138 are manually sorted, placed and held in fixtures. These fixtures are manually moved from station to station during manufacturing for various process steps including interfacing electrical measurement equipment for testing and calibration operations.
- manual handling of sensors can be inefficient, can cause delays due to non-ideal mechanical and electrical connections, and can risk damage to the sensor and/or testing and calibration equipment and can induce sensor variability that can lead to inaccurate verification data being collected in manufacturing.
- the process of packaging sensor 138 with the sensor electronics 112 into a wearable device involves further manual manipulation of the sensor that can damage the sensor 138 .
- a pre-connected sensor may be provided that includes a sensor interconnect or sensor carrier electrically coupled to sensor electrodes and having mechanical and electrical features configured to accurately interface with wearable electronics, automation equipment and/or robustly connect to measurement equipment.
- Identification and other data associated with each sensor may be stored on the sensor carrier for logging and tracking of each sensor during manufacturing, testing, calibration, and in vivo operations.
- the sensor carrier may be used to connect the sensor to sensor electronics of a wearable device, such as an on-skin sensor assembly, in an arrangement that is sealed and electrically robust.
- FIG. 2 depicts an example of electronics 112 that may be used in sensor electronics 112 or may be implemented in a manufacturing station such as a testing station, a calibration station, a smart carrier, or other equipment used during manufacturing of device 101 , in accordance with some example implementations.
- the sensor electronics 112 may include electronics components that are configured to process sensor information, such as sensor data, and generate transformed sensor data and displayable sensor information, e.g., via a processor module.
- the processor module may transform sensor data into one or more of the following: filtered sensor data (e.g., one or more filtered analyte concentration values), raw sensor data, calibrated sensor data (e.g., one or more calibrated analyte concentration values), rate of change information, trend information, rate of acceleration/deceleration information, sensor diagnostic information, location information, alarm/alert information, calibration information such as may be determined by factory calibration algorithms as disclosed herein, smoothing and/or filtering algorithms of sensor data, and/or the like.
- filtered sensor data e.g., one or more filtered analyte concentration values
- calibrated sensor data e.g., one or more calibrated analyte concentration values
- rate of change information e.g., trend information, rate of acceleration/deceleration information, sensor diagnostic information, location information, alarm/alert information
- calibration information such as may be determined by factory calibration algorithms as disclosed herein, smoothing and/or filtering algorithms of sensor data, and/or the like.
- a processor module 214 is configured to achieve a substantial portion, if not all, of the data processing, including data processing pertaining to factory calibration.
- Processor module 214 may be integral to sensor electronics 112 and/or may be located remotely, such as in one or more of devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 and/or cloud 490 .
- processor module 214 may be located at least partially within a cloud-based analyte processor 490 or elsewhere in network 409 .
- the processor module 214 may be configured to calibrate the sensor data, and the data storage memory 220 may store the calibrated sensor data points as transformed sensor data. Moreover, the processor module 214 may be configured, in some example implementations, to wirelessly receive calibration information from a display device, such as devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 , to enable calibration of the sensor data from sensor 138 . Furthermore, the processor module 214 may be configured to perform additional algorithmic processing on the sensor data (e.g., calibrated and/or filtered data and/or other sensor information), and the data storage memory 220 may be configured to store the transformed sensor data and/or sensor diagnostic information associated with the algorithms. The processor module 214 may further be configured to store and use calibration information determined from a factory calibration, as described below.
- the sensor electronics 112 may comprise an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 205 coupled to a user interface 222 .
- the ASIC 205 may further include a potentiostat 210 , a telemetry module 232 for transmitting data from the sensor electronics 112 to one or more devices, such as devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 , and/or other components for signal processing and data storage (e.g., processor module 214 and data storage memory 220 ).
- ASIC 205 depicts ASIC 205 , other types of circuitry may be used as well, including field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), one or more microprocessors configured to provide some (if not all of) the processing performed by the sensor electronics 12 , analog circuitry, digital circuitry, or a combination thereof.
- FPGA field programmable gate arrays
- microprocessors configured to provide some (if not all of) the processing performed by the sensor electronics 12 , analog circuitry, digital circuitry, or a combination thereof.
- the potentiostat 210 is coupled to an analyte sensor 138 , such as a glucose sensor to generate sensor data from the analyte.
- the potentiostat 210 may be coupled to a working electrode 211 and reference electrode 212 that form a part of the sensor 138 .
- the potentiostat may provide a voltage to one of the electrodes 211 , 212 of the analyte sensor 138 to bias the sensor for measurement of a value (e.g., a current) indicative of the analyte concentration in a host (also referred to as the analog portion of the sensor).
- the potentiostat 210 may have one or more connections to the sensor 138 depending on the number of electrodes incorporated into the analyte sensor 138 (such as a counter electrode as a third electrode).
- the potentiostat 210 may include a resistor that translates a current value from the sensor 138 into a voltage value, while in some example implementations, a current-to-frequency converter (not shown) may also be configured to integrate continuously a measured current value from the sensor 138 using, for example, a charge-counting device. In some example implementations, an analog-to-digital converter (not shown) may digitize the analog signal from the sensor 138 into so-called “counts” to allow processing by the processor module 214 . The resulting counts may be directly related to the current measured by the potentiostat 210 , which may be directly related to an analyte level, such as a glucose level, in the host.
- an analyte level such as a glucose level
- the telemetry module 232 may be operably connected to processor module 214 and may provide the hardware, firmware, and/or software that enable wireless communication between the sensor electronics 112 and one or more other devices, such as display devices, processors, network access devices, and the like.
- wireless radio technologies that can be implemented in the telemetry module 232 include Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low-Energy, ANT, ANT+, ZigBee, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.16, cellular radio access technologies, radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), paging network communication, magnetic induction, satellite data communication, spread spectrum communication, frequency hopping communication, near field communications, and/or the like.
- the telemetry module 232 comprises a Bluetooth chip, although Bluetooth technology may also be implemented in a combination of the telemetry module 232 and the processor module 214 .
- the processor module 214 may control the processing performed by the sensor electronics 112 .
- the processor module 214 may be configured to process data (e.g., counts), from the sensor, filter the data, calibrate the data, perform fail-safe checking, and/or the like.
- Potentiostat 210 may measure the analyte (e.g., glucose and/or the like) at discrete time intervals or continuously, for example, using a current-to-voltage or current-to-frequency converter.
- analyte e.g., glucose and/or the like
- the processor module 214 may further include a data generator (not shown) configured to generate data packages for transmission to devices, such as the display devices 114 , 116 , 118 , and/or 120 . Furthermore, the processor module 214 may generate data packets for transmission to these outside sources via telemetry module 232 .
- the data packages may include an identifier code for the sensor and/or sensor electronics 112 , raw data, filtered data, calibrated data, rate of change information, trend information, error detection or correction, and/or the like.
- the processor module 214 may also include a program memory 216 and other memory 218 .
- the processor module 214 may be coupled to a communications interface, such as a communication port 238 , and a source of power, such as a battery 234 .
- the battery 234 may be further coupled to a battery charger and/or regulator 236 to provide power to sensor electronics 112 and/or charge the battery 234 .
- the program memory 216 may be implemented as a semi-static memory for storing data, such as an identifier for a coupled sensor 138 (e.g., a sensor identifier (ID)) and for storing code (also referred to as program code) to configure the ASIC 205 to perform one or more of the operations/functions described herein.
- the program code may configure processor module 214 to process data streams or counts, filter, perform the calibration methods described below, perform fail-safe checking, and the like.
- the memory 218 may also be used to store information,
- the processor module 214 including memory 218 may be used as the system's cache memory, where temporary storage is provided for recent sensor data received from the sensor.
- the memory may comprise memory storage components, such as read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), dynamic-RAM, static-RAM, non-static RAM, electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), rewritable ROMs, flash memory, and the like.
- the data storage memory 220 may be coupled to the processor module 214 and may be configured to store a variety of sensor information.
- the data storage memory 220 stores one or more days of analyte sensor data.
- the stored sensor information may include one or more of the following: a time stamp, raw sensor data (one or more raw analyte concentration values), calibrated data, filtered data, transformed sensor data, and/or any other displayable sensor information, calibration information (e.g., reference BG values and/or prior calibration information such as from factory calibration), sensor diagnostic information, and the like.
- the user interface 222 may include a variety of interfaces, such as one or more buttons 224 , a liquid crystal display (LCD) 226 , a vibrator 228 , an audio transducer (e.g., speaker) 230 , a backlight (not shown), and/or the like.
- the components that comprise the user interface 222 may provide controls to interact with the user (e.g., the host).
- the battery 234 may be operatively connected to the processor module 214 (and possibly other components of the sensor electronics 12 ) and provide the necessary power for the sensor electronics 112 ,
- the receiver can be transcutaneously powered via an inductive coupling, for example.
- a battery charger and/or regulator 236 may be configured to receive energy from an internal and/or external charger, In some example implementations, the battery 234 (or batteries) is configured to be charged via an inductive and/or wireless charging pad, although any other charging and/or power mechanism may be used as well.
- One or more communication ports 238 may be provided to allow communication with other devices, for example a PC communication (corn) port can be provided to enable communication with systems that are separate from, or integral with, the sensor electronics 112 .
- the communication port for example, may comprise a serial (e.g., universal serial bus or “USB”) communication port, and allow for communicating with another computer system (e.g., PC, personal digital assistant or “PDA,” server, or the like).
- factory information may be sent to the algorithm from the sensor or from a cloud data source.
- the one or more communication ports 238 may further include an input port 237 in which calibration data may be received, and an output port 239 which may be employed to transmit calibrated data, or data to be calibrated, to a receiver or mobile device.
- FIG. 2 illustrates these aspects schematically. It will be understood that the ports may be separated physically, but in alternative implementations a single communication port may provide the functions of both the second input port and the output port.
- an on-skin portion of the sensor electronics may he simplified to minimize complexity and/or size of on-skin electronics, for example, providing only raw, calibrated, and/or filtered data to a display device configured to run calibration and other algorithms required for displaying the sensor data.
- the sensor electronics 112 may be implemented to execute prospective algorithms used to generate transformed sensor data and/or displayable sensor information, including, for example, algorithms that: evaluate a clinical acceptability of reference and/or sensor data, evaluate calibration data for best calibration based on inclusion criteria, evaluate a quality of the calibration, compare estimated analyte values with time corresponding measured analyte values, analyze a variation of estimated analyte values, evaluate a stability of the sensor and/or sensor data, detect signal artifacts (noise), replace signal artifacts, determine a rate of change and/or trend of the sensor data, perform dynamic and intelligent analyte value estimation, perform diagnostics on the sensor and/or sensor data, set modes of operation, evaluate the data for aberrancies, and/or the like.
- algorithms that: evaluate a clinical acceptability of reference and/or sensor data, evaluate calibration data for best calibration based on inclusion criteria, evaluate a quality of the calibration, compare estimated analyte values with time corresponding measured analyte values, analyze a variation of
- FIGS. 3 A, 3 B, and 3 C illustrate an exemplary implementation of analyte sensor system 101 implemented as a wearable device such as an on-skin sensor assembly 600 .
- on-skin sensor assembly comprises a housing 128 .
- An adhesive patch 126 can couple the housing 128 to the skin of the host.
- the adhesive 126 can be a pressure sensitive adhesive (e.g. acrylic, rubber based, or other suitable type) bonded to a carrier substrate (e.g., spun lace polyester, polyurethane film, or other suitable type) for skin attachment.
- the housing 128 may include a through-hole 180 that cooperates with a sensor inserter device (not shown) that is used for implanting the sensor 138 under the skin of a subject.
- the wearable sensor assembly 600 can include sensor electronics 112 operable to measure and/or analyze glucose indicators sensed by glucose sensor 138 .
- Sensor electronics 112 within sensor assembly 600 can transmit information (e.g., measurements, analyte data, and glucose data) to a remotely located device (e.g., 114 , 116 , 118 , 120 shown in FIG. 1 ).
- a remotely located device e.g., 114 , 116 , 118 , 120 shown in FIG. 1 .
- the sensor 138 extends from its distal end up into the through-hole 180 and is routed to an electronics module 135 inside the enclosure 128 .
- the working electrode 211 and reference electrode 212 are connected to circuitry in the electronics module 135 which includes the potentiostat.
- FIG. 3 D illustrates one exemplary embodiment of an analyte sensor 138 which includes an elongated body portion.
- the elongated body portion may be long and thin, yet flexible and strong.
- the smallest dimension of the elongated conductive body is less than about 0.1 inches, 0.075 inches, 0.05 inches, 0.025 inches, 0.01 inches, 0.004 inches, or 0.002 inches.
- the elongated conductive body is illustrated herein as having a circular cross-section, in other embodiments the cross-section of the elongated conductive body can be ovoid, rectangular, triangular, or polyhedral, star-shaped, C-shaped, T-shaped, X-shaped, Y-shaped, irregular, or the like.
- the analyte sensor 138 comprises a wire core 139 .
- the wire core 139 forms anelectrode 211 a.
- the wire core 139 forms a contact 211 b.
- the electrode 211 a and the contact 211 b are in electrical communication over the length of the wire core 139 as it extends along the elongated body portion of the sensor 138 .
- the wire core can be made from a single material such as platinum or tantalum, or may he formed as multiple layers, such as a conducting or non-conducting material with an outer coating of a different conducting material.
- a layer 104 surrounds a least a portion of the wire core 139 .
- the layer 104 may be formed of an insulating material, such as polyimide, polyurethane, parylene, or any other known insulating materials.
- the layer 104 is disposed on the wire core 139 and configured such that the electrode 211 a is exposed via window 106 .
- the sleeve layer 141 further comprises a layer 141 surrounding the insulating layer 104 like a sleeve that comprises a conductive material.
- the sleeve layer 141 forms an electrode 212 a.
- the sleeve layer 141 forms a contact 212 b.
- the electrode 212 a and the contact 212 b are in electrical communication over the length of the sleeve layer 141 as it extends along the elongated body portion of the sensor 138 .
- This sleeve layer 141 may be formed of a silver-containing material that is applied onto the insulating layer 104 .
- the silver-containing material may include any of a variety of materials and be in various forms, such as, Ag/AgCl-polymer pastes, paints, polymer-based conducting mixture, and/or inks that are commercially available, for example.
- This layer 141 can be processed using a pasting/dipping/coating step, for example, using a die-metered dip coating process.
- an Ag/AgCl polymer paste is applied to an elongated body by dip-coating the body (e.g., using a meniscus coating technique) and then drawing the body through a die to meter the coating to a precise thickness.
- multiple coating steps are used to build up the coating to a predetermined thickness.
- the sensor 138 shown in FIG. 3 D also includes a membrane 108 covering at least a portion of the distal in vivo portion of the sensor 138 .
- This membrane is typically formed of multiple layers, which may include one or more of an interference domain, an enzyme domain, a diffusion resistance domain, and a bioprotective domain.
- This membrane is important to support the electrochemical processes that allow analyte detection and it is generally manufactured with great care by dip-coating, spraying, or other manufacturing steps. It is preferable for the distal in vivo portion of the sensor 138 to be subject to as little handling as possible from the time the membrane 108 is formed to the time the distal in vivo portion of the sensor 138 is implanted into a subject.
- electrode 211 a forms a working electrode of an electrochemical measuring system
- electrode 212 a forms a reference electrode for that system. In use, both electrodes may be implanted into a host for analyte monitoring.
- the embodiments herein are also applicable to other physical configurations of electrodes.
- the two electrodes 211 a and 212 a could be affixed to a distal in vivo portion of an elongated flexible strip of a planar substrate such as a thin, flat, polymer flex circuit.
- the two contacts 211 b and 212 b could be affixed to the proximal ex vivo portion of this flexible planar substrate.
- Electrodes 211 a, 212 a could be electrically connected to their respective contacts 211 b, 212 b a circuit traces on the planar substrate.
- the electrodes 211 a and 212 a and the contacts 211 b and 212 b may be adjacent to one another on a flat surface rather than being coaxial as shown in FIG. 3 D .
- FIG. 3 D Also shown in FIG. 3 D is an illustration of the contact 21 lb and the contact 212 b electrically coupled to a simple current-to-voltage converter based potentiostat 210 .
- the potentiostat includes a battery 320 that has an output coupled to an input of an operational amplifier 322 .
- the output of the operational amplifier 322 is coupled to a contact 324 that is electrically coupled to the working electrode contact 211 b through a resistor 328 .
- the amplifier 322 will bias the contact 324 to the battery voltage V b , and will drive the current i m required to maintain that bias. This current will flow from the working electrode 211 a through the interstitial fluid surrounding the sensor 138 and to the reference electrode 212 a.
- the reference electrode contact 212 b is electrically coupled to another contact 334 which is connected to the other side of the battery 320 .
- the current i m is equal to (V b ⁇ V m )/R, where V m is the voltage measured at the output of the amplifier 322 .
- the magnitude of this current for a given bias on the working electrode 211 a is a measure of analyte concentration in the vicinity of the window 106 .
- the contacts 324 and 334 are typically conductive pads/traces on a circuit board. There is always some level of parasitic leakage current i p over the surface of this board during the test. If possible, this leakage current should not form part of the measurement of current due to analyte. To reduce the effect this leakage current has on the measured current, an optional additional pad/trace 336 may be provided between the biased contact 324 and the return contact 334 that is connected directly to the battery output. This optional additional pad/trace may be referred to as a “guard trace.” Because they are held at the same potential, there will be essentially no leakage current from the biased contact 324 and the guard trace 336 .
- guard trace 336 does not pass through the amplifier output resistor 328 , and therefore is not included in the measurement. Additional aspects and implementations of a guard trace may be found in paragraphs [0128] and [0129] of U.S. Patent Publication 2017/0281092, which are incorporated herein by reference.
- the sensor 138 may be provided as a part of a pre-connected sensor that includes a sensor carrier as described in greater detail below.
- FIG. 4 A shows a schematic illustration of a pre-connected sensor 400 .
- pre-connected sensor 400 includes sensor carrier 402 permanently attached to sensor 138 .
- sensor carrier 402 includes an intermediate body such as substrate 404 , and also includes one or more contacts such as first internal contact 406 , and second internal contact 408 .
- First internal contact 406 is electrically coupled to a first contact on a proximal end of sensor 138 and contact internal contact 408 is electrically coupled to a second contact on the proximal end of sensor 138 .
- the distal end of sensor 138 is a free end configured for insertion into the skin of the host.
- Contacts 406 and 408 may, for example, correspond to contacts 324 and 334 of FIG. 3 D in some implementations.
- first internal contact 406 may be electrically coupled to a first external contact 410 and second internal contact 408 may be electrically coupled to a second external contact 412 .
- external contacts 410 and 412 may be configured to electrically interface with sensor electronics 112 in wearable device 600 .
- external contacts 410 and 412 may be configured to electrically interface with processing circuitry of manufacturing equipment such one or more testing stations and/or one or more calibration stations.
- sensor carrier 402 and sensor 138 may each be provided with a single contact or may each be provided with more than two contacts, for example, any N number of external contacts (e.g., more than two external contacts 410 and 412 ) of the sensor carrier and any M number of contacts (e.g., more than two contacts 406 and 408 ) of sensor 138 that can be coupled.
- sensor carrier 402 and sensor 138 may have a different number of contacts N ⁇ M).
- sensor carrier 402 may have additional contacts for coupling to or between various components of a manufacturing station.
- substrate 404 may be configured to couple with sensor electronics 112 in wearable device 600 .
- substrate 404 may be sized and shaped to mechanically interface with housing 128 and electrically interface with sensor electronics 112 inside housing 128 .
- substrate 404 may be sized and shaped to mechanically interface with manufacturing equipment, assembly equipment, testing stations and/or one or more calibration stations.
- sensor carrier 402 may be attached and/or electrically coupled to sensor 138 .
- Sensor 138 may be permanently coupled to a component of sensor carrier 402 (e.g. substrate 404 ) by using, for example, adhesive (e.g.
- UV cure moisture cure, multi part activated, heat cure, hot melt, etc.
- conductive adhesive e.g. carbon filled, carbon nanotube filled, silver filled, conductive additive, etc.
- conductive ink e.g. carbon filled, carbon nanotube filled, silver filled, conductive additive, etc.
- spring contacts e.g. carbon filled, carbon nanotube filled, silver filled, conductive additive, etc.
- clips wrapped flexible circuitry
- a conductive polymer conductive elastomer e.g. carbon filled, carbon nanotube filled, silver filled, conductive additive, etc.
- conductive polymer conductive elastomer elastomer
- conductive plastic carbon filled PLA
- conductive graphene PLA conductive foam
- conductive fabric e.g., a molded interconnect device structure
- sewing wire wrapping, wire bonding, wire threading, spot welding, swaging, crimping, stapling, clipping, soldering or brazing, plastic welding, or overmolding.
- sensor 138 may be permanently coupled to substrate 404 by rivets, magnets, anisotropic conductive films, metallic foils, or other suitable structures or materials for mechanically and electrically attaching sensor carrier 402 to sensor 138 before or during assembly, manufacturing, testing and/or calibration operations.
- sensor carrier 402 may be 3-D printed around sensor 138 to form pre-connected sensor 400 .
- sensor carrier 402 may include datum features 430 (sometimes referred to as datum structures) such as a recess, an opening, a surface or a protrusion for aligning, positioning, and orienting sensor 138 relative to sensor carrier 402 .
- Sensor carrier 402 may also include, or may itself form, one or more anchoring features for securing and aligning the analyte sensor during manufacturing (e.g., relative to a manufacturing station). Additionally, sensor carrier 402 may include an identifier 450 configured to identify the sensor. in sonic embodiments, identifier 450 is formed on substrate 404 . Identifier 450 will be explained further below.
- FIG. 4 B illustrates another schematic of a pre-connected analyte sensor 400 .
- the pre-connected analyte sensor 400 shown in FIG. 413 may include similar components of pre-connected analyte sensor 400 shown in FIG. 4 A .
- FIG. 4 B is shown without optional cover 460 for clarity.
- FIG. 4 C illustrated an exploded view of pre-connected analyte sensor 400 shown in FIG. 4 B .
- sensor carrier 402 includes an intermediate body such as a substrate 404 , and also includes one or more traces such as first trace 414 and second trace 416 .
- First trace 414 may include a first internal contact 406 and a first external contact 410 .
- Second trace 416 may include a second internal contact 408 and a second external contact 412 .
- first internal contact 406 is electrically coupled to a first contact on a proximal end of sensor 138 and second internal contact 408 is electrically coupled to a second contact on the proximal end of sensor 138 .
- the distal end of sensor 138 is a free end configured for insertion into the skin of the host.
- a non-conductive adhesive 426 e.g. epoxy, cyanoacrylate, acrylic, rubber, urethane, hot melt, etc.
- Non-conductive adhesive 426 may be configured to affix, seal, insulate, or provide a strain relief to the sensor 138 .
- Sensor 138 may be attached to substrate 404 by other methods, such as those described in FIG. 4 A above.
- a pressure sensitive adhesive 428 may be configured to isolate an exposed end of traces 414 and 416 .
- pressure sensitive adhesive 428 may laminate sensor 138 between substrate 404 and cover 460 .
- sensor 138 , substrate 404 , pressure sensitive adhesive 428 , and cover 460 may form a laminated configuration.
- sensor 138 and its connection to one or more contacts e.g. first internal contact 406 and second internal contact 408
- exposed contacts e.g. first external contact 410 and second external contact 412
- the laminated configuration may create a moisture sealed region surrounding the sensor 138 .
- the moisture seal may be created as embodied by a combination of a pressure sensitive adhesive 428 and a non-conductive adhesive 426 .
- the laminated structure can be created by one or a combination of the following materials and methods: A non-conductive adhesive, a pressure sensitive adhesive tape, an elastomer, heat bonding, hot plate welding, laser welding, ultrasonic welding, RF welding, or any suitable type of lamination method.
- the cover 460 may consist of a polymer sheet, structure, or film that at least partially covers the substrate 404 .
- the cover 460 may optionally contain an identifier 450 , which can identify the sensor 138 .
- identifier 450 may incorporate various identification protocols or techniques such as, but not limited to, NEC, RFID, QR Code, Bar code, Wi-Fi, Trimmed resistor, Capacitive value, Impedance values, ROM, Memory, IC, Flash memory, etc.
- Guide fixture 420 which is an optional component, is an exemplary embodiment of an interface with a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, manufacturing stations, or as part of the wearable assembly.
- the guide fixture 420 includes datum features (or datum structures) 430 , such as a recess, an opening, a surface or a protrusion for aligning, positioning, and orienting sensor 138 relative to sensor carrier 402
- Datum features 430 may be used in manufacturing and for assembly into a wearable electronic component.
- datum features 430 are raised protrusions configured to align with corresponding datum features 432 of substrate 404
- Corresponding datum features 432 of substrate 404 may feature cutouts, slots, holes, or recesses.
- the corresponding datum features 432 in the sensor carrier may be placement features that can interface with datum features 430 in a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations.
- Guide fixture 420 may be configured to ensure proper placement of the sensor carrier 402 to align the exposed external contacts 410 and 412 for connecting to a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations.
- datum features 430 may consist of female features to engage with male corresponding datum features 432 .
- FIG. 4 D illustrates a schematic view of an array 480 of pre-connected analyte sensors 400 having a plurality of pre-connected sensors 400 with optional identifiers 450 .
- an array formed as a one-dimensional strip of pre-connected analyte sensors 400 is shown, but a two-dimensional array could also be implanted.
- the array 480 of pre-connected analyte sensors may be disposed in a cartridge.
- Each of the plurality of pre-connected sensors 400 can be singulated.
- scoring 4020 may be provided to facilitate singulation into individual pre-connected sensors 400 .
- the array 480 can be used in facilitating manufacturing, testing and/or calibrating multiple sensors 138 individually in sequential or random manners. In some embodiments, the array 480 can be used in facilitating manufacturing, testing and/or calibrating multiple sensors 138 concurrently,
- FIGS. 5 A- 5 E show block diagrams of various machines and assemblies the pre-connected analyte sensor 400 may be associated with during its pre-implant lifetime.
- Such machines and assemblies may include manufacturing equipment such as one or more manufacturing stations 5091 , one or more testing stations 5002 and/or one more calibration stations 5004 , and an on-skin wearable assembly 600 . At least some of these are configured to receive sensor carrier 402 and to communicatively couple the machines and assemblies to sensor 138 via sensor carrier 402 .
- the senor 138 is coupled to the sensor carrier 402 before the membrane 108 described above is applied. With the sensor 138 attached to the sensor carrier, and potentially with multiple carrier mounted sensors attached together as shown in FIG. 4 D , subsequent device production steps such as membrane coating, testing, calibration, and assembly into a wearable unit can be performed with easier mounting and dismounting from manufacturing and testing equipment, less sensor handling, less chance of damaging the membrane, producing a significant overall improvement in production efficiency.
- the pre-connected sensor construction is easier to separate different kinds of manufacturing and testing among different facilities that are better equipped to handle them.
- fabricating the electrodes may require various kinds of metal forming/extrusion machines, whereas membrane application, testing, and calibration requires a wet chemistry lab and sensitive electronic test equipment.
- the sensor electrodes may be formed and mounted on the carrier in one facility in one location, and then shipped to a different remote facility that is equipped for membrane application, testing, and calibration. Remote in this context means not in the same production facility in the same building. It can even be advantageous for different commercial entities to perform the different tasks that specialize in the appropriate manufacturing and testing technologies.
- Manufacturing station 5091 may comprise a testing station as described herein, a calibration station as described herein, or another manufacturing station.
- Manufacturing station 5091 may include processing circuitry 5092 and/or mechanical components 5094 operable to perform testing operations, calibration operations, and/or other manufacturing operations such as sensor straightening operations, membrane application operations, curing operations, calibration-check operations, glucose sensitivity operations (e.g., sensitivity slope, baseline, and/or noise calibration operations), and/or visual inspection operations.
- the pre-connected analyte sensor 400 may be connected to one or more testing stations 5002 having processing circuitry 5012 configured to perform testing operations with sensor 138 to verify the operational integrity of sensor 138 .
- Testing operations may include verifying electrical properties of a sensor 138 , verifying communication between a working electrode and contact 408 , verifying communication between a reference electrode or additional electrodes and contact 406 , and/or other electronic verification operations for sensor 138 .
- Processing circuitry 5012 may be communicatively coupled with sensor 138 for testing operations by inserting substrate 404 into a receptacle 5006 (e.g., a recess in a housing of testing station 5002 ) until contact 410 is coupled to contact 5010 of testing station 5002 and contact 412 is coupled to contact 5008 of testing station 5002 .
- a receptacle 5006 e.g., a recess in a housing of testing station 5002
- System 5000 may include one or more calibration stations 5004 having processing circuitry 5020 configured to perform calibration operations with sensor 138 to obtain calibration data for in vivo operation of sensor 138 .
- Calibration data obtained by calibration equipment 5004 may be provided to on-skin sensor assembly 600 to be used during operation of sensor 138 in vivo.
- Processing circuitry 5020 may be communicatively coupled with sensor 138 for calibration operations by inserting substrate 404 into a receptacle 5014 (e.g., a recess in a housing of calibration station 5004 ) until contact 410 is coupled to contact 5018 of testing station 5002 and contact 412 is coupled to contact 5016 of testing station 5002 .
- testing station 5002 and calibration station 5004 include receptacles 5006 and 5014 .
- sensor carrier 402 may be mounted to testing station 5002 and calibration station 5004 and/or manufacturing station 5091 using other mounting features such as grasping, clipping, or clamping figures.
- manufacturing station 5091 includes grasping structures 5093 and 5095 , at least one of which is movable to grasp sensor carrier 402 (or a carrier having multiple sensor carriers and sensors).
- Structure 5093 may be a stationary feature having one or more electrical contacts such as contact 5008 .
- Structure 5095 may be a movable feature that moves (e.g., slides in a direction 5097 ) to grasp and secure sensor carder 402 in an electrically coupled position for manufacturing station 5091 .
- both features 5093 and 5095 are movable.
- Sensor carrier 402 may also include an identifier 450 (see, e.g., FIGS. 4 A- 4 D ).
- Identifier 450 may be formed on or embedded within substrate 404 .
- Identifier 450 may be implemented as a visual or optical identifier (e.g., a barcode or QR code pre-printed or printed on-the-fly on substrate 404 or etched in to substrate 404 ), a radio frequency (RF) identifier, or an electrical identifier (e.g., a laser-trimmed resistor, a capacitive identifier, an inductive identifier, or a micro storage circuit (e.g., an integrated circuit or other circuitry in which the identifier is encoded in memory of the identifier) programmable with an identifier and/or other data before, during, or after testing and calibration).
- RF radio frequency
- Identifier 450 may be used for tracking each sensor through the manufacturing process for that sensor (e.g., by storing a history of testing and/or calibration data for each sensor). In other words, the identifier 450 identifies any of the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, and a history of the analyte sensor. For example, identifier 450 may be used for binning of testing and calibration performance data. Identifier 450 may be a discrete raw value or may encode information in addition to an identification number. Identifier 450 may be used for digitally storing data in non-volatile memory on substrate 404 or as a reference number for storing data external to sensor carrier 402 .
- Testing station 5002 may include a reader 5011 (e.g., an optical sensor, an RF sensor, or an electrical interface such as an integrated circuit interface) that reads identifier 450 to obtain a unique identifier of sensor 138 . Testing data obtained by testing station 5002 . may be stored and/or transmitted along with the identifier of sensor 138 .
- a reader 5011 e.g., an optical sensor, an RF sensor, or an electrical interface such as an integrated circuit interface
- Calibration station 5004 may include a reader 5011 (e.g., an optical sensor, an RF sensor, or an electrical interface) that reads identifier 450 to obtain a unique identifier of sensor 138 .
- Calibration data obtained by calibration station 5004 may be stored and/or transmitted along with the identifier of sensor 138 .
- calibration data obtained by calibration station 5004 may be added to identifier 450 by calibration station 5004 (e.g., by programming the calibration data into the identifier).
- calibration data obtained by calibration station 5004 may be transmitted to a remote system or device along with identifier 450 by calibration station.
- on-skin sensor assembly 600 may include one or more contacts such as contact 5022 configured to couple internal electronic circuitry to contacts 410 and 412 of sensor carrier 402 and thus to sensor 138 .
- Sensor carrier 402 may be sized and shaped to be secured within a cavity 5024 in or on the housing 128 such that sensor 138 is coupled to electronics in the housing 128 via sensor carrier 402 , and sensor 138 may be positionally secured to extend from the housing 128 for insertion for in vivo operations.
- calibration station 5004 and testing station 5002 are shown as separate stations in FIGS. 5 A- 5 E , it should be appreciated that, in some implementations calibration stations and testing stations may be combined into one or more calibration/testing stations (e.g., stations in which processing circuitry for performing testing and calibration operations is provided within a common housing and coupled to a single interface 5006 ).
- Wearable assembly 600 may also include a reader (e.g., an optical sensor, an RF sensor, or an electrical interface) positioned near the contacts 5022 that reads identifier 450 to obtain a unique identifier of sensor 138 .
- Sensor electronics may obtain calibration data for in vivo operation of sensor 138 based on the read identifier 450 .
- the calibration data may be stored in, and obtained, from identifier 450 itself, or identifier 450 may be used to obtain the calibration data for the installed sensor 138 from a remote system such as a cloud-based system.
- FIGS. 6 - 8 are schematic illustrations of various implementations of securement of a pre-connected sensor 400 within wearable assembly 600 .
- sensor carrier 402 is in direct contact with a base wall 605 and housing 128
- contact 5022 includes multiple contacts on the housing 128 for contacting both contacts 410 and 412 of sensor carrier 402 (e.g., both located on a top surface of sensor carrier 402 ).
- a mechanical receiver 700 is provided on base wall 605 for mechanically securing sensor carrier 402 .
- mechanical receiver 800 is provided on base wall 605 for mechanically securing sensor carrier 402 in cooperation with receiver 702 .
- receiver 702 includes an additional contact 704 for contacting contact 410 of sensor carrier 402 located on a rear surface of the sensor carrier.
- FIG. 9 shows a detailed example of a sensor module 300 including a pre-connected sensor 400 and a sealing structure 192 .
- sealing structure 192 may be disposed on a substrate 404 , in which sealing structure 192 may be configured to prevent moisture ingress toward contacts 410 and 412 .
- contacts 410 and 412 . may be implemented as leaf spring contact for coupling to sensor electronics.
- pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least one contact.
- pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least two contacts.
- pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least three contacts.
- pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least four contacts.
- An adhesive 126 can couple the housing 128 to the skin 130 of the host.
- the adhesive 126 can be a pressure sensitive adhesive (e.g. acrylic, rubber based, or other suitable type) bonded to a carrier substrate (e.g., spun lace polyester, polyurethane film, or other suitable type) for skin attachment.
- substrate 404 may include at least one arm 202 or other mechanical features for interfacing with corresponding mating features on base 128 (e.g., mechanical interlocks such as snap fits, clips, and/or interference features) to mechanically secure substrate 404 to housing 128 .
- Coupling features such as arm 902 and/or other features of substrate 404 may be sized and shaped for releasably mechanically attaching substrate 404 to a connector associated with manufacturing equipment such as one or more of connectors 5006 , 5014 , and/or 5093 / 5095 of FIGS. 5 A- 5 E for testing and/or calibration operations during manufacturing and prior to attachment to features 900 of housing 128 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of the sensor module 400 in an implementation in which contacts 406 and 408 are implemented using coil springs 306 .
- protrusions 308 on substrate 404 can align sensor 138 and secure springs 306 to substrate 404 . (Not all the protrusions 308 are labeled in order to increase the clarity of FIG. 10 .) Protrusions 308 can protrude distally.
- At least three, at least four, and/or less than ten protrusions 308 can be configured to contact a perimeter of a spring 306 .
- Protrusions 308 can be separated by gaps. The gaps enable protrusions 308 to flex outward as spring 306 is inserted between protrusions 308 .
- a downward force for coupling electronics unit 500 to base 128 can push spring 306 against sensor 138 to electrically couple spring 306 to the sensor 138 .
- Sensor 138 can run between at least two of protrusions 308 .
- Testing station 5002 and/or calibration station 5004 may also have a mating connector structure that, when substrate 404 is inserted into recess 5006 or 5014 , compresses springs 306 to couple springs 306 electrically between sensor 138 and processing circuitry 5012 or 5020 .
- Sensor 138 may include a distal portion 138 a configured for subcutaneous sensing and a proximal portion 138 b mechanically coupled to sensor carrier 402 having an electrical interconnect (e.g., springs 306 ) mechanically coupled to the substrate 404 and electrically coupled to proximal portion 138 b.
- Springs 306 can be conical springs, helical springs, or any other type of spring mentioned herein or suitable for electrical connections.
- Substrate 404 may have a base portion 312 that includes at least two proximal protrusions 308 located around a perimeter of spring 306 .
- Proximal protrusions 308 are configured to help orient spring 306 .
- a segment of glucose sensor 138 is located between the proximal protrusions 308 (distally to the spring 306 ).
- Base portion 312 may be configured to be mechanically coupled to the housing 128 , to manufacturing equipment 5091 , testing equipment 5002 , and/or calibration equipment 5004 .
- base portion 312 includes anchoring features such as arms 202 .
- Anchoring features may include arms 202 and/or may include features such as one or more notches, recesses, protrusions, or other features in base 312 , arms 202 , and/or substrate 404 that mechanically interface with corresponding features of, for example, a receptacle such as one of receptacles 5006 of 5014 of FIGS. 5 A- 5 E or a clamping connector formed by clamping connector features such as features 5093 and 5095 of FIGS, 5 A- 5 E to secure and align sensor 138 .
- a slidable (or otherwise actuable or rotatable) feature such as feature 5095 of FIGS. 5 A- 5 E may be arranged to slide over, around, or otherwise engage with one or more of arms 202 , base 312 , and/or sensor carrier 402 altogether to secure sensor carrier 402 to the manufacturing equipment.
- a receptacle connector such as one of receptacles 5006 of 5014 of FIGS. 5 A- 5 E or a clamping connector formed by clamping connector features such as features 5093 and 5095 of FIGS. 5 A- 5 E may include a clamshell component, a sliding component, or other movable component that, bears against or covers sensor carrier 402 to latch sensor carrier 402 to the manufacturing, testing, and/or calibration equipment.
- sensor module 400 includes a base portion 312 d; a glucose sensor 138 having a distal portion 138 a configured for subcutaneous sensing and a proximal portion 138 b mechanically coupled to base portion 312 d; and an electrical interconnect (e.g., leaf springs 306 d ) mechanically coupled to substrate 404 and electrically coupled to the proximal portion 138 b.
- Leaf springs 306 d can be configured to bend in response to pressure from testing station contacts, calibration station contacts, and/or electronics unit 500 coupling with base 128 while pre-connected sensor 400 is disposed between electronics unit 500 coupling with base 128 .
- cantilever springs are a type of leaf spring.
- a leaf spring can be made of a number of strips of curved metal that are held together one above the other.
- leaf springs only include one strip (e.g., one layer) of curved metal (rather than multiple layers of curved metal).
- leaf spring 306 d in FIG. 11 can be made of one layer of metal or multiple layers of metal.
- leaf springs include one layer of fiat metal secured at one end (such that the leaf spring is a cantilever spring).
- base portion 312 d includes a proximal protrusion 320 d having a channel 322 d in which at least a portion of proximal portion 138 b is located.
- the channel 322 d positions a first area of proximal portion 138 b such that the area is electrically coupled to leaf spring 306 d.
- leaf spring 306 d arcs away from the first area and protrudes proximally to electrically couple with testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or wearable assembly 600 . At least a portion of leaf spring 306 d forms a “W” shape. At least a portion of leaf spring 306 d forms a “C” shape. Leaf spring 306 d bends around the proximal protrusion 320 d. Leaf spring 306 d protrudes proximally to electrically couple testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 . Seal 192 is configured to impede fluid ingress to leaf spring 306 d.
- Leaf spring 306 d is oriented such that coupling sensor carrier 402 to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 presses leaf spring 306 d against a first electrical contact of the testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 and a second electrical contact of the glucose sensor 138 to electrically couple the glucose sensor 138 to the testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 .
- the proximal height of seal 192 may be greater than a proximal height of leaf spring 306 d such that the testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 contacts the seal 192 prior to contacting the leaf spring 306 d.
- Springs 306 and/or leaf springs 306 d may cooperate with underlying features on substrate 404 (e.g., features 308 ) and/or channel 322 d, as shown, to form datum features that secure and align sensor 138 with respect to sensor carrier 402 (e.g., for manufacturing, calibration, testing, and/or in vivo operations).
- FIGS. 13 A and 13 B show perspective views of an embodiment of a wearable assembly 600 including a pre-connected sensor 400 .
- Wearable assembly 600 may include sensor electronics and an adhesive patch (not shown).
- Pre-connected sensor 400 may include a sensor carrier such as sensor carrier 402 described in FIGS. 4 A- 4 D .
- the sensor carrier 402 may be placed in or on housing 128 .
- Housing 128 may be composed of two housing components, top housing 520 and bottom housing 522 .
- Top housing 520 and bottom housing 522 can be assembled together to form housing 128 .
- Top housing 520 and bottom housing 522 can be sealed to prevent moisture ingress to an internal cavity of housing 128 .
- the sealed housing may include an encapsulating material (e.g. epoxy, silicone, urethane, or other suitable material).
- housing 128 is formed as a single component encapsulant (e.g. epoxy) configured to contain sensor carrier 402 and sensor electronics.
- FIGS. 13 A illustrates an aperture 524 within top housing 520 configured to allow for an insertion component (e.g. hypodermic needle, C-needle, V-needle, open sided needle, etc.) to pass through the wearable assembly 600 for insertion and/or retraction.
- Aperture 524 may be aligned with a corresponding aperture in bottom housing 522 .
- aperture 524 may extend through an off-center location of housing 128 .
- aperture 524 may extend through an edge of the housing 128 , forming a C-shaped channel.
- the aperture 524 includes a sealing material such as a gel, adhesive, elastomer, or other suitable material located within aperture 524 .
- FIG. 13 B shows a perspective view of the bottom of wearable assembly 600 .
- pre-connected sensor 400 may be disposed within the housing 128 .
- Pre-connected sensor 400 may be installed within an aperture 526 of bottom housing 522 .
- sensor 138 may extend out from aperture 526 .
- Aperture 526 may be sized and shaped to retain pre-connected sensor 400 .
- aperture 526 may be sized and shaped to retain pre-connected sensor 400 in which sensor 138 extends approximately parallel to the skin surface and forms a 90 degree bend for insertion into the skin.
- the bottom surface of bottom housing 522 can contain an attachment member (e.g. an adhesive patch) for adhering the wearable assembly to the skin surface of a user.
- an attachment member e.g. an adhesive patch
- FIG. 13 C shows an exploded view of the wearable assembly 600 .
- Various electronic components such as the potentiostat 210 and other components illustrated in FIG. 2 may be mounted on or to an electronics assembly substrate 530 , typically some form of printed circuit board.
- sensor carrier 402 has an electrical coupling with electronics assembly substrate 530 .
- Various methods may be used to establish electrical connection (e.g. pins, solder, conductive elastomer, conductive adhesive, etc.) between one or more contacts of pre-connected sensor 400 , such as external contacts 410 and 412 and electronics assembly substrate 530 .
- Sensor carrier 402 may be configured to interface with electronics assembly substrate 530 through the bottom housing 522 .
- the sensor carrier 402 may be configured to interface with the electronics assembly substrate 530 through top housing 520 . In some other implementations, the sensor carrier 402 . is configured to interface with the electronics assembly substrate 530 through the side of wearable assembly 600 . Also shown in the figure, an optional sealing member 528 may be configured to insulate at least a portion of sensor carrier 402 from potential moisture ingress. In some instances, the sealing member 528 may be liquid dispensed (e.g., adhesive, gel) or a solid material (e.g., elastomer, polymer).
- the sealing member 528 may be an assembled component that is welded (e.g., laser or ultrasonic, hot plate), or otherwise permanently attached (e.g., anisotropic adhesive film, pressure sensitive adhesive, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, or other suitable adhesive) to create a sealed region.
- the sealing member 528 may be used to physically couple and/or provide a sealed region for the sensor carrier 402 to the wearable assembly 600 .
- FIGS. 14 A- 14 E illustrate another implementation of a wearable assembly 600 .
- the implementation of FIGS. 14 A- 14 E share some similarities to the implementation shown in FIGS. 13 A- 13 C .
- the wearable assembly 600 includes a housing formed as a top housing 520 and a bottom housing 522 .
- the wearable assembly also includes a through hole 524 for use during interstitial insertion of the sensor 138 into a subject.
- the bottom housing 522 includes a recess 726 with a floor 704 .
- the floor 704 may include locating pins 784 and 786 that extend upward from the floor 704 and two apertures 722 and 724 .
- the locating pins may be formed as an integral part of the floor 704 , during for example molding of the housing, or they may be separate parts that are coupled to the floor with friction fit, adhesive, or any other means. In some embodiments, there is at least one locating pin. In some embodiments, there are at least two locating pins. In some embodiments, there are at least three locating pins.
- a printed circuit board 530 visible in FIG. 14 E ) with some or all of the sensor electronic circuitry (e.g. the potentiostat 210 or at least traces that connect to the potentiostat) mounted thereon.
- the printed circuit board 530 may also have conductive pins 712 and 714 mounted thereon which extend through apertures 722 and 724 in the floor 704 , forming an external electrical interface that is accessible without opening the housing.
- the pre-connected sensor 40 ( )drops into this recess 726 .
- Holes 794 and 796 drop over locating pins 784 and 786 and conductive pins 712 and 714 extend through holes 706 and 708 in the sensor carrier substrate 404 .
- These holes 706 and 708 extend through plated metal (e.g. copper) contacts 406 and 408 on the substrate 404 , similar to those shown in a different embodiment in FIGS. 4 A to 4 C .
- the number of holes 706 , 708 in the substrate 404 correspond to the number of electrodes present in the sensor 138 , which may in turn correspond to the number of pins 712 , 714 .
- a three-electrode system with a working, reference, and counter electrode may have three holes in the substrate corresponding to three pins extending up through floor 704 .
- the pins 712 and 714 may be electrically connected to the contacts 408 and 406 in a variety of ways such as solder, swaging, or conductive glue, paste, adhesive, or film.
- the electronic circuitry for detecting and/or processing analyte sensor signals that is placed inside the housing becomes connected to the analyte sensor to receive signals therefrom.
- the connection material bonding the sensor 138 to the sensor carrier 402 is designated 762 and 764 in FIGS. 14 D and 14 E . These connections may be established by any of the methods described above with reference to FIG. 4 A .
- the proximal portion of the sensor 138 can be secured to the floor 704 with a pressure sensitive adhesive 772 to retain the proximal portion of the sensor on or near the housing prior to extending downward at the inserter opening 524 .
- This allows for accurate sensor insertion position and controls the bias force into the insertion needle.
- a variety of methods and/or structural features may be used to perform this retention function such as a protrusion or shelf in the floor 704 , an overmolded part, a snap-fit additional plastic piece installed over the sensor, or any sort of glue or adhesive placed before or after the pre-connected sensor is placed in the recess 726 . As is also shown in FIGS.
- sealing members 528 a and 528 b may be configured to seal and insulate at least a portion of sensor carrier 402 from potential moisture ingress.
- the sealing member 528 may be liquid dispensed (e.g., adhesive, gel) or a solid material (e.g., elastomer, polymer).
- the sealing member 528 may be an assembled component that is welded (e.g., laser or ultrasonic, hot plate), or otherwise permanently attached (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, or other suitable adhesive) to create a sealed region.
- the sealing member 528 may be used to physically couple and/or provide a sealed region for the sensor carrier 402 to the wearable assembly 600 .
- the two sealing members 528 a and 528 b are partially separated by walls 766 and 768 . These walls allow two different sealing methods to be used in the two different portions of the recess 726 that are separated by the walls.
- 528 b may be a solid polymer that is press fit into the recess portion with opening 524 on one side of the walls.
- the other portion of the recess 726 may then be filled with a liquid UV cured epoxy which hardens to form sealing member 528 a.
- the depth of the two recess portions on either side of the walls may be the same or different.
- FIG. 15 A shows an alternative embodiment of a sensor carrier 402 , also potentially taking the form of a printed circuit board.
- a guard trace 407 such as described above with reference to item 336 in FIG. 3 D is provided on the substrate 404 of the sensor carrier 402 .
- this guard trace 407 is positioned between contacts 406 and 408 and is connected to the bias voltage by the sensor electronics.
- the guard trace 407 can be coupled to the sensor electronics with or more conductive pins 713 (not shown in FIGS. 14 A to 14 E ) that extend through the floor 704 similar to pins 712 and 714 .
- the pins are shown connected to castellated contacts on the side of the substrate 404 .
- An insulating layer 780 such as solder mask may be positioned over the guard trace 407 to eliminate the risk of the analyte sensor electrodes shorting to it.
- FIGS. 15 B and 15 C illustrated other implementations of connecting a sensor carrier 402 having an analyte sensor 138 mounted thereon to electronic circuitry internal to a wearable sensor.
- the sensor 138 is coupled to the sensor carrier 402 with conductive adhesive 762 and 764 as shown above with reference to FIGS. 14 C and 14 D .
- On the other side of the sensor carrier substrate are conductive contact pads 812 and 814 .
- the circuit board 530 also has contact pads 826 and 828 bonded thereto and which are accessible through the floor 704 of the recess 726 .
- An anisotropic film 820 is used to electrically and mechanically bond the sensor carrier contact 812 to circuit board contact 826 and also sensor carrier contact 814 to circuit board contact 828 .
- the anisotropic film 820 is compressed with heat between the contacts, which makes conductive particles in the film 820 bridge the gap vertically between the contact pairs 812 / 826 and 814 / 828 .
- the conductive particles in the film 820 are spaced apart horizontally, so no shorting between the contact pairs occurs.
- the proximal region of sensor 138 is coupled to the sensor carrier 402 contacts 812 and 814 with anisotropic film 820 .
- a different area of the same anisotropic film 820 may be used to connect the sensor carrier contacts 812 and 814 to circuit board contacts 826 and 828 respectively.
- the area of the film 820 that connects the sensor 138 to the contacts 812 and 814 may be horizontally adjacent to or otherwise separated from the area of the film 820 that connects the circuit board contacts 826 and 828 to the sensor carrier contacts 812 and 814 .
- pre-connected sensor 400 can be installed as a standalone interface between sensor 138 and the sensor electronics.
- pre-connected sensor 400 may include a sensor carrier that couples to an additional interface between the sensor 138 and the sensor electronics inside the wearable assembly 600 .
- channel 322 d and leaf spring 306 d can be formed on separate substrate that, following calibration and testing operations, mechanically attaches to base portion 312 d within seal 192 for installation into wearable assembly 600 .
- the fabrication of the pre-connected sensor 400 may be separated from the fabrication of the electronics enclosed within the housing.
- the housing with the internally contained electronics can he manufactured in a separate facility from the one that attaches the pre-connected sensor 400 to the sensor electrical interface. This is made possible by providing an analyte sensor electronics interface that is accessible from outside the housing. The housing need not be opened to attach the sensor.
- the electrodes for the pre-connected sensor are fabricated and mounted on the substrate in a first location and are shipped to a second location for coating testing and calibrating.
- the housing with internal electronics is manufactured in a third location.
- the housing with the electronics is shipped from the third location to the second location, where the completed analyte sensor is attached to the external electrical interface.
- the three locations can all be remote from each other. This minimizes handling of the sensitive membrane coated sensor, but still allows separate manufacturing of the other components of the complete device.
- FIG. 16 shows a top view of an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which substrate 404 is a substantially planar substrate and sensor 138 is attached to substrate 404 with a conductive adhesive 1500 .
- conductive adhesive 1500 may be applied to contacts 1000 and 1002 of sensor 138 to mechanically attach sensor 138 to substrate 404 . Once applied the conductive adhesive 1500 on contacts 1000 and 1002 , may itself form contacts 408 and 406 for coupling to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 .
- FIG. 17 shows an end view of sensor carrier 402 of FIG.
- sensor 138 may be attached to substrate 404 with a conductive adhesive 1500 , or via any other suitable methods via the use of, for example, clips, conductive polymer, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or via any other suitable methods.
- FIGS. 18 , 19 , and 20 show examples of substrate 404 of FIG. 16 , with additional datum features for controlling the position and spatial orientation of sensor 138 on substrate 404 .
- substrate 404 includes a v-shaped recess 1700 .
- Sensor 138 is disposed partially within recess 1700 to orient sensor 138 in a direction along the recess, and conductive adhesive 1500 substantially covers sensor 138 and fills in portions of recess 1700 not filled by sensor 138 to secure sensor 138 within the recess.
- conductive adhesive 1500 substantially covers sensor 138 and fills in portions of recess 1700 not filled by sensor 138 to secure sensor 138 within the recess.
- substrate 404 includes a first planar portion 1800 and a second planar portion 1802 extending at a non-parallel (e.g., perpendicular) angle with respect to the first planar portion, and sensor 138 is attached at the interface of the first and second planar portions by conductive adhesive 1500 .
- substrate 404 includes a rounded recess 1900 in which sensor 138 is attached by conductive adhesive 1500 that substantially covers sensor 138 and fills in portions of recess 1700 not filled by sensor 138 to secure sensor 138 within the recess.
- FIGS. 21 A and 21 B show an example sensor carrier 402 with at least one pair of guide structures 2106 and 2108 formed on the substrate 404 , such as on one or both contacts 406 and 408 .
- These guide structures can assist placement of the sensor body 138 on the appropriate location when applying conductive adhesive to bond the two together. This can eliminate the need for external guide fixtures when assembling the sensor to the sensor carrier during manufacturing.
- the structures 2106 , 2108 can be made of solder or other conductive adhesive.
- an additional adhesive bonding material can be provided between the guide structures to fix the sensor to the guide structures during manufacturing.
- Conductive adhesive 1500 may be, for example, a conductive liquid dispensed glue.
- the conductive liquid dispensed glue may be a one or two-part adhesive that cures (e.g., at room temperate or an elevated curing temperate).
- the conductive liquid dispensed glue may be a snap-cure adhesive.
- a two-part conductive liquid dispensed glue may include a base adhesive (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, etc.) and a conductive filler (e.g., silver, carbon, nickel, etc.).
- Conductive adhesive 1500 may include, for example, an adhesive resin with one or more embedded conductive materials such as silver, copper or graphite.
- Conductive adhesive 1500 may be a heat curable conductive adhesive.
- FIG. 22 shows a top view of an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which substrate 404 is a substantially planar substrate and sensor 138 is attached to substrate 404 with a conductive tape 2000 .
- conductive tape 2000 may be applied to one or more contacts (e.g. connection areas 1000 and 1002 ) of sensor 138 to mechanically attach sensor 138 to substrate 404 .
- contacts 1000 and 1002 Once applied the conductive tape 2000 on contacts 1000 and 1002 , may itself form contacts 408 and 406 for coupling to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 .
- Tape 200 may be applied over sensor 138 as shown in FIG. 22 , or may be interposed between substrate 404 and sensor 138 .
- substrate 404 may be a flexible substrate that can be rolled or folded around sensor 138 as shown in the end view of FIG. 23 .
- the rolled substrate of FIG. 23 includes extending portions 2100 that can form one or more contacts (e.g. 406 or 408 ).
- Conductive tape 2000 may be configured for use as a multi-zoned tape with one or more conductive tapes 2000 and non-conductive tape sections.
- the combination of conductive and non-conductive regions can be used to electrically isolate connection regions.
- Using a multi-zoned tape may simplify the assembly of multiple connection regions in a single assembly step.
- the pitch of the conductive regions on the tape may be matched to the targeted connection area of the sensor wire 138 . In other embodiments the pitch of the conductive region of the tape is significantly less than the spacing of the targeted connection area of the sensor wire 138 . A shorter pitch may allow for more variability in tape placement while ensuring isolated connection between the sensor 138 and the substrate 404 .
- Conductive tape 2000 may be formed from a polymer substrate with a conductive adhesive (e.g.
- conductive tape 2000 may be a metallic substrate with conductive and non-conductive adhesive.
- non-conductive substrates are polyimide, composite, polymers, etc.
- conductive substrates are metals (e.g. Foils, plating, cladding, etc), conductive polymers, and conductive elastomers.
- non-conductive adhesive are epoxy, cyanoacrylate, acrylic, rubber, urethane, hot melt, etc.
- conductive adhesives are carbon filled adhesive, nano particle filled adhesive, metal filled adhesive (e.g. silver), conductive inks, etc.
- FIG. 24 shows a top view of an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which substrate 404 is a substantially planar substrate and sensor 138 is attached to substrate 404 with a conducive plastic 2200 welded or bonded to a non-conductive (e.g., plastic) substrate 404 .
- conductive plastic 2200 may be applied to contacts 1000 and 1002 of sensor 138 to mechanically attach sensor 138 to substrate 404 . Once applied the conductive plastic 2200 on contacts 1000 and 1002 , may itself form contacts 408 and 406 for coupling to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 .
- FIGS. 25 and 26 show an exemplary ultrasonic welding system for welding conductive plastic 2200 to substrate 404 .
- substrate 404 may be provided with a recess within which a protrusion on a conductive plastic member 2200 can be received.
- Sensor 138 may be disposed within a recess in the protrusion on conductive plastic member 2200 and conductive plastic member 2200 can be pressed in direction 2302 and vibrated by ultrasonic welding horn 2300 to form a melt region 2400 that, when horn 2300 is removed, solidifies to secure sensor 138 between substrate 404 and conductive plastic 2200 to form a conductive contact to sensor 138 .
- the proximal end of sensor 138 may be rolled or otherwise flattened as shown in FIG. 27 .
- contacts 1000 F and 1002 F may be flat contacts that converge into a cylindrical wire sensor 138 .
- flattened contacts 1000 F and 1002 F may be attached to substrate 404 with conductive attachment members 2600 and 2602 such as dips, solder welds, an anisotropic conductive film, a conductive tape, a plastic member with embedded conductors, conductive springs, or elastomeric conductive members (as examples).
- connectors such as contacts 1000 F and 1002 F (and/or other forms of contacts 1000 and 1002 described herein) may be laser soldered to corresponding contacts on substrate 404 .
- a trace surface of substrate 404 may be preheated by laser illumination at a soldering location. The surface heat emission may reflow a pre-deposited solder material on either side of sensor 139 .
- a guide such as a borosilicate glass “angle” may be placed over the sensor and per-deposited solder to retain the solder, driving molten solder towards the sensor.
- a resulting “cradle” bond may then securely anchor the sensor to the trace on substrate 404 which may help increase or maximize a trace-to-solder-sensor contact wire bonding area.
- Use of a guide such as a borosilicate glass angle may also protect printed circuit board assembly electronics that may be included on and/or in the substrate from solder debris during the hot portion of the soldering process.
- connectors such as contacts 1000 F and 1002 F (and/or other forms of contacts 1000 and 1002 described herein) may be soldered to corresponding contacts on substrate 404 without a laser
- solder wire may be pre-fed onto a tip of a soldering iron to build up a blob of molten solder on the tip. The iron may then be moved down so the blob touches the sensor and conductive trace on the substrate.
- a coating on the sensor such as the Ag/AgCl coating described herein may be provided with a low thermal mass such that the sensor coating heats up quickly without freezing the solder. Once the coating is heated, the solder wets to the coating. The trace would also have minimal thermal mass so it will heat up quickly without freezing the solder.
- a solder mask may be provided around the trace that prevents the solder flowing off the edge of the trace.
- substrate 404 may be formed, at least in part, by a flexible circuit (e.g., a polyimide substrate having conductive traces or other suitable flex circuit) that folds over and/or around at least a portion of sensor 138 to conductive traces of the flex circuit.
- FIG. 29 shows a top view of a flex circuit implementation of substrate 404 in which substrate 404 is a. flexible circuit having a central, non-conductive, elongated portion 2702 along which sensor 138 is oriented and having upper and lower extensions 2700 and 2704 that extend from central portion in a directed perpendicular to the elongated dimension of central portion 2702 .
- Extensions 2700 and 2704 respectively include conductive contacts 2706 and 2708 that form contacts 408 and 406 .
- Conductive contacts 2706 and 2708 may be coupled, via traces and/or conductive vias on or within substrate 404 to external contacts that form contacts 412 and 410 .
- extensions 2700 and 2704 may allow for testing, calibration, sensor electronics or other equipment to connect to sensor carrier/sensor assembly in area that is not occupied by the sensor. This may allow for additional connection types and/or improve electrical coupling of connection.
- FIG. 30 shows an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which substrate 404 includes a wedge-shaped base portion 2800 and a foldable flexible portion 2802 .
- Conductive contacts 2804 may extend from base portion 2800 to foldable portion 2802 so that, when sensor 138 is placed on base portion 2800 and optionally foldable portion 2802 is be folded over sensor 138 (e.g., in direction 2820 ) to wrap over and around sensor 138 , contacts 410 and 412 electrically couple to sensor 138 .
- Base portion 2800 may be rigid and may taper in a direction away from sensor 138 .
- Base portion 2800 may include conductive contacts 410 and 412 at a narrow end.
- Base portion 2800 may, for example, be removably inserted into recesses 5006 and 5014 of testing station 5002 and calibration station 5004 for testing and calibration operations.
- the flexible substrate may be folded over the sensor and secured (e.g., to the sensor and/or to itself to secure the sensor by a welding soldering, a mechanical crimp, spring contacts, rivets, adhesive such as epoxies, or the like.
- FIGS. 31 A and 31 B illustrate another embodiment of a sensor carrier 402 .
- the sensor carrier 402 comprises a block 404 made of non-conducting material such as a polymer or ceramic.
- the block 404 includes a through-hole 1420 extending therethrough along the y-axis through which the proximal ex vivo portion of the analyte sensor 138 extends. Slots or blind holes 1410 and 1412 intersect the through-hole 1420 on an orthogonal z-axis to the through hole y-axis.
- Conductive contact material 406 and 408 is plated on the top surface and extends into the slots 1410 and 1412 .
- Additional holes 1430 and 1432 extending along the x-axis intersect both the through-hole 1420 and the slots 1410 and 1412 , Each hole 1430 and 1432 extends across its respective slot and partway into the block on the other side of each slot forming a blind hole or depression 1442 , 1444 on the other side.
- Plugs 1451 and 1453 which may be conductive or non-conductive are inserted into the holes 1430 and 1432 and push the contacts 212 b and 211 b of the wire analyte sensor into the depressions 1442 , 1444 , causing the contacts 212 b and 211 b to come into electrical contact with the sensor carrier contacts 406 and 408 .
- FIG. 32 shows a top view of a sensor carrier having a substrate 404 , a datum feature 2900 , and a movable connector 2902 for each of contacts 406 and 408 .
- Sensor 138 may be aligned against datum features 2900 and movable connectors 2902 may be moved to secure each of contacts 1000 and 1002 between the corresponding datum feature and movable connector.
- Movable connectors 2902 and/or datum features 2900 conductively couple to contacts 1000 and 1002 .
- Movable connectors 2902 . and/or datum features 2900 may be conductively coupled to other contacts (not shown) on substrate 404 that form contacts 410 and 412 .
- FIG 33 is a perspective view of one of datum features 2900 and an associate movable contact 2902 , movable in a direction 2904 toward datum feature 2900 to secure sensor 138 .
- Contacts 1000 and 1002 may be flattened to enhance contact with datum feature 2900 and contact 2902 .
- Additional conductive material 2906 may be formed on substrate 404 between datum feature 2900 and contact 2902 to enhance electrical contact with sensor 138 if desired.
- the additional conductive material may be an exposed surface of a portion of an embedded conductive layer (e.g., a copper or other conductive metal layer) within substrate 404 or may be solder or a conductive adhesive (as examples).
- FIG. 34 shows a perspective view of a pre-connected sensor formed from a sensor carrier implemented as a barrel connector that substantially surrounds sensor 138 .
- substrate 404 may be an insulating layer formed around sensor 138 with conductive bands that extend from an internal contact with contacts 1000 and 1002 to an external surface that forms contacts 410 and 412 .
- annular contacts 410 and 412 may be removable received by a press fit into conductive brackets 3102 and 3104 of a device 3100 (e.g., testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 ).
- Conductive brackets 3102 and 3104 may establish electrical communication between sensor 138 and device 3100 (e.g., testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 ).
- FIG. 35 A shows an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which a flexible circuit is wrapped over an end of sensor 138 such that a top portion 3200 and a bottom portion 3202 of the flexible substrate are formed on opposing sides of sensor 138 .
- top portion 3200 and bottom portion 3202 may be wrapped over the ends of multiple sensors 138 such that a flex circuit strip 3404 forms a common sensor carrier for multiple sensors.
- Flex circuit strip 3204 may include pairs of internal contacts for coupling to contacts 1000 and 1002 of each sensor 138 and pairs of external contacts, each pair of external contacts coupled to a corresponding pair of internal contacts and forming contacts for coupling to testing station 5002 and/or calibration station 5004 .
- Strip sensor carrier 3204 may include identifiers for each sensor 138 so that testing and/or calibration data for each sensor can be logged and stored Individual pre-connected sensors may be formed by singulating strip sensor carrier 3204 into individual sensor carriers for each sensor that can be installed in an electronics unit, such as the wearable sensor units of FIGS. 13 and 14 .
- Strip 3204 may include singulation features 3220 (e.g., markings and/or scoring that facilitate singulation into individual pre-connected sensors.
- FIGS. 35 A and 35 B show a flexible circuit strip that is wrapped around the ends of sensor 138 , this is merely illustrative. It should be appreciated that a flex strip carrier for more one or more sensors 138 may be attached to the sensor(s) in other ways.
- the ends or other portions of sensors 138 may extend into a substrate of flexible circuit strip 3204 to couple to internal conductive contacts in the strip or the ends or other portions of sensors 138 may be attached to a surface of flexible circuit strip 3204 (e.g., using an anisotropic conductive film (ACF) or other conductive adhesive, a laser solder or other solder, a clip or other attachment mechanisms and/or datum features that position and align the sensor).
- ACF anisotropic conductive film
- FIG. 36 shows an implementation of sensor carrier 302 in which a crimp connector 3301 extends through a portion of substrate 404 .
- crimp connector 3301 may have a base portion 3300 that extends from a first side of substrate 404 (e.g., to form one of contacts 410 and 412 ).
- Crimp connector 3301 also includes arms 3302 extend from an opposing second side of substrate 404 . As shown in FIG. 37 , arms 3302 can be pressed together or crimped to mechanically secure and conductively couple to sensor 138 , thereby forming, for example, contact 406 .
- FIG. 38 shows a side view of the sensor carrier of : FIGS.
- contacts 410 and 412 are formed on the second side of substrate 404 in FIG. 38 , it should be appreciated that contacts 410 and 412 can be formed on the first side, or on a sidewall or edge of substrate 404 (e.g., by including one or more bends or other conductive couplings within substrate 404 ).
- FIG. 39 shows an implementation of pre-connected sensor in which sensor carrier 402 includes a distally oriented channel 358 that directs sensor 138 distally such that sensor 138 includes a bend that is at least 45 degrees and/or less than 135 degrees.
- a channel cover 362 secures the glucose sensor 138 in the distally oriented channel 358 .
- one or more contacts e.g. 408 and 406
- contacts may be any suitable type (e.g. coil springs 306 , leaf spring 306 d ).
- Contacts e.g.
- conductive elastomeric members 1400 form a conductive coupling between sensor 138 and external equipment (e.g., testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or on-skin sensor assembly 600 ).
- Contacts may cooperate with underlying features on substrate 404 (e.g., protrusions 308 ) and/or channel 322 d, as shown, to form datum features that secure and align sensor 138 with respect to sensor carrier 402 (e.g., for manufacturing, calibration, testing, and/or in vivo operations).
- the sensor 138 maybe bent, glued, or bonded so as to be affixed within sensor carrier 402 .
- FIG. 40 shows an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which substrate 404 is a molded interconnect device.
- substrate 404 is formed from molded thermoplastic or thermoset (e.g,, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a liquid crystal polymer, a polyimide/polyphthalamide plastic, or other thermoplastic or thermoset polymer materials) that includes conductive traces 3702 .
- Conductive traces 3702 may be formed on a surface of substrate 404 and/or may pass into and/or through portions of substrate 404 to form suitable connections.
- Conductive traces may be formed on the molded substrate using a variety of techniques (e.g.
- a conductive material e.g. conductive polymer, metal stamping, plated polymer, metallic structure
- a non-conductive material may be overmolded with a non-conductive material.
- conductive traces 3702 are electrically coupled between contacts (e.g. contact region 1000 and 1002 on sensor 138 ) and external contacts (e.g. contacts 410 and 412 ).
- contacts e.g. 410 and 412
- contacts are formed on the same surface of substrate 404 to which sensor 138 is attached in the example of FIG. 37 , this is merely illustrative. It should be appreciated that contacts (e.g. contacts 410 and 412 ) may be formed on an opposing surface or on an edge or sidewall of substrate 404 and coupled to contacts (e.g. contacts 408 and 406 ) by conductive materials (e.g.
- contacts e.g. contacts 410 and 412
- contacts 410 and 412 may form a designated area to interface electrical coupling on a different surface or region of substrate 404 on which sensor 138 is attached.
- the designated area may form a channel, groove, recess, slot. or similar alignment feature for orienting the sensor.
- Molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may be an injection-molded substrate having features that facilitate various aspects of testing, calibration, and wearable device installation for sensor 138 .
- molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may include datum features or other locating features or positioning features such as a recess 3700 having a shape that is complementary to the shape of the proximal end of sensor 138 ,
- recess 3700 may include three or more stepped regions that correspond to the steps between the different layers of the coaxial analyte sensor such as shown in FIG. 3 D .
- molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may include a flat-walled recess as in the example of FIG. 18 , a wall that forms a corner as in the example of FIG.
- molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may include raised features or protrusions on the surface that position and align sensor 138 .
- a raised channel having a shape corresponding to the shape of sensor 138 may be provided on the surface of molded thermoplastic substrate 404 .
- one more posts may extend from the surface of molded thermoplastic substrate 404 .
- one or more lines of protrusions can be formed on the surface of molded thermoplastic substrate 404 against which and/or between which sensor 138 can be positioned and aligned. In this way, various configurations can be provided for a molded thermoplastic substrate 404 including datum features that orient sensor 138 in a preferred direction at a preferred position.
- Molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may also include other shaped features such as finger holds 3720 on opposing sides the substrate that facilitate grasping, holding, and transporting of sensor 138 . Molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may also include other shaped features such as anchoring features corresponding to the shape of connectors for manufacturing equipment 5091 , testing equipment 5004 , and calibration equipment 5004 such as grasping connector features 5093 / 5095 of manufacturing equipment 5091 and/or recess connectors 5006 and 5014 of testing equipment 5002 and calibration equipment 5004 .
- Anchoring features formed on molded thermoplastic substrate 404 and/or by molded thermoplastic substrate 404 itself may include one or more protrusions such as posts, snap-fit features, arms such as arms 202 (see, e.g., FIGS.
- a portion of molded thermoplastic substrate 404 or the entire molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may have a shape that corresponds to the shape of a mounting receptacle on or within one or more of manufacturing equipment 5091 , testing equipment 5002 , calibration equipment 5004 , carriers, and/or a wearable device.
- a molded thermoplastic substrate 404 can be provided with features 3720 and/or an overall shape such as a handle shape for inserting, pulling, or otherwise manipulating sensor 138 during manufacturing and assembly operations.
- molded thermoplastic substrate 404 may include a main portion configured to mechanically and electrically interface with manufacturing equipment 5091 , testing equipment 5002 , calibration equipment 5004 , and/or a wearable device, and a gripping portion that extends from the main portion.
- the gripping portion may extend from the manufacturing equipment 5091 , testing equipment 5002 , or calibration equipment 5004 during manufacturing operations to facilitate removal of sensor carrier 402 and sensor 138 from the equipment after or between the manufacturing operations,
- the gripping portion may be integrally formed with the main portion or may be a separate component that extends from the surface of, or from within, molded thermoplastic substrate 404 .
- the gripping component may be a post, a stock, a shaft, or an arched handle shaped for gripping by a gripping tool or by hand (e.g., by a technician).
- sensor 138 may be placed in recess 3700 and secured to substrate 404 using adhesive 3704 (e.g., a conductive adhesive as described herein).
- Adhesive 3704 may be applied to couple contact 1000 of sensor 138 to a first conductive trace 3702 on substrate 404 to form contact 408 between sensor 138 and sensor carrier 402 .
- Adhesive 3704 may be also applied to couple contact 1002 of sensor 138 to a second conductive trace 3702 on substrate 404 to form contact 406 between sensor 138 and sensor carrier 402 .
- molded thermoplastic substrate 404 can provide a handle and/or a strain relief member for moving and/or otherwise handling sensor 138 .
- FIG. 41 shows a top view of sensor carrier 402 of FIG. 40 .
- the first conductive trace 3702 may extend from a contact portion with contact 1000 within recess 370 ( )to form one or more exposed portions on the surface of substrate 404 that form external contact 412 for coupling to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 .
- the second conductive trace 3702 may extend from a contact portion with contact 1002 within recess 3700 to form one or more exposed portions on the surface of substrate 404 that form external contact 410 for coupling to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 .
- FIG. 42 shows a specific implementation of sensor carrier 402 as illustrated in FIGS. 40 and 41 .
- sensor 138 is attached to substrate 404 with a conductive coupler 3900 , such as, for example, clips, conductive adhesive, conductive polymer, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or via any suitable methods.
- a substrate 4000 may have an elongated dimension along which parallel conductive strips 4001 and 4002 . are formed.
- Multiple sensor 138 may be attached to substrate 4000 and extend beyond an edge of the substrate in a direction perpendicular to the elongated dimension of the substrate.
- Singulation features such as scoring 4020 may be provided that facilitate singulation of substrate 4000 into individual sensor carrier substrates 404 for each sensor and/or that electrically isolate portions of conductive strips 4001 and 4002 for each sensor.
- Each sensor may be attached to substrate 4000 using, for example clips 3900 or any other methods including, via the use of conductive adhesive, conductive polymer, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or any other suitable methods.
- An identifier 450 for each sensor may be provided on a corresponding portion of substrate 4000 .
- Sensors 138 may each have a pair of sensor electrical contacts (e.g., contacts 1000 and 1002 ) coupled to a corresponding pair of electrical contacts formed from strips 4001 and 4002 on the substrate. Openings in substrate 4000 and/or vias that extend through substrate 4000 may provide exposed portions of strips 4001 and 4002 that form a plurality of pairs of electrical contacts for coupling each sensor 138 to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 (e.g., an electronics unit of a wearable device). Each of the plurality of pairs of electrical contacts is coupled to an associated pair of portions of strips 4001 and 4002 via the substrate,
- FIGS. 44 - 46 show various contact configurations on sensor carriers that can be singulated from a sensor carrier strip of the type shown in FIG. 43 .
- a z-shaped contact configuration on substrate 4000 has been singulated to form a pre-connected sensor on a smaller portion of the substrate, referred to as substrate 404 .
- the z-shaped contact configuration may allow for greater distance between connectors (e.g., larger pitch connection) on testing, manufacturing, or calibration equipment, though a z-shaped substrate is not necessary to generate the greater distance and other substrate shapes can be used.
- a square portion of substrate 4000 has been singulated to form a pre-connected sensor on the substrate 404 .
- a square portion of substrate 4000 has been singulated to form a pre-connected sensor and an opening 4300 (e.g., an air gap) is provided in the singulated substrate 404 to improve electrical isolation between singulated contact strip portions 4001 and 4002 .
- an opening 4300 e.g., an air gap
- an elongate substrate 4000 that forms a sensor carrier for multiple sensor 138 can be provided with a feed-guide strip 4402 that runs along an elongated edge of the elongate substrate.
- Feed-guide strip 4402 may include locating features 4404 that can be accessed and manipulated to move and register a strip of pre-connected sensors through one or more manufacturing stations.
- sensors 138 can be attached to substrate 4000 in bulk and singulated on substrate 404 after manufacturing or testing operations.
- a strip of pre-connected sensors as shown in FIG. 47 A can be provided on a reel 4410 for bulk storage and/or transportation and optionally automatically pulled from the reel using feed-guide strip 4402 to be moved through one or more testing stations and/or one or more calibration stations.
- FIG. 48 shows a pre-connected sensor having a sensor carrier that has been singulated from substrate 4000 and separated from a singulated portion 4402 of feed-guide strip 4402 .
- feed-guide strip 4402 can be separated as a strip prior to singulation of individual pre-connected sensors.
- the feed guide is integrated into the final product configuration and not removed from the sensor carrier during or after singulation.
- FIG. 49 shows an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which a plurality of sets of contacts 406 and 408 are formed from receptacles 4600 having a slot for receiving a corresponding plurality of sensors 138 .
- the receptacles 4600 may be an elongated member comprising a resilient or flexible material.
- the receptacles 4600 may have slots that optionally pierce through an insulation layer or deform a portion of the outer layer so as to make contact with the sensors 138 .
- FIG. 50 shows an implementation of a sensor carrier for multiple sensors 138 having recesses 4700 that form datum features to hold each sensor in an accurate alignment and position.
- Complementary magnetic features may be provided on sensor 138 and substrate 404 to hold each sensor in an accurate alignment and position and thereby facilitate accurate sensor processing.
- FIG. 51 A shows an implementation of an elongate substrate 4800 formed using printed circuit board technology from either a rigid, flexible, or a combination rigid/flexible substrate, from which multiple sensor carriers 402 can be singulated.
- Flexible portion of the substrate may be manufactured from a material such as polyimide, PEEK, polyester or any suitable type.
- Rigid portion of the substrate may be manufactured from a material such as FR4, FR5, FR6, insulated metal substrate (IMS), PTFE, or any suitable type.
- each sensor carrier may include a sensor connection portion 4804 and an interface or processing portion 4802 .
- each sensor carrier may include a sensor connection portion 4804 that extends from a rigid or flexible portion and an interface or processing portion 4802 that extends from a rigid or flexible portion.
- one or more contacts such as contacts 406 and 408 can be formed on the sensor connection portion 4804 of each sensor carrier 402 .
- Sensor connection portions 4804 of substrate 4800 may contain anchoring or datum features of sensor carriers 402 .
- FIG. 51 B shows another implementation of an elongate substrate 4800 as shown in FIG. 51 A with an optional electrical connection interface 4850 for connecting to a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations.
- the optional electrical connection interface 4850 may be coupled to one or more sensor carriers 402 through electrical traces configured on one or more layers of the circuit board.
- a plurality of sensor carriers 402 are assembled in a panel, and each of the sensor carrier 402 may include a sensor connection portion 4804 that extends from a flexible or rigid portion and an interface or processing portion 4802 that extends from a flexible or rigid portion.
- one or more contacts can be formed on the sensor connection portion 4804 of each sensor carrier 402 .
- Sensor connection portions 4804 of substrate 4800 may contain anchoring or datum features of sensor carriers 402 .
- the elongate substrate 4800 shown in FIG. 51 B may be configured to allow the sensor 138 to extend beyond the edge of the substrate. This may be accomplished by removing a portion of the elongated substrate 4860 for further processing.
- a perforation e.g. V-score, mouse bites, or other suitable type
- the elongated substrate 4800 can be configured for dipping or calibration, as described in FIG. 52 B .
- a sensor carrier 402 is shown with one or more sensor contacts (e.g. contacts 406 and 408 ) on sensor connection portion 4804 and one or more one or more interface contacts (e.g. contacts 410 and 412 ) on an interface or processing portion 4802 .
- One or more interface contacts may be formed on sensor carrier 402 for coupling to testing station 5002 , calibration station 5004 , and/or electronics unit 500 . In this configuration, testing and/or calibration operations can be performed by coupling portion 4802 to the testing and/or calibration equipment.
- FIG. 52 B shows an example panel implementation of a plurality of sensor carriers 402 with electrical connection interface 4850 for interfacing with electronics of a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations.
- the illustration of FIG. 52 B shows the elongate substrate 4800 of FIG. 48 B after the bottom panel portion 4860 has been removed (from the illustration of FIG. 51 B ) and with sensor 138 attached via one or more sensor contacts (e.g. contacts 406 and 408 ).
- the sensors can be permanently connected (e.g. conductive adhesive, conductive polymer, conductive ink, solder, welding, brazing, or other suitable methods) to the sensor carriers 402 . and both components can be calibrated together or separately.
- the sensors can be releasably attached (e.g, via clips, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or any other suitable methods).
- flexible portion 4802 may be folded around, folded over, wrapped around, wrapped over, or manipulated to envelope portion 4804 for installation into on-skin sensor assembly 600 .
- portion 4802 may form a standalone processing circuit for sensor 138 (e.g., an implementation of sensor electronics 112 .
- portion 4802 may be coupled directly to signal processing circuit for assembly 600 , to a system in package (SIP) implementation of the sensor electronics or a main printed circuit board for the sensor electronics.
- SIP system in package
- the flexible portion 4804 is folded to envelope portion 4802 for installation into on-skin sensor assembly 600 so as to have sensor 138 positionally secured to extend (e.g. through opening 4808 ) for insertion for in vivo operations.
- FIG. 54 shows an implementation in which sensor carrier 402 is manufactured using printed circuit board technology as a daughter board for a main printed circuit board 5100 for the sensor electronics.
- one or more contacts such as contacts 5104 (e.g., solder contacts) may be formed between sensor carrier 402 and main PCB 5100 to form sensor electronics unit for sensor 138 in on-skin sensor assembly 600 .
- Conductive traces 5102 may couple contacts 5104 to sensor 138 via a conductive attachment mechanism 5103 (e.g., solder, conductive adhesive, a conductive tape, or other conductive attachment as discussed herein).
- FIG. 55 shows an implementation of sensor carrier 402 in which a pinch dip 5200 is provided to close the arms 5204 of a crimp connector 5202 . to secure sensor 138 to substrate 404 .
- Connector 5204 may be formed form a conductive material that forms one of contacts 410 and 412 .
- pinch clip 5200 includes clasping arms 5208 with ramped surfaces that push the arms outward as pinch clip 5200 is move toward substrate 404 in direction 5206 and snap back to secure pinch clip 5200 to substrate 404 .
- pinch clip 5200 may be provided without clasping arms 5208 so that pinch clip 5200 is removable after arms 5204 are pinched closed so that pinch clip 5200 does not form a part of the sensor carrier. As shown in FIG.
- one or more electrode breakouts 5220 may be provided to form, for example, one or more of contacts 410 and 412 on substrate 404 .
- breakout 5220 is formed on a surface of substrate 404 that is opposed to the surface to which sensor 138 is attached in the example of FIG. 55 , this is merely illustrative, It should be appreciated that breakouts for contacts such as contacts 410 and 412 may be formed on the opposing surface, on the same surface as sensor 138 , or on an edge or sidewall of substrate 404 and coupled to contacts 408 and 406 by conductive vias or other conductive layers, structures, or interconnects within or on substrate 404 .
- a pinch clip 5200 may be used to apply bias force against sensor 138 in combination with crimp connector 5202 or directly against substrate without crimp connector 5202 .
- Pinch clip 5202 may apply force radially, axially, or in a suitable direction to provide a biasing force on sensor 138 and conductive pathway.
- FIG. 56 shows an implementation of sensor carrier 402 . in which contacts 406 and 408 are formed from foldable conductive clips 5300 .
- Sensor 138 may be inserted through openings 5302 in each clip 5300 and mechanically secured to substrate 404 and conductively coupled to clips 5300 by a folding a portion 5304 of each of clips 5300 over onto sensor 138 .
- Portions 5304 of clips 5300 may also form contacts 410 and 412 for coupling to external equipment such as a manufacturing station (e.g., a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations).
- a manufacturing station e.g., a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations.
- one or more electrode breakouts that are conductively coupled to clips 5300 may be provided to form, for example, one or more of contacts 410 and 412 on substrate 404 .
- Such breakouts may be formed on a surface of substrate 404 that is opposed to the surface to which sensor 138 is attached, on the same surface as sensor 138 , or on an edge or sidewall of substrate 404 and coupled to clips 5300 by conductive vias or other conductive layers, structures, or interconnects within or on substrate 404 .
- Clips 5300 also form datum features for positioning and aligning sensor 138 relative to substrate 404 .
- Substrate 404 may be sized and shaped (or may include structural features) that form anchoring features for substrate 404 relative to manufacturing stations and/or a housing of a wearable device.
- sensor carrier 402 may be used to easily position and align sensor 138 for both manufacturing and assembly operations (e.g., using the datum features to align the sensor relative to substrate 404 and the anchoring features to align the substrate relative to the manufacturing or wearable equipment).
- contacts 406 , 408 , 410 , and 412 may be electrically isolated from each other and the environment, using a non-conductive adhesive such as a one or two-part epoxy, using a polyurethane, using a low pressure overmolding such as a moldable polyamide or a moldable polyolefin, using an injection overmolded thermoplastic or thermoset, using a non-elastomer such as welded clamshell plastic, adhesively bonded clamshell, single or 2-sided cavity potted with sealant, e.g., epoxy, urethane, silicone, etc., or using a factory pre-compressed elastomer such as a constrained two-part cavity that holds an elastomer in a compressed state.
- a non-conductive adhesive such as a one or two-part epoxy
- a polyurethane using a low pressure overmolding such as a moldable polyamide or a moldable polyolefin
- a non-elastomer such as welded
- the two-part cavity may hold the elastomer in the compressed state by a snap fit, a bonding such as an ultrasonic weld, a laser weld, a solvent bond, or a heat stake, or a mechanical fastener such as a screw, rivet, clip, or other fastener.
- a bonding such as an ultrasonic weld, a laser weld, a solvent bond, or a heat stake, or a mechanical fastener such as a screw, rivet, clip, or other fastener.
- FIG. 57 Illustrative operations that may be performed for manufacturing and using a pre-connected analyte sensor are shown in FIG. 57 .
- an analyte sensor such as analyte sensor 138 may be provided.
- the analyte sensor may have an elongated body (e.g., an elongated conductive body with an elongated conductive core), and a working electrode on the elongated body (e.g., at a distal end of the elongated body).
- the analyte sensor may also include one or more electrical contacts at a proximal end or elsewhere along the elongated body and coupled, respectively, to the working electrode and/or the reference electrode.
- a sensor carrier such as one of the implementations of sensor carrier 402 described herein may be attached, for example, to the proximal end of the elongated body. Attaching the sensor carrier includes coupling one or more contacts (e.g., on a substrate) of the sensor carrier to one or more corresponding electrical contacts on the elongated body.
- a work station such as a manufacturing station is provided.
- a manufacturing station can be configured to perform one or more dip coating processes to form the membrane 108 described above on the working electrode.
- the analyte sensor may be coupled to at least one testing station (e.g., testing station 5004 ) by coupling the sensor carrier to circuitry of the at least one test station.
- Coupling the sensor carrier to the circuitry of the at least one test station may include mechanically coupling one or more anchoring features such as a substrate of the sensor carrier to a mating interface of the test station such that one or more external contacts on the substrate are coupled to one or more corresponding contacts at the test station.
- An identifier for the sensor on the sensor carrier may be read by the testing station. Test data obtained by the test station may be stored and/or transmitted, in association with the identifier, by the test station.
- the analyte sensor may be coupled to at least one calibration station (e.g., calibration station 5004 ) by coupling the sensor carrier to circuitry of the at least one calibration station. Coupling the sensor carrier to the circuitry of the at least one calibration station may include mechanically coupling the one or more anchoring features such as the substrate of the sensor carrier to a mating interface of the calibration station such that one or more external contacts on the substrate is coupled to one or more corresponding contacts at the calibration station. An identifier for the sensor on the sensor carrier may be read by the calibration station. Calibration data obtained by the calibration station may be stored and/or transmitted, in association with the identifier, by the calibration station. Calibration data may be stored on the sensor carrier or transmitted for later use by an on-skin sensor assembly 600 during in vivo use of sensor 138 .
- at least one calibration station e.g., calibration station 5004
- Coupling the sensor carrier to the circuitry of the at least one calibration station may include mechanically coupling the one or more anchoring features such as
- Sensor carrier 402 may he coupled to one or more additional manufacturing stations as desired.
- the additional manufacturing stations may include potentiostat measurement stations, sensor straightening stations, membrane dipping stations, curing stations, analyte sensitivity measurement stations, and/or inspection stations.
- the sensor carrier may be coupled to sensor electronics (e.g., sensor electronics 112 of electronics unit 500 ) of a wearable device such as on-skin sensor assembly 600 .
- Coupling the sensor carrier to the sensor electronics may include coupling the one or more external contacts on the sensor carrier to corresponding contacts of the sensor electronics.
- coupling the sensor carrier to the sensor electronics may include securing the sensor carrier between a base such as base 128 and electronics unit 500 as described herein.
- a reader in the on-skin sensor assembly 600 may obtain an identifier of the sensor from the sensor carrier. Calibration data for the sensor may be obtained based on the identifier.
- in vivo signals from the working electrode may be obtained and processed with the sensor electronics.
- the in vivo signals from the working electrode e.g., and a reference electrode
- FIG. 58 shows an exemplary apparatus 5531 in which sensor 138 is oriented to substrate 5530 using an elastomeric tube.
- apparatus 5531 may include a substrate 5530 having one or more conductive contacts such as contacts 5532 and 5534 (e.g., exposed copper pads on a printed circuit substrate), and an elastomeric tube 5500 .
- Elastomeric tube 5500 may be formed from a non-conductive elastomer.
- elastomeric tube 5500 may be formed with a “D”, “O”, oval, pyramidal, or hemispherical shaped cross-section having an elongated cutout 5503 in the bottom portion of the elastomeric tube 5500 within which sensor 138 is disposed. In this way, sidewalls of the elongated cutout of elastomeric tube 5500 can align sensor 138 relative to substrate 5530 .
- Bottom portions 5502 on either side of cutout 5503 may be attached to substrate 5530 .
- the bottom portions 5502 may be attached to substrate using adhesive 5504 such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
- adhesive 5504 such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
- the elongated opening 5501 and cutout 5503 in the elastomeric tube 5500 provides sufficient space that, in order to assemble the apparatus, tube 5500 can be placed over sensor 138 while sensor 138 is in place on substrate 5530 .
- FIG. 59 shows an exploded perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 55 in which contacts 5532 and 5534 can be seen on substrate 5530 .
- Sensor 138 may be positioned over one or more contacts such as contacts 5532 and 5534 .
- Sensor 138 may be loosely held within opening 5501 of tube 5500 during initial placement of the tube over the sensor, and then be fixed to the substrate 5530 by the tube when the tube is compressed (e.g., by an upper housing of a wearable device). In this way, sensor 138 may be communicatively coupled and mechanically fixed to a substrate without soldering or other bonding operations.
- sensor 138 may be held in place on substrate 404 by external compression of tube 5500 .
- FIG. 60 shows an example in which sensor 138 is held in place by compression of tube 5500 by a housing structure.
- housing 5700 e.g., a housing of a wearable device or a lid or clip for a manufacturing station
- housing 5700 may include a protruding member 5702 that, in an assembled configuration, compresses tube 5500 to secure sensor 138 .
- FIG. 61 shows an example of a carrier for multiple pre-connected sensors.
- a carrier 5800 may include a housing 5802 with interfaces 5804 for multiple pre-connected sensors.
- Housing 5802 may be a substantially solid substrate or may be a housing that forms an interior cavity within which other components are mounted and/or connected.
- Each interface 5804 may be configured to receive a sensor carrier 402 in any of the implementations described herein.
- each interface 5804 may include one or more features that interface with one or more corresponding anchoring features of a sensor carrier as described herein in accordance with various implementations.
- Carrier 5800 may include circuitry 5806 (e.g., one or more processors and/or memory) configured to communicate with sensors 138 and/or external computing equipment.
- Circuitry 5806 may include communications circuitry such as one or more antennas for transmitting and/or receiving data from external equipment.
- Housing 5802 may include one or more structures 5810 (e.g., clips, clasps, protrusions, recesses, notches, posts, or the like) for mechanically coupling carrier 5800 to manufacturing equipment.
- One or more conductive contacts 5808 may be provided on housing 5802 that communicatively couple manufacturing equipment to sensors 138 through the carrier.
- each interface 5804 may be associated with a particular identification number (represented, as an example, in FIG. 58 as I 1 , I 2 . . . I N-1 , and I N ).
- Circuitry 5806 may electronically identify sensors mounted in interfaces 5804 of carrier 5800 with the identification number associated with that interface.
- sensors 138 may be uniquely identified by circuitry 5806 using a reader in each of interfaces 5804 that reads an identifier such as identifier 450 on the sensor carrier. Testing and/or calibration data may be gathered by processing circuitry 5806 and stored and/or transmitted along with an identifier for each sensor.
- one or more pre-connected sensors may be loaded carrier 5800 .
- Carrier 5800 may secure the pre-connected sensors therein and perform potentiostat measurements for each sensor (e.g., using circuitry 5806 ).
- Sensors 138 may be secured to interfaces 5804 by individual mounting features or carrier 5800 may be provided with a locking mechanism such as a slidable bar 5812 .
- Slidable bar 5812 may be slidable (e.g., by a handle 5814 ) between an open position as shown, in which sensor carriers can be inserted into and removed from interfaces 5804 , to a closed position in which bar 5812 blocks removal of the sensor carriers from the interfaces.
- an initial measurement test may be performed by carrier 5800 to test the potentiostat connection through the sensor interconnect electrodes and the sensor surfaces.
- Manufacturing operations that may be performed for sensors 138 coupled to carrier 5800 may include physical manipulation of the sensor such as straightening of the sensors.
- Carrier 5800 may facilitate more efficient manufacturing by allowing multiple sensors to be straightened in a single operation using automated straightening equipment.
- Carrier 5800 may facilitate potentiostat and/or other measurements at various stages of manufacturing for sensors 138 . Potentiostat measurements may be performed before, during, and/or after straightening operations and information regarding sensor damage or any other mechanical stress that might be introduced by the straightening may be saved and/or transmitted along with associated sensor ID's.
- Manufacturing operations that may be performed for sensors 138 coupled to carrier 5800 may also include a membrane process in which dipping operations are performed to form a membrane such as membrane 508 for each sensor.
- Straightened sensors 138 mounted in carrier 5800 may be concurrently dipped.
- Potentiostat measurements may be performed before, during, and/or after membrane operations and information associated with the electrochemistry of the sensors and dipping process may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted by carrier 5800 .
- Manufacturing operations that may be performed for sensors 138 coupled to carrier 5800 may also include a curing process. Performing curing for groups of sensors 138 mounted in carrier 5800 may allow the curing process to take less space, which can reduce the footprint of the manufacturing area used by curing equipment. Potentiostat measurements may be performed before, during, and/or after curing operations and information associated with the electrochemistry of the sensors and curing process may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted by carrier 5800 .
- Manufacturing operations that may be performed for sensors 138 coupled to carrier 5800 may also include calibration operations. Because carrier 5800 can perform connection testing early in the manufacturing process, improved analyte/electrochemical calibration can be performed by carrier 5800 itself and/or in cooperation with external manufacturing equipment. Calibration data may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted by carrier 5800 .
- Gathering calibration and/or testing data with carrier 5800 can save time in connecting and disconnecting additional external equipment. Gathering calibration and/or testing data with carrier 5800 , particularly when data is gathered and stored automatically in connection with sensor ID's, can also reduce calibration/testing errors because the data is gathered by the same equipment throughout various processes.
- Manufacturing operations that may be performed for sensors 138 coupled to carrier 5800 may also include analyte concentration measurements.
- carrier 5800 may be moved by manufacturing equipment (e.g., a robotic arm) to expose the sensors 138 mounted in the carrier through various analyte baths (e.g., glucose baths).
- Carrier 5800 may gather electrical potential measurements during the various bath exposures. Information associated with the electrical potential measurements during the various bath exposures may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted by carrier 5800 .
- Manufacturing operations that may be performed for sensors 138 coupled to carrier 5800 may also include analyte sensitivity measurements.
- Sensitivity measurements that may be performed by carrier 5800 may include baseline measurements that indicate the signal from each sensor without analyte exposure, slope measurements that indicate the signal change for a given amount of an analyte, and/or noise measurements. These sensitivity measurements may be stored, and/or transmitted by carrier 5800 .
- Manufacturing operations that may be performed for sensors 138 coupled to carrier 5800 may also include visual inspection operations (e.g., by a technician). Providing a group of pre-connected sensors, mounted in carrier 5800 , that have already been through all of the testing/calibration/manufacturing operations described above may allow a more efficient and/or more automated visual inspection and rejection (e.g., because the exact physical location of each sensor within carrier 5800 is known). Sensors 138 that have exhibited unusual electrochemistry or mechanical stress during manufacturing operations can be flagged by carrier 5800 (e.g., using a display, a visual indicator, or transmission of flag information to an external device) for retesting or rejection.
- connections between the elements shown in some figures illustrate exemplary communication paths. Additional communication paths, either direct or via an intermediary, may be included to further facilitate the exchange of information between the elements.
- the communication paths may be bi-directional communication paths allowing the elements to exchange information.
- DSP digital signal processor
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- FPGA field programmable gate array signal
- PLD programmable logic device
- a processor may be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor may be any commercially available processor, controller, microcontroller or state machine.
- a processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.
- various functions described may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions may be stored on or transmitted over as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium.
- Computer-readable media includes both computer storage media and communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another.
- a storage media may be any available media that can be accessed by a computer.
- such computer-readable media can comprise various types of RAM, ROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a computer.
- any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium.
- Disk and disc includes compact disc (CD), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk and Blu-ray® disc where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers.
- a computer readable medium may comprise non-transitory computer readable medium (e.g., tangible media).
- a computer readable medium may comprise transitory computer readable medium (e.g., a signal). Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
- Certain aspects may comprise a computer program product for performing the operations presented herein.
- a computer program product may comprise a computer readable medium having instructions stored (and/or encoded) thereon, the instructions being executable by one or more processors to perform the operations described herein.
- the computer program product may include packaging material.
- Software or instructions may also be transmitted over a transmission medium.
- a transmission medium For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DST), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of transmission medium.
- DST digital subscriber line
- modules and/or other appropriate means for performing the methods and techniques described herein can be downloaded and/or otherwise obtained by a user terminal and/or base station as applicable.
- a user terminal and/or base station can be coupled to a server to facilitate the transfer of means for performing the methods described herein.
- various methods described herein can be provided via storage means (e.g., RAM, ROM, a physical storage medium such as a compact disc (CD) or floppy disk, etc.), such that a user terminal and/or base station can obtain the various methods upon coupling or providing the storage means to the device.
- storage means e.g., RAM, ROM, a physical storage medium such as a compact disc (CD) or floppy disk, etc.
- CD compact disc
- floppy disk etc.
- any other suitable technique for providing the methods and techniques described herein to a device can be utilized.
- the term ‘including’ should be read to mean ‘including, without limitation,’ ‘including but not limited to,’ or the like;
- the term ‘comprising’ as used herein is synonymous with ‘including,’ ‘containing,’ or ‘characterized by,’ and is inclusive or open-ended and does not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps;
- the term ‘having’ should be interpreted as ‘having at least;’ the term ‘includes’ should be interpreted as ‘includes but is not limited to;’ the term ‘example’ is used to provide exemplary instances of the item in discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof; adjectives such as ‘known’, ‘normal’, ‘standard’, and terms of similar meaning should not be construed as limiting the item described to a given time period or to an item available as of a given time, but instead should be read to encompass known, normal, or standard technologies that may be available or known now or at any time in the future; and use of terms like ‘preferably,’ ‘preferred,’ ‘desi
- a group of items linked with the conjunction ‘and’ should not be read as requiring that each and every one of those items be present in the grouping, but rather should be read as ‘and/or’ unless expressly stated otherwise.
- a group of items linked with the conjunction ‘or’ should not be read as requiring mutual exclusivity among that group, but rather should be read as ‘and/or’ unless expressly stated otherwise.
- Various system and methods described may be fully implemented and/or controlled in any number of computing devices.
- instructions are laid out on computer readable media, generally non-transitory, and these instructions are sufficient to allow a processor in the computing device to implement the method of the invention.
- the computer readable medium may be a hard drive or solid state storage having instructions that, when run, are loaded into random access memory.
- Inputs to the application e.g., from the plurality of users or from any one user, may be by any number of appropriate computer input devices.
- users may employ a keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, joystick, trackpad, other pointing device, or any other such computer input device to input data relevant to the calculations.
- Data may also be input by way of an inserted memory chip, hard drive, flash drives, flash memory, optical media, magnetic media, or any other type of file storing medium.
- the outputs may be delivered to a user by way of a video graphics card or integrated graphics chipset coupled to a display that maybe seen by a user. Alternatively, a printer may be employed to output hard copies of the results. Given this teaching, any number of other tangible outputs will also be understood to be contemplated by the invention. For example, outputs may be stored on a memory chip, hard drive, flash drives, flash memory, optical media, magnetic media, or any other type of output.
- the invention may be implemented on any number of different types of computing devices, e.g., personal computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, net book computers, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, smart phones, tablet computers, and also on devices specifically designed for these purpose.
- a user of a smart phone or wi-fi-connected device downloads a copy of the application to their device from a server using a wireless Internet connection.
- An appropriate authentication procedure and secure transaction process may provide for payment to be made to the seller.
- the application may download over the mobile connection, or over the WiFi or other wireless network connection.
- the application may then be run by the user.
- Such a networked system may provide a suitable computing environment for an implementation in which a plurality of users provide separate inputs to the system and method. In the below system where factory calibration schemes are contemplated, the plural inputs may allow plural users to input relevant data at the same time.
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Abstract
Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.
Description
- Any and all priority claims identified in the Application Data Sheet, or any correction thereto, are hereby incorporated by reference under 37 CFR 1.57. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/369,535, filed on Jul. 7, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/167,976, filed on Oct. 23, 2018, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/576,560, filed on Oct. 24, 2017. The aforementioned application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety, and is hereby expressly made a part of this specification.
- The present disclosure generally relates to sensors and, more particularly, to analyte sensors such as continuous analyte sensors.
- Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which the pancreas cannot create sufficient insulin (Type I or insulin dependent) and/or in which insulin is not effective (Type 2 or non-insulin dependent). In the diabetic state, the victim suffers from high blood sugar, which can cause an array of physiological derangements associated with the deterioration of small blood vessels, for example, kidney failure, skin ulcers, or bleeding into the vitreous of the eye. A hypoglycemic reaction (low blood sugar) can be induced by an inadvertent overdose of insulin, or after a normal dose of insulin or glucose-lowering agent accompanied by extraordinary exercise or insufficient food intake.
- Conventionally, a person with diabetes carries a self-monitoring blood glucose (SHBG) monitor, which typically requires uncomfortable finger pricking methods. Due to the lack of comfort and convenience, a person with diabetes normally only measures his or her glucose levels two to four times per day. Unfortunately, such time intervals are spread so far apart that the person with diabetes likely finds out too late of a hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic condition, sometimes incurring dangerous side effects. Glucose levels may be alternatively monitored continuously by a sensor system including an on-skin sensor assembly. The sensor system may have a wireless transmitter which transmits measurement data to a receiver which can process and display information based on the measurements.
- This Background is provided to introduce a brief context for the Summary and Detailed Description that follow. This Background is not intended to be an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter nor be viewed as limiting the claimed subject matter to implementations that solve any or all of the disadvantages or problems presented above.
- There are various steps in the manufacturing process of an analyte sensor such as a continuous analyte sensor for which temporary mechanical and electrical connections between the sensor and manufacturing equipment such as testing and/or calibration equipment are used. These connections are facilitated by accurate placement and alignment of the sensor to mechanical and electrical interfaces of the testing and/or calibration equipment. A device such as an “interconnect”, “interposer” or “sensor carrier” can be attached to an elongated body of the sensor, as described hereinafter, to assist with handling, and both temporary and permanent, electrical and mechanical connections. A sensor carrier (also referred to as a “sensor interposer”) may also include features for tracking, data storage, and sealing sensor electrodes, from each other and from the environment. Without limiting the scope of the present embodiments as expressed by the claims that follow, their more prominent features now will be discussed briefly. After considering this discussion, and particularly after reading the section entitled “Detailed Description,” one will understand how the features of the present embodiments provide the advantages described herein.
- In accordance with a first aspect, a method of manufacturing a sensor is provided. The method includes providing an analyte sensor having an elongated body, a first electrode, a second electrode coaxially located within the first electrode, and at least two electrical contacts longitudinally aligned and spaced along a longitudinal axis of the sensor. The method includes attaching a sensor carrier to the analyte sensor, the sensor carrier including an intermediate body, a first conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the first conductive portion in electrical communication with the first electrode, a second conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the second conductive portion in electrical communication with the second electrode. The first and second conductive portions form a connection portion configured to establish electrical connection between the sensor and a separate device.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the method further includes coupling an outer layer to the intermediate body. The outer layer includes an identifier. The outer layer, the sensor, and the intermediate body can form a laminated configuration. The identifier can be a QR code sheet. The identifier can include any of an optical identifier, a radio-frequency identifier, or a memory-encoded identifier. The identifier can identify the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, or a history of the analyte sensor.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the method further includes coating the sensor with a membrane after attaching the sensor to the sensor carrier.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are traces. The traces can extend from a distal position of the sensor carrier and terminate at a proximal end of the sensor carrier. The traces can form exposed contact surfaces in the connection portion. The first and second conductive portions can be embedded into the intermediate body.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are solder welds. The solder welds can attach the sensor to the sensor carrier.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are conductive tapes. The conductive tapes can attach the sensor to the sensor carrier.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the connection portion is configured to mechanically mate with the separate device.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the separate device is an electronics unit configured to measure analyte data.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the separate device is a component of a manufacturing station. The method can further include performing at least one of a potentiostat measurement, a dipping process, a curing process, a calibration process, or a sensitivity measurement while the electrical connection is established between the sensor and the manufacturing station. The method can further include de-establishing electrical connection between the sensor and the calibration station. The method can further include establishing electrical connection between the sensor and at least one testing station via the connection portion of the sensor carrier.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the intermediate body further includes a datum structure that controls a position and spatial orientation of the analyte sensor relative to a substrate of the intermediate body. The datum structure can include a flexible portion of the substrate that is folded over at least a portion of the analyte sensor.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the first aspect, the first conductive portion and/or the second conductive portion comprise at least one of a coil spring, a leaf spring, or a conductive elastomer.
- In accordance with a second aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes an analyte sensor having an elongated body, a first electrode in electrical communication with a first conductive contact, a second electrode in electrical communication with a second conductive contact. The sensor carrier can be attached to the analyte sensor. The sensor carrier can include an intermediate body, a first conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the first conductive portion in electrical communication with the first conductive contact, and a second conductive portion disposed on the intermediate body, the second conductive portion in electrical communication with the second conductive contact. The first and second conductive portions can form a connection portion configured to establish electrical communication between the first and second conductive contacts and a separate device.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the apparatus further includes an identifier coupled to the intermediate body. The identifier, the sensor, and the intermediate body can form a laminated configuration. The identifier can be a QR code sheet. The identifier can be any of an optical identifier, a radio-frequency identifier, or a memory-encoded identifier. The identifier can be configured to identify any of the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, and a history of the analyte sensor.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are traces. The traces can form exposed contact surfaces in the connection portion. The first and second conductive portions can be at least partially embedded into the intermediate body.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion include at least one of a solder weld, a conductive tape, a coil spring, a leaf spring, or a conductive elastomer.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the connection portion is configured to mechanically mate with the separate device.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the separate device is an electronics unit configured to measure analyte data.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the separate device is a component of a manufacturing station. At least one of a potentiostat measurement, a dipping process, a curing process, a calibration process, or a sensitivity measurement can be configured to be performed while the electrical connection is established between the sensor and the manufacturing station. The manufacturing station can comprise a calibration station configured to de-establish electrical connection between the sensor and the calibration station and establish electrical connection between the sensor and at least one testing station via the connection portion of the sensor carrier,
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the intermediate body further comprises a datum structure configured to control a position and spatial orientation of the analyte sensor relative to a substrate of the intermediate body.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the first electrode may be positioned coaxially within the second electrode, and the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact may be longitudinally aligned and spaced along a longitudinal axis of the sensor.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the first electrode and the second electrode may be affixed to a flexible planar substrate. In addition, the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact may be affixed to the flexible planar substrate.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact are affixed to the intermediate body with conductive adhesive.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the second aspect, the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact are affixed to the intermediate body with anisotropic conductive film.
- In accordance with a third aspect, an array of pre-connected analyte sensors is provided. The array includes a substrate, a first plurality of electrical contacts disposed on the substrate, a second plurality of electrical contacts disposed on the substrate, and a plurality of analyte sensors disposed on the substrate. Each of the plurality of analyte sensors includes a first sensor electrical contact coupled to a corresponding one of the first plurality of electrical contacts on the substrate, and a second sensor electrical contact coupled to a corresponding one of the second plurality of electrical contacts on the substrate. The array may comprise one or more strips.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the first plurality of electrical contacts are aligned along the substrate. The first plurality of electrical contacts can be formed from an exposed contact surface.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the second plurality of electrical contacts are aligned along the substrate. The second plurality of electrical contacts can be formed from an exposed contact surface.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the first and second plurality of electrical contacts are configured to connect with a separate device. The separate device can be a component of a manufacturing station.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the substrate includes at least one singulation feature configured to facilitate singulation of the substrate into a plurality of sensor carriers, wherein each of the plurality of sensor carriers is attached to a corresponding one of the analyte sensors.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the strip further includes a plurality of identifiers disposed on the substrate.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the substrate includes an elongated dimension, wherein the plurality of analyte sensors extend beyond an edge of the substrate in a direction orthogonal to the elongated dimension. The strip can further include a feed-guide strip that runs along an opposing edge of the substrate in the elongated dimension. The substrate can further include a flexible substrate configured to be rolled onto a reel. The feed-guide strip can be removable from the substrate.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the substrate comprises a molded thermoplastic having a plurality of datum features that control a position and orientation of the plurality of analyte sensors, and wherein the a first plurality of electrical contacts and the second plurality of electrical contacts each comprise embedded conductive traces in the molded thermoplastic.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the strip further includes a first datum structure coupled to the strip, the first datum structure configured to position the plurality of analyte sensors. The first datum structure includes at least one singulation feature configured to facilitate singulation of the first datum structure into a plurality of second datum structures, wherein each of the plurality of second datum structures is coupled to a corresponding one of a plurality of sensor carriers formed by the substrate.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the third aspect, the strip further includes a carrier having processing circuitry configured to perform at least potentiostat measurements for the plurality of analyte sensors. The strip can further include communications circuitry operable by the processing circuitry to send and receive data associated with each of the analyte sensors together with an identifier for that analyte sensor.
- In accordance with a fourth aspect, a method is provided. The method includes providing a pre-connected analyte sensor, the pre-connected analyte sensor comprising an intermediate body, an analyte sensor permanently attached to the intermediate body, and an identifier coupled to the intermediate body, The method includes communicatively coupling the analyte sensor to a processing circuitry of a manufacturing station by coupling the intermediate body to a corresponding feature of the manufacturing station. The method includes operating the processing circuitry of the manufacturing station to communicate with the pre-connected analyte sensor.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fourth aspect, operating the processing circuitry includes obtaining a signal from the analyte sensor via the connection portion. Operating the processing circuitry can include operating an optical, infrared, or radio-frequency reader of the manufacturing station to obtain the identifier.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fourth aspect, the method further includes storing, with the processing circuitry of the manufacturing station and in connection with the identifier, sensor data corresponding to the signal. The identifier can identify any of the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, and a history of the analyte sensor.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fourth aspect, the signal includes a glucose sensitivity signal.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fourth aspect, the method further includes removing the pre-connected analyte sensor from the manufacturing station and communicatively coupling the analyte sensor to processing circuitry of a wearable device by mechanically coupling an anchoring feature of the intermediate body to a corresponding feature of a wearable device. The method can further include obtaining in vivo measurement data from the analyte sensor with the processing circuitry of the wearable device.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fourth aspect, the analyte sensor is permanently attached to the intermediate body with conductive adhesive.
- In a generally applicable embodiment (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fourth aspect, the analyte sensor is permanently attached to the intermediate body with anisotropic conductive film.
- In accordance with a fifth aspect, a wearable device is provided. The wearable device comprises a housing and electronic circuitry configured to process analyte sensor signals. The electronic circuitry is enclosed within the housing. An analyte sensor has a distal portion positioned outside the housing. An intermediate body has an electrical connection to both a proximal portion of the analyte sensor and the electronics, wherein the electrical connection between the intermediate body and the proximal portion of the analyte sensor is external to the housing.
- In generally applicable embodiments (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fifth aspect the intermediate body may be positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the housing. The device may include electrical contacts coupled to both the electronics and the intermediate body. The intermediate body may be electrically connected to the electrical contacts with conductive epoxy. The intermediate body is electrically connected to the electrical contacts with anisotropic conductive film. The intermediate body may be sealed. The electrical contacts may extend through the housing. The intermediate body may be positioned in a recess on the exterior surface of the housing. The electrical contacts may extend through the housing in the recess to electrically couple the intermediate body to the electronic circuitry enclosed within the housing, The intermediate body may be covered with a polymer in the recess.
- In generally applicable embodiments (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the fifth aspect the analyte sensor is formed as an elongated body with a distal portion configured for percutaneous implantation in a subject and a proximal portion configured for electrically connecting to the intermediate body. The distal portion of the analyte sensor may extend away from an opening through the housing. The electronic circuitry may comprise a potentiostat and/or a wireless transmitter.
- In accordance with a sixth aspect, a method of making a pre-connected analyte sensor is provided. The method comprises mechanically and electrically connecting a proximal portion of an elongated conductor to a conductive portion of an intermediate body, and after the connecting, coating a distal portion of the elongated conductor with a polymer membrane to form an analyte sensor having a working electrode region configured to support electrochemical reactions for analyte detection in the distal portion of the elongated conductor.
- In generally applicable embodiments (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the sixth aspect, the method additionally comprises testing the analyte sensor, wherein the testing comprises electrically coupling the intermediate body to a testing station. The method may additionally comprise calibrating the analyte sensor, wherein the calibrating comprises electrically coupling the intermediate body to a testing station. The coating may comprise dip coating.
- In generally applicable embodiments (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the sixth aspect, the intermediate body may be part of an array formed by a plurality of coupled intermediate bodies, wherein the method further comprises mechanically and electrically connecting a proximal portion of each of a plurality of elongated electrodes to a conductive portion of each intermediate body of the array. The coating may be performed in parallel on each distal portion of each of the plurality of elongated electrodes connected to the intermediate bodies of the array. The method may comprise singulating one or more of the intermediate bodies of the array after the coating.
- In generally applicable embodiments (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the sixth aspect, mechanically and electrically connecting comprises applying conductive paste to the elongated conductor and the conductive portion of the intermediate body. In some embodiments, mechanically and electrically connecting comprises compressing anisotropic conductive film between the proximal portion of the elongated conductor and the conductive portion of the intermediate body. The connecting may be performed at a location remote from the coating. In some embodiments, the coating, testing, and calibrating are all performed at a location remote from the connecting.
- In accordance with a seventh aspect, a method of making an on-skin wearable percutaneous analyte sensor comprises assembling electronic circuitry into an internal volume of a housing, wherein the electronic circuitry is configured for (1) detecting signals generated from an electrochemical reaction under the skin of a subject at a working electrode of an analyte sensor, and (2) wirelessly transmitting data derived from the detected signals outside of the housing for processing and/or display by a separate device. After assembling the electronic circuitry into the internal volume of the housing, attaching a proximal portion of the analyte sensor to an external electrical interface coupled to the electronic circuitry such that the electronic circuitry becomes connected to the analyte sensor to receive signals therefrom without opening the housing.
- In generally applicable embodiments (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the seventh aspect, the method comprises sealing the interface after attaching the proximal portion of the analyte sensor. The method may comprise testing the electronic circuitry for functionality prior to the attaching. The method may comprise testing the analyte sensor for functionality prior to the attaching. The assembling may be performed at a location remote from the attaching.
- In generally applicable embodiments (i.e. independently combinable with any of the aspects or embodiments identified herein) of the seventh aspect, the method may comprise coupling an intermediate body to the proximal portion of the analyte sensor, and the attaching may comprise attaching the intermediate body to the external electrical interface. The method may then comprise performing at least one manufacturing or testing procedure on the working electrode using the intermediate body prior to the attaching. The performing may comprise coating the working electrode of the analyte sensor. The coupling may be performed at a first location, the assembling may be performed at a second location, and the performing may be performed at a third location, wherein the first, second, and third locations are remote from one another. The attaching and/or the coupling may be performed with anisotropic conductive film The method may further comprise attaching an inserter to the housing for implanting the working electrode into a subject.
- It is understood that various configurations of the subject technology will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure, wherein various configurations of the subject technology are shown and described by way of illustration. As will be realized, the subject technology is capable of other and different configurations and its several details are capable of modification in various other respects, all without departing from the scope of the subject technology. Accordingly, the summary, drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.
- The present embodiments now will be discussed in detail with an emphasis on highlighting the advantageous features, These embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale, instead emphasizing the principles of the disclosure. These drawings include the following figures, in which like numerals indicate like parts:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an analyte sensor system attached to a host and communicating with a plurality of example devices, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram that illustrates electronics associated with the sensor system ofFIG. 1 , according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 3A-3C illustrate a wearable device having an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 3D illustrates one implementation of an elongated sensor connected to a potentiostat. -
FIG. 4A illustrates a schematic of a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 4B illustrates another schematic of a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 4C illustrates a layered view of a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 4D illustrates a schematic view of an array of pre-connected analyte sensors, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 5A-5E illustrate block diagrams of a system having a manufacturing system and a wearable device for an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a wearable device with a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a wearable device with a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a cross-sectional schematic view of a wearable device with a pre-connected analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of an on-skin sensor assembly, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate perspective views of sensor carriers that have springs, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 12 illustrates a cross-sectional perspective view of a portion of a sensor carrier, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 13A-13B illustrate perspective views of a wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 13C illustrates an exploded view of components of a wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 14A-14B illustrate perspective views of another wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 14C illustrates an exploded view of components of another wearable sensor assembly, according to some embodiments, including an external electrical interface embodiment. -
FIG. 14D illustrates a top plan view of the external electrical interface ofFIG. 14C with a pre-connected sensor assembly installed. -
FIG. 14E is a cross section along lines E-E inFIG. 14D . -
FIG. 15A illustrates another embodiment of a printed circuit board substrate for a sensor carrier. -
FIGS. 15B and 15C illustrate alternative embodiments for coupling a sensor and sensor carrier to an electrical interface of a wearable sensor assembly. -
FIG. 16 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 17 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 18 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive in a recess of a sensor carrier substrate, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 19 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive in a corner of a sensor carrier substrate, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 20 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive adhesive in a rounded recess of a sensor carrier substrate, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 21A and 21B illustrate a perspective view and an end view respectively of an analyte sensor attached to a sensor carrier in guide structures. -
FIG. 22 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with conductive tape, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 23 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a substrate attached to and wrapped around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 24 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor with welded conductive plastic, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 25 and 26 illustrate manufacturing equipment for attaching a sensor carrier to an analyte sensor with conductive plastic, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 27 is a perspective-view schematic illustrating a proximal portion of an analyte sensor having flattened electrical connector portions, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 28 illustrates a side view of the analyte sensor ofFIG. 24 attached to a sensor carrier, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 29 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a flexible substrate configured to wrap around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 30 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having substrate with a flexible portion configured to wrap around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIGS. 31A and 31B illustrate another embodiment of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. -
FIG. 32 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a movable fastener for attaching an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 33 illustrates a perspective view of the movable fastener ofFIG. 29 , according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 34 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier implemented as a barrel fastener, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 35A illustrates a face-on view of a sensor carrier having a flexible substrate wrapped around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 35B illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having a flexible substrate wrapped around multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 36 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier having a crimp connector, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 37 illustrates an end view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor by a crimp connector, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 38 illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier having crimp connectors, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 39 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 40 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier formed from a molded interconnect device, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 41 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier formed from a molded interconnect device, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 42 illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor by a conductive coupler, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 43 illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier having an elongated dimension for attachment to multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 44 illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a flexible substrate for wrapping around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 45 illustrates a top view of another sensor carrier having a flexible substrate for wrapping around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 46 illustrates a top view of another sensor carrier having a flexible substrate for wrapping around an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 47A illustrates a side view of a sensor carrier having a feed-guide strip on an elongated dimension for attachment to multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 47B illustrates a perspective view of the sensor carrier ofFIG. 47A wrapped on a reel, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 48 illustrates a top view of the sensor carrier ofFIG. 47A with a sensor carrier singulated from the sensor carrier, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 49 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having spring-loaded receptacles for attachment of multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 50 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor carrier having magnetic datum features for positioning and orientation of multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 51A illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a rigid flex panel for attachment to multiple analyte sensors, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 51B illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier having a rigid flex panel for attachment to multiple analyte sensors having an edge card connector pad for electronic connection, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 52A illustrates a top view of a sensor carrier singulated from the sensor carrier ofFIG. 48 and attached to an analyte sensor to form a pre-connected sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 52B illustrates a sensor carrier having a rigid flex panel for attachment to multiple analyte sensors ofFIG. 48B without the V-score portion, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 53A illustrates the pre-connected sensor to be installed in a wearable device, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 53B illustrates the pre-connected sensor in a folded position to be installed in a wearable device, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 54 illustrates a sensor carrier implemented as a daughter board for connection to an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 55 illustrates a sensor carrier implemented with a pinch clip, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 56 illustrates a sensor carrier having clips for connection to an analyte sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 57 is a flow chart of illustrative operations that may be performed for manufacturing and using a pre-connected sensor, according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 58 illustrates a perspective view of a sensor-holding apparatus having a fluted flexible tube, according to some embodiments -
FIG. 59 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 58 , according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 60 illustrates a device that includes a sensor mounted in the apparatus ofFIG. 55 , according to some embodiments. -
FIG. 61 illustrates a diagram of a carrier for pre-connected sensors, according to some embodiments. - Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. Elements are not to scale unless otherwise noted.
- The following description and examples illustrate some exemplary implementations, embodiments, and arrangements of the disclosed invention in detail. Those of skill in the art will recognize that there are numerous variations and modifications of this invention that are encompassed by its scope. Accordingly, the description of a certain example embodiment should not be deemed to limit the scope of the present invention.
- In order to facilitate an understanding of the various embodiments described herein, a number of terms are defined below.
- The term “analyte” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a substance or chemical constituent in a biological fluid (for example, blood, interstitial fluid, cerebral spinal fluid, lymph fluid or urine) that can be analyzed. Analytes can include naturally occurring substances, artificial substances, metabolites, and/or reaction products. In some embodiments, the analyte for measurement by the sensor heads, devices, and methods is analyte. However, other analytes are contemplated as well, including but not limited to acarboxyprothrombin; acylcarnitine; adenine phosphoribosyl transferase; adenosine deaminase; albumin; alpha-fetoprotein; amino acid profiles (argi nine (Krebs cycle), histidine/urocanic acid, homocysteine, phenylalanine/tyrosine, tryptophan); andrenostenedione; antipyrine; arabinitol enantiomers; arginase; benzoylecgonine (cocaine); biotinidase; biopterin; c-reactive protein; carnitine; carnosinase; CD4; ceruloplasmin; chenodeoxycholic acid; chloroquine; cholesterol; cholinesterase; conjugated 1-β hydroxy-cholic acid; cortisol; creatine kinase; creatine kinase MM isoenzyme; cyclosporin A; D-penicillamine; de-ethylchloroquine; dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate; DNA (acetylator polymorphism, alcohol dehydrogenase, alpha 1-antitrypsin, cystic fibrosis, Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy, analyte-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, hemoglobin A, hemoglobin S, hemoglobin C, hemoglobin D, hemoglobin E, hemoglobin F, D-Punjab, beta-thalassemia, hepatitis B virus, MCMV, HIV-1, HTLV-1, Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, MCAD, RNA, PMJ, Plasmodium vivax, sexual differentiation, 21-deoxycortisol); desbutylhalofantrine; dihydropteridine reductase; diptheria/tetanus antitoxin; erythrocyte arginase; erythrocyte protoporphyrin; esterase D; fatty acids/acylglycines; free β-human chorionic gonadotropin; free erythrocyte porphyrin; free thyroxine (FT4); free tri-iodothyronine (FT3); fumarvlacetoacetase; galactose/gal-1-phosphate; galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase; gentamicin; analyte-6-phosphate dehydrogenase; glutathione; glutathione perioxidase; glycocholic acid; glycosylated hemoglobin; halofantrine; hemoglobin variants; hexosaminidase A; human erythrocyte carbonic anhydrase I; 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone; hypoxanthine phosphoribosyl transferase; immunoreactive trypsin; lactate; lead; lipoproteins ((a), B/A-1, β); lysozyme; mefloquine; netilmicin; phenobarbitone; phenytoin; phytanic/pristanic acid; progesterone; prolactin; prolidase; purine nucleoside phosphorylase; quinine; reverse tri-iodothyronine (rT3); selenium; serum pancreatic lipase; sissomicin; somatomedin C; specific antibodies (adenovirus, anti-nuclear antibody, anti-zeta antibody, arbovirus, Aujeszky's disease virus, dengue virus, Dracunculus medinensis, Echinococcus granulosus, Entamoeba histolytica, enterovirus, Giardia duodenalisa, Helicobacter pylori, hepatitis B virus, herpes virus, HIV-1, IgE (atopic disease), influenza virus, Leishmania donovani, leptospira, measles/mumps/rubella, Mycobacterium leprae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Myoglobin, Onchocerca volvulus, parainfluenza virus, Plasmodium falciparum, poliovirus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, respiratory syncytial virus, rickettsia (scrub typhus), Schistosoma mansoni, Toxoplasma gondii, Trepenoma pailidium, Trypanosoma cruzi/rangeli, vesicular stomatis virus, Wuchereria bancrofti, yellow fever virus); specific antigens (hepatitis B virus, HIV-1); succinylacetone; sulfadoxine; theophylline; thyrotropin (TSH); thyroxine (T4); thyroxine-binding globulin; trace elements; transferrin; UDP-galactose-4-epimerase, urea; uroporphyrinogen I synthase; vitamin A; white blood cells; and zinc protoporphyrin. Salts, sugar, protein, fat, vitamins, and hormones naturally occurring in blood or interstitial fluids can also constitute analytes in certain embodiments. The analyte can he naturally present in the biological fluid, for example, a metabolic product, a hormone, an antigen, an antibody, and the like. Alternatively, the analyte can be introduced into the body, for example, a contrast agent for imaging, a radioisotope, a chemical agent, a fluorocarbon-based synthetic blood, or a drug or pharmaceutical composition, including but not limited to insulin; ethanol; cannabis (marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, hashish); inhalants (nitrous oxide, amyl nitrite, butyl nitrite, chlorohydrocarbons, hydrocarbons); cocaine (crack cocaine); stimulants (amphetamines, methamphetamines, Ritalin, Cylert, Preludin, Didrex, PreState, Voranil, Sandrex, Plegine); depressants (barbituates, methaqualone, tranquilizers such as Valium, Librium, Miltown, Serax, Equanil, Tranxene); hallucinogens (phencyclidine, lysergic acid, mescaline, peyote, psilocybin); narcotics (heroin, codeine, morphine, opium, meperidine, Percocet, Percodan, Tussionex, Fentanyl, Darvon, Talwin, Lomotil); designer drugs (analogs of fentanyl, meperidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, and phencyclidine, for example, Ecstasy); anabolic steroids; and nicotine. The metabolic products of drugs and pharmaceutical compositions are also contemplated analytes. Analytes such as neurochemicals and other chemicals generated within the body can also be analyzed, such as, for example, ascorbic acid, uric acid, dopamine, noradrenaline, 3-methoxytyramine (3MT), 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC), Homovanillic acid (IIVA), 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5HT), and 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (FHIAA).
- The terms “microprocessor” and “processor” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to a computer system, state machine, and the like that performs arithmetic and logic operations using logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer.
- The term “calibration” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to the process of determining the relationship between the sensor data and the corresponding reference data, which can be used to convert sensor data into meaningful values substantially equivalent to the reference data, with or without utilizing reference data in real time. In some embodiments, namely, in analyte sensors, calibration can be updated or recalibrated (at the factory, in real time and/or retrospectively) over time as changes in the relationship between the sensor data and reference data occur, for example, due to changes in sensitivity, baseline, transport, metabolism, and the like.
- The terms “calibrated data” and “calibrated data stream” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to data that has been transformed from its raw state to another state using a function, for example a conversion function, including by use of a sensitivity, to provide a meaningful value to a user.
- The term “algorithm” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a computational process (for example, programs) involved in transforming information from one state to another, for example, by using computer processing.
- The term “sensor” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to the component or region of a device by which an analyte can be quantified. A “lot” of sensors generally refers to a group of sensors that are manufactured on or around the same day and using the same processes and tools/materials. Additionally, sensors that measure temperature, pressure etc. may be referred to as a “sensor”.
- The terms “glucose sensor” and “member for determining the amount of glucose in a biological sample” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to any mechanism (e.g., enzymatic or non-enzymatic) by which glucose can be quantified. For example, sonic embodiments utilize a membrane that contains glucose oxidase that catalyzes the conversion of oxygen and glucose to hydrogen peroxide and gluconate, as illustrated by the following chemical reaction:
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Glucose+O2→Gluconate+H2O2 - Because for each glucose molecule metabolized, there is a proportional change in the co-reactant O2 and the product H2O2, one can use an electrode to monitor the current change in either the co-reactant or the product to determine glucose concentration.
- The terms “operably connected” and “operably linked” as used herein are broad terms and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refer without limitation to one or more components being linked to another component(s) in a manner that allows transmission of signals between the components. For example, one or more electrodes can be used to detect the amount of glucose in a sample and convert that information into a signal, e.g., an electrical or electromagnetic signal; the signal can then be transmitted to an electronic circuit. In this case, the electrode is “operably linked” to the electronic circuitry. These terms are broad enough to include wireless connectivity.
- The term “determining” encompasses a wide variety of actions. For example, “determining” may include calculating, computing, processing, deriving, investigating, looking up (e.g., looking up in a table, a database or another data structure), ascertaining and the like. Also, “determining” may include receiving (e.g., receiving information), accessing (e.g., accessing data in a memory) and the like. Also, “determining” may include resolving, selecting, choosing, calculating, deriving, establishing and/or the like. Determining may also include ascertaining that a parameter matches a predetermined criterion, including that a threshold has been met, passed, exceeded, and so on.
- The term “substantially” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to being largely but not necessarily wholly that which is specified.
- The term “host” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to mammals, particularly humans.
- The term “continuous analyte (or glucose) sensor” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a device that continuously or continually measures a concentration of an analyte, for example, at time intervals ranging from fractions of a second up to, for example, 1, 2, or 5 minutes, or longer. In one exemplary embodiment, the continuous analyte sensor is a glucose sensor such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,001,067, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The term “sensing membrane” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to a permeable or semi-permeable membrane that can be comprised of two or more domains and is typically constructed of materials of a few microns thickness or more, which are permeable to oxygen and may or may not be permeable to glucose. In one example, the sensing membrane comprises an immobilized glucose oxidase enzyme, which enables an electrochemical reaction to occur to measure a concentration of glucose.
- The term “sensor data,” as used herein is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and furthermore refers without limitation to any data associated with a sensor, such as a continuous analyte sensor. Sensor data includes a raw data stream, or simply data stream, of analog or digital signals directly related to a measured analyte from an analyte sensor Or other signal received from another sensor), as well as calibrated and/or filtered raw data. In one example, the sensor data comprises digital data in “counts” converted by an A/D converter from an analog signal (e.g., voltage or amps) and includes one or more data points representative of a glucose concentration. Thus, the terms “sensor data point” and “data point” refer generally to a digital representation of sensor data at a particular time, The terms broadly encompass a plurality of time spaced data points from a sensor, such as from a substantially continuous glucose sensor, which comprises individual measurements taken at time intervals ranging from fractions of a second up to, e.g., 1, 2, or 5 minutes or longer. In another example, the sensor data includes an integrated digital value representative of one or more data points averaged over a time period. Sensor data may include calibrated data, smoothed data, filtered data, transformed data, and/or any other data associated with a sensor.
- The term “sensor electronics,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to the components (for example, hardware and/or software) of a device configured to process data. As described in further detail hereinafter (see, e.g.,
FIG. 2 ) “sensor electronics” may be arranged and configured to measure, convert, store, transmit, communicate, and/or retrieve sensor data associated with an analyte sensor. - The terms “sensitivity” or “sensor sensitivity,” as used herein, are broad terms, and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refer without limitation to an amount of signal produced by a certain concentration of a measured analyte, or a measured species (e.g., H2O2) associated with the measured analyte (e.g., glucose). For example, in one embodiment, a sensor has a sensitivity from about 1 to about 300 picoAmps of current for every 1 mg/dL of glucose analyte.
- The term “sample,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and it is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a sample of a host body, for example, body fluids, including, blood, serum, plasma, interstitial fluid, cerebral spinal fluid, lymph fluid, ocular fluid, saliva, oral fluid, urine, excretions, or exudates.
- The term “distal to,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to the spatial relationship between various elements in comparison to a particular point of reference. In general, the term indicates an element is located relatively far from the reference point than another element.
- The term “proximal to,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to the spatial relationship between various elements in comparison to a particular point of reference. In general, the term indicates an element is located relatively near to the reference point than another element.
- The terms “electrical connection” and “electrical contact,” as used herein, are broad terms, and are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refer without limitation to any connection between two electrical conductors known to those in the art. In one embodiment, electrodes are in electrical connection with (e.g., electrically connected to) the electronic circuitry of a device. In another embodiment, two materials, such as but not limited to two metals, can be in electrical contact with each other, such that an electrical current can pass from one of the two materials to the other material and/or an electrical potential can be applied.
- The term “elongated conductive body,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to an elongated body formed at least in part of a conductive material and includes any number of coatings that may be formed thereon. By way of example, an “elongated conductive body” may mean a bare elongated conductive core (e.g., a metal wire), an elongated conductive core coated with one, two, three, four, five, or more layers of material, each of which may or may not be conductive, or an elongated non-conductive core with conductive coatings, traces, and/or electrodes thereon and coated with one, two, three, four, five, or more layers of material, each of which may or may not be conductive.
- The term “ex vivo portion,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a portion of a device (for example, a sensor) adapted to remain and/or exist outside of a living body of a host.
- The term “in vivo portion,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a portion of a device (for example, a sensor) adapted for insertion into and/or existence within a living body of a host.
- The term “potentiostat,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to an electronic instrument that controls the electrical potential between the working and reference electrodes at one or more preset values.
- The term “processor module,” as used herein, is a broad term, and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to he limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a computer system, state machine, processor, components thereof, and the like designed to perform arithmetic or logic operations using logic circuitry that responds to and processes the basic instructions that drive a computer.
- The term “sensor session,” as used herein, is a broad term and is to be given its ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and is not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refers without limitation to a period of time a sensor is in use, such as but not limited to a period of time starting at the time the sensor is implanted (e.g., by the host) to removal of the sensor (e.g., removal of the sensor from the host's body and/or removal of (e.g., disconnection from) system electronics).
- The terms “substantial” and “substantially,” as used herein, are broad terms, and are to he given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art (and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning), and refer without limitation to a sufficient amount that provides a desired function.
- “Coaxial two conductor wire based sensor”: A round wire sensor consisting of a conductive center core, an insulating middle layer and a conductive outer layer with the conductive layers exposed at one end for electrical contact,
- “Pre-connected sensor”: A sensor that has a “sensor interconnect/interposer/sensor carrier” attached to it. Therefore this “Pre-connected sensor” consists of two parts that are joined: the sensor itself, and the interconnect/interposer/sensor carrier. The term “pre-connected sensor” unit refers to the unit that is formed by the permanent union of these two distinct parts.
- Other definitions will be provided within the description below, and in some cases from the context of the term's usage.
- As employed herein, the following abbreviations apply: Eq and Eqs (equivalents); mEq (milliequivalents); M (molar); mM (millimolar) μM (micromolar); N (Normal); mol (moles); mmol. (millimoles); μmol (micromoles); nmol (nanomoles); g (grams); mg (milligrams); μg (micrograms); Kg (kilograms); L (liters); mL (milliliters); dL (deciliters); μL (microliters); cm (centimeters); mm (millimeters); μm (micrometers); nm (nanometers); h and hr (hours); min. (minutes); s and sec. (seconds); ° C. (degrees Centigrade) ° F. (degrees Fahrenheit), Pa (Pascals), kPa (kiloPascals), MPa (megaPascals), GPa (gigaPascals), Psi (pounds per square inch), kPsi (kilopounds per square inch).
- In vivo analyte sensing technology may rely on in vivo sensors, In vivo sensors may include an elongated conductive body having one or more electrodes such as a working electrode and a reference electrode.
- For example, a platinum metal-clad, tantalum wire is sometimes used as a core bare sensing element with one or more reference or counter electrodes for an analyte sensor. This sensing element is coated in membranes to yield the final sensor.
- Described herein are pre-connected sensors that include an analyte sensor attached to a sensor carrier (also referred to herein as a “sensor interposer”). The analyte sensor may include a working electrode and a reference electrode at a distal end of an elongated conductive body. The sensor carrier may include a substrate, one or more electrical contacts coupled to one or more electrical contacts of the sensor, and circuitry such as one or more additional or external electrical contacts for coupling the one or more electrical contacts that are coupled to the sensor contact(s) to external equipment such as a membrane dip coating station, a testing station, a calibration station, or sensor electronics of a wearable device, In some embodiments, the substrate can be referred to as an intermediate body.
- The following description and examples described the present embodiments with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, reference numbers label elements of the present embodiments. These reference numbers are reproduced below in connection with the discussion of the corresponding drawing features.
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FIG. 1 depicts anexample system 100, in accordance with some example implementations. Thesystem 100 includes ananalyte sensor system 101 includingsensor electronics 112 and ananalyte sensor 138, Thesystem 100 may include other devices and/or sensors, such asmedicament delivery pump 102 andglucose meter 104. Theanalyte sensor 138 may be physically connected tosensor electronics 112 and may be integral with (e.g., non-releasably attached to) or releasably attachable to the sensor electronics. For example,continuous analyte sensor 138 may be connected tosensor electronics 112 via a sensor carrier that mechanically and electrically interfaces theanalyte sensor 138 with the sensor electronics, Thesensor electronics 112,medicament delivery pump 102, and/orglucose meter 104 may couple with one or more devices, such asdisplay devices - In some example implementations, the
system 100 may include a cloud-basedanalyte processor 490 configured to analyze analyte data (and/or other patient-related data) provided via network 409 (e.g., via wired, wireless, or a combination thereof) fromsensor system 101 and other devices, such asdisplay devices - In some example implementations, the
sensor electronics 112 may include electronic circuitry associated with measuring and processing data generated by theanalyte sensor 138. This generated analyte sensor data may also include algorithms, which can be used to process and calibrate the analyte sensor data, although these algorithms may be provided in other ways as well. Thesensor electronics 112 may include hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof, to provide measurement of levels of the analyte via an analyte sensor, such as a glucose sensor. An example implementation of thesensor electronics 112 is described further below with respect toFIG. 2 . - In one implementation, the factory calibration algorithms described herein may be performed by the sensor electronics.
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sensor electronics 112 may, as noted, couple (e.g., wirelessly and the like) with one or more devices, such asdisplay devices display devices sensor electronics 112 for display at thedisplay devices - In one implementation, the factory calibration algorithms described herein may be performed at least in part by the display devices.
- In some example implementations, the relatively small, key fob-
like display device 114 may comprise a wrist watch, a belt, a necklace, a pendent, a piece of jewelry, an adhesive patch, a pager, a key fob, a plastic card (e.g., credit card), an identification (ID) card, and/or the like. Thissmall display device 114 may include a relatively small display (e.g., smaller than the large display device 116) and may be configured to display certain types of displayable sensor information, such as a numerical value, and an arrow, or a color code. - In some example implementations, the relatively large, hand-held
display device 116 may comprise a hand-held receiver device, a palm-top computer, and/or the like. This large display device may include a relatively larger display (e.g., larger than the small display device 114) and may be configured to display information, such as a graphical representation of the sensor data including current and historic sensor data output bysensor system 100. - In some example implementations, the
analyte sensor 138 may comprise a glucose sensor configured to measure glucose in the blood or interstitial fluid using one or more measurement techniques, such as enzymatic, chemical, physical, electrochemical, spectrophotometric, polarimetric, calorimetric, iontophoretic, radiometric, immunochemical, and the like. In implementations in which theanalyte sensor 138 includes a glucose sensor, the glucose sensor may comprise any device capable of measuring the concentration of glucose and may use a variety of techniques to measure glucose including invasive, minimally invasive, and non-invasive sensing techniques (e.g., fluorescence monitoring), to provide data, such as a data stream, indicative of the concentration of glucose in a host. The data stream may be sensor data (raw and/or filtered), which may be converted into a calibrated data stream used to provide a value of glucose to a host, such as a user, a patient, or a caretaker (e.g., a parent, a relative, a guardian, a teacher, a doctor, a nurse, or any other individual that has an interest in the wellbeing of the host). Moreover, theanalyte sensor 138 may be implanted as at least one of the following types of analyte sensors: an implantable glucose sensor, a transcutaneous glucose sensor, implanted in a host vessel or extracorporeally, a subcutaneous sensor, a refillable subcutaneous sensor, an intravascular sensor. - Although the disclosure herein refers to some implementations that include an
analyte sensor 138 comprising a glucose sensor, theanalyte sensor 138 may comprise other types of analyte sensors as well. Moreover, although some implementations refer to the glucose sensor as an implantable glucose sensor, other types of devices capable of detecting a concentration of glucose and providing an output signal representative of glucose concentration may be used as well. Furthermore, although the description herein refers to glucose as the analyte being measured, processed, and the like, other analytes may be used as well including, for example, ketone bodies (e.g., acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta hydroxybutyric acid, lactate, etc), glucagon, acetyl-CoA, triglycerides, fatty acids, intermediaries in the citric acid cycle, choline, insulin, cortisol, testosterone, and the like. - In some manufacturing systems,
sensors 138 are manually sorted, placed and held in fixtures. These fixtures are manually moved from station to station during manufacturing for various process steps including interfacing electrical measurement equipment for testing and calibration operations. However, manual handling of sensors can be inefficient, can cause delays due to non-ideal mechanical and electrical connections, and can risk damage to the sensor and/or testing and calibration equipment and can induce sensor variability that can lead to inaccurate verification data being collected in manufacturing. In addition, the process ofpackaging sensor 138 with thesensor electronics 112 into a wearable device involves further manual manipulation of the sensor that can damage thesensor 138. - Various systems, devices, and methods described herein help to reduce or eliminate manual interaction with a sensor. For example, a pre-connected sensor may be provided that includes a sensor interconnect or sensor carrier electrically coupled to sensor electrodes and having mechanical and electrical features configured to accurately interface with wearable electronics, automation equipment and/or robustly connect to measurement equipment.
- Identification and other data associated with each sensor may be stored on the sensor carrier for logging and tracking of each sensor during manufacturing, testing, calibration, and in vivo operations. Following testing and calibration operations, the sensor carrier may be used to connect the sensor to sensor electronics of a wearable device, such as an on-skin sensor assembly, in an arrangement that is sealed and electrically robust.
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FIG. 2 depicts an example ofelectronics 112 that may be used insensor electronics 112 or may be implemented in a manufacturing station such as a testing station, a calibration station, a smart carrier, or other equipment used during manufacturing ofdevice 101, in accordance with some example implementations. Thesensor electronics 112 may include electronics components that are configured to process sensor information, such as sensor data, and generate transformed sensor data and displayable sensor information, e.g., via a processor module. For example, the processor module may transform sensor data into one or more of the following: filtered sensor data (e.g., one or more filtered analyte concentration values), raw sensor data, calibrated sensor data (e.g., one or more calibrated analyte concentration values), rate of change information, trend information, rate of acceleration/deceleration information, sensor diagnostic information, location information, alarm/alert information, calibration information such as may be determined by factory calibration algorithms as disclosed herein, smoothing and/or filtering algorithms of sensor data, and/or the like. - In some embodiments, a
processor module 214 is configured to achieve a substantial portion, if not all, of the data processing, including data processing pertaining to factory calibration.Processor module 214 may be integral tosensor electronics 112 and/or may be located remotely, such as in one or more ofdevices cloud 490. For example, in some embodiments,processor module 214 may be located at least partially within a cloud-basedanalyte processor 490 or elsewhere innetwork 409. - In some example implementations, the
processor module 214 may be configured to calibrate the sensor data, and thedata storage memory 220 may store the calibrated sensor data points as transformed sensor data. Moreover, theprocessor module 214 may be configured, in some example implementations, to wirelessly receive calibration information from a display device, such asdevices sensor 138. Furthermore, theprocessor module 214 may be configured to perform additional algorithmic processing on the sensor data (e.g., calibrated and/or filtered data and/or other sensor information), and thedata storage memory 220 may be configured to store the transformed sensor data and/or sensor diagnostic information associated with the algorithms. Theprocessor module 214 may further be configured to store and use calibration information determined from a factory calibration, as described below. - In some example implementations, the
sensor electronics 112 may comprise an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 205 coupled to auser interface 222. TheASIC 205 may further include apotentiostat 210, atelemetry module 232 for transmitting data from thesensor electronics 112 to one or more devices, such asdevices processor module 214 and data storage memory 220). AlthoughFIG. 2 depictsASIC 205, other types of circuitry may be used as well, including field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), one or more microprocessors configured to provide some (if not all of) the processing performed by the sensor electronics 12, analog circuitry, digital circuitry, or a combination thereof. - In the example depicted in
FIG. 2 , through afirst input port 211 for sensor data thepotentiostat 210 is coupled to ananalyte sensor 138, such as a glucose sensor to generate sensor data from the analyte. Thepotentiostat 210 may be coupled to a workingelectrode 211 andreference electrode 212 that form a part of thesensor 138. The potentiostat may provide a voltage to one of theelectrodes analyte sensor 138 to bias the sensor for measurement of a value (e.g., a current) indicative of the analyte concentration in a host (also referred to as the analog portion of the sensor). Thepotentiostat 210 may have one or more connections to thesensor 138 depending on the number of electrodes incorporated into the analyte sensor 138 (such as a counter electrode as a third electrode). - In some example implementations, the
potentiostat 210 may include a resistor that translates a current value from thesensor 138 into a voltage value, while in some example implementations, a current-to-frequency converter (not shown) may also be configured to integrate continuously a measured current value from thesensor 138 using, for example, a charge-counting device. In some example implementations, an analog-to-digital converter (not shown) may digitize the analog signal from thesensor 138 into so-called “counts” to allow processing by theprocessor module 214. The resulting counts may be directly related to the current measured by thepotentiostat 210, which may be directly related to an analyte level, such as a glucose level, in the host. - The
telemetry module 232 may be operably connected toprocessor module 214 and may provide the hardware, firmware, and/or software that enable wireless communication between thesensor electronics 112 and one or more other devices, such as display devices, processors, network access devices, and the like. A variety of wireless radio technologies that can be implemented in thetelemetry module 232 include Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low-Energy, ANT, ANT+, ZigBee, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.16, cellular radio access technologies, radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), paging network communication, magnetic induction, satellite data communication, spread spectrum communication, frequency hopping communication, near field communications, and/or the like. In some example implementations, thetelemetry module 232 comprises a Bluetooth chip, although Bluetooth technology may also be implemented in a combination of thetelemetry module 232 and theprocessor module 214. - The
processor module 214 may control the processing performed by thesensor electronics 112. For example, theprocessor module 214 may be configured to process data (e.g., counts), from the sensor, filter the data, calibrate the data, perform fail-safe checking, and/or the like. -
Potentiostat 210 may measure the analyte (e.g., glucose and/or the like) at discrete time intervals or continuously, for example, using a current-to-voltage or current-to-frequency converter. - The
processor module 214 may further include a data generator (not shown) configured to generate data packages for transmission to devices, such as thedisplay devices processor module 214 may generate data packets for transmission to these outside sources viatelemetry module 232. In some example implementations, the data packages may include an identifier code for the sensor and/orsensor electronics 112, raw data, filtered data, calibrated data, rate of change information, trend information, error detection or correction, and/or the like. - The
processor module 214 may also include aprogram memory 216 andother memory 218. Theprocessor module 214 may be coupled to a communications interface, such as acommunication port 238, and a source of power, such as abattery 234. Moreover, thebattery 234 may be further coupled to a battery charger and/orregulator 236 to provide power tosensor electronics 112 and/or charge thebattery 234. - The
program memory 216 may be implemented as a semi-static memory for storing data, such as an identifier for a coupled sensor 138 (e.g., a sensor identifier (ID)) and for storing code (also referred to as program code) to configure theASIC 205 to perform one or more of the operations/functions described herein. For example, the program code may configureprocessor module 214 to process data streams or counts, filter, perform the calibration methods described below, perform fail-safe checking, and the like. - The
memory 218 may also be used to store information, For example, theprocessor module 214 includingmemory 218 may be used as the system's cache memory, where temporary storage is provided for recent sensor data received from the sensor. In some example implementations, the memory may comprise memory storage components, such as read-only memory (ROM), random-access memory (RAM), dynamic-RAM, static-RAM, non-static RAM, electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), rewritable ROMs, flash memory, and the like. - The
data storage memory 220 may be coupled to theprocessor module 214 and may be configured to store a variety of sensor information. In some example implementations, thedata storage memory 220 stores one or more days of analyte sensor data. The stored sensor information may include one or more of the following: a time stamp, raw sensor data (one or more raw analyte concentration values), calibrated data, filtered data, transformed sensor data, and/or any other displayable sensor information, calibration information (e.g., reference BG values and/or prior calibration information such as from factory calibration), sensor diagnostic information, and the like. - The
user interface 222 may include a variety of interfaces, such as one ormore buttons 224, a liquid crystal display (LCD) 226, avibrator 228, an audio transducer (e.g., speaker) 230, a backlight (not shown), and/or the like. The components that comprise theuser interface 222 may provide controls to interact with the user (e.g., the host). - The
battery 234 may be operatively connected to the processor module 214 (and possibly other components of the sensor electronics 12) and provide the necessary power for thesensor electronics 112, In other implementations, the receiver can be transcutaneously powered via an inductive coupling, for example. - A battery charger and/or
regulator 236 may be configured to receive energy from an internal and/or external charger, In some example implementations, the battery 234 (or batteries) is configured to be charged via an inductive and/or wireless charging pad, although any other charging and/or power mechanism may be used as well. - One or
more communication ports 238, also referred to as external connector(s), may be provided to allow communication with other devices, for example a PC communication (corn) port can be provided to enable communication with systems that are separate from, or integral with, thesensor electronics 112. The communication port, for example, may comprise a serial (e.g., universal serial bus or “USB”) communication port, and allow for communicating with another computer system (e.g., PC, personal digital assistant or “PDA,” server, or the like). In some example implementations, factory information may be sent to the algorithm from the sensor or from a cloud data source. - The one or
more communication ports 238 may further include aninput port 237 in which calibration data may be received, and anoutput port 239 which may be employed to transmit calibrated data, or data to be calibrated, to a receiver or mobile device.FIG. 2 illustrates these aspects schematically. It will be understood that the ports may be separated physically, but in alternative implementations a single communication port may provide the functions of both the second input port and the output port. - In some analyte sensor systems, an on-skin portion of the sensor electronics may he simplified to minimize complexity and/or size of on-skin electronics, for example, providing only raw, calibrated, and/or filtered data to a display device configured to run calibration and other algorithms required for displaying the sensor data. However, the sensor electronics 112 (e.g., via processor module 214) may be implemented to execute prospective algorithms used to generate transformed sensor data and/or displayable sensor information, including, for example, algorithms that: evaluate a clinical acceptability of reference and/or sensor data, evaluate calibration data for best calibration based on inclusion criteria, evaluate a quality of the calibration, compare estimated analyte values with time corresponding measured analyte values, analyze a variation of estimated analyte values, evaluate a stability of the sensor and/or sensor data, detect signal artifacts (noise), replace signal artifacts, determine a rate of change and/or trend of the sensor data, perform dynamic and intelligent analyte value estimation, perform diagnostics on the sensor and/or sensor data, set modes of operation, evaluate the data for aberrancies, and/or the like.
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FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C illustrate an exemplary implementation ofanalyte sensor system 101 implemented as a wearable device such as an on-skin sensor assembly 600. As shown inFIG. 3 , on-skin sensor assembly comprises ahousing 128. Anadhesive patch 126 can couple thehousing 128 to the skin of the host. The adhesive 126 can be a pressure sensitive adhesive (e.g. acrylic, rubber based, or other suitable type) bonded to a carrier substrate (e.g., spun lace polyester, polyurethane film, or other suitable type) for skin attachment. Thehousing 128 may include a through-hole 180 that cooperates with a sensor inserter device (not shown) that is used for implanting thesensor 138 under the skin of a subject. - The
wearable sensor assembly 600 can includesensor electronics 112 operable to measure and/or analyze glucose indicators sensed byglucose sensor 138.Sensor electronics 112 withinsensor assembly 600 can transmit information (e.g., measurements, analyte data, and glucose data) to a remotely located device (e.g., 114, 116, 118, 120 shown inFIG. 1 ). As shown inFIG. 3C , in this implementation thesensor 138 extends from its distal end up into the through-hole 180 and is routed to anelectronics module 135 inside theenclosure 128. The workingelectrode 211 andreference electrode 212 are connected to circuitry in theelectronics module 135 which includes the potentiostat. -
FIG. 3D illustrates one exemplary embodiment of ananalyte sensor 138 which includes an elongated body portion. The elongated body portion may be long and thin, yet flexible and strong. For example, in some embodiments, the smallest dimension of the elongated conductive body is less than about 0.1 inches, 0.075 inches, 0.05 inches, 0.025 inches, 0.01 inches, 0.004 inches, or 0.002 inches. While the elongated conductive body is illustrated herein as having a circular cross-section, in other embodiments the cross-section of the elongated conductive body can be ovoid, rectangular, triangular, or polyhedral, star-shaped, C-shaped, T-shaped, X-shaped, Y-shaped, irregular, or the like. - In the implementation of
FIG. 31 ), theanalyte sensor 138 comprises awire core 139. At a distal, in vivo portion of thesensor 138, thewire core 139 forms anelectrode 211 a. At a proximal, ex vivo portion of thesensor 138, thewire core 139 forms acontact 211 b. Theelectrode 211 a and thecontact 211 b are in electrical communication over the length of thewire core 139 as it extends along the elongated body portion of thesensor 138. The wire core can be made from a single material such as platinum or tantalum, or may he formed as multiple layers, such as a conducting or non-conducting material with an outer coating of a different conducting material. - A
layer 104 surrounds a least a portion of thewire core 139. Thelayer 104 may be formed of an insulating material, such as polyimide, polyurethane, parylene, or any other known insulating materials. For example, in one embodiment thelayer 104 is disposed on thewire core 139 and configured such that theelectrode 211 a is exposed viawindow 106. - In some embodiments, the
sensor 138 further comprises alayer 141 surrounding the insulatinglayer 104 like a sleeve that comprises a conductive material. At a distal, in vivo portion of thesensor 138, thesleeve layer 141 forms anelectrode 212 a. At a proximal, ex vivo portion of thesensor 138, thesleeve layer 141 forms acontact 212 b. Theelectrode 212 a and thecontact 212 b are in electrical communication over the length of thesleeve layer 141 as it extends along the elongated body portion of thesensor 138. Thissleeve layer 141 may be formed of a silver-containing material that is applied onto the insulatinglayer 104. The silver-containing material may include any of a variety of materials and be in various forms, such as, Ag/AgCl-polymer pastes, paints, polymer-based conducting mixture, and/or inks that are commercially available, for example. Thislayer 141 can be processed using a pasting/dipping/coating step, for example, using a die-metered dip coating process. In one exemplary embodiment, an Ag/AgCl polymer paste is applied to an elongated body by dip-coating the body (e.g., using a meniscus coating technique) and then drawing the body through a die to meter the coating to a precise thickness. In some embodiments, multiple coating steps are used to build up the coating to a predetermined thickness. - The
sensor 138 shown inFIG. 3D also includes a membrane 108 covering at least a portion of the distal in vivo portion of thesensor 138. This membrane is typically formed of multiple layers, which may include one or more of an interference domain, an enzyme domain, a diffusion resistance domain, and a bioprotective domain. This membrane is important to support the electrochemical processes that allow analyte detection and it is generally manufactured with great care by dip-coating, spraying, or other manufacturing steps. It is preferable for the distal in vivo portion of thesensor 138 to be subject to as little handling as possible from the time the membrane 108 is formed to the time the distal in vivo portion of thesensor 138 is implanted into a subject. In some embodiments,electrode 211 a forms a working electrode of an electrochemical measuring system, andelectrode 212 a forms a reference electrode for that system. In use, both electrodes may be implanted into a host for analyte monitoring. - Although the above description is applicable specifically to a coaxial wire type structure, the embodiments herein are also applicable to other physical configurations of electrodes. For example, the two
electrodes contacts Electrodes respective contacts electrodes contacts FIG. 3D . - Also shown in
FIG. 3D is an illustration of the contact 21 lb and thecontact 212 b electrically coupled to a simple current-to-voltage converter basedpotentiostat 210. The potentiostat includes abattery 320 that has an output coupled to an input of anoperational amplifier 322. The output of theoperational amplifier 322 is coupled to acontact 324 that is electrically coupled to the workingelectrode contact 211 b through aresistor 328. Theamplifier 322 will bias thecontact 324 to the battery voltage Vb, and will drive the current im required to maintain that bias. This current will flow from the workingelectrode 211 a through the interstitial fluid surrounding thesensor 138 and to thereference electrode 212 a. Thereference electrode contact 212 b is electrically coupled to anothercontact 334 which is connected to the other side of thebattery 320. For this circuit, the current im is equal to (Vb−Vm)/R, where Vm is the voltage measured at the output of theamplifier 322. The magnitude of this current for a given bias on the workingelectrode 211 a is a measure of analyte concentration in the vicinity of thewindow 106. - The
contacts trace 336 may be provided between thebiased contact 324 and thereturn contact 334 that is connected directly to the battery output. This optional additional pad/trace may be referred to as a “guard trace.” Because they are held at the same potential, there will be essentially no leakage current from thebiased contact 324 and theguard trace 336. Furthermore, leakage current from theguard trace 336 to thereturn contact 334 does not pass through theamplifier output resistor 328, and therefore is not included in the measurement. Additional aspects and implementations of a guard trace may be found in paragraphs [0128] and [0129] of U.S. Patent Publication 2017/0281092, which are incorporated herein by reference. - During manufacturing, various coating, testing, calibration, and assembly operations are performed on the
sensor 138. However, it can be difficult to transport individual sensors and electrically interface the sensors with multiple testing and calibration equipment installations. These processes also subject the sensors to damage from handling. To help address these issues, thesensor 138 may be provided as a part of a pre-connected sensor that includes a sensor carrier as described in greater detail below. -
FIG. 4A shows a schematic illustration of apre-connected sensor 400. As shown inFIG. 4A ,pre-connected sensor 400 includessensor carrier 402 permanently attached tosensor 138. In the example ofFIG. 4A ,sensor carrier 402 includes an intermediate body such assubstrate 404, and also includes one or more contacts such as firstinternal contact 406, and secondinternal contact 408. Firstinternal contact 406 is electrically coupled to a first contact on a proximal end ofsensor 138 and contactinternal contact 408 is electrically coupled to a second contact on the proximal end ofsensor 138. The distal end ofsensor 138 is a free end configured for insertion into the skin of the host.Contacts contacts FIG. 3D in some implementations. - As shown in
FIG. 4A , firstinternal contact 406 may be electrically coupled to a firstexternal contact 410 and secondinternal contact 408 may be electrically coupled to a secondexternal contact 412. As described in further detail hereinafter,external contacts sensor electronics 112 inwearable device 600. Furthermore,external contacts external contacts sensor 138, this is merely illustrative. In other implementations,sensor carrier 402 andsensor 138 may each be provided with a single contact or may each be provided with more than two contacts, for example, any N number of external contacts (e.g., more than twoexternal contacts 410 and 412) of the sensor carrier and any M number of contacts (e.g., more than twocontacts 406 and 408) ofsensor 138 that can be coupled. In some implementations,sensor carrier 402 andsensor 138 may have the same number of contacts ie., N=M). In some implementations,sensor carrier 402 andsensor 138 may have a different number of contacts N≠M). For example, in some implementations,sensor carrier 402 may have additional contacts for coupling to or between various components of a manufacturing station. - As described in further detail hereinafter,
substrate 404 may be configured to couple withsensor electronics 112 inwearable device 600. In some embodiments,substrate 404 may be sized and shaped to mechanically interface withhousing 128 and electrically interface withsensor electronics 112 insidehousing 128. Further,substrate 404 may be sized and shaped to mechanically interface with manufacturing equipment, assembly equipment, testing stations and/or one or more calibration stations. As described in further detail hereinafter,sensor carrier 402 may be attached and/or electrically coupled tosensor 138.Sensor 138 may be permanently coupled to a component of sensor carrier 402 (e.g. substrate 404) by using, for example, adhesive (e.g. UV cure, moisture cure, multi part activated, heat cure, hot melt, etc.), including conductive adhesive (e.g. carbon filled, carbon nanotube filled, silver filled, conductive additive, etc.), conductive ink, spring contacts, clips, wrapped flexible circuitry, a conductive polymer conductive elastomer, conductive plastic, carbon filled PLA, conductive graphene PLA), conductive foam, conductive fabric, a barrel connector, a molded interconnect device structure, sewing, wire wrapping, wire bonding, wire threading, spot welding, swaging, crimping, stapling, clipping, soldering or brazing, plastic welding, or overmolding. In some embodiments,sensor 138 may be permanently coupled tosubstrate 404 by rivets, magnets, anisotropic conductive films, metallic foils, or other suitable structures or materials for mechanically and electrically attachingsensor carrier 402 tosensor 138 before or during assembly, manufacturing, testing and/or calibration operations. In some embodiments,sensor carrier 402 may be 3-D printed aroundsensor 138 to formpre-connected sensor 400. Additionally,sensor carrier 402 may include datum features 430 (sometimes referred to as datum structures) such as a recess, an opening, a surface or a protrusion for aligning, positioning, and orientingsensor 138 relative tosensor carrier 402.Sensor carrier 402 may also include, or may itself form, one or more anchoring features for securing and aligning the analyte sensor during manufacturing (e.g., relative to a manufacturing station). Additionally,sensor carrier 402 may include anidentifier 450 configured to identify the sensor. in sonic embodiments,identifier 450 is formed onsubstrate 404.Identifier 450 will be explained further below. -
FIG. 4B illustrates another schematic of apre-connected analyte sensor 400. Thepre-connected analyte sensor 400 shown inFIG. 413 may include similar components ofpre-connected analyte sensor 400 shown inFIG. 4A .FIG. 4B is shown withoutoptional cover 460 for clarity.FIG. 4C illustrated an exploded view ofpre-connected analyte sensor 400 shown inFIG. 4B . - In the example of
FIG. 413 ,sensor carrier 402 includes an intermediate body such as asubstrate 404, and also includes one or more traces such as first trace 414 and second trace 416. First trace 414 may include a firstinternal contact 406 and a firstexternal contact 410. Second trace 416 may include a secondinternal contact 408 and a secondexternal contact 412. In some embodiments, firstinternal contact 406 is electrically coupled to a first contact on a proximal end ofsensor 138 and secondinternal contact 408 is electrically coupled to a second contact on the proximal end ofsensor 138. The distal end ofsensor 138 is a free end configured for insertion into the skin of the host. The electrical coupling is described in connection with various embodiments herein, such as clips, conductive adhesive, conductive polymer, conductive ink, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or any other suitable methods. In some embodiments, a non-conductive adhesive 426 (e.g. epoxy, cyanoacrylate, acrylic, rubber, urethane, hot melt, etc.) can be used to attach thesensor 138 tosubstrate 404. Non-conductive adhesive 426 may be configured to affix, seal, insulate, or provide a strain relief to thesensor 138.Sensor 138 may be attached tosubstrate 404 by other methods, such as those described inFIG. 4A above. - As shown in
FIG. 4C , a pressure sensitive adhesive 428 may be configured to isolate an exposed end of traces 414 and 416. For instance, pressure sensitive adhesive 428 may laminatesensor 138 betweensubstrate 404 andcover 460. In such instances,sensor 138,substrate 404, pressure sensitive adhesive 428, and cover 460 may form a laminated configuration. In the laminated configuration,sensor 138 and its connection to one or more contacts (e.g. firstinternal contact 406 and second internal contact 408) are isolated from one or more exposed contacts (e.g. firstexternal contact 410 and second external contact 412). Furthermore, the laminated configuration may create a moisture sealed region surrounding thesensor 138. The moisture seal may be created as embodied by a combination of a pressure sensitive adhesive 428 and a non-conductive adhesive 426. In other embodiments, the laminated structure can be created by one or a combination of the following materials and methods: A non-conductive adhesive, a pressure sensitive adhesive tape, an elastomer, heat bonding, hot plate welding, laser welding, ultrasonic welding, RF welding, or any suitable type of lamination method. Thecover 460 may consist of a polymer sheet, structure, or film that at least partially covers thesubstrate 404. Thecover 460 may optionally contain anidentifier 450, which can identify thesensor 138. In some embodiments,identifier 450 may incorporate various identification protocols or techniques such as, but not limited to, NEC, RFID, QR Code, Bar code, Wi-Fi, Trimmed resistor, Capacitive value, Impedance values, ROM, Memory, IC, Flash memory, etc. -
Guide fixture 420, which is an optional component, is an exemplary embodiment of an interface with a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, manufacturing stations, or as part of the wearable assembly. Theguide fixture 420 includes datum features (or datum structures) 430, such as a recess, an opening, a surface or a protrusion for aligning, positioning, and orientingsensor 138 relative tosensor carrier 402 Datum features 430 may be used in manufacturing and for assembly into a wearable electronic component. In some embodiments, datum features 430 are raised protrusions configured to align with corresponding datum features 432 ofsubstrate 404, Corresponding datum features 432 ofsubstrate 404 may feature cutouts, slots, holes, or recesses. The corresponding datum features 432 in the sensor carrier may be placement features that can interface with datum features 430 in a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations.Guide fixture 420 may be configured to ensure proper placement of thesensor carrier 402 to align the exposedexternal contacts -
FIG. 4D illustrates a schematic view of anarray 480 ofpre-connected analyte sensors 400 having a plurality ofpre-connected sensors 400 withoptional identifiers 450. In FIG. 4D, an array formed as a one-dimensional strip ofpre-connected analyte sensors 400 is shown, but a two-dimensional array could also be implanted. In some embodiments, thearray 480 of pre-connected analyte sensors may be disposed in a cartridge. Each of the plurality ofpre-connected sensors 400 can be singulated. In some embodiments, scoring 4020 may be provided to facilitate singulation into individualpre-connected sensors 400. In some embodiments, thearray 480 can be used in facilitating manufacturing, testing and/or calibratingmultiple sensors 138 individually in sequential or random manners. In some embodiments, thearray 480 can be used in facilitating manufacturing, testing and/or calibratingmultiple sensors 138 concurrently, -
FIGS. 5A-5E show block diagrams of various machines and assemblies thepre-connected analyte sensor 400 may be associated with during its pre-implant lifetime. Such machines and assemblies may include manufacturing equipment such as one ormore manufacturing stations 5091, one ormore testing stations 5002 and/or onemore calibration stations 5004, and an on-skinwearable assembly 600. At least some of these are configured to receivesensor carrier 402 and to communicatively couple the machines and assemblies tosensor 138 viasensor carrier 402. - It is one aspect of some embodiments that the
sensor 138 is coupled to thesensor carrier 402 before the membrane 108 described above is applied. With thesensor 138 attached to the sensor carrier, and potentially with multiple carrier mounted sensors attached together as shown inFIG. 4D , subsequent device production steps such as membrane coating, testing, calibration, and assembly into a wearable unit can be performed with easier mounting and dismounting from manufacturing and testing equipment, less sensor handling, less chance of damaging the membrane, producing a significant overall improvement in production efficiency. - Another benefit of the pre-connected sensor construction is that it is easier to separate different kinds of manufacturing and testing among different facilities that are better equipped to handle them. For example, fabricating the electrodes may require various kinds of metal forming/extrusion machines, whereas membrane application, testing, and calibration requires a wet chemistry lab and sensitive electronic test equipment. Accordingly, the sensor electrodes may be formed and mounted on the carrier in one facility in one location, and then shipped to a different remote facility that is equipped for membrane application, testing, and calibration. Remote in this context means not in the same production facility in the same building. It can even be advantageous for different commercial entities to perform the different tasks that specialize in the appropriate manufacturing and testing technologies.
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Manufacturing station 5091 may comprise a testing station as described herein, a calibration station as described herein, or another manufacturing station.Manufacturing station 5091 may includeprocessing circuitry 5092 and/ormechanical components 5094 operable to perform testing operations, calibration operations, and/or other manufacturing operations such as sensor straightening operations, membrane application operations, curing operations, calibration-check operations, glucose sensitivity operations (e.g., sensitivity slope, baseline, and/or noise calibration operations), and/or visual inspection operations. - The
pre-connected analyte sensor 400 may be connected to one ormore testing stations 5002 havingprocessing circuitry 5012 configured to perform testing operations withsensor 138 to verify the operational integrity ofsensor 138. Testing operations may include verifying electrical properties of asensor 138, verifying communication between a working electrode and contact 408, verifying communication between a reference electrode or additional electrodes and contact 406, and/or other electronic verification operations forsensor 138.Processing circuitry 5012 may be communicatively coupled withsensor 138 for testing operations by insertingsubstrate 404 into a receptacle 5006 (e.g., a recess in a housing of testing station 5002) untilcontact 410 is coupled to contact 5010 oftesting station 5002 and contact 412 is coupled to contact 5008 oftesting station 5002. - System 5000 may include one or
more calibration stations 5004 havingprocessing circuitry 5020 configured to perform calibration operations withsensor 138 to obtain calibration data for in vivo operation ofsensor 138. Calibration data obtained bycalibration equipment 5004 may be provided to on-skin sensor assembly 600 to be used during operation ofsensor 138 in vivo.Processing circuitry 5020 may be communicatively coupled withsensor 138 for calibration operations by insertingsubstrate 404 into a receptacle 5014 (e.g., a recess in a housing of calibration station 5004) untilcontact 410 is coupled to contact 5018 oftesting station 5002 and contact 412 is coupled to contact 5016 oftesting station 5002. - In the examples of
FIGS. 5A-5E ,testing station 5002 andcalibration station 5004 includereceptacles sensor carrier 402 may be mounted totesting station 5002 andcalibration station 5004 and/ormanufacturing station 5091 using other mounting features such as grasping, clipping, or clamping figures. For example,manufacturing station 5091 includes graspingstructures Structure 5093 may be a stationary feature having one or more electrical contacts such ascontact 5008.Structure 5095 may be a movable feature that moves (e.g., slides in a direction 5097) to grasp andsecure sensor carder 402 in an electrically coupled position formanufacturing station 5091. In other implementations, bothfeatures -
Sensor carrier 402 may also include an identifier 450 (see, e.g.,FIGS. 4A-4D ).Identifier 450 may be formed on or embedded withinsubstrate 404.Identifier 450 may be implemented as a visual or optical identifier (e.g., a barcode or QR code pre-printed or printed on-the-fly onsubstrate 404 or etched in to substrate 404), a radio frequency (RF) identifier, or an electrical identifier (e.g., a laser-trimmed resistor, a capacitive identifier, an inductive identifier, or a micro storage circuit (e.g., an integrated circuit or other circuitry in which the identifier is encoded in memory of the identifier) programmable with an identifier and/or other data before, during, or after testing and calibration).Identifier 450 may be used for tracking each sensor through the manufacturing process for that sensor (e.g., by storing a history of testing and/or calibration data for each sensor). In other words, theidentifier 450 identifies any of the analyte sensor, calibration data for the analyte sensor, and a history of the analyte sensor. For example,identifier 450 may be used for binning of testing and calibration performance data.Identifier 450 may be a discrete raw value or may encode information in addition to an identification number.Identifier 450 may be used for digitally storing data in non-volatile memory onsubstrate 404 or as a reference number for storing data external tosensor carrier 402. -
Testing station 5002 may include a reader 5011 (e.g., an optical sensor, an RF sensor, or an electrical interface such as an integrated circuit interface) that readsidentifier 450 to obtain a unique identifier ofsensor 138. Testing data obtained bytesting station 5002. may be stored and/or transmitted along with the identifier ofsensor 138. -
Calibration station 5004 may include a reader 5011 (e.g., an optical sensor, an RF sensor, or an electrical interface) that readsidentifier 450 to obtain a unique identifier ofsensor 138. Calibration data obtained bycalibration station 5004 may be stored and/or transmitted along with the identifier ofsensor 138. In some implementations, calibration data obtained bycalibration station 5004 may be added toidentifier 450 by calibration station 5004 (e.g., by programming the calibration data into the identifier). In some implementations, calibration data obtained bycalibration station 5004 may be transmitted to a remote system or device along withidentifier 450 by calibration station. - As shown in
FIGS. 5A-5E and described in further detail hereinafter, on-skin sensor assembly 600 may include one or more contacts such ascontact 5022 configured to couple internal electronic circuitry tocontacts sensor carrier 402 and thus tosensor 138.Sensor carrier 402 may be sized and shaped to be secured within acavity 5024 in or on thehousing 128 such thatsensor 138 is coupled to electronics in thehousing 128 viasensor carrier 402, andsensor 138 may be positionally secured to extend from thehousing 128 for insertion for in vivo operations. - Although one calibration station and one testing station are shown in
FIGS. 5A-5E , it should be appreciated that more than one testing station and/or more than one calibration station may be utilized in the manufacturing and testing phase of production. Althoughcalibration station 5004 andtesting station 5002 are shown as separate stations inFIGS. 5A-5E , it should be appreciated that, in some implementations calibration stations and testing stations may be combined into one or more calibration/testing stations (e.g., stations in which processing circuitry for performing testing and calibration operations is provided within a common housing and coupled to a single interface 5006). -
Wearable assembly 600 may also include a reader (e.g., an optical sensor, an RF sensor, or an electrical interface) positioned near thecontacts 5022 that readsidentifier 450 to obtain a unique identifier ofsensor 138. Sensor electronics may obtain calibration data for in vivo operation ofsensor 138 based on theread identifier 450. The calibration data may be stored in, and obtained, fromidentifier 450 itself, oridentifier 450 may be used to obtain the calibration data for the installedsensor 138 from a remote system such as a cloud-based system. -
FIGS. 6-8 are schematic illustrations of various implementations of securement of apre-connected sensor 400 withinwearable assembly 600. In the example ofFIG. 6 ,sensor carrier 402 is in direct contact with abase wall 605 andhousing 128, andcontact 5022 includes multiple contacts on thehousing 128 for contacting bothcontacts FIG. 7 , amechanical receiver 700 is provided onbase wall 605 for mechanically securingsensor carrier 402. In the example ofFIG. 8 ,mechanical receiver 800 is provided onbase wall 605 for mechanically securingsensor carrier 402 in cooperation withreceiver 702. In the example ofFIG. 8 ,receiver 702 includes anadditional contact 704 for contactingcontact 410 ofsensor carrier 402 located on a rear surface of the sensor carrier. -
FIG. 9 shows a detailed example of a sensor module 300 including apre-connected sensor 400 and a sealingstructure 192. As shown, sealingstructure 192 may be disposed on asubstrate 404, in whichsealing structure 192 may be configured to prevent moisture ingress towardcontacts contacts pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least one contact. In some embodiments,pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least two contacts. In some embodiments,pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least three contacts. In some embodiments,pre-connected sensor 400 includes at least four contacts. An adhesive 126 can couple thehousing 128 to theskin 130 of the host. The adhesive 126 can be a pressure sensitive adhesive (e.g. acrylic, rubber based, or other suitable type) bonded to a carrier substrate (e.g., spun lace polyester, polyurethane film, or other suitable type) for skin attachment. As shown inFIG. 9 ,substrate 404 may include at least onearm 202 or other mechanical features for interfacing with corresponding mating features on base 128 (e.g., mechanical interlocks such as snap fits, clips, and/or interference features) to mechanicallysecure substrate 404 tohousing 128. Coupling features such asarm 902 and/or other features ofsubstrate 404 may be sized and shaped for releasably mechanically attachingsubstrate 404 to a connector associated with manufacturing equipment such as one or more ofconnectors FIGS. 5A-5E for testing and/or calibration operations during manufacturing and prior to attachment to features 900 ofhousing 128. -
FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of thesensor module 400 in an implementation in whichcontacts coil springs 306, In the example ofFIG. 10 ,protrusions 308 onsubstrate 404 can alignsensor 138 andsecure springs 306 tosubstrate 404. (Not all theprotrusions 308 are labeled in order to increase the clarity ofFIG. 10 .)Protrusions 308 can protrude distally. - At least three, at least four, and/or less than ten
protrusions 308 can be configured to contact a perimeter of aspring 306.Protrusions 308 can be separated by gaps. The gaps enableprotrusions 308 to flex outward asspring 306 is inserted betweenprotrusions 308. A downward force for coupling electronics unit 500 tobase 128 can pushspring 306 againstsensor 138 toelectrically couple spring 306 to thesensor 138.Sensor 138 can run between at least two ofprotrusions 308.Testing station 5002 and/orcalibration station 5004 may also have a mating connector structure that, whensubstrate 404 is inserted intorecess springs 306 to couplesprings 306 electrically betweensensor 138 andprocessing circuitry -
Sensor 138 may include adistal portion 138 a configured for subcutaneous sensing and aproximal portion 138 b mechanically coupled tosensor carrier 402 having an electrical interconnect (e.g., springs 306) mechanically coupled to thesubstrate 404 and electrically coupled toproximal portion 138 b.Springs 306 can be conical springs, helical springs, or any other type of spring mentioned herein or suitable for electrical connections. -
Substrate 404 may have abase portion 312 that includes at least twoproximal protrusions 308 located around a perimeter ofspring 306.Proximal protrusions 308 are configured to help orientspring 306. A segment ofglucose sensor 138 is located between the proximal protrusions 308 (distally to the spring 306). -
Base portion 312 may be configured to be mechanically coupled to thehousing 128, tomanufacturing equipment 5091,testing equipment 5002, and/orcalibration equipment 5004. For example,base portion 312 includes anchoring features such asarms 202. Anchoring features may includearms 202 and/or may include features such as one or more notches, recesses, protrusions, or other features inbase 312,arms 202, and/orsubstrate 404 that mechanically interface with corresponding features of, for example, a receptacle such as one ofreceptacles 5006 of 5014 ofFIGS. 5A-5E or a clamping connector formed by clamping connector features such asfeatures sensor 138. In one suitable example, a slidable (or otherwise actuable or rotatable) feature such asfeature 5095 ofFIGS. 5A-5E may be arranged to slide over, around, or otherwise engage with one or more ofarms 202,base 312, and/orsensor carrier 402 altogether to securesensor carrier 402 to the manufacturing equipment. For example, in other implementations ofsensor carrier 402 in whicharms 202 are not provided, a receptacle connector such as one ofreceptacles 5006 of 5014 ofFIGS. 5A-5E or a clamping connector formed by clamping connector features such asfeatures FIGS. 5A-5E may include a clamshell component, a sliding component, or other movable component that, bears against or coverssensor carrier 402 to latchsensor carrier 402 to the manufacturing, testing, and/or calibration equipment. - Referring now to
FIGS. 11 and 12 , another implementation ofsensor module 400 is shown that includes abase portion 312 d; aglucose sensor 138 having adistal portion 138 a configured for subcutaneous sensing and aproximal portion 138 b mechanically coupled tobase portion 312 d; and an electrical interconnect (e.g.,leaf springs 306 d) mechanically coupled tosubstrate 404 and electrically coupled to theproximal portion 138 b. Leaf springs 306 d can be configured to bend in response to pressure from testing station contacts, calibration station contacts, and/or electronics unit 500 coupling withbase 128 whilepre-connected sensor 400 is disposed between electronics unit 500 coupling withbase 128. - As used herein, cantilever springs are a type of leaf spring. As used herein, a leaf spring can be made of a number of strips of curved metal that are held together one above the other. As used herein in many embodiments, leaf springs only include one strip (e.g., one layer) of curved metal (rather than multiple layers of curved metal). For example,
leaf spring 306 d inFIG. 11 can be made of one layer of metal or multiple layers of metal. In some embodiments, leaf springs include one layer of fiat metal secured at one end (such that the leaf spring is a cantilever spring). - As shown in
FIGS. 11 and 12 ,base portion 312 d includes aproximal protrusion 320 d having achannel 322 d in which at least a portion ofproximal portion 138 b is located. Thechannel 322 d positions a first area ofproximal portion 138 b such that the area is electrically coupled toleaf spring 306 d. - As shown in the cross-sectional, perspective view of
FIG. 12 ,leaf spring 306 d arcs away from the first area and protrudes proximally to electrically couple withtesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/orwearable assembly 600. At least a portion ofleaf spring 306 d forms a “W” shape. At least a portion ofleaf spring 306 d forms a “C” shape.Leaf spring 306 d bends around theproximal protrusion 320 d.Leaf spring 306 d protrudes proximally to electrically coupletesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500.Seal 192 is configured to impede fluid ingress toleaf spring 306 d. -
Leaf spring 306 d is oriented such thatcoupling sensor carrier 402 totesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500 pressesleaf spring 306 d against a first electrical contact of thetesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500 and a second electrical contact of theglucose sensor 138 to electrically couple theglucose sensor 138 to thetesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500. The proximal height ofseal 192 may be greater than a proximal height ofleaf spring 306 d such that thetesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500 contacts theseal 192 prior to contacting theleaf spring 306 d.Springs 306 and/orleaf springs 306 d may cooperate with underlying features on substrate 404 (e.g., features 308) and/orchannel 322 d, as shown, to form datum features that secure and alignsensor 138 with respect to sensor carrier 402 (e.g., for manufacturing, calibration, testing, and/or in vivo operations). -
FIGS. 13A and 13B show perspective views of an embodiment of awearable assembly 600 including apre-connected sensor 400.Wearable assembly 600 may include sensor electronics and an adhesive patch (not shown).Pre-connected sensor 400 may include a sensor carrier such assensor carrier 402 described inFIGS. 4A-4D . Thesensor carrier 402 may be placed in or onhousing 128.Housing 128 may be composed of two housing components,top housing 520 andbottom housing 522.Top housing 520 andbottom housing 522 can be assembled together to formhousing 128.Top housing 520 andbottom housing 522 can be sealed to prevent moisture ingress to an internal cavity ofhousing 128. The sealed housing may include an encapsulating material (e.g. epoxy, silicone, urethane, or other suitable material). In other embodiments,housing 128 is formed as a single component encapsulant (e.g. epoxy) configured to containsensor carrier 402 and sensor electronics.FIGS. 13A illustrates anaperture 524 withintop housing 520 configured to allow for an insertion component (e.g. hypodermic needle, C-needle, V-needle, open sided needle, etc.) to pass through thewearable assembly 600 for insertion and/or retraction.Aperture 524 may be aligned with a corresponding aperture inbottom housing 522. In other embodiments,aperture 524 may extend through an off-center location ofhousing 128. In other embodiments,aperture 524 may extend through an edge of thehousing 128, forming a C-shaped channel. In some embodiments theaperture 524 includes a sealing material such as a gel, adhesive, elastomer, or other suitable material located withinaperture 524. -
FIG. 13B shows a perspective view of the bottom ofwearable assembly 600. As illustrated,pre-connected sensor 400 may be disposed within thehousing 128.Pre-connected sensor 400 may be installed within anaperture 526 ofbottom housing 522. As shown in the figure,sensor 138 may extend out fromaperture 526.Aperture 526 may be sized and shaped to retainpre-connected sensor 400. Furthermore,aperture 526 may be sized and shaped to retainpre-connected sensor 400 in whichsensor 138 extends approximately parallel to the skin surface and forms a 90 degree bend for insertion into the skin. It should be understood that the bottom surface ofbottom housing 522 can contain an attachment member (e.g. an adhesive patch) for adhering the wearable assembly to the skin surface of a user. -
FIG. 13C shows an exploded view of thewearable assembly 600. Various electronic components such as thepotentiostat 210 and other components illustrated inFIG. 2 may be mounted on or to anelectronics assembly substrate 530, typically some form of printed circuit board. It is contemplated thatsensor carrier 402 has an electrical coupling withelectronics assembly substrate 530, Various methods may be used to establish electrical connection (e.g. pins, solder, conductive elastomer, conductive adhesive, etc.) between one or more contacts ofpre-connected sensor 400, such asexternal contacts electronics assembly substrate 530.Sensor carrier 402 may be configured to interface withelectronics assembly substrate 530 through thebottom housing 522. In other implementations, thesensor carrier 402 may be configured to interface with theelectronics assembly substrate 530 throughtop housing 520. In some other implementations, thesensor carrier 402. is configured to interface with theelectronics assembly substrate 530 through the side ofwearable assembly 600. Also shown in the figure, anoptional sealing member 528 may be configured to insulate at least a portion ofsensor carrier 402 from potential moisture ingress. In some instances, the sealingmember 528 may be liquid dispensed (e.g., adhesive, gel) or a solid material (e.g., elastomer, polymer). The sealingmember 528 may be an assembled component that is welded (e.g., laser or ultrasonic, hot plate), or otherwise permanently attached (e.g., anisotropic adhesive film, pressure sensitive adhesive, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, or other suitable adhesive) to create a sealed region. The sealingmember 528 may be used to physically couple and/or provide a sealed region for thesensor carrier 402 to thewearable assembly 600. -
FIGS. 14A-14E illustrate another implementation of awearable assembly 600. The implementation ofFIGS. 14A-14E share some similarities to the implementation shown inFIGS. 13A-13C . As illustrated inFIG. 14A , thewearable assembly 600 includes a housing formed as atop housing 520 and abottom housing 522. The wearable assembly also includes a throughhole 524 for use during interstitial insertion of thesensor 138 into a subject. Referring especially toFIGS. 14B , C, and D, thebottom housing 522 includes arecess 726 with afloor 704. Thefloor 704 may include locatingpins floor 704 and twoapertures floor 704, during for example molding of the housing, or they may be separate parts that are coupled to the floor with friction fit, adhesive, or any other means. In some embodiments, there is at least one locating pin. In some embodiments, there are at least two locating pins. In some embodiments, there are at least three locating pins. On the opposite side of thefloor 704 is a printed circuit board 530 (visible inFIG. 14E ) with some or all of the sensor electronic circuitry (e.g. thepotentiostat 210 or at least traces that connect to the potentiostat) mounted thereon. The printedcircuit board 530 may also haveconductive pins apertures floor 704, forming an external electrical interface that is accessible without opening the housing. The pre-connected sensor 40( )drops into thisrecess 726.Holes pins conductive pins holes sensor carrier substrate 404. Theseholes contacts substrate 404, similar to those shown in a different embodiment inFIGS. 4A to 4C . Generally, the number ofholes substrate 404 correspond to the number of electrodes present in thesensor 138, which may in turn correspond to the number ofpins floor 704. Thepins contacts sensor 138 to thesensor carrier 402 is designated 762 and 764 inFIGS. 14D and 14E . These connections may be established by any of the methods described above with reference toFIG. 4A . - Once the
substrate 404 is placed over thepins sensor 138 can be secured to thefloor 704 with a pressuresensitive adhesive 772 to retain the proximal portion of the sensor on or near the housing prior to extending downward at theinserter opening 524. This allows for accurate sensor insertion position and controls the bias force into the insertion needle. A variety of methods and/or structural features may be used to perform this retention function such as a protrusion or shelf in thefloor 704, an overmolded part, a snap-fit additional plastic piece installed over the sensor, or any sort of glue or adhesive placed before or after the pre-connected sensor is placed in therecess 726. As is also shown inFIGS. 13C , optional sealingmembers sensor carrier 402 from potential moisture ingress. In some instances, the sealingmember 528 may be liquid dispensed (e.g., adhesive, gel) or a solid material (e.g., elastomer, polymer). The sealingmember 528 may be an assembled component that is welded (e.g., laser or ultrasonic, hot plate), or otherwise permanently attached (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, or other suitable adhesive) to create a sealed region. The sealingmember 528 may be used to physically couple and/or provide a sealed region for thesensor carrier 402 to thewearable assembly 600. The two sealingmembers walls recess 726 that are separated by the walls. For example, 528 b may be a solid polymer that is press fit into the recess portion with opening 524 on one side of the walls. The other portion of therecess 726 may then be filled with a liquid UV cured epoxy which hardens to form sealingmember 528 a. The depth of the two recess portions on either side of the walls may be the same or different. -
FIG. 15A shows an alternative embodiment of asensor carrier 402, also potentially taking the form of a printed circuit board. In this implementation, aguard trace 407 such as described above with reference toitem 336 inFIG. 3D is provided on thesubstrate 404 of thesensor carrier 402. As explained above, thisguard trace 407 is positioned betweencontacts guard trace 407 can be coupled to the sensor electronics with or more conductive pins 713 (not shown inFIGS. 14A to 14E ) that extend through thefloor 704 similar topins FIG. 15A , the pins are shown connected to castellated contacts on the side of thesubstrate 404. An insulatinglayer 780 such as solder mask may be positioned over theguard trace 407 to eliminate the risk of the analyte sensor electrodes shorting to it. -
FIGS. 15B and 15C illustrated other implementations of connecting asensor carrier 402 having ananalyte sensor 138 mounted thereon to electronic circuitry internal to a wearable sensor. InFIG. 1513 , thesensor 138 is coupled to thesensor carrier 402 withconductive adhesive FIGS. 14C and 14D . On the other side of the sensor carrier substrate areconductive contact pads circuit board 530 also hascontact pads floor 704 of therecess 726. Ananisotropic film 820 is used to electrically and mechanically bond thesensor carrier contact 812 tocircuit board contact 826 and alsosensor carrier contact 814 tocircuit board contact 828. Theanisotropic film 820 is compressed with heat between the contacts, which makes conductive particles in thefilm 820 bridge the gap vertically between the contact pairs 812/826 and 814/828. The conductive particles in thefilm 820 are spaced apart horizontally, so no shorting between the contact pairs occurs. This electrical and mechanical bonding technique has found widespread use in display applications for small electronics such as smart phones and lends itself to easy and consistent connections in production environments. - In
FIG. 15C , the proximal region ofsensor 138 is coupled to thesensor carrier 402contacts anisotropic film 820. A different area of the sameanisotropic film 820 may be used to connect thesensor carrier contacts circuit board contacts film 820 that connects thesensor 138 to thecontacts film 820 that connects thecircuit board contacts sensor carrier contacts - In the examples of
FIGS. 10-15 ,pre-connected sensor 400 can be installed as a standalone interface betweensensor 138 and the sensor electronics. However, it should be appreciated that, in some implementations described herein,pre-connected sensor 400 may include a sensor carrier that couples to an additional interface between thesensor 138 and the sensor electronics inside thewearable assembly 600. For example,channel 322 d andleaf spring 306 d can be formed on separate substrate that, following calibration and testing operations, mechanically attaches tobase portion 312 d withinseal 192 for installation intowearable assembly 600. - It is one benefit of the analyte sensor connection techniques described above that the fabrication of the
pre-connected sensor 400 may be separated from the fabrication of the electronics enclosed within the housing. As described above with reference to the pre-connected sensor structure and the subsequent coating, testing and calibrating processes, the housing with the internally contained electronics can he manufactured in a separate facility from the one that attaches thepre-connected sensor 400 to the sensor electrical interface. This is made possible by providing an analyte sensor electronics interface that is accessible from outside the housing. The housing need not be opened to attach the sensor. - In some advantageous methods, the electrodes for the pre-connected sensor are fabricated and mounted on the substrate in a first location and are shipped to a second location for coating testing and calibrating. The housing with internal electronics is manufactured in a third location. The housing with the electronics is shipped from the third location to the second location, where the completed analyte sensor is attached to the external electrical interface. The three locations can all be remote from each other. This minimizes handling of the sensitive membrane coated sensor, but still allows separate manufacturing of the other components of the complete device.
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FIG. 16 shows a top view of an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in whichsubstrate 404 is a substantially planar substrate andsensor 138 is attached tosubstrate 404 with aconductive adhesive 1500. As shown inFIG. 16 , conductive adhesive 1500 may be applied tocontacts sensor 138 to mechanically attachsensor 138 tosubstrate 404. Once applied the conductive adhesive 1500 oncontacts contacts testing station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500.FIG. 17 shows an end view ofsensor carrier 402 ofFIG. 16 in which conductive adhesive 1500 can be seen coveting a portion ofsensor 138 at the proximal end, In other embodiments,sensor 138 may be attached tosubstrate 404 with a conductive adhesive 1500, or via any other suitable methods via the use of, for example, clips, conductive polymer, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or via any other suitable methods. -
FIGS. 18, 19, and 20 show examples ofsubstrate 404 ofFIG. 16 , with additional datum features for controlling the position and spatial orientation ofsensor 138 onsubstrate 404. In the example ofFIG. 18 ,substrate 404 includes a v-shapedrecess 1700.Sensor 138 is disposed partially withinrecess 1700 to orientsensor 138 in a direction along the recess, and conductive adhesive 1500 substantially coverssensor 138 and fills in portions ofrecess 1700 not filled bysensor 138 to securesensor 138 within the recess. In the example ofFIG. 19 ,substrate 404 includes a firstplanar portion 1800 and a secondplanar portion 1802 extending at a non-parallel (e.g., perpendicular) angle with respect to the first planar portion, andsensor 138 is attached at the interface of the first and second planar portions by conductive adhesive 1500. In the example ofFIG. 20 ,substrate 404 includes arounded recess 1900 in whichsensor 138 is attached by conductive adhesive 1500 that substantially coverssensor 138 and fills in portions ofrecess 1700 not filled bysensor 138 to securesensor 138 within the recess. -
FIGS. 21A and 21B show anexample sensor carrier 402 with at least one pair ofguide structures substrate 404, such as on one or bothcontacts sensor body 138 on the appropriate location when applying conductive adhesive to bond the two together. This can eliminate the need for external guide fixtures when assembling the sensor to the sensor carrier during manufacturing. Thestructures FIGS. 21A and 21B , an additional adhesive bonding material can be provided between the guide structures to fix the sensor to the guide structures during manufacturing. - Conductive adhesive 1500 may be, for example, a conductive liquid dispensed glue. The conductive liquid dispensed glue may be a one or two-part adhesive that cures (e.g., at room temperate or an elevated curing temperate). The conductive liquid dispensed glue may be a snap-cure adhesive. A two-part conductive liquid dispensed glue may include a base adhesive (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, etc.) and a conductive filler (e.g., silver, carbon, nickel, etc.). Conductive adhesive 1500 may include, for example, an adhesive resin with one or more embedded conductive materials such as silver, copper or graphite. Conductive adhesive 1500 may be a heat curable conductive adhesive.
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FIG. 22 shows a top view of an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in whichsubstrate 404 is a substantially planar substrate andsensor 138 is attached tosubstrate 404 with aconductive tape 2000. As shown inFIG. 22 ,conductive tape 2000 may be applied to one or more contacts (e.g. connection areas 1000 and 1002) ofsensor 138 to mechanically attachsensor 138 tosubstrate 404. Once applied theconductive tape 2000 oncontacts contacts testing station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500. Tape 200 may be applied oversensor 138 as shown inFIG. 22 , or may be interposed betweensubstrate 404 andsensor 138. In implementations in which tape 2000 is disposed betweensubstrate 404 andsensor 138,substrate 404 may be a flexible substrate that can be rolled or folded aroundsensor 138 as shown in the end view ofFIG. 23 . The rolled substrate ofFIG. 23 includes extendingportions 2100 that can form one or more contacts (e.g. 406 or 408). -
Conductive tape 2000 may be configured for use as a multi-zoned tape with one or moreconductive tapes 2000 and non-conductive tape sections. The combination of conductive and non-conductive regions can be used to electrically isolate connection regions. Using a multi-zoned tape may simplify the assembly of multiple connection regions in a single assembly step. The pitch of the conductive regions on the tape may be matched to the targeted connection area of thesensor wire 138. In other embodiments the pitch of the conductive region of the tape is significantly less than the spacing of the targeted connection area of thesensor wire 138. A shorter pitch may allow for more variability in tape placement while ensuring isolated connection between thesensor 138 and thesubstrate 404.Conductive tape 2000 may be formed from a polymer substrate with a conductive adhesive (e.g. carbon-impregnated adhesive, metal-impregnated adhesive). As another example,conductive tape 2000 may be a metallic substrate with conductive and non-conductive adhesive. Some examples of non-conductive substrates are polyimide, composite, polymers, etc. Some examples of conductive substrates are metals (e.g. Foils, plating, cladding, etc), conductive polymers, and conductive elastomers. Examples of non-conductive adhesive are epoxy, cyanoacrylate, acrylic, rubber, urethane, hot melt, etc. Examples of conductive adhesives are carbon filled adhesive, nano particle filled adhesive, metal filled adhesive (e.g. silver), conductive inks, etc. -
FIG. 24 shows a top view of an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in whichsubstrate 404 is a substantially planar substrate andsensor 138 is attached tosubstrate 404 with a conducive plastic 2200 welded or bonded to a non-conductive (e.g., plastic)substrate 404. As shown inFIG. 24 , conductive plastic 2200 may be applied tocontacts sensor 138 to mechanically attachsensor 138 tosubstrate 404. Once applied the conductive plastic 2200 oncontacts contacts testing station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500. -
FIGS. 25 and 26 show an exemplary ultrasonic welding system for welding conductive plastic 2200 tosubstrate 404. As shown inFIG. 25 ,substrate 404 may be provided with a recess within which a protrusion on aconductive plastic member 2200 can be received.Sensor 138 may be disposed within a recess in the protrusion onconductive plastic member 2200 andconductive plastic member 2200 can be pressed indirection 2302 and vibrated byultrasonic welding horn 2300 to form amelt region 2400 that, whenhorn 2300 is removed, solidifies to securesensor 138 betweensubstrate 404 and conductive plastic 2200 to form a conductive contact tosensor 138. - In some implementations, in order to provide a
sensor 138 with additional surface area for clipping or soldering of contacts tosubstrate 404, the proximal end ofsensor 138 may be rolled or otherwise flattened as shown inFIG. 27 . As shown inFIG. 27 ,contacts cylindrical wire sensor 138. As shown in the side view ofsensor carrier 402 inFIG. 28 , flattenedcontacts substrate 404 withconductive attachment members - In one example, connectors such as
contacts contacts substrate 404. In implementations in whichsensor 138 is laser soldered tosubstrate 404, a trace surface ofsubstrate 404 may be preheated by laser illumination at a soldering location. The surface heat emission may reflow a pre-deposited solder material on either side ofsensor 139. A guide such as a borosilicate glass “angle” may be placed over the sensor and per-deposited solder to retain the solder, driving molten solder towards the sensor. A resulting “cradle” bond may then securely anchor the sensor to the trace onsubstrate 404 which may help increase or maximize a trace-to-solder-sensor contact wire bonding area. Use of a guide such as a borosilicate glass angle may also protect printed circuit board assembly electronics that may be included on and/or in the substrate from solder debris during the hot portion of the soldering process. - In another example, connectors such as
contacts contacts substrate 404 without a laser, In these example, solder wire may be pre-fed onto a tip of a soldering iron to build up a blob of molten solder on the tip. The iron may then be moved down so the blob touches the sensor and conductive trace on the substrate. A coating on the sensor such as the Ag/AgCl coating described herein may be provided with a low thermal mass such that the sensor coating heats up quickly without freezing the solder. Once the coating is heated, the solder wets to the coating. The trace would also have minimal thermal mass so it will heat up quickly without freezing the solder. A solder mask may be provided around the trace that prevents the solder flowing off the edge of the trace. - In some implementations,
substrate 404 may be formed, at least in part, by a flexible circuit (e.g., a polyimide substrate having conductive traces or other suitable flex circuit) that folds over and/or around at least a portion ofsensor 138 to conductive traces of the flex circuit.FIG. 29 shows a top view of a flex circuit implementation ofsubstrate 404 in whichsubstrate 404 is a. flexible circuit having a central, non-conductive,elongated portion 2702 along whichsensor 138 is oriented and having upper andlower extensions central portion 2702.Extensions conductive contacts contacts Conductive contacts substrate 404 to external contacts that formcontacts extensions -
FIG. 30 shows an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in whichsubstrate 404 includes a wedge-shapedbase portion 2800 and a foldableflexible portion 2802.Conductive contacts 2804 may extend frombase portion 2800 tofoldable portion 2802 so that, whensensor 138 is placed onbase portion 2800 and optionallyfoldable portion 2802 is be folded over sensor 138 (e.g., in direction 2820) to wrap over and aroundsensor 138,contacts sensor 138.Base portion 2800 may be rigid and may taper in a direction away fromsensor 138.Base portion 2800 may includeconductive contacts Base portion 2800 may, for example, be removably inserted intorecesses testing station 5002 andcalibration station 5004 for testing and calibration operations. In the examples ofFIGS. 27 and 28 , the flexible substrate may be folded over the sensor and secured (e.g., to the sensor and/or to itself to secure the sensor by a welding soldering, a mechanical crimp, spring contacts, rivets, adhesive such as epoxies, or the like. -
FIGS. 31A and 31B illustrate another embodiment of asensor carrier 402. In this embodiment, thesensor carrier 402 comprises ablock 404 made of non-conducting material such as a polymer or ceramic. Theblock 404 includes a through-hole 1420 extending therethrough along the y-axis through which the proximal ex vivo portion of theanalyte sensor 138 extends. Slots orblind holes hole 1420 on an orthogonal z-axis to the through hole y-axis.Conductive contact material slots Additional holes hole 1420 and theslots hole depression Plugs holes contacts depressions contacts sensor carrier contacts -
FIG. 32 shows a top view of a sensor carrier having asubstrate 404, adatum feature 2900, and amovable connector 2902 for each ofcontacts Sensor 138 may be aligned against datum features 2900 andmovable connectors 2902 may be moved to secure each ofcontacts Movable connectors 2902 and/or datum features 2900 conductively couple tocontacts Movable connectors 2902. and/or datum features 2900 may be conductively coupled to other contacts (not shown) onsubstrate 404 that formcontacts FIG. 33 is a perspective view of one of datum features 2900 and an associatemovable contact 2902, movable in adirection 2904 towarddatum feature 2900 to securesensor 138.Contacts datum feature 2900 andcontact 2902. Additionalconductive material 2906 may be formed onsubstrate 404 betweendatum feature 2900 andcontact 2902 to enhance electrical contact withsensor 138 if desired. The additional conductive material may be an exposed surface of a portion of an embedded conductive layer (e.g., a copper or other conductive metal layer) withinsubstrate 404 or may be solder or a conductive adhesive (as examples). -
FIG. 34 shows a perspective view of a pre-connected sensor formed from a sensor carrier implemented as a barrel connector that substantially surroundssensor 138. In the example ofFIG. 34 ,substrate 404 may be an insulating layer formed aroundsensor 138 with conductive bands that extend from an internal contact withcontacts contacts FIG. 34 ,annular contacts conductive brackets testing station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500).Conductive brackets sensor 138 and device 3100 (e.g.,testing station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500). -
FIG. 35A shows an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in which a flexible circuit is wrapped over an end ofsensor 138 such that atop portion 3200 and a bottom portion 3202 of the flexible substrate are formed on opposing sides ofsensor 138. As shown inFIG. 35B ,top portion 3200 and bottom portion 3202 may be wrapped over the ends ofmultiple sensors 138 such that a flex circuit strip 3404 forms a common sensor carrier for multiple sensors.Flex circuit strip 3204 may include pairs of internal contacts for coupling tocontacts sensor 138 and pairs of external contacts, each pair of external contacts coupled to a corresponding pair of internal contacts and forming contacts for coupling totesting station 5002 and/orcalibration station 5004. In this way, multiple sensors can be transported and coupled to testing and calibration equipment as a group.Strip sensor carrier 3204 may include identifiers for eachsensor 138 so that testing and/or calibration data for each sensor can be logged and stored Individual pre-connected sensors may be formed by singulatingstrip sensor carrier 3204 into individual sensor carriers for each sensor that can be installed in an electronics unit, such as the wearable sensor units ofFIGS. 13 and 14 .Strip 3204 may include singulation features 3220 (e.g., markings and/or scoring that facilitate singulation into individual pre-connected sensors. - Although
FIGS. 35A and 35B show a flexible circuit strip that is wrapped around the ends ofsensor 138, this is merely illustrative. It should be appreciated that a flex strip carrier for more one ormore sensors 138 may be attached to the sensor(s) in other ways. For example, the ends or other portions ofsensors 138 may extend into a substrate offlexible circuit strip 3204 to couple to internal conductive contacts in the strip or the ends or other portions ofsensors 138 may be attached to a surface of flexible circuit strip 3204 (e.g., using an anisotropic conductive film (ACF) or other conductive adhesive, a laser solder or other solder, a clip or other attachment mechanisms and/or datum features that position and align the sensor). -
FIG. 36 shows an implementation of sensor carrier 302 in which acrimp connector 3301 extends through a portion ofsubstrate 404. As shown inFIG. 36 ,crimp connector 3301 may have abase portion 3300 that extends from a first side of substrate 404 (e.g., to form one ofcontacts 410 and 412).Crimp connector 3301 also includesarms 3302 extend from an opposing second side ofsubstrate 404. As shown inFIG. 37 ,arms 3302 can be pressed together or crimped to mechanically secure and conductively couple tosensor 138, thereby forming, for example, contact 406.FIG. 38 shows a side view of the sensor carrier of :FIGS. 36 and 37 and shows how two crimp connectors may be provided that extend throughsubstrate 404 andform contacts contacts contacts substrate 404 inFIG. 38 , it should be appreciated thatcontacts -
FIG. 39 shows an implementation of pre-connected sensor in whichsensor carrier 402 includes a distally oriented channel 358 that directssensor 138 distally such thatsensor 138 includes a bend that is at least 45 degrees and/or less than 135 degrees. Achannel cover 362 secures theglucose sensor 138 in the distally oriented channel 358. In the example ofFIG. 39 , one or more contacts (e.g. 408 and 406) are implemented using conductiveelastomeric members 1400. In other embodiments contacts may be any suitable type (e.g. coil springs 306,leaf spring 306 d). Contacts (e.g. conductive elastomeric members 1400) form a conductive coupling betweensensor 138 and external equipment (e.g.,testing station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or on-skin sensor assembly 600). Contacts may cooperate with underlying features on substrate 404 (e.g., protrusions 308) and/orchannel 322 d, as shown, to form datum features that secure and alignsensor 138 with respect to sensor carrier 402 (e.g., for manufacturing, calibration, testing, and/or in vivo operations). In some implementations, thesensor 138 maybe bent, glued, or bonded so as to be affixed withinsensor carrier 402. -
FIG. 40 shows an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in whichsubstrate 404 is a molded interconnect device. In the example ofFIG. 40 ,substrate 404 is formed from molded thermoplastic or thermoset (e.g,, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a liquid crystal polymer, a polyimide/polyphthalamide plastic, or other thermoplastic or thermoset polymer materials) that includes conductive traces 3702. Conductive traces 3702 may be formed on a surface ofsubstrate 404 and/or may pass into and/or through portions ofsubstrate 404 to form suitable connections. Conductive traces may be formed on the molded substrate using a variety of techniques (e.g. selective plating via laser etching, combining platable and non platable substrate polymers, or other suitable methods). In other embodiments, a conductive material (e.g. conductive polymer, metal stamping, plated polymer, metallic structure) may be overmolded with a non-conductive material. - To create suitable electrical connections as shown in
FIG. 40 ,conductive traces 3702 are electrically coupled between contacts (e.g. contact region e.g. contacts 410 and 412). Although contacts (e.g. 410 and 412) are formed on the same surface ofsubstrate 404 to whichsensor 138 is attached in the example ofFIG. 37 , this is merely illustrative. It should be appreciated that contacts (e.g. contacts 410 and 412) may be formed on an opposing surface or on an edge or sidewall ofsubstrate 404 and coupled to contacts (e.g. contacts 408 and 406) by conductive materials (e.g. conductive layers, structures, adhesive, clips, solder, or interconnects) within or onsubstrate 404. For example, contacts (e.g. contacts 410 and 412) may form a designated area to interface electrical coupling on a different surface or region ofsubstrate 404 on whichsensor 138 is attached. The designated area may form a channel, groove, recess, slot. or similar alignment feature for orienting the sensor. - Molded
thermoplastic substrate 404 may be an injection-molded substrate having features that facilitate various aspects of testing, calibration, and wearable device installation forsensor 138. For example, moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 may include datum features or other locating features or positioning features such as arecess 3700 having a shape that is complementary to the shape of the proximal end ofsensor 138, For example,recess 3700 may include three or more stepped regions that correspond to the steps between the different layers of the coaxial analyte sensor such as shown inFIG. 3D . In other configurations, moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 may include a flat-walled recess as in the example ofFIG. 18 , a wall that forms a corner as in the example ofFIG. 19 , or a rounded recess as in the example ofFIG. 20 . In yet other configurations, moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 may include raised features or protrusions on the surface that position and alignsensor 138. For example, a raised channel having a shape corresponding to the shape ofsensor 138 may be provided on the surface of moldedthermoplastic substrate 404. As another example one more posts may extend from the surface of moldedthermoplastic substrate 404. For example, one or more lines of protrusions can be formed on the surface of moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 against which and/or between whichsensor 138 can be positioned and aligned. In this way, various configurations can be provided for a moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 including datum features that orientsensor 138 in a preferred direction at a preferred position. - Molded
thermoplastic substrate 404 may also include other shaped features such as finger holds 3720 on opposing sides the substrate that facilitate grasping, holding, and transporting ofsensor 138. Moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 may also include other shaped features such as anchoring features corresponding to the shape of connectors formanufacturing equipment 5091,testing equipment 5004, andcalibration equipment 5004 such as grasping connector features 5093/5095 ofmanufacturing equipment 5091 and/orrecess connectors testing equipment 5002 andcalibration equipment 5004. Anchoring features formed on moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 and/or by moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 itself may include one or more protrusions such as posts, snap-fit features, arms such as arms 202 (see, e.g.,FIGS. 11-14 ), recesses, notches, hooks, and/or tapered portions similar to the tapered portions shown inFIG. 28 (as examples). In some examples, a portion of moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 or the entire moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 may have a shape that corresponds to the shape of a mounting receptacle on or within one or more ofmanufacturing equipment 5091,testing equipment 5002,calibration equipment 5004, carriers, and/or a wearable device. - Although
substrate 404 is shown inFIG. 40 as being substantially rectilinear, a moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 can be provided withfeatures 3720 and/or an overall shape such as a handle shape for inserting, pulling, or otherwise manipulatingsensor 138 during manufacturing and assembly operations. For example, moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 may include a main portion configured to mechanically and electrically interface withmanufacturing equipment 5091,testing equipment 5002,calibration equipment 5004, and/or a wearable device, and a gripping portion that extends from the main portion. The gripping portion may extend from themanufacturing equipment 5091,testing equipment 5002, orcalibration equipment 5004 during manufacturing operations to facilitate removal ofsensor carrier 402 andsensor 138 from the equipment after or between the manufacturing operations, The gripping portion may be integrally formed with the main portion or may be a separate component that extends from the surface of, or from within, moldedthermoplastic substrate 404. The gripping component may be a post, a stock, a shaft, or an arched handle shaped for gripping by a gripping tool or by hand (e.g., by a technician). - As shown in
FIG. 40 ,sensor 138 may be placed inrecess 3700 and secured tosubstrate 404 using adhesive 3704 (e.g., a conductive adhesive as described herein).Adhesive 3704 may be applied tocouple contact 1000 ofsensor 138 to a firstconductive trace 3702 onsubstrate 404 to formcontact 408 betweensensor 138 andsensor carrier 402.Adhesive 3704 may be also applied tocouple contact 1002 ofsensor 138 to a secondconductive trace 3702 onsubstrate 404 to formcontact 406 betweensensor 138 andsensor carrier 402. In this way, moldedthermoplastic substrate 404 can provide a handle and/or a strain relief member for moving and/or otherwise handlingsensor 138. -
FIG. 41 shows a top view ofsensor carrier 402 ofFIG. 40 . As shown inFIGS. 40 and 41 , the firstconductive trace 3702 may extend from a contact portion withcontact 1000 within recess 370( )to form one or more exposed portions on the surface ofsubstrate 404 that formexternal contact 412 for coupling totesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500. The secondconductive trace 3702 may extend from a contact portion withcontact 1002 withinrecess 3700 to form one or more exposed portions on the surface ofsubstrate 404 that formexternal contact 410 for coupling totesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500. -
FIG. 42 shows a specific implementation ofsensor carrier 402 as illustrated inFIGS. 40 and 41 . In this implementation ofsensor carrier 402,sensor 138 is attached tosubstrate 404 with aconductive coupler 3900, such as, for example, clips, conductive adhesive, conductive polymer, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or via any suitable methods. As shown inFIG. 43 , asubstrate 4000 may have an elongated dimension along which parallelconductive strips Multiple sensor 138 may be attached tosubstrate 4000 and extend beyond an edge of the substrate in a direction perpendicular to the elongated dimension of the substrate. Singulation features such as scoring 4020 may be provided that facilitate singulation ofsubstrate 4000 into individualsensor carrier substrates 404 for each sensor and/or that electrically isolate portions ofconductive strips substrate 4000 using, forexample clips 3900 or any other methods including, via the use of conductive adhesive, conductive polymer, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or any other suitable methods. Anidentifier 450 for each sensor may be provided on a corresponding portion ofsubstrate 4000. -
Sensors 138 may each have a pair of sensor electrical contacts (e.g.,contacts 1000 and 1002) coupled to a corresponding pair of electrical contacts formed fromstrips substrate 4000 and/or vias that extend throughsubstrate 4000 may provide exposed portions ofstrips sensor 138 totesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500 (e.g., an electronics unit of a wearable device). Each of the plurality of pairs of electrical contacts is coupled to an associated pair of portions ofstrips -
FIGS. 44-46 show various contact configurations on sensor carriers that can be singulated from a sensor carrier strip of the type shown inFIG. 43 , In the example ofFIG. 44 , a z-shaped contact configuration onsubstrate 4000 has been singulated to form a pre-connected sensor on a smaller portion of the substrate, referred to assubstrate 404. In this instance, the z-shaped contact configuration may allow for greater distance between connectors (e.g., larger pitch connection) on testing, manufacturing, or calibration equipment, though a z-shaped substrate is not necessary to generate the greater distance and other substrate shapes can be used. In the example ofFIG. 45 , a square portion ofsubstrate 4000 has been singulated to form a pre-connected sensor on thesubstrate 404. In the example ofFIG. 46 a square portion ofsubstrate 4000 has been singulated to form a pre-connected sensor and an opening 4300 (e.g., an air gap) is provided in thesingulated substrate 404 to improve electrical isolation between singulatedcontact strip portions - As shown in
FIG. 47A , in some implementations, anelongate substrate 4000 that forms a sensor carrier formultiple sensor 138 can be provided with a feed-guide strip 4402 that runs along an elongated edge of the elongate substrate. Feed-guide strip 4402 may include locatingfeatures 4404 that can be accessed and manipulated to move and register a strip of pre-connected sensors through one or more manufacturing stations. - In the implementation of
FIG. 47A ,sensors 138 can be attached tosubstrate 4000 in bulk and singulated onsubstrate 404 after manufacturing or testing operations. As shown inFIG. 47B , a strip of pre-connected sensors as shown inFIG. 47A can be provided on areel 4410 for bulk storage and/or transportation and optionally automatically pulled from the reel using feed-guide strip 4402 to be moved through one or more testing stations and/or one or more calibration stations.FIG. 48 shows a pre-connected sensor having a sensor carrier that has been singulated fromsubstrate 4000 and separated from asingulated portion 4402 of feed-guide strip 4402. Alternatively, feed-guide strip 4402 can be separated as a strip prior to singulation of individual pre-connected sensors. In other embodiments, the feed guide is integrated into the final product configuration and not removed from the sensor carrier during or after singulation. -
FIG. 49 shows an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in which a plurality of sets ofcontacts receptacles 4600 having a slot for receiving a corresponding plurality ofsensors 138. In some implementations, thereceptacles 4600 may be an elongated member comprising a resilient or flexible material. Thereceptacles 4600 may have slots that optionally pierce through an insulation layer or deform a portion of the outer layer so as to make contact with thesensors 138. -
FIG. 50 shows an implementation of a sensor carrier formultiple sensors 138 havingrecesses 4700 that form datum features to hold each sensor in an accurate alignment and position. Complementary magnetic features may be provided onsensor 138 andsubstrate 404 to hold each sensor in an accurate alignment and position and thereby facilitate accurate sensor processing. -
FIG. 51A shows an implementation of anelongate substrate 4800 formed using printed circuit board technology from either a rigid, flexible, or a combination rigid/flexible substrate, from whichmultiple sensor carriers 402 can be singulated. Flexible portion of the substrate may be manufactured from a material such as polyimide, PEEK, polyester or any suitable type. Rigid portion of the substrate may be manufactured from a material such as FR4, FR5, FR6, insulated metal substrate (IMS), PTFE, or any suitable type. As shown inFIG. 51A , each sensor carrier may include asensor connection portion 4804 and an interface orprocessing portion 4802. In some implementations, each sensor carrier may include asensor connection portion 4804 that extends from a rigid or flexible portion and an interface orprocessing portion 4802 that extends from a rigid or flexible portion. In these implementations, one or more contacts, such ascontacts sensor connection portion 4804 of eachsensor carrier 402.Sensor connection portions 4804 ofsubstrate 4800 may contain anchoring or datum features ofsensor carriers 402. -
FIG. 51B shows another implementation of anelongate substrate 4800 as shown inFIG. 51A with an optionalelectrical connection interface 4850 for connecting to a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations. The optionalelectrical connection interface 4850 may be coupled to one ormore sensor carriers 402 through electrical traces configured on one or more layers of the circuit board. As shown inFIG. 51B , a plurality ofsensor carriers 402 are assembled in a panel, and each of thesensor carrier 402 may include asensor connection portion 4804 that extends from a flexible or rigid portion and an interface orprocessing portion 4802 that extends from a flexible or rigid portion. In these implementations, one or more contacts, such ascontacts sensor connection portion 4804 of eachsensor carrier 402.Sensor connection portions 4804 ofsubstrate 4800 may contain anchoring or datum features ofsensor carriers 402. In some implementations, theelongate substrate 4800 shown inFIG. 51B may be configured to allow thesensor 138 to extend beyond the edge of the substrate. This may be accomplished by removing a portion of theelongated substrate 4860 for further processing. In some embodiments a perforation (e.g. V-score, mouse bites, or other suitable type) is included inelongated substrate 4800 for enabling the removal of the bottom portion of thepanel 4860 for dipping or calibration. In this implementation, theelongated substrate 4800 can be configured for dipping or calibration, as described inFIG. 52B . - Now referring to
FIG. 52A , an implementation of asensor carrier 402 is shown with one or more sensor contacts (e.g. contacts 406 and 408) onsensor connection portion 4804 and one or more one or more interface contacts (e.g. contacts 410 and 412) on an interface orprocessing portion 4802. One or more interface contacts (e.g., 410 and 412) may be formed onsensor carrier 402 for coupling totesting station 5002,calibration station 5004, and/or electronics unit 500. In this configuration, testing and/or calibration operations can be performed bycoupling portion 4802 to the testing and/or calibration equipment. -
FIG. 52B shows an example panel implementation of a plurality ofsensor carriers 402 withelectrical connection interface 4850 for interfacing with electronics of a work station, such as a testing station, a calibration station, an assembly station, a coating station, or other manufacturing stations. The illustration ofFIG. 52B shows theelongate substrate 4800 ofFIG. 48B after thebottom panel portion 4860 has been removed (from the illustration ofFIG. 51B ) and withsensor 138 attached via one or more sensor contacts (e.g. contacts 406 and 408). In some implementations, the sensors can be permanently connected (e.g. conductive adhesive, conductive polymer, conductive ink, solder, welding, brazing, or other suitable methods) to thesensor carriers 402. and both components can be calibrated together or separately. In other implementations, the sensors can be releasably attached (e.g, via clips, metallic foil, conductive foam, conductive fabric, wire wrapping, wire threading or any other suitable methods). - Following testing and/or calibration operations,
flexible portion 4802 may be folded around, folded over, wrapped around, wrapped over, or manipulated toenvelope portion 4804 for installation into on-skin sensor assembly 600. In the example ofFIG. 53A ,portion 4802 may form a standalone processing circuit for sensor 138 (e.g., an implementation ofsensor electronics 112. In other implementations,portion 4802 may be coupled directly to signal processing circuit forassembly 600, to a system in package (SIP) implementation of the sensor electronics or a main printed circuit board for the sensor electronics. In the example ofFIG. 53B , theflexible portion 4804 is folded toenvelope portion 4802 for installation into on-skin sensor assembly 600 so as to havesensor 138 positionally secured to extend (e.g. through opening 4808) for insertion for in vivo operations. -
FIG. 54 shows an implementation in whichsensor carrier 402 is manufactured using printed circuit board technology as a daughter board for a main printedcircuit board 5100 for the sensor electronics. As shown inFIG. 54 , one or more contacts such as contacts 5104 (e.g., solder contacts) may be formed betweensensor carrier 402 andmain PCB 5100 to form sensor electronics unit forsensor 138 in on-skin sensor assembly 600. Conductive traces 5102 may couplecontacts 5104 tosensor 138 via a conductive attachment mechanism 5103 (e.g., solder, conductive adhesive, a conductive tape, or other conductive attachment as discussed herein). -
FIG. 55 shows an implementation ofsensor carrier 402 in which apinch dip 5200 is provided to close thearms 5204 of acrimp connector 5202. to securesensor 138 tosubstrate 404.Connector 5204 may be formed form a conductive material that forms one ofcontacts FIG. 55 ,pinch clip 5200 includes claspingarms 5208 with ramped surfaces that push the arms outward aspinch clip 5200 is move towardsubstrate 404 indirection 5206 and snap back to securepinch clip 5200 tosubstrate 404. In other implementations,pinch clip 5200 may be provided without claspingarms 5208 so thatpinch clip 5200 is removable afterarms 5204 are pinched closed so thatpinch clip 5200 does not form a part of the sensor carrier. As shown inFIG. 55 , one ormore electrode breakouts 5220 may be provided to form, for example, one or more ofcontacts substrate 404. Althoughbreakout 5220 is formed on a surface ofsubstrate 404 that is opposed to the surface to whichsensor 138 is attached in the example ofFIG. 55 , this is merely illustrative, It should be appreciated that breakouts for contacts such ascontacts sensor 138, or on an edge or sidewall ofsubstrate 404 and coupled tocontacts substrate 404. In some implementations, apinch clip 5200 may be used to apply bias force againstsensor 138 in combination withcrimp connector 5202 or directly against substrate withoutcrimp connector 5202.Pinch clip 5202 may apply force radially, axially, or in a suitable direction to provide a biasing force onsensor 138 and conductive pathway. -
FIG. 56 shows an implementation ofsensor carrier 402. in whichcontacts conductive clips 5300.Sensor 138 may be inserted throughopenings 5302 in eachclip 5300 and mechanically secured tosubstrate 404 and conductively coupled toclips 5300 by a folding aportion 5304 of each ofclips 5300 over ontosensor 138. -
Portions 5304 ofclips 5300 may also formcontacts clips 5300 may be provided to form, for example, one or more ofcontacts substrate 404. Such breakouts may be formed on a surface ofsubstrate 404 that is opposed to the surface to whichsensor 138 is attached, on the same surface assensor 138, or on an edge or sidewall ofsubstrate 404 and coupled toclips 5300 by conductive vias or other conductive layers, structures, or interconnects within or onsubstrate 404. -
Clips 5300 also form datum features for positioning and aligningsensor 138 relative tosubstrate 404.Substrate 404 may be sized and shaped (or may include structural features) that form anchoring features forsubstrate 404 relative to manufacturing stations and/or a housing of a wearable device. In this way,sensor carrier 402 may be used to easily position and alignsensor 138 for both manufacturing and assembly operations (e.g., using the datum features to align the sensor relative tosubstrate 404 and the anchoring features to align the substrate relative to the manufacturing or wearable equipment). - The conductive components of the
sensor carrier 402 in the various embodiments described herein are electrically isolated from each other and the environment when installed in on-skin sensor assembly 600. For example,contacts - Illustrative operations that may be performed for manufacturing and using a pre-connected analyte sensor are shown in
FIG. 57 . - At
block 5400, an analyte sensor such asanalyte sensor 138 may be provided. As described herein the analyte sensor may have an elongated body (e.g., an elongated conductive body with an elongated conductive core), and a working electrode on the elongated body (e.g., at a distal end of the elongated body). The analyte sensor may also include one or more electrical contacts at a proximal end or elsewhere along the elongated body and coupled, respectively, to the working electrode and/or the reference electrode. - At
block 5402, a sensor carrier such as one of the implementations ofsensor carrier 402 described herein may be attached, for example, to the proximal end of the elongated body. Attaching the sensor carrier includes coupling one or more contacts (e.g., on a substrate) of the sensor carrier to one or more corresponding electrical contacts on the elongated body. - At
block 5403, a work station such as a manufacturing station is provided. As described herein, a manufacturing station can be configured to perform one or more dip coating processes to form the membrane 108 described above on the working electrode. - At
block 5404, the analyte sensor may be coupled to at least one testing station (e.g., testing station 5004) by coupling the sensor carrier to circuitry of the at least one test station. Coupling the sensor carrier to the circuitry of the at least one test station may include mechanically coupling one or more anchoring features such as a substrate of the sensor carrier to a mating interface of the test station such that one or more external contacts on the substrate are coupled to one or more corresponding contacts at the test station. An identifier for the sensor on the sensor carrier may be read by the testing station. Test data obtained by the test station may be stored and/or transmitted, in association with the identifier, by the test station. - At
block 5406, the analyte sensor may be coupled to at least one calibration station (e.g., calibration station 5004) by coupling the sensor carrier to circuitry of the at least one calibration station. Coupling the sensor carrier to the circuitry of the at least one calibration station may include mechanically coupling the one or more anchoring features such as the substrate of the sensor carrier to a mating interface of the calibration station such that one or more external contacts on the substrate is coupled to one or more corresponding contacts at the calibration station. An identifier for the sensor on the sensor carrier may be read by the calibration station. Calibration data obtained by the calibration station may be stored and/or transmitted, in association with the identifier, by the calibration station. Calibration data may be stored on the sensor carrier or transmitted for later use by an on-skin sensor assembly 600 during in vivo use ofsensor 138. -
Sensor carrier 402 may he coupled to one or more additional manufacturing stations as desired. The additional manufacturing stations may include potentiostat measurement stations, sensor straightening stations, membrane dipping stations, curing stations, analyte sensitivity measurement stations, and/or inspection stations. - At
block 5408, the sensor carrier may be coupled to sensor electronics (e.g.,sensor electronics 112 of electronics unit 500) of a wearable device such as on-skin sensor assembly 600. Coupling the sensor carrier to the sensor electronics may include coupling the one or more external contacts on the sensor carrier to corresponding contacts of the sensor electronics. In some embodiments, coupling the sensor carrier to the sensor electronics may include securing the sensor carrier between a base such asbase 128 and electronics unit 500 as described herein. A reader in the on-skin sensor assembly 600 may obtain an identifier of the sensor from the sensor carrier. Calibration data for the sensor may be obtained based on the identifier. - At
block 5410, in vivo signals from the working electrode (e.g., and a reference electrode) may be obtained and processed with the sensor electronics. The in vivo signals from the working electrode (e.g., and a reference electrode) may be received by the sensor electronics from the sensor through the circuitry of the sensor carrier. - The methods disclosed herein comprise one or more steps or actions for achieving the described methods, The method steps and/or actions may be interchanged with one another without departing from the scope of the claims. In other words, unless a specific order of steps or actions is specified, the order and/or use of specific steps and/or actions may be modified without departing from the scope of the claims. For example, the operations described above in connection with
blocks - In some scenarios, it may be desirable to
couple sensor 138 to one or more contacts on a substrate in a preferred position and orientation.FIG. 58 shows anexemplary apparatus 5531 in whichsensor 138 is oriented tosubstrate 5530 using an elastomeric tube. As shown inFIG. 58 ,apparatus 5531 may include asubstrate 5530 having one or more conductive contacts such ascontacts 5532 and 5534 (e.g., exposed copper pads on a printed circuit substrate), and anelastomeric tube 5500.Elastomeric tube 5500 may be formed from a non-conductive elastomer. - As shown,
elastomeric tube 5500 may be formed with a “D”, “O”, oval, pyramidal, or hemispherical shaped cross-section having anelongated cutout 5503 in the bottom portion of theelastomeric tube 5500 within whichsensor 138 is disposed. In this way, sidewalls of the elongated cutout ofelastomeric tube 5500 can alignsensor 138 relative tosubstrate 5530. -
Bottom portions 5502 on either side ofcutout 5503 may be attached tosubstrate 5530. Thebottom portions 5502 may be attached to substrate using adhesive 5504 such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Theelongated opening 5501 andcutout 5503 in theelastomeric tube 5500 provides sufficient space that, in order to assemble the apparatus,tube 5500 can be placed oversensor 138 whilesensor 138 is in place onsubstrate 5530. -
FIG. 59 shows an exploded perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 55 in whichcontacts substrate 5530.Sensor 138 may be positioned over one or more contacts such ascontacts -
Sensor 138 may be loosely held withinopening 5501 oftube 5500 during initial placement of the tube over the sensor, and then be fixed to thesubstrate 5530 by the tube when the tube is compressed (e.g., by an upper housing of a wearable device). In this way,sensor 138 may be communicatively coupled and mechanically fixed to a substrate without soldering or other bonding operations. - During manufacturing operations and/or during in-vivo use of
sensor 138,sensor 138 may be held in place onsubstrate 404 by external compression oftube 5500.FIG. 60 shows an example in whichsensor 138 is held in place by compression oftube 5500 by a housing structure. For example, housing 5700 (e.g., a housing of a wearable device or a lid or clip for a manufacturing station) may include a protrudingmember 5702 that, in an assembled configuration, compressestube 5500 to securesensor 138. - As noted above in connection with, for example,
FIGS. 35B, 43, 47A, 47B, 50, and 51 , during manufacturing operations,multiple sensors 138 may be carried by a common sensor carrier. However, in some scenarios, a common carrier such as an intelligent carrier may be provided for manufacturing operations for multiple pre-connected sensors.FIG. 61 shows an example of a carrier for multiple pre-connected sensors. As shown inFIG. 58 , acarrier 5800 may include ahousing 5802 withinterfaces 5804 for multiple pre-connected sensors.Housing 5802 may be a substantially solid substrate or may be a housing that forms an interior cavity within which other components are mounted and/or connected. - Each
interface 5804 may be configured to receive asensor carrier 402 in any of the implementations described herein. For example, eachinterface 5804 may include one or more features that interface with one or more corresponding anchoring features of a sensor carrier as described herein in accordance with various implementations.Carrier 5800 may include circuitry 5806 (e.g., one or more processors and/or memory) configured to communicate withsensors 138 and/or external computing equipment.Circuitry 5806 may include communications circuitry such as one or more antennas for transmitting and/or receiving data from external equipment.Housing 5802 may include one or more structures 5810 (e.g., clips, clasps, protrusions, recesses, notches, posts, or the like) for mechanically couplingcarrier 5800 to manufacturing equipment. One or moreconductive contacts 5808 may be provided onhousing 5802 that communicatively couple manufacturing equipment tosensors 138 through the carrier. - As shown, each
interface 5804 may be associated with a particular identification number (represented, as an example, inFIG. 58 as I1, I2 . . . IN-1, and IN).Circuitry 5806 may electronically identify sensors mounted ininterfaces 5804 ofcarrier 5800 with the identification number associated with that interface. However, this is merely illustrative. In other implementations,sensors 138 may be uniquely identified bycircuitry 5806 using a reader in each ofinterfaces 5804 that reads an identifier such asidentifier 450 on the sensor carrier. Testing and/or calibration data may be gathered by processingcircuitry 5806 and stored and/or transmitted along with an identifier for each sensor. - During manufacturing, one or more pre-connected sensors may be loaded
carrier 5800.Carrier 5800 may secure the pre-connected sensors therein and perform potentiostat measurements for each sensor (e.g., using circuitry 5806).Sensors 138 may be secured tointerfaces 5804 by individual mounting features orcarrier 5800 may be provided with a locking mechanism such as aslidable bar 5812.Slidable bar 5812. may be slidable (e.g., by a handle 5814) between an open position as shown, in which sensor carriers can be inserted into and removed frominterfaces 5804, to a closed position in which bar 5812 blocks removal of the sensor carriers from the interfaces. - In some scenarios, an initial measurement test may be performed by
carrier 5800 to test the potentiostat connection through the sensor interconnect electrodes and the sensor surfaces. Manufacturing operations that may be performed forsensors 138 coupled tocarrier 5800 may include physical manipulation of the sensor such as straightening of the sensors.Carrier 5800 may facilitate more efficient manufacturing by allowing multiple sensors to be straightened in a single operation using automated straightening equipment. -
Carrier 5800 may facilitate potentiostat and/or other measurements at various stages of manufacturing forsensors 138. Potentiostat measurements may be performed before, during, and/or after straightening operations and information regarding sensor damage or any other mechanical stress that might be introduced by the straightening may be saved and/or transmitted along with associated sensor ID's. - Manufacturing operations that may be performed for
sensors 138 coupled tocarrier 5800 may also include a membrane process in which dipping operations are performed to form a membrane such as membrane 508 for each sensor. Straightenedsensors 138 mounted incarrier 5800 may be concurrently dipped. Potentiostat measurements may be performed before, during, and/or after membrane operations and information associated with the electrochemistry of the sensors and dipping process may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted bycarrier 5800. - Manufacturing operations that may be performed for
sensors 138 coupled tocarrier 5800 may also include a curing process. Performing curing for groups ofsensors 138 mounted incarrier 5800 may allow the curing process to take less space, which can reduce the footprint of the manufacturing area used by curing equipment. Potentiostat measurements may be performed before, during, and/or after curing operations and information associated with the electrochemistry of the sensors and curing process may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted bycarrier 5800. - Manufacturing operations that may be performed for
sensors 138 coupled tocarrier 5800 may also include calibration operations. Becausecarrier 5800 can perform connection testing early in the manufacturing process, improved analyte/electrochemical calibration can be performed bycarrier 5800 itself and/or in cooperation with external manufacturing equipment. Calibration data may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted bycarrier 5800. - Gathering calibration and/or testing data with
carrier 5800 can save time in connecting and disconnecting additional external equipment. Gathering calibration and/or testing data withcarrier 5800, particularly when data is gathered and stored automatically in connection with sensor ID's, can also reduce calibration/testing errors because the data is gathered by the same equipment throughout various processes. - Manufacturing operations that may be performed for
sensors 138 coupled tocarrier 5800 may also include analyte concentration measurements. For example,carrier 5800 may be moved by manufacturing equipment (e.g., a robotic arm) to expose thesensors 138 mounted in the carrier through various analyte baths (e.g., glucose baths).Carrier 5800 may gather electrical potential measurements during the various bath exposures. Information associated with the electrical potential measurements during the various bath exposures may be gathered, processed, stored, and/or transmitted bycarrier 5800. - Manufacturing operations that may be performed for
sensors 138 coupled tocarrier 5800 may also include analyte sensitivity measurements. Sensitivity measurements that may be performed bycarrier 5800 may include baseline measurements that indicate the signal from each sensor without analyte exposure, slope measurements that indicate the signal change for a given amount of an analyte, and/or noise measurements. These sensitivity measurements may be stored, and/or transmitted bycarrier 5800. - Manufacturing operations that may be performed for
sensors 138 coupled tocarrier 5800 may also include visual inspection operations (e.g., by a technician). Providing a group of pre-connected sensors, mounted incarrier 5800, that have already been through all of the testing/calibration/manufacturing operations described above may allow a more efficient and/or more automated visual inspection and rejection (e.g., because the exact physical location of each sensor withincarrier 5800 is known).Sensors 138 that have exhibited unusual electrochemistry or mechanical stress during manufacturing operations can be flagged by carrier 5800 (e.g., using a display, a visual indicator, or transmission of flag information to an external device) for retesting or rejection. - The connections between the elements shown in some figures illustrate exemplary communication paths. Additional communication paths, either direct or via an intermediary, may be included to further facilitate the exchange of information between the elements. The communication paths may be bi-directional communication paths allowing the elements to exchange information.
- Various operations of methods described above may be performed by any suitable means capable of performing the operations, such as various hardware and/or software component(s), circuits, and/or module(s). Generally, any operations illustrated in the figures may be performed by corresponding functional means capable of performing the operations.
- The various illustrative logical blocks, modules and circuits described in connection with the present disclosure (such as the blocks of
FIG. 2 ) may be implemented or performed with a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array signal (FPGA) or other programmable logic device (PLD), discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. A processor may be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor may be any commercially available processor, controller, microcontroller or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration. - In one or more aspects, various functions described may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions may be stored on or transmitted over as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media includes both computer storage media and communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another. A storage media may be any available media that can be accessed by a computer. By way of example, and not limitation, such computer-readable media can comprise various types of RAM, ROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a computer. Also, any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, Win, Bluetooth®, NFC, and microwave are included in the definition of medium. Disk and disc, as used herein, includes compact disc (CD), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk and Blu-ray® disc where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Thus, in some aspects a computer readable medium may comprise non-transitory computer readable medium (e.g., tangible media). In addition, in some aspects a computer readable medium may comprise transitory computer readable medium (e.g., a signal). Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.
- Certain aspects may comprise a computer program product for performing the operations presented herein. For example, such a computer program product may comprise a computer readable medium having instructions stored (and/or encoded) thereon, the instructions being executable by one or more processors to perform the operations described herein. For certain aspects, the computer program product may include packaging material.
- Software or instructions may also be transmitted over a transmission medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DST), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of transmission medium.
- Further, it should be appreciated that modules and/or other appropriate means for performing the methods and techniques described herein can be downloaded and/or otherwise obtained by a user terminal and/or base station as applicable. For example, such a device can be coupled to a server to facilitate the transfer of means for performing the methods described herein. Alternatively, various methods described herein can be provided via storage means (e.g., RAM, ROM, a physical storage medium such as a compact disc (CD) or floppy disk, etc.), such that a user terminal and/or base station can obtain the various methods upon coupling or providing the storage means to the device. Moreover, any other suitable technique for providing the methods and techniques described herein to a device can be utilized.
- It is to be understood that the claims are not limited to the precise configuration and components illustrated above. Various modifications, changes and variations may be made in the arrangement, operation and details of the methods and apparatus described above without departing from the scope of the claims.
- Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) are to be given their ordinary and customary meaning to a person of ordinary skill in the art, and are not to be limited to a special or customized meaning unless expressly so defined herein. It should be noted that the use of particular terminology when describing certain features or aspects of the disclosure should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being re-defined herein to be restricted to include any specific characteristics of the features or aspects of the disclosure with which that terminology is associated. Terms and phrases used in this application, and variations thereof, especially in the appended claims, unless otherwise expressly stated, should be construed as open ended as opposed to limiting. As examples of the foregoing, the term ‘including’ should be read to mean ‘including, without limitation,’ ‘including but not limited to,’ or the like; the term ‘comprising’ as used herein is synonymous with ‘including,’ ‘containing,’ or ‘characterized by,’ and is inclusive or open-ended and does not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps; the term ‘having’ should be interpreted as ‘having at least;’ the term ‘includes’ should be interpreted as ‘includes but is not limited to;’ the term ‘example’ is used to provide exemplary instances of the item in discussion, not an exhaustive or limiting list thereof; adjectives such as ‘known’, ‘normal’, ‘standard’, and terms of similar meaning should not be construed as limiting the item described to a given time period or to an item available as of a given time, but instead should be read to encompass known, normal, or standard technologies that may be available or known now or at any time in the future; and use of terms like ‘preferably,’ ‘preferred,’ ‘desired,’ or ‘desirable,’ and words of similar meaning should not be understood as implying that certain features are critical, essential, or even important to the structure or function of the invention, but instead as merely intended to highlight alternative or additional features that may or may not he utilized in a particular embodiment of the invention. Likewise, a group of items linked with the conjunction ‘and’ should not be read as requiring that each and every one of those items be present in the grouping, but rather should be read as ‘and/or’ unless expressly stated otherwise. Similarly, a group of items linked with the conjunction ‘or’ should not be read as requiring mutual exclusivity among that group, but rather should be read as ‘and/or’ unless expressly stated otherwise.
- Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that the upper and lower limit and each intervening value between the upper and lower limit of the range is encompassed within the embodiments.
- With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity. The indefinite article “a” or “an” does not exclude a plurality. A single processor or other unit may fulfill the functions of several items recited in the claims. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope.
- It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to embodiments containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention, e.g., as including any combination of the listed items, including single members (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A, and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms, For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A.” or “B” or “A and B.”
- All numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, reaction conditions, and so forth used in the specification are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term ‘about.’ Accordingly, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth herein are approximations that may vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of any claims in any application claiming priority to the present application, each numerical parameter should be construed in light of the number of significant digits and ordinary rounding approaches.
- All references cited herein are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. To the extent publications and patents or patent applications incorporated by reference contradict the disclosure contained in the specification, the specification is intended to supersede and/or take precedence over any such contradictory material.
- Headings are included herein for reference and to aid in locating various sections. These headings are not intended to limit the scope of the concepts described with respect thereto. Such concepts may have applicability throughout the entire specification.
- Furthermore, although the foregoing has been described in some detail by way of illustrations and examples for purposes of clarity and understanding, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that certain changes and modifications may be practiced. Therefore, the description and examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention to the specific embodiments and examples described herein, but rather to also cover all modification and alternatives coming with the true scope and spirit of the invention.
- Various system and methods described may be fully implemented and/or controlled in any number of computing devices. Typically, instructions are laid out on computer readable media, generally non-transitory, and these instructions are sufficient to allow a processor in the computing device to implement the method of the invention. The computer readable medium may be a hard drive or solid state storage having instructions that, when run, are loaded into random access memory. Inputs to the application, e.g., from the plurality of users or from any one user, may be by any number of appropriate computer input devices. For example, users may employ a keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, joystick, trackpad, other pointing device, or any other such computer input device to input data relevant to the calculations. Data may also be input by way of an inserted memory chip, hard drive, flash drives, flash memory, optical media, magnetic media, or any other type of file storing medium. The outputs may be delivered to a user by way of a video graphics card or integrated graphics chipset coupled to a display that maybe seen by a user. Alternatively, a printer may be employed to output hard copies of the results. Given this teaching, any number of other tangible outputs will also be understood to be contemplated by the invention. For example, outputs may be stored on a memory chip, hard drive, flash drives, flash memory, optical media, magnetic media, or any other type of output. It should also be noted that the invention may be implemented on any number of different types of computing devices, e.g., personal computers, laptop computers, notebook computers, net book computers, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, smart phones, tablet computers, and also on devices specifically designed for these purpose. In one implementation, a user of a smart phone or wi-fi-connected device downloads a copy of the application to their device from a server using a wireless Internet connection. An appropriate authentication procedure and secure transaction process may provide for payment to be made to the seller. The application may download over the mobile connection, or over the WiFi or other wireless network connection. The application may then be run by the user. Such a networked system may provide a suitable computing environment for an implementation in which a plurality of users provide separate inputs to the system and method. In the below system where factory calibration schemes are contemplated, the plural inputs may allow plural users to input relevant data at the same time.
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1. A system for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, the system comprising:
a transcutaneous analyte sensor; and
sensor electronics configured to operatively connect to the transcutaneous analyte.
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