Patent ID: 8112138
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: A61B,H02J

Abstract:
1. A glucose monitoring system including a rechargeable battery, the glucose monitoring system comprising: a sensor configured to detect one or more glucose levels within a patient; a transmitter unit configured to receive from the sensor the one or more detected glucose levels via a plurality of transmitter unit contacts, each configured for coupling to a respective one of a working electrode, a reference electrode, or a counter electrode of the sensor, and where each of the plurality of transmitter unit contacts are further configured to couple to a voltage contact and a ground contact of a charging system positioned externally to the glucose monitoring system; a battery recharging circuit positioned within the transmitter unit and comprising electrostatic discharge protection circuitry, and configured to operatively couple the plurality of transmitter unit contacts to the rechargeable battery; and a processor positioned within the transmitter unit, operatively coupled to the battery recharging circuit, and configured to generate one or more signals indicative of the rechargeable battery being recharged;