Patent ID: 9138531
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: A61B,A61M,G16H

Abstract:
1. A system for dispensing insulin into a body of a user, the device system comprising: a cradle unit configured to attach to the body of the user; a first portion configured for removable attachment to the cradle unit, the first portion having at least a portion of a driving mechanism, a processor and at least one ID reader; a second portion having a reservoir and at least one ID marker; and a disabling mechanism configured to mechanically disable the at least one ID marker by direct physical contact with the at least one ID marker which damages functionality of the at least one ID marker to render the at least one ID marker unreadable by the at least one ID reader, wherein upon connection of the first portion to the second portion the at least one ID reader reads the at least one ID marker for authenticating the second portion and provides a corresponding signal to the processor as a result of such reading, and wherein operation of the system is enabled by the processor based on the corresponding signal confirming authentication of the second portion.