Patent ID: 7867369
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: C12M,C12Q,G01N

Abstract:
1. A biosensor for analyzing a fluid sample, comprising: a test strip; the test strip defining a measurement zone having a sample receiving chamber in which is disposed a measurement electrode for detecting the presence or concentration of an analyte in the fluid sample, the sample receiving chamber including a reagent which reacts with the fluid sample, the test strip including a dosing edge wherein the sample receiving chamber is open at the dosing edge to receive the fluid sample; the test strip further defining a user interface zone in which is disposed an electrically driven signal generator which emits a visible, audible or tactile signal upon occurrence of a triggering event, further wherein the signal generator comprises a light disposed proximate the sample receiving chamber, the light illuminating the sample receiving chamber upon the occurrence of the triggering event; and the test strip including a meter insertion end having contacts thereon that are adapted to electrically connect to a test meter.