Patent ID: 8253573

Claim:
An analyte detection and monitoring device comprising: A signal processing means configured and arranged to actuate an alarm means whereby: the signal processing means and alarm means are provided power from a power source means that includes a battery; an arrangement of electrical components and circuit elements are arranged and configured to support the signal processing means; said signal processing means and said arrangement of electrical components and circuit elements are encased in a protective plastic casing that is attached to a user's clothing using a clip type attachment means; the signal processing means is configured and arranged to receive an input signal from an electric jack whereby a plug attached to an electrical cable is inserted into said electric jack and thereby connected to the signal processing means and whereby said electrical cable is capable of carrying an electric current through and from an analyte sensing means; and the signal processing means operates in different interdependent modes as a means for implementing control over alarm operation and enablement of certain alarm features including: a Power Up mode whereby a low power indicator means determines whether the power source means has sufficient power to operate the alarm; an Alarm Setup mode whereby the user can select alarm volume and alarm chime type settings and whereby it is determined whether the electrical cable plug is properly inserted into the electric jack; a Monitor mode whereby the signal processing means waits to detect a change in state across electrodes in the analyte sensing means; and an Alarm mode whereby the alarm means is activated by an appropriate input signal from the signal processing means and whereby the alarm means can be temporarily deactivated by an alarm delaying means.