Systems, devices, and methods for sensor wearer identity verification

Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods for sensor wearer identity verification are provided. For example, sensor wearer identity verification can be performed by determining a transmission metric or the number of one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level. In addition, sensor wearer identity verification can also be performed by determining the number of one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level that are timely adjacent to a user response to a query.

Description

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SENSOR WEARER IDENTITY VERIFICATIONCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 63 / 615,394, filed December 28, 2023, which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.FIELD

[0002] The subject matter described herein relates generally to systems, devices, and methods for sensor wearer identity verification.BACKGROUND

[0003] The detection and / or monitoring of analyte levels, such as glucose, ketones, lactate, oxygen, hemoglobin AIC, or the like, can be vitally important to the overall health of a person, particularly for an individual having diabetes. Patients suffering from diabetes mellitus can experience complications including loss of consciousness, cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. Persons with diabetes are generally required to monitor their glucose levels to ensure that they are being maintained within a clinically safe range, and may also use this information to determine if and / or when insulin is needed to reduce glucose levels in their bodies, or when additional glucose is needed to raise the level of glucose in their bodies.

[0004] Growing clinical data demonstrates a strong correlation between the frequency of glucose monitoring and glycemic control. Despite such correlation, however, many individuals diagnosed with a diabetic condition do not monitor their glucose levels as frequently as they should due to a combination of factors including convenience, testing discretion, pain associated with glucose testing, and cost.

[0005] To increase patient adherence to a plan of frequent glucose monitoring, in vivo analyte monitoring systems can be utilized, in which a sensor control device may be worn on the body of an individual who requires analyte monitoring. To increase comfort and convenience for the individual, the sensor control device may have a small form-factor, and can be assembled and applied by the individual with a sensor applicator. The application process includes inserting a sensor, such as an analyte sensor that senses a user’s analyte level in a bodily fluid, using anapplicator or insertion mechanism, such that the sensor comes into contact with a bodily fluid. The sensor control device may also be configured to transmit analyte data to another device, from which the individual or her health care provider (“HCP”) can review the data and make therapy decisions. Since the sensor control device is normally worn outside the view of the HCP, the identity of the sensor wearer is not typically verifiable.

[0006] An example of a circumstance in which it would be advantageous to verify the identity of a sensor wearer is with respect to in vivo alcohol monitoring. Information pertaining to in vivo alcohol levels of an individual can be used, for example, to predict or monitor the level of another analyte of interest. For example, alcohol can alter the glycemic control of an individual, whose glucose levels are naturally dysregulated or otherwise lack homeostasis without intervention. Other analytes that can be dysregulated by alcohol can include triglycerides (e.g., related to heart disease, stroke, blood pressure, obesity), gamma - glutamyl transferase (GGT) (e.g., related to cancer, hepatitis, bone disease), and cortisol (e.g., related to stress, inflammation).

[0007] Alcohol monitoring can also be used, for example, to deter alcohol consumption. As such, it may be desirable to verify that the purported sensor wearer is the actual sensor wearer. For example, in the situation of the court-ordered use of a continuous alcohol sensor following a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, the intended sensor wearer might be tempted to implant the continuous alcohol sensor in a non-drinking friend or relative, allowing the intended sensor wearer to continue drinking alcohol without its use appearing in the continuous sensor record.

[0008] Thus, a need exists for systems, devices, and methods that are capable of verifying that the purported sensor-wearer is actually wearing the sensor.SUMMARY

[0009] Provided herein are example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods for verifying the identity of the sensor-wearer. Aspects of the inventions are set out in the independent claims and preferred features are set out in the dependent claims. Preferred features of each aspect may be provided in combination with each other within particular embodiments and may also be provided in combination with other aspects.

[0010] According to some embodiments, methods for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system can include receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, where the sensor control device includes an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and where a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; and comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold. In some embodiments, the methods can further include the step of providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to transmission metric of time time-stamped data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold. In some embodiments, the methods can further include the step of providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to transmission metric of time-stamped data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

[0011] In some embodiments, the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user. In some embodiments, the reader device is a smart phone. In some embodiments, the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device. In some embodiments, the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device. For example, the reader device may receive the transmissions via a local wireless communication path. In some embodiments, the method further includes the step of sending the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system, and the steps of determining the transmission metric of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined transmission metric threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods further include providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold. In some embodiments, the predeterminedtransmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of (successive) successful transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time. The predetermined length of time is twenty-four (24) hours, or a predetermined time period within a twenty-four (24) hour time period. In some embodiments, the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 10%. In some embodiments, the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 25%. In some embodiments, the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 50%. In some embodiments, the sensor control device may be configured to transmit data to the reader device continuously without prompting, e.g., automatically according to a schedule.

[0012] According to some embodiments, methods for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system can include determining a number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level; and comparing the number of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period. In some embodiments, the methods can further include the step of providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period. In some embodiments, the methods can further include the step of providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period. In some embodiments, the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least ten (10) transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level. In some embodiments, the predetermined time is at least fifty (50) transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level. In some embodiments, the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least a hundred (100) transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level. In some embodiments, the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.

[0013] According to some embodiments, analyte monitoring systems configured to verify the identity of a user can include a sensor control device and a reader device. The sensor control device can include an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with abodily fluid of the user. The reader device can include wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system.; determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response, and compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

[0014] In some embodiments, one or more processors of the reader device are coupled to a memory of the reader device, and the memory of the reader device stores instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to: send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; and send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system. In some embodiments, the trusted computer system includes one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

[0015] In some embodiments, the trusted computer system or the reader device can further provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold. Insome embodiments, the trusted computer system or the reader device can further provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

[0016] Other systems, devices, methods, features, and advantages of the subject matter described herein will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, devices, methods, features, and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the subject matter described herein, and be protected by the accompanying claims. In no way should the features of the example embodiments be construed as limiting the appended claims, absent express recitation of those features in the claims.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] The details of the subject matter set forth herein, both as to its structure and operation, may be apparent by study of the accompanying figures, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the subject matter. Moreover, all illustrations are intended to convey concepts, where relative sizes, shapes and other detailed attributes may be illustrated schematically rather than literally or precisely.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a system overview of an analyte monitoring system comprising a sensor applicator, a sensor control device, a reader device, a network, a trusted computer system, and a local computer system.

[0019] FIG. 2A is a block diagram depicting an example embodiment of a reader device.

[0020] FIGS. 2B and 2C are block diagrams depicting example embodiments of sensor control devices.

[0021] FIGS. 3A and 3B are illustrations depicting example embodiments capable of verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system based on the transmission metric of one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system based on the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level.

[0024] FIGS. 6A and 6B are graphs depict examples of one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system based on a query and a time-stamped user response.

[0026] FIGS. 8A and 8B are graphs depict examples of one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level along with a time-stamped user response to a query.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Before the present subject matter is described in detail, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments described, as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present disclosure will be limited only by the appended claims.

[0028] As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0029] The publications discussed herein are provided solely for their disclosure prior to the filing date of the present application. Nothing herein is to be construed as an admission that the present disclosure is not entitled to antedate such publication by virtue of prior disclosure. Further, the dates of publication provided may be different from the actual publication dates which may need to be independently confirmed.

[0030] Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure include systems, devices, and methods for sensor wearer identity verification, which constitute specific improvements in user communications with in vivo analyte monitoring systems. Verifying the identity of the sensor wearer is important for protecting the privacy and security of data collected by the sensor control device. Moreover, confirming the identity of the sensor wearer is helpful in preventing unauthorized access to the sensor control device. Maintaining a secure and authenticated user environment also contributes to the overall cybersecurity of the system and protects against data breaches or misuse of sensitive information collected by the sensor control device. Otherimprovements and advantages are provided as well. The various configurations of these devices are described in detail by way of the embodiments which are only examples.

[0031] Furthermore, many embodiments include in vivo analyte sensors structurally configured so that at least a portion of the sensor is, or can be, positioned in the body of a user to obtain information about at least one analyte of the body. It should be noted, however, that the embodiments disclosed herein can be used with in vivo analyte monitoring systems that incorporate in vitro capability, as well as purely in vitro or ex vivo analyte monitoring systems, including systems that are entirely non-invasive.

[0032] Furthermore, for each and every embodiment of a method disclosed herein, systems and devices capable of performing each of those embodiments are covered within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, embodiments of sensor control devices are disclosed and these devices can have one or more sensors, analyte monitoring circuits (e.g., an analog circuit), memories (e.g., for storing instructions), power sources, communication circuits, transmitters, receivers, processors and / or controllers (e.g., for executing instructions) that can perform any and all method steps or facilitate the execution of any and all method steps. These sensor control device embodiments can be used and can be capable of use to implement those steps performed by a sensor control device from any and all of the methods described herein.

[0033] Before describing these aspects of the embodiments in detail, however, it is first desirable to describe examples of devices that can be present within, for example, an in vivo analyte monitoring system, as well as examples of their operation, all of which can be used with the embodiments described herein.

[0034] There are various types of in vivo analyte monitoring systems. “Continuous Analyte Monitoring” systems (or “Continuous Glucose Monitoring” systems), for example, can transmit data from a sensor control device to a reader device continuously without prompting, e.g., automatically according to a schedule. The transmission process is often programmed to occur automatically and continuously without requiring user initiation. This automation is essential for providing real-time data insights without placing an additional burden on the user. The schedule for data transmission may be pre-set, occurring at regular intervals throughout the day and night. This continuous and automatic data transfer enables users, as well as healthcare professionals, to monitor glucose levels in near real-time, facilitating timely adjustments to insulin dosages, diet, and other aspects of diabetes management. “Flash Analyte Monitoring” systems (or “FlashGlucose Monitoring” systems or simply “Flash” systems), as another example, can transfer data from a sensor control device in response to a scan or request for data by a reader device, such as with a Near Field Communication (NFC) or Radio Frequency Identity (RFID) protocol. In vivo analyte monitoring systems can also operate without the need for finger stick calibration.

[0035] In vivo analyte monitoring systems can be differentiated from “in vitro” systems that contact a biological sample outside of the body (or “ex vivo”) and that typically include a meter device that has a port for receiving an analyte test strip carrying bodily fluid of the user, which can be analyzed to determine the user’s blood sugar level.

[0036] In vivo monitoring systems can include a sensor that, while positioned in vivo, makes contact with the bodily fluid of the user and senses the analyte levels contained therein. The sensor can be part of the sensor control device that resides on the body of the user and contains the electronics and power supply that enable and control the analyte sensing. The sensor control device, and variations thereof, can also be referred to as a “sensor control unit,” an “on-body electronics” device or unit, an “on-body” device or unit, or a “sensor data communication” device or unit, to name a few.

[0037] In vivo monitoring systems can also include a device that receives sensed analyte data from the sensor control device and processes and / or displays that sensed analyte data, in any number of forms, to the user. This device, and variations thereof, can be referred to as a “handheld reader device,” “reader device” (or simply a “reader”), “handheld electronics” (or simply a “handheld”), a “portable data processing” device or unit, a “data receiver,” a “receiver” device or unit (or simply a “receiver”), or a “remote” device or unit, to name a few. Other devices such as personal computers have also been utilized with or incorporated into in vivo and in vitro monitoring systems.Exemplary In Vivo Analyte Monitoring System

[0038] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram depicting an example embodiment of an analyte monitoring system 100 that includes a sensor applicator 150, a sensor control device 102, and a reader device 120. Sensor applicator 150 can be used to deliver sensor control device 102 to a monitoring location on a user’s skin where a sensor 104 is maintained in position for a period of time by an adhesive patch 105. Sensor control device 102 is further described in FIGS. 2B and 2C, and can communicate with reader device 120 via a communication path 140 using a wired or wireless technique. Example wireless protocols include Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE,BTLE, Bluetooth SMART, etc.), Near Field Communication (NFC) and others. Users can monitor applications installed in memory on reader device 120 using screen 122 and input 121 and the device battery can be recharged using power port 123. More details about reader device 120 are set forth with respect to FIG. 2A below. Reader device 120 can communicate with local computer system 170 via a communication path 141 using a wired or wireless technique. Local computer system 170 can include one or more of a laptop, desktop, tablet, phablet, smartphone, set-top box, video game console, or other computing device and wireless communication can include any of a number of applicable wireless networking protocols including Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi or others. Local computer system 170 can communicate via communications path 143 with a network 190 similar to how reader device 120 can communicate via a communications path 142 with network 190, by wired or wireless technique as described previously. Network 190 can be any of a number of networks, such as private networks and public networks, local area or wide area networks, and so forth. A trusted computer system 180 can include a server and can provide authentication services and secured data storage and can communicate via communications path 144 with network 190 by wired or wireless technique.Exemplary Reader Device

[0039] FIG. 2A is a block diagram depicting an example embodiment of a reader device configured as a smartphone. Here, reader device 120 can include a display 122, input component 121 , and a processing core 206 including a communications processor 222 coupled with memory 223 and an applications processor 224 coupled with memory 225. Also included can be separate memory 230, RF transceiver 228 with antenna 229, and power supply 226 with power management module 238. Further included can be a multi-functional transceiver 232 which can communicate over Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, BTLE, and GPS with an antenna 234. As understood by one of skill in the art, these components are electrically and communicatively coupled in a manner to make a functional device.Exemplary Sensor Control Devices

[0040] FIGS. 2B and 2C are block diagrams depicting example embodiments of sensor control device 102 having analyte sensor 104 and sensor electronics 160 (including analyte monitoring circuitry) that can have the majority of the processing capability for rendering endresult data suitable for display to the user. In FIG. 2B, a single semiconductor chip 161 isdepicted that can be a custom application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Shown within ASIC161 are certain high-level functional units, including an analog front end (AFE) 162, power management (or control) circuitry 164, processor 166, and communication circuitry 168 (which can be implemented as a transmitter, receiver, transceiver, passive circuit, or otherwise according to the communication protocol). In this embodiment, both AFE 162 and processor 166 are used as analyte monitoring circuitry, but in other embodiments either circuit can perform the analyte monitoring function. Processor 166 can include one or more processors, microprocessors, controllers, and / or microcontrollers, each of which can be a discrete chip or distributed amongst (and a portion of) a number of different chips.

[0041] A memory 163 is also included within ASIC 161 and can be shared by the various functional units present within ASIC 161, or can be distributed amongst two or more of them. Memory 163 can also be a separate chip. Memory 163 can be volatile and / or non-volatile memory. In this embodiment, ASIC 161 is coupled with power source 172, which can be a coin cell battery, or the like. AFE 162 interfaces with in vivo analyte sensor 104 and receives measurement data therefrom and outputs the data to processor 166 in digital form, which in turn processes the data to arrive at the end-result glucose discrete and trend values, etc. This data can then be provided to communication circuitry 168 for sending, by way of antenna 171, to reader device 120 (not shown), for example, where minimal further processing is needed by the resident software application to display the data.

[0042] FIG. 2C is similar to FIG. 2B but instead includes two discrete semiconductor chips162 and 174, which can be packaged together or separately. Here, AFE 162 is resident on ASIC 161. Processor 166 is integrated with power management circuitry 164 and communication circuitry 168 on chip 174. AFE 162 includes memory 163 and chip 174 includes memory 165, which can be isolated or distributed within. In one example embodiment, AFE 162 is combined with power management circuitry 164 and processor 166 on one chip, while communication circuitry 168 is on a separate chip. In another example embodiment, both AFE 162 and communication circuitry 168 are on one chip, and processor 166 and power management circuitry 164 are on another chip. It should be noted that other chip combinations are possible, including three or more chips, each bearing responsibility for the separate functions described, or sharing one or more functions for fail-safe redundancy.Exemplary embodiments of methods and systems capable of verifying the identity of a user

[0043] Example embodiments of methods for verifying the identity of a sensor wearer in an analyte monitoring system, and systems relating thereto, will now be described As an initial matter, it will be understood by those in the art that any or all of the method steps and / or routines described herein can comprise instructions (e.g., software, firmware, etc.) stored in non-volatile memory of a sensor control device, a remote device (e.g., smartphone, reader), and / or any other computing device that is part of, or in communication with, an analyte monitoring system. Furthermore, the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of their respective computing device, can cause the one or more processors to perform any one or more of the method steps described herein. In addition, although one or more of the method steps and / or routines described herein may comprise software and / or firmware stored on a single computing device, those of skill in the art will recognize that, in certain embodiments, the software and / or firmware can be distributed across multiple similar or disparate computing devices.

[0044] The described embodiments of methods and systems are directed to specific improvements in user communications with in vivo analyte monitoring systems, which constitute a computer-related technology. As one specific example, verifying the identity of the sensor wearer is important for protecting the privacy and security of data collected by the sensor control device. Moreover, confirming the identity of the sensor wearer is helpful in preventing unauthorized access to the sensor control device. Maintaining a secure and authenticated user environment contributes to the overall cybersecurity of the system and protects against data breaches or misuse of sensitive information collected by the sensor control device.

[0045] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams depicting an example embodiment of a method for verifying the identity of a sensor wearing user of an analyte monitoring system. In FIG. 3A, sensor control device 102 as described in FIGS. 1, 2B and 2C, can send time-stamped sensor data uploads to reader device 120 using a local wireless communication path. Sensor data uploads can be transmissions of data initiated by either sensor control device 102 or reader device 120. Example local wireless communication paths include Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE, BTLE, Bluetooth SMART, etc.), Near Field Communication (NFC), and others. Reader device 120 can send the time-stamped sensor data uploads to trusted computer system 180 via a wireless communications protocol, as also depicted in FIG. 1. Trusted computer system 180 can include one or more computers, servers, networks, databases, and the like.

[0046] Reader device 120 can be a mobile communication device such as a mobile telephone including, but not limited to, a Wi-Fi or internet enabled smart phone, tablet, or personal digital assistant (PDA). Examples of smart phones can include those mobile phones based on a Windows® operating system, Android™ operating system, iPhone® operating system, Palm® WebOS™, Blackberry® operating system, or Symbian® operating system, with data network connectivity functionality for data communication over an internet connection and / or a local area network (LAN).

[0047] Reader device 120 can also be configured as a mobile smart wearable electronics assembly, such as an optical assembly that is worn over or adjacent to the user’s eye (e.g., a smart glass or smart glasses, such as Google glasses, which is a mobile communication device). This optical assembly can have a transparent display that displays information about the user’s analyte level (as described herein) to the user while at the same time allowing the user to see through the display such that the user’s overall vision is minimally obstructed. The optical assembly may be capable of wireless communications similar to a smart phone. Other examples of wearable electronics include devices that are worn around or in the proximity of the user’s wrist (e g., a watch, etc.), neck (e.g., a necklace, etc.), head (e.g., a headband, hat, etc.), chest, or the like.

[0048] FIG. 3B depicts another example embodiment capable of verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system. Similar to FIG. 3 A, sensor control device 102 can send time-stamped sensor data uploads to reader device 120 using a local wireless communication path. Sensor data uploads can be transmissions of data initiated by either sensor control device 102 or reader device 120. In some embodiments, reader device 120 can autonomously send the time-stamped sensor data uploads to trusted computer system 180 via a wireless communication protocol. According to some embodiments, trusted computer system 180 can also send a query to reader device 120, prompting the user to provide a response to the query. Reader device 120 can then send the time stamped user response to trusted computer system 180. For example, in some embodiments, trusted computer system 180 can send a questionnaire to reader device 120, prompting the user to provide an answer to the questionnaire. In some embodiments, trusted computer system 180 can send a query to reader device 120 asking the user to confirm their identity by entering a password, using biometric authentication, or providing a security code. In some embodiments, the query can be sent at any given moment.

[0049] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example embodiment of a method for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system based on the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device. At step 410, reader device 120 receives time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from sensor control device 102. In some embodiments, the method may include an optional step 420, where reader device 120 sends the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to trusted computer system 180 via a wireless communication protocol. Then, at step 430, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 can determine a transmission metric based on the transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level. In some embodiments, for example, the transmission metric can be a percentage value calculated by dividing the duration of time of successful transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time by the predetermined length of time. In some embodiments, the predetermined length of time can be twenty-four (24) hours. In some embodiments, the predetermined length of time can be the time when the user is awake during a twenty-four (24) hour period. At step 440, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 compares the transmission metric with a predetermined transmission metric threshold. The predetermined transmission metric threshold can be, for example, a numeric value expressed as a percentage between 0% and 100%. For example, a predetermined transmission metric threshold can be 10%, 25%, or 50%. If the transmission metric does not exceed the predetermined transmission metric threshold, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 can provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified, as shown in step 450. If the transmission metric exceeds the predetermined transmission metric threshold, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 can provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified, as shown in step 460.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating another example embodiment of a method for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system. At step 510, reader device 120 receives time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from sensor control device 102. In some embodiments, the method may include an optional step 520, where reader device 120 sends the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to trusted computer system 180 via a wireless communication protocol. Then, at step 530, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 will determine the number of the transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level during a predetermined time period. For example, thepredetermined time period can be twenty-four (24) hours. The predetermined time period can also be the time when the user is awake during a twenty-four (24) hour period. At step 540, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 compares the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold. The predetermined number of transmissions threshold can be any number greater than zero. For example, a predetermined number of transmissions threshold can be 10, 50, or 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level. If the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level does not exceed the predetermined number of transmission threshold, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 can provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified, as shown in step 550. If the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeds the predetermined number of transmissions threshold of transmissions threshold, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 can provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified, as shown in step 560.

[0051] FIGS. 6A and 6B are graphs depicting examples of time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level in an analyte monitoring system. The graphs depict successful sensor data uploads over time. Sensor data uploads can be transmissions of data initiated by either sensor control device 102 or reader device 120. FIG. 6A is a graph depicting an example when there are frequent sensor data uploads. In this situation, the transmission metric of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level will exceed the predetermined transmission metric threshold or the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level will exceed the predetermined number of transmissions threshold during the predetermined time period. FIG. 6B is a graph depicting an example when there are infrequent sensor data uploads. In this situation, the transmission metric of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level will not exceed the predetermined transmission metric threshold or the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level will not exceed the predetermined number of transmissions threshold during the predetermined time period.

[0052] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for verifying the identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system based on a query and a time stamped user response. At step 710, reader device 120 receives time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte levelfrom sensor control device 102. Then at step 730, reader device 120 sends the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to trusted computer system 180 via a wireless communications protocol. In the meantime, trusted computer system 180 sends a query to reader device 120, as shown in step 720. In some embodiments, for example, trusted computer system 180 can send a questionnaire to reader device 120, prompting the user to provide an answer to the questionnaire. In some embodiments, trusted computer system 180 can send a query to reader device 120 asking the user to confirm their identity by entering a password, using biometric authentication, or providing a security code. In some embodiments, the query can be sent at any given moment. In some embodiments, the method may include an optional step 740, where trusted computer system 180 receives the time-stamped user response from reader device 120. At step 750, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 will determine the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level that are timely adjacent to the time stamped user response. For example, timely adjacent can mean ± 1 hour or ± 2 hour from the time-stamped user response. At step 760, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 compares the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold. The predetermined number of transmissions threshold can be any number bigger than zero. For example, a predetermined number of transmissions threshold can be 10, 50, or 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level. If the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level does not exceed the predetermined number of transmissions threshold, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 can provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified, as shown in step 770. If the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeds the predetermined number of transmissions threshold, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 can provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified, as shown in step 780.

[0053] In some embodiments, prior to step 720, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 may determine a transmission metric based on the transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level. Reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 may then compare the transmission metric with a predetermined transmission metric threshold. If the transmission metric does not exceed the predetermined transmission metric threshold, trusted computer system 180 may then send a query to reader device 120, as shown in step 720. In someembodiments, prior to step 720, reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 may determine the number of the transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level during a predetermined time period. Reader device 120 or trusted computer system 180 may then compare the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold. If the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level does not exceed the predetermined number of transmission threshold, trusted computer system 180 may then send a query to reader device 120, as shown in step 720.

[0054] FIGS. 8A and 8B are graphs depicting examples of time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level along with a time-stamped user response to a query. The graphs depict successful sensor data uploads that are timely adjacent to the user response over time. Sensor data uploads can be transmissions of data initiated by either sensor control device 102 or reader device 120. FIG. 8A is a graph depicting an example when there are frequent sensor data uploads timely adjacent to the user response to the query. In this situation, the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the user response will exceed the predetermined number of transmissions threshold. FIG. 8B is a graph depicting an example when there are infrequent sensor data uploads timely adjacent to the user response to the query. In this situation, the number of the time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the user response will not exceed the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

[0055] In summary, systems, devices, and methods for sensor wearer identity verification are provided. For example, sensor wearer identity verification can be performed by determining the frequency or number of one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level. In addition, sensor wearer identity verification can also be performed by determining the number of one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level that are timely adjacent to a user response to a query.

[0056] It should be noted that all features, elements, components, functions, and steps described with respect to any embodiment provided herein are intended to be freely combinable and substitutable with those from any other embodiment. If a certain feature, element, component, function, or step is described with respect to only one embodiment, then it should be understood that that feature, element, component, function, or step can be used with every otherembodiment described herein unless explicitly stated otherwise. This paragraph therefore serves as antecedent basis and written support for the introduction of claims, at any time, that combine features, elements, components, functions, and steps from different embodiments, or that substitute features, elements, components, functions, and steps from one embodiment with those of another, even if the following description does not explicitly state, in a particular instance, that such combinations or substitutions are possible. Thus, the foregoing description of specific embodiments of the disclosed subject matter has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is explicitly acknowledged that express recitation of every possible combination and substitution is overly burdensome, especially given that the permissibility of each and every such combination and substitution will be readily recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0057] While the embodiments are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific examples thereof have been shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the method and system of the disclosed subject matter without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosed subject matter. Thus, it is intended that the disclosed subject matter include modifications and variations that are within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, any features, functions, steps, or elements of the embodiments may be recited in or added to the claims, as well as negative limitations that define the inventive scope of the claims by features, functions, steps, or elements that are not within that scope.

[0058] Various aspects of the present subject matter are set forth below, in review of, and / or in supplementation to, the embodiments described thus far, with the emphasis here being on the interrelation and interchangeability of the following embodiments. In other words, an emphasis is on the fact that each feature of the embodiments can be combined with each and every other feature unless explicitly stated otherwise or logically implausible. The embodiments described herein are restated and expanded upon in the following paragraphs without explicit reference to the figures.Clauses

[0059] Exemplary embodiments are set out in the following numbered clauses.Clause 1. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising:receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 2. The method of clause 1, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 3. The method of any of clauses 1-2, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 4. The method of any of clauses 1-3 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the transmission metric of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined transmission metric threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.Clause 5. The method of any of clauses 1-4 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 6. The method of any of clauses 1-5, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful transmissions of data indicative ofthe analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time, optionally 24 hours or a predetermined time period within a twenty-four (24) hour time period.Clause 7. The method of any of clauses 1-6, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 10%.Clause 8. The method of any of clauses 1-7, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 25%.Clause 9. The method of any of clauses 1-8, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 50%.Clause 10. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 11. The method of clause 10, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 12. The method of any of clauses 10-11, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 13. The method of any of clauses 10-12 further comprising:sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the transmission metric of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of the data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined transmission metric threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.Clause 14. The method of any of clauses 10-13 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 15. The method of any of clauses 10-14, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time, optionally 24 hours or a predetermined time period within a twenty-four (24) hour time period.Clause 16. The method of any of clauses 10-15, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at leastlO%.Clause 17. The method of any of clauses 10-16, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 25%.Clause 18. The method of any of clauses 10-17, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 50%.Clause 19. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level;comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 20. The method of clause 19, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 21. The method of any of clauses 19-20, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 22. The method of any of clauses 19-21 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, are performed by the trusted computer system.Clause 23. The method of any of clauses 19-22 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 24. The method of any of clauses 19-23, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 25. The method of any of clauses 19-24, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 26. The method of any of clauses 19-25, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 27. The method of any of clauses 19-26, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.Clause 28. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 29. The method of clause 28, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 30. The method of any of clauses 28-29, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 31. The method of any of clauses 28-30 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predeterminednumber of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, are performed by the trusted computer system.Clause 32. The method of any of clauses 28-31 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 33. The method of any of clauses 28-32, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 34. The method of any of clauses 28-33, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 35. The method of any of clauses 28-34, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 36. The method of any of clauses 28-35, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.Clause 37. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timelyadjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 38. The method of clause 37, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 39. The method of any of clauses 37-38, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 40. The method of any of clauses 37-39 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to the predetermined number of transmissions threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.Clause 41. The method of any of clauses 37-40 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 42. The method of any of clauses 37-41, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 43. The method of any of clauses 37-42, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 44. The method of any of clauses 37-43, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 45. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises ananalyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 46. The method of clause 45, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 47. The method of any of clauses 45-46, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 48. The method of any of clauses 45-47 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to the predetermined number of transmissions threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.Clause 49. The method of any of clauses 45-48 further comprising:providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 50. The method of any of clauses 45-49, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 51. The method of any of clauses 45-50, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 52. The method of any of clauses 45-51, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 53. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; andproviding an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 54. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 55. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 56. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises ananalyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 57. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; andone or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 58. The analyte monitoring system of clause 57, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 59. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 57-58, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 60. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 57-59, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.Clause 61. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 57-60, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 62. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 57-61, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful successive transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time.Clause 63. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 57-62, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 10%.Clause 64. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 57-63, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 25%.Clause 65. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 57-64, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 50%.Clause 66. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 67. The analyte monitoring system of clause 66, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 68. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 66-67, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 69. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 66-68, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or moreprocessors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.Clause 70. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 66-69, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 71. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 66-70, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful successive transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time.Clause 72. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 66-71, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 10%.Clause 73. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 66-72, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 25%.Clause 74. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 66-73, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 50%.Clause 75. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level;compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 76. The analyte monitoring system of clause 75, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 77. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 75-76, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 78. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 75-77, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.Clause 79. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 75-78, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 80. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 75-79, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 81. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 75-80, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 82. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 75-81, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 83. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 75-82, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.Clause 84. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 85. The analyte monitoring system of clause 84, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 86. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 84-85, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 87. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 84-86, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.Clause 88. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 84-87, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 89. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 84-88, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 90. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 84-89, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 91. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 84-90, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 92. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 84-91, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.Clause 93. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; andone or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 94. The analyte monitoring system of clause 93, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 95. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 93-94, wherein the reader device is a smart phone.Clause 96. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 93-95, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system.Clause 97. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 93-96, the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 98. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 93-97, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 99. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 93-98, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 100. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 93-99, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 101. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 102. The analyte monitoring system of clause 101, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.Clause 103. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 101-102, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired tothe sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.Clause 104. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 101-103, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system.Clause 105. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 101-104, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 106. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 101-105, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 107. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 101-106, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 108. The analyte monitoring system of any of clauses 101-107, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.Clause 109. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; andone or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 110. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 111. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level;compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 112. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level;compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 113. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol;the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold, and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 114. The analyte monitoring system of clause 113, wherein the second set of instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 115. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions ofdata indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold, and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 116. The analyte monitoring system of clause 115, wherein the second set of instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.Clause 117. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, whenexecuted by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 118. The analyte monitoring system of clause 117, wherein the second set of instructions when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 119. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising:wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 120. The analyte monitoring system of clause 119, wherein the second set of instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.Clause 121. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor isconfigured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to: send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; and send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 122. The analyte monitoring system of clause 121, the second set of instructions when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is notverified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 123. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to: send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; and send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; andprovide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.Clause 124. The analyte monitoring system of clause 123, the second set of instructions when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

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CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the transmission metric of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the transmissionmetric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined transmission metric threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.

5. The method of claim 1 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time, optionally 24 hours or a predetermined time period within a twenty -four (24) hour time period.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 10%.

8. The method of claim 6, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 25%.

9. The method of claim 6, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 50%.

10. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level;comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

13. The method of claim 10 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the transmission metric of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of the data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined transmission metric threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.

14. The method of claim 10 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

15. The method of claim 10, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time, optionally 24 hours or a predetermined time period within a twenty-four (24) hour time period.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at leastlO%.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 25%.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold is at least 50%.

19. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

21. The method of claim 19, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or whereinthe reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

22. The method of claim 19 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, are performed by the trusted computer system.

23. The method of claim 19 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

24. The method of claim 19, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

25. The method of claim 19, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

26. The method of claim 19, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

27. The method of claim 19, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.

28. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising:receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

29. The method of claim 28, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

30. The method of claim 28, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

31. The method of claim 28 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, are performed by the trusted computer system.

32. The method of claim 28 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

33. The method of claim 28, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

34. The method of claim 28, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

35. The method of claim 28, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

36. The method of claim 28, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.

37. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; andproviding an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

38. The method of claim 37, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

39. The method of claim 37, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

40. The method of claim 37 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to the predetermined number of transmissions threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.

41. The method of claim 37 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

42. The method of claim 37, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

43. The method of claim 37, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

44. The method of claim 37, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

45. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

46. The method of claim 45, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

47. The method of claim 45, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or whereinthe reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

48. The method of claim 45 further comprising: sending the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system; wherein the steps of determining the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response, and comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to the predetermined number of transmissions threshold, are performed by the trusted computer system.

49. The method of claim 45 further comprising: providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

50. The method of claim 45, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

51. The method of claim 45, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

52. The method of claim 45, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

53. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analytesensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

54. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level;comparing the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

55. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; andin response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

56. A method for verifying an identity of a user of an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: receiving, by a reader device, one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period,receiving, by the reader device, a query from a trusted computer system; sending, by the reader device, a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

57. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

58. The analyte monitoring system of claim 57, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

59. The analyte monitoring system of claim 57, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

60. The analyte monitoring system of claim 57, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.

61. The analyte monitoring system of claim 57, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

62. The analyte monitoring system of claim 57, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful successive transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time.

63. The analyte monitoring system of claim 62, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 10%.

64. The analyte monitoring system of claim 62, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 25%.

65. The analyte monitoring system of claim 62, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 50%.

66. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

67. The analyte monitoring system of claim 66, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

68. The analyte monitoring system of claim 66, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

69. The analyte monitoring system of claim 66, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the oneor more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.

70. The analyte monitoring system of claim 66, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

71. The analyte monitoring system of claim 66, wherein the predetermined transmission metric threshold represents the duration of time of successful successive transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level within a predetermined length of time as a proportion of the predetermined length of time.

72. The analyte monitoring system of claim 71, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 10%.

73. The analyte monitoring system of claim 71, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 25%.

74. The analyte monitoring system of claim 71, wherein the predetermined threshold is at least 50%.

75. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; andone or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

76. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

77. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

78. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.

79. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

80. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

81. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

82. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

83. The analyte monitoring system of claim 75, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.

84. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

85. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

86. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

87. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system.

88. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

89. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

90. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

91. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

92. The analyte monitoring system of claim 84, wherein the predetermined time period is twenty-four (24) hours.

93. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

94. The analyte monitoring system of claim 93, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

95. The analyte monitoring system of claim 93, wherein the reader device is a smart phone.

96. The analyte monitoring system of claim 93, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the oneor more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system.

97. The analyte monitoring system of claim 93, the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

98. The analyte monitoring system of claim 93, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

99. The analyte monitoring system of claim 93, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

100. The analyte monitoring system of claim 93, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

101. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system;determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

102. The analyte monitoring system of claim 101, wherein the analyte sensor is configured to sense an alcohol level in the bodily fluid of the user.

103. The analyte monitoring system of claim 101, wherein the reader device is a smart phone, and / or wherein the reader device is connected and / or paired to the sensor control device, and / or wherein the reader device receives the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level only when in proximity to the sensor control device.

104. The analyte monitoring system of claim 101, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to the trusted computer system.

105. The analyte monitoring system of claim 101, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time- stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

106. The analyte monitoring system of claim 101, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 10 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

107. The analyte monitoring system of claim 101, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 50 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

108. The analyte monitoring system of claim 101, wherein the predetermined number of transmissions threshold is at least 100 transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level.

109. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; andproviding an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

110. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold; and in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; andproviding an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

111. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to thenumber of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

112. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors coupled to a memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period, receiving a query from a trusted computer system; sending a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; determining a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response; comparing the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and providing an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of theanalyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

113. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold, and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

114. The analyte monitoring system of claim 1 13, wherein the second set of instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

115. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level, compare the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined transmission metric threshold, andprovide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

116. The analyte monitoring system of claim 115, wherein the second set of instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the transmission metric of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined transmission metric threshold.

117. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to:determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

118. The analyte monitoring system of claim 117, wherein the second set of instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time- stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

119. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the reader device, cause the one or more processors to send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol;the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold in a predetermined time period; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

120. The analyte monitoring system of claim 119, wherein the second set of instructions, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold in the predetermined time period.

121. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising: a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; andone or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to: send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; and send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

122. The analyte monitoring system of claim 121, the second set of instructions when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

123. An analyte monitoring system, the analyte monitoring system comprising:a sensor control device, wherein the sensor control device comprises an analyte sensor coupled with analyte monitoring circuitry, and wherein a portion of the analyte sensor is configured to be positioned under a skin surface and in fluid contact with a bodily fluid of the user; and a reader device, comprising: wireless communication circuitry configured to receive one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of an analyte level from the sensor control device and a query from a trusted computer system; and one or more processors of the reader device coupled to a memory of the reader device, the memory of the reader device storing a first set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the device, cause the one or more processors of the reader device to: send the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level from the reader device to a trusted computer system according to a wireless communication protocol; and send a time-stamped user response to the query to the trusted computer system; the trusted computer system comprising one or more processors of the trusted computer system coupled to a memory of the trusted computer system, the memory of the trusted computer system storing a second set of instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, cause the one or more processors of the trusted computer system to: determine a number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time stamped user response; compare the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response to a predetermined number of transmissions threshold; and provide an indication that the identity of the user is not verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response not exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

124. The analyte monitoring system of claim 123, the second set of instructions when executed by the one or more processors of the trusted computer system, further cause the one or more processors to provide an indication that the identity of the user is verified in response to the number of the one or more time-stamped transmissions of data indicative of the analyte level timely adjacent to the time-stamped user response exceeding the predetermined number of transmissions threshold.

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