Closed Loop Control Interface for Glucose Monitoring Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Integration of closed loop control algorithms with glucose monitoring systems and infusion devices poses compatibility challenges, hindering the development of automated insulin delivery systems that can effectively manage glucose levels in real-time.
Innovation Solution
A closed loop system interface device and method that provides compatibility with any developing closed loop algorithm, allowing for integration with analyte monitoring systems by executing commands based on received data, enabling seamless communication and control between glucose monitoring and insulin delivery components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If multiple different closed loop control algorithms are integrated with glucose monitoring systems and infusion devices, then the functionality and automation of insulin delivery is improved, but compatibility challenges and system integration complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal interface layer that enables a single glucose monitoring system and infusion device combination to work with multiple different closed loop control algorithms. The interface acts as a multi-functional adapter that translates between various algorithm formats and the hardware components, allowing the system to support different control strategies without requiring separate hardware implementations for each algorithm.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary interface layer positioned between the glucose monitoring system/infusion device and the closed loop control algorithms. This intermediary component receives data from the monitoring system, processes it according to the specific algorithm requirements, and generates appropriate control signals for the infusion device. The intermediary handles algorithm-specific processing, shielding the hardware from algorithmic complexity variations.
2Reliability
If closed loop control algorithms are integrated with analyte monitoring systems, then real-time glucose management capability is improved, but compatibility challenges arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic interface configuration that can adapt its behavior based on which closed loop control algorithm is active. The interface dynamically adjusts its data processing, communication protocols, and control signal generation according to the specific algorithm requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to maintain reliable real-time glucose management while being compatible with different algorithm types through configurable interface behavior.
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AI summary
Method and apparatus including calling, retrieving and/or initiating a programmed function in conjunction with execution of one or more commands related to a closed loop control algorithm, receiving one or more data in response to the one or more commands over a data interface, and executing the one or more commands related to the closed loop control algorithm based on the received one or more data are provided.