CN-122028843-A - Systems and methods for wireless connection in analyte monitoring systems

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for avoiding or reducing signal loss events between an analyte sensor system and a display device in an analyte monitoring system. An example method performed by a display device includes establishing a short-range wireless connection with an analyte sensor system, receiving one or more packets of information from the analyte sensor system, determining a signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection based on the one or more packets of information received from the analyte sensor system, and providing an indication of the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection to a user of the analyte sensor system.

Inventors

• JAVIDI MASSOUD

Assignees

• 德克斯康公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20241017

Priority Date

20231020

Claims (20)

1. 1. A method for communication by a display device in an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising: Establishing a short-range wireless connection with the analyte sensor system; Receiving one or more packets of information from the analyte sensor system; Determining a signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection based on the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system, and An indication of the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection is provided to a user of the analyte sensor system.
2. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein: determining the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection includes performing a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurement on the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system, and The indication of the signal strength includes the RSSI measurements of the one or more information packets.
3. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein: determining the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection includes determining a Bit Error Rate (BER) associated with the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system, and The indication of the signal strength is based on the BER associated with the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system.
4. 4. A method according to claim 3, wherein the indication of the signal strength is different for different BER associated with the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system.
5. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein: determining the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection includes determining a number of the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system over a period of time, and The indication of the signal strength is based on the number of the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system over the period of time.
6. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the indication of the signal strength is different for different numbers of the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system over the period of time.
7. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein providing the indication of the signal strength comprises displaying a number of shapes corresponding to the signal strength on a display of the display device.
8. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the shape comprises at least one of a bar, a circle, a square, or other shape for representing the signal strength.
9. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein different numbers of the shapes correspond to different signal strengths.
10. 10. The method according to claim 9, wherein: when the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection is below a first threshold, the number of shapes displayed on the display includes a first number of shapes; when the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection is greater than or equal to the first threshold and less than a second threshold, the number of shapes displayed on the display includes a second number of shapes that is greater than the first number of shapes, and The number of shapes displayed on the display includes a third number of shapes that is greater than the second number of shapes when the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection is greater than or equal to the second threshold.
11. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the indication of the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection comprises a notification of a signal strength event.
12. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the signal strength event occurs as a result of at least one of: a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) associated with the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system is below a signal strength threshold; bit Error Rate (BER) associated with the one or more information packets received from the analyte sensor system is greater than or equal to a BER threshold value, or The number of the one or more information packets is below a threshold number for a period of time.
13. 13. The method of claim 11, wherein the notification includes a time period indicating when the signal strength event occurred.
14. 14. The method of claim 11, wherein the notification includes location information of the display device indicating where the display device was located when the signal strength event occurred.
15. 15. The method of claim 11, wherein the notification prompts the user to take corrective action to avoid or reduce the occurrence of future signal strength events.
16. 16. The method according to claim 11, wherein: The notification including an indication of corrective action to be taken by the user, and The indication of the corrective action includes at least one of: an indication for the user to reposition the display device, or An indication for the user to leave an area having an interference level above a threshold, the interference level caused by transmissions associated with other devices.
17. 17. The method of claim 11, wherein providing the indication of the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection comprises: determining that the signal strength associated with the short range wireless connection is below a threshold signal strength, and The notification of the signal strength event is provided to the user when the signal strength is below the threshold signal strength for a threshold amount of time.
18. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the threshold amount of time is configurable by the user of the display device.
19. 19. The method of claim 11, wherein the notification of the signal strength event comprises a notification of a signal strength event predicted to occur in the future.
20. 20. The method of claim 19, further comprising determining the signal strength event predicted to occur in the future based on a plurality of signal strength events that have occurred in the past.

Description

Systems and methods for wireless connection in analyte monitoring systems Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims priority and benefit from U.S. provisional patent application No. 63/591,925, filed 10/20 in 2023, which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth below and for all applicable purposes. Technical Field The present disclosure relates generally to electronic devices, such as analyte sensor systems for monitoring analyte values of a user. Background Diabetes is a metabolic disorder associated with the production or use of insulin by the body. Insulin is a hormone that allows the body to use glucose to gain energy or store glucose as fat. When a person eats a diet containing carbohydrates, the food is processed by the digestive system, which produces glucose in the person's blood. Blood glucose can be used for energy or as fat storage. The body typically maintains blood glucose levels within a range that provides sufficient energy to support bodily functions and avoid problems that may occur when glucose levels are too high or too low. Regulation of blood glucose levels depends on the production and use of insulin, which regulates the movement of blood glucose into cells. When the body does not produce enough insulin, or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin present, the blood glucose level may rise beyond the normal range. A state with a higher than normal blood glucose level is referred to as "hyperglycemia". Chronic hyperglycemia can lead to several health problems such as cardiovascular disease, cataracts and other eye problems, nerve damage (neuropathy) and kidney damage. Hyperglycemia can also lead to acute problems such as diabetic ketoacidosis, a state in which the body becomes excessively acidic due to the presence of blood glucose and ketones that are produced when the body is unable to use glucose. A state with a lower than normal blood glucose level is referred to as "hypoglycemia". Severe hypoglycemia can lead to acute criticality, which can lead to seizures or death. Diabetics may receive insulin to control blood glucose levels. Insulin may be received, for example, by manual injection with a needle. Wearable insulin pumps are also available. Diet and exercise can also affect blood glucose levels. Diabetes disorders are sometimes referred to as "type 1" and "type 2". Type 1 diabetics are generally able to use insulin when insulin is present, but the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin due to the problem of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Type 2 diabetics may produce some insulin, but "anti-islet resistance" occurs due to the reduced sensitivity of the patient to insulin. As a result, even if insulin is present in the body, insulin cannot be sufficiently used by the patient's body to effectively regulate blood glucose levels. Disclosure of Invention Aspects of the present disclosure provide a method for communication by a display device in an analyte monitoring system. The method includes establishing a short-range wireless connection with an analyte sensor system, receiving one or more packets of information from the analyte sensor system, determining a signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection based on the one or more packets of information received from the analyte sensor system, and providing an indication of the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection to a user of the analyte sensor system. Additional aspects of the present disclosure provide an analyte monitoring system. The analyte monitoring system includes an analyte sensor system and a display device. The analyte sensor system is configured to measure an analyte level associated with a user of the analyte sensor system and to send one or more packets of information to the display device. The display device is configured to establish a short-range wireless connection with the analyte sensor system, receive the one or more packets of information from the analyte sensor system, determine a signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection based on the one or more packets of information received from the analyte sensor system, and provide an indication of the signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection to a user of the analyte sensor system. Additional aspects of the present disclosure provide a processing system for communication by a display device in an analyte monitoring system. The processing system includes one or more processors configured, individually or collectively, to execute instructions stored on one or more memories and cause the display device to establish a short-range wireless connection with an analyte sensor system, receive one or more information packets from the analyte sensor system, determine a signal strength associated with the short-range wireless connection based on the one or more information pack