18603021. ANALYTE SENSOR WITH IMPEDANCE DETERMINATION simplified abstract (DexCom, Inc.)

ANALYTE SENSOR WITH IMPEDANCE DETERMINATION

Organization Name

DexCom, Inc.

Inventor(s)

[[:Category:Sebastian B�hm of Cardiff CA (US)|Sebastian B�hm of Cardiff CA (US)]][[Category:Sebastian B�hm of Cardiff CA (US)]]

Anna Harley-trochimczyk of San Diego CA (US)

Daiting Rong of San Diego CA (US)

Rui Ma of Santa Clara CA (US)

Wenjie Lan of San Diego CA (US)

Minglian Shi of Irvine CA (US)

Disha Sheth of Oceanside CA (US)

Vincent Crabtree of San Diego CA (US)

Kamuran Turksoy of Clarksburg MD (US)

ANALYTE SENSOR WITH IMPEDANCE DETERMINATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18603021 titled 'ANALYTE SENSOR WITH IMPEDANCE DETERMINATION

• • Simplified Explanation:**

The patent application describes systems and methods for detecting damage to an analyte sensor by analyzing impedance values. By assessing sensor membrane integrity using sensor electronics, the method determines the impedance parameter of the sensor to evaluate its membrane integrity state.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Detection of damage to an analyte sensor using impedance values
• Assessment of sensor membrane integrity through impedance analysis
• Determination of membrane integrity state based on impedance parameter

• • Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in various fields such as medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and industrial process control where accurate and reliable sensor performance is crucial.

• • Problems Solved:**
• Early detection of damage to analyte sensors
• Improved reliability and accuracy of sensor readings
• Enhanced monitoring of sensor membrane integrity

• • Benefits:**
• Prevents sensor malfunction and inaccurate readings
• Increases the lifespan of analyte sensors
• Enhances the overall performance and efficiency of sensor systems

• • Commercial Applications:**

Potential commercial applications include medical devices, environmental monitoring systems, and industrial sensors where the accurate detection of analytes is essential for operations and decision-making processes.

• • Questions about Analyte Sensor Impedance Detection:**

1. How does impedance analysis help in assessing sensor membrane integrity? 2. What are the key benefits of early detection of damage to analyte sensors using impedance values?

Original Abstract Submitted

Various examples described herein are directed to systems and methods of detecting damage to an analyte sensor using analyte sensor impedance values. In some examples, a method of assessing sensor membrane integrity using sensor electronics comprises determining an impedance parameter of an analyte sensor and determining a membrane integrity state of the analyte sensor based on the impedance parameter.