Externally connected glucometer for a communication device
A measurement apparatus for a communication device includes a body with a measuring unit and a penetrable slit, the body extending in a first direction; a flange protruding from the body; and a connector protruding in the first direction from the flange for outputting a measurement data.
1 . A measurement apparatus for a communication device, comprising:
a body with a measuring unit and a penetrable slit, the body extending in a first direction;
a flange protruding from the body; and
a connector protruding in the first direction from the flange for outputting a measurement data.
2 . The measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body is on a rear surface of a communication device and the connector is slidably coupled with a communication outlet on a first side of the communication device to hold the body against the communication device.
3 . The measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the connector is slidably coupled with a communication outlet of a communication device to hold the body against the communication device.
4 . The measurement apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a communication port for communicating with an external device.
5 . The measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the measuring unit includes a glucometer for measuring a glucose level.
6 . The measurement apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the penetrable slit is provided at an end of the body and the flange is formed at an opposite end of the body.
7 . A measurement apparatus for a communication device, comprising:
a body with a measuring unit and a penetrable slit;
a flange protruding from the body;
a connector protruding from the flange for outputting a measurement data; and
a retainer removably attached to the body.
8 . The measurement apparatus of claim 7 , wherein an opening is provided through the retainer in a matching correspondence with the slit on the body so that the retainer and the slit are jointly penetrable.
9 . The measurement apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the connector is slidably coupled with a communication outlet on a first side of a communication device.
10 . The measurement apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising an elastic material on an inside surface of the retainer.
11 . The measurement apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the elastic material is pressed against a second side of the communication device in a deformed state.
12 . The measurement apparatus of claim 8 , including a measuring strip inserted into the penetrable slit through the opening.
13 . The measurement apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the measuring unit includes a glucometer for measuring a glucose level.
14 . The measurement apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising a communication port for communicating with an external device.
15 . The measurement apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the retainer includes a retainer extension with an upper portion curved toward the flange.
16 . The measurement apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the retainer extension covers a portion of a top surface of a communication device.
17 . The measurement apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the flange includes a flange extension with an upper portion curved toward the retainer.
18 . The measurement apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the flange extension covers a portion of the top surface of the communication device.
19 . The measurement apparatus of claim 18 , further including a serial communication slot on a surface of the flange for connecting an external device to the body.
20 . A measurement apparatus for a communication device, comprising:
a body with a measuring unit and a penetrable slit at a first end thereof;
a first flange protruding from the first end of the body;
a second flange attached to an hinge at a second end of the body; and
a connector protruding from the second flange for outputting a measurement data.
21 . The measurement apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the body is on a rear surface of a communication device and the connector is slidably coupled with a communication outlet on a first side of the communication device.
22 . The measurement apparatus of claim 20 , including a measuring strip inserted into the penetrable slit.
23 . The measurement apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the measuring unit includes a glucometer for measuring a glucose level.
24 . The measurement apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the hinge includes a spring for forcing the first flange toward the second the flange.
25 . The measurement apparatus of claim 20 , wherein signal lines for electrically connecting the measuring unit to the connector pass through the hinge.