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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2008
Jay Lewington, Surrey, GB;
John Walter Czajka, West Grove, PA (US);
Douglas Jason Green, Baldwin, MD (US);
Carmelo Volpe, Hertfortshire, GB;
Jay Lewington, Surrey, GB;
John Walter Czajka, West Grove, PA (US);
Douglas Jason Green, Baldwin, MD (US);
Carmelo Volpe, Hertfortshire, GB;
Smiths Detection Inc., Edgewood, MD (US);
Smiths Detection—Watford Limited, Hertfordshire, GB;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing assay information to a portable detection unit, by way of a remote server in communication with the portable detection unit or a consumable with stored information for use with the portable detection unit. Global Positioning System (GPS) information is provided to a portable detection unit having a GPS receiver, so that the unit can determine its current position, including altitude. Based on the determined position, assays and parameters, such as PCR melt temperatures, can be selected. Assays to be performed by the portable detection unit can be selected based on the results of a prior assay.