Closed loop control system interface and methods

Abstract

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.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . A method of controlling a medication delivery device, the method comprising:
 receiving, by a controller, analyte data, wherein the analyte data is provided by an analyte sensor via a sensor function associated with a first application programming interface, wherein the analyte data is formatted in accordance with the first application programming interface, wherein the first application programming interface is associated with functions related to analyte monitoring, wherein the analyte data includes a glucose level of a user;   generating, by the controller, a command function in response to receiving the analyte data, wherein the command function includes an operation for controlling the medication delivery device in accordance with a closed loop control algorithm based on the analyte data, wherein the command function is associated with a second application programming interface related to a medication delivery profile of the medication delivery device; and   transmitting, by the controller, the operation to the medication delivery device.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the controller, the sensor function, wherein the sensor function includes a sensor operation for controlling the analyte sensor.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the sensor operation is configured to cause the analyte sensor to transmit the analyte data to the controller. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the sensor operation includes a request for stored analyte data collected over a predetermined period of time by the analyte sensor. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the controller, additional analyte data from the analyte sensor in response to transmitting the sensor operation to the analyte sensor.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the first application programming interface further includes an additional function related to one or more of frequency of analyte data logging by the analyte sensor, modifying calibration schedule of the analyte sensor, diagnostic operation of the analyte sensor, and identifying a failure mode of the analyte sensor. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the controller is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) controller. 
     
     
         9 . A method of controlling a medication delivery device, the method comprising:
 receiving, by a controller, analyte data, from an analyte sensor in communication with the controller, wherein the analyte data is received via a sensor function associated with a first application programming interface, wherein the analyte data includes a glucose level associated with a user, and wherein the first application programming interface is associated with functions related to analyte monitoring;   generating, by the controller, a command function, wherein the command function includes an operation for controlling the medication delivery device in accordance with a closed loop control algorithm based on the analyte data, wherein the closed loop control algorithm is installed on the controller, wherein the command function is associated with a second application programming interface related to a medication delivery profile of the medication delivery device; and   transmitting, by the controller, the operation to the medication delivery device.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 generating, by the controller, the sensor function, wherein the sensor function includes a sensor operation for controlling the analyte sensor.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the sensor operation is configured to cause the analyte sensor to transmit the analyte data to the controller. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the sensor operation includes a request for stored analyte data collected over a predetermined period of time by the analyte sensor. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the controller, additional analyte data from the analyte sensor in response to transmitting the second operation to the analyte sensor.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the first application programming interface further includes an additional function related to one or more of frequency of analyte data logging by the analyte sensor, modifying calibration schedule of the analyte sensor, diagnostic operation of the analyte sensor, and identifying a failure mode of the analyte sensor. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the controller is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) controller. 
     
     
         16 . A method of controlling a medication delivery device, the method comprising:
 transmitting by a remote terminal, a sensor function associated with a first application programming interface to an analyte sensor, wherein the first application programming interface is associated with functions related to analyte monitoring;   receiving, by the remote terminal, analyte data from the sensor in response to transmitting the sensor function, wherein the analyte data includes a glucose level of a user;   generating, by the remote terminal, a command function to configure a parameter of the medication delivery device, wherein the command function includes an operation for configuring the parameter of the medication delivery device in accordance with closed loop control algorithm based on the analyte data, wherein the command function is associated with a second application programming interface related to a medication delivery profile for the medication delivery device;   transmitting, by the remote terminal, the command function to the medication delivery device.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the sensor operation is configured to cause the analyte sensor to transmit the analyte data. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the sensor operation includes a request for stored analyte data collected over a predetermined period of time by the analyte sensor. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the first application programming interface further includes an additional function related to one or more of frequency of analyte data logging by the analyte sensor, modifying calibration schedule of the analyte sensor, diagnostic operation of the analyte sensor, and identifying a failure mode of the analyte sensor. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the closed loop algorithm is installed on the remote terminal. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the remote terminal is a mobile telephone.