Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Indicator of sterilization efficacy using a data logger with cloud/software application

Abstract:

The invention relates to a device (6) for communicating data with a data logger (28) that measures the temperature of ambient gas and logs the temperature data into a memory (55). The device (6) includes a body (73) for mounting a data logger (28) thereon, wherein the data logger (28) is disposed inside a capsule (12, 40). The data logger (28) includes: top and bottom covers (50, 51) that define an enclosed space and includes an electrical circuit (52) disposed in the enclosed space and having a memory (55) for storing data; a pair of electrodes (71, 72) for extending through two holes (18, 32) formed in the capsule (12, 40) and contacting the top and bottom covers (50, 51) of the data logger, respectively; a processor (1001) for retrieving data stored in the memory (55) through the pair of electrodes (71, 72); and a communication device (1015) for transmitting the data.