Abstract

Disclosed is a method for operating a sensor to differentiate between first and second analytes in a sample. The method comprises the steps of determining a input profile for the sensor which will enhance the difference in the output profiles of the sensor as between the first analyte and the second analyte; determining a first analyte output profile as observed when the input profile is applied to the sensor; determining a second analyte output profile as observed when the temperature profile is applied to the sensor; introducing the sensor to the sample while applying the temperature profile to the sensor, thereby obtaining a sample output profile; and evaluating the sample output profile as against the first and second analyte output profiles to thereby determine which of the analytes is present in the sample.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Description

PTO

Inventor(s)

Tekin Kunt, Richard Cavicchi, Stephen Semancik, Thomas McAvoy

Date Issued

08/01/2000

Patent No.

6,095,681

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