Freestyle Aviator/Navigator

[Funnygrl]

Freestyle is working on the Navigator CGMS. Freestyle is also working on the Aviator pump. However, Smith's is saying the Navigator is going to someone work with their pump. So why would Abbott couple their CGMS with the competition? Or will the Navigator work with both pumps? Or will the Navigator work with the Cozmo till the Aviator comes out, then switch. Or will the companies merge somehow? Should get interesting.

[JediSkipdogg]

I have not heard or seen anything about the Navigator working with any pump. Do you have some info on this? I don't see how it would transmit with the Cozmo since there is no wireless technology in the Cozmo that I know of. And connecting it on the back would be a pain/huge. Looks like I have something to do today, research.

[rmccully2000]

As rumors go, everything is heard from a friend!! I heard that the programmers at Deltec have the software ready to incorporate navigator data into the cozmo software ( i guess cozmo is supposed to be coming out with an upgrade soon and they may be just waiting on navigator approval) So the two do have a partnership that looks to continue with the navigator. Abbott also has a partnership with Insulet. I found a job posting for a sw engineer earlier this summer but it has since had all references to Insulet taken out after I started asking questions about an Omnipod/Navigator combination. I saved the text though, thinking this was not supposed to be common knowledge. They were hiring 3 1 year contract positions

"Supporting development of the low level design and device drivers for the next generation Navigator/Insulet/Caregiver monitor/Cradle ."

Below is the full text from the dice.com listing.

So, I think they want to cover the market with Abbott products in an effort to dominate the cgms arena. In all the current job postings for Abbott, they list Navigator many times and say "and other in vivo products" but never specifically name the Aviator. Curious.


Title: SR EMBED SOFT ENG-Navigator/Insulet
Skills:

Date: 6-1-2006
Location: Alameda, CA
Area code: 000

Tax term: FULLTIME CON_CORP CON_IND CON_W2 CON_HIRE_CORP CON_HIRE_IND CON_HIRE_W2
Pay rate: 100000 - 120000
Length: Full Time

Position ID: 34553BR
Dice ID: 10121983

Job description:
Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.



Job Requirements: a description of duties, responsibilities and essential functions (MUST SUBMIT E-COPY)
Responsible for software and firmware designs and development to be used in medical diagnostic devices (both class II and III). Design of low level, board support package, and device driver software for systems with embedded microprocessors. Responsible for developing software for products under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements. Working in a team environment to reach common objectives with aggressive schedules.

Must efficiently and effectively:

* Designing and implementing programs in C/C++ and assembly language as required.

* Assisting in the preparation of software design requirements and detailed design specifications for implementation of software designs per Abbott design development process.

* Participating in establishing schedule for product development.

* Assisting in the evaluation of selected designs through testing/analysis and full documentation of the results.

* Working effectively with others to define requirements and resolve issues during product development including microprocessor selection and interface.

* Coordinating and working effectively with other departments to provide software support as needed.

Supporting development of the low level design and device drivers for the next generation Navigator/Insulet/Caregiver monitor/Cradle .
Experience and Skills:
Low level, HW interface, Board support package (BSP), boot loader, device drivers (USB, LCD,SPI, I2C, serial,...), Flash utility, RTOS experience, debuggers, Jtag, ARM9 processor is must, Motorola/FreeScale iMX family processor, ARM RealView ICE and Trace tools, C and Assembly code, power management, SW development for Battery operated devices.

Education, Licensure, Certification and Any Other Special Requirements:
BS/MS in EE or CS. Minimum 8 years experience.

Qualifications:
Job Requirements: a description of duties, responsibilities and essential functions (MUST SUBMIT E-COPY)
Responsible for software and firmware designs and development to be used in medical diagnostic devices (both class II and III). Design of low level, board support package, and device driver software for systems with embedded microprocessors. Responsible for developing software for products under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements. Working in a team environment to reach common objectives with aggressive schedules.

Must efficiently and effectively:

* Designing and implementing programs in C/C++ and assembly language as required.

* Assisting in the preparation of software design requirements and detailed design specifications for implementation of software designs per Abbott design development process.

* Participating in establishing schedule for product development.

* Assisting in the evaluation of selected designs through testing/analysis and full documentation of the results.

* Working effectively with others to define requirements and resolve issues during product development including microprocessor selection and interface.

* Coordinating and working effectively with other departments to provide software support as needed.

Supporting development of the low level design and device drivers for the next generation Navigator/Insulet/Caregiver monitor/Cradle .
Experience and Skills:
Low level, HW interface, Board support package (BSP), boot loader, device drivers (USB, LCD,SPI, I2C, serial,...), Flash utility, RTOS experience, debuggers, Jtag, ARM9 processor is must, Motorola/FreeScale iMX family processor, ARM RealView ICE and Trace tools, C and Assembly code, power management, SW development for Battery operated devices.

Education, Licensure, Certification and Any Other Special Requirements:
BS/MS in EE or CS. Minimum 8 years experience.

Benefits:
BS/MS in EE or CS. Minimum 8 years experience.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

To apply for this position, please visit us at: https://jobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=373085&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=50&siteid=50&PartnerId=281

To learn more about Abbott and view other opportunities, please visit us at: http://www.abbott.com/career/career_center.cfm

Travel required: none
Telecommute: no



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[Funnygrl]

Jedi, the current Cozmo only has IR, but I suspect a newer model may change this. So I guess the data from the Navigator will be able to upload to several different software programs? That would be cool, and give Abbott an edge, since many people could use it.

[rmccully2000]

Check out this presentation: Slide 53

It's semi-official (well, not only my suspicions anways:) ) John Walsh is predicting the Navigator will integrate with Cozmo, Aviator and Omnipod.

http://diabetesnet.com/diabetes_presentations/AdvancedPump-0706.htm

Pumps With Meters Or Con MonsEnters glucose values directly into pump to eliminate transfer errors and assist data collection

• Deltec Cozmo + Abbott CoZmonitor
• Omnipod + Abbott Freestyle
• Medtronic Paradigm RT 522/722
• Soon: Abbott Navigator + Abbott
Aviator or Deltec Cozmo or
Omnipod, Animas + Lifescan,
AccuChek Spirit & meter
and Sooil pump and meter

Becky