Agent Releases - 2021

Summary

The following article outlines the Agent releases in 2021. This information is retained for reference purposes.

1.2.2

• Release Date: 14-Jun-2021

• Build: 2

Overview

This release addressed a unique challenge observed by customers under certain Windows configurations where printing over USB or network connections was unsuccessful with non-administrative user accounts.

Changes introduced in this build regarding the Zebra communications over USB and network settings are also present in Agent version 1.4.1 and above.

Improvements

• [AGENT-63] - Improved support for functionalities that leverage communication with Zebra printers

1.3.0

• Release Date: 06-Mar-2021

• Build: 126

Overview

This release introduced support for a number of new integrated devices.

Improvements

• [AGENT-37] - Support for NDD EasyOn PC Spirometry device interface

• [AGENT-36] - Support for the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring device

• [AGENT-35] - Support for Roche AccuChek ‘Guide Me’ blood glucose device

• [AGENT-34] - Support for Roche AccuChek ‘Guide’ blood glucose device

• [AGENT-31] - Support for Welch Allyn CardioPerfect Workstation ECG interface

• [AGENT-30] - Support for Roche AccuChek ‘Instant’ blood glucose device

1.3.1

• Release Date: 29-Mar-2021

• Build: 129

Overview

This release provided improvements to the existing Roche and Dexcom glucose device integrations. Additionally, it introduced the ability to leverage a ‘ClinSparkAgent.properties’ file to further enhance capabilities with Zebra printers and CalECG software.

Note: Starting in this version, CalECG review workflows invoked via the Agent will now default to using the AMPS algorithm for representative beat. Additionally, the ZEBRA_NETWORK_SLEEP_MS and ZEBRA_DISPLAY_PROPERTY_LIST properties introduced into 1.3.1 have been deprecated in Agent version 1.4.1; replaced with use of the CLINSPARK_NETWORKED_ZEBRA_PRINTERS property.

Improvements

• [AGENT-52] - Add support for retrieval of user event and glucose counts during AccuChek device initialization/enrollment

• [AGENT-51] - Add support for retrieval of user event and glucose counts during Dexcom G6 device initialization/enrollment

• [AGENT-48] - Improve support for Zebra printer network discovery time windows

• [AGENT-47] - Add support for latest CalECG builds that require API calls with a different Product Name, when generating COM object

1.3.2

• Release Date: 15-Jul-2021

• Build: 2

Overview

Patch release to address an issue with Dexcom G6 device interfaces and DST. Additional updates supporting the use of ‘TIMESET’ parameter for Dexcom and Roche devices.

The changes included in this build are also present in Agent release 1.5.0 and greater.

• [AGENT-70] - Address issue with Dexcom G6 device interface and DST

• [AGENT-75] - Ensuring use of local site PC time when using ‘TIMESET’ parameter on BGM and CGM devices

1.4.0

• Release Date: 07-Jun-2021

• Build: 132

Overview

This release officially introduced support for the Cardioline touchECG system and the Microlife Vital Signs device. Additionally, minor improvements to the Dexcom glucose and NDD EasyOn PC spirometer device interfaces were also introduced.

Improvements

• [AGENT-62] - Improved support for establishing timezone requirement when using ‘TIMESET’ command on Dexcom devices

• [AGENT-58] - Support for Microlife Vitals Signs device interface

• [AGENT-56] - Improved support for managing local database files within NDD EasyOne Connect system

• [AGENT-38] - Support for Cardioline touchECG interface

1.4.1

• Release Date: 14-Jun-2021

• Build: 133

Overview

This release introduced improvements with printing to Zebra printers over USB and network connections, through the use of a new configurable property called CLINSPARK_NETWORKED_ZEBRA_PRINTERS.

Improvements

• [AGENT-63] - Improved support for functionalities that leverage communication with Zebra printers

1.5.0

• Release Date: 25-Aug-2021

• Build: 134

Overview

This release introduces an new interface with the Dexcom G6 Pro device and some improvements over other existing interfaces. Additionally, a new strategy supporting the management and use of the ClinSpark Agent ‘properties’ file is included.

Improvements

• [AGENT-69] - Support for Dexcom G6 Pro device interface

• [AGENT-67] - Updates to EasyOn PC interface supporting the 2019 ATS/ERC spirometry standards

• [AGENT-72] - Support for adding study Event/Visit ID in patient ‘FirstName’ within spirometry order XML

• [AGENT-77] - Support encryption for PDF/XML file pairs associated with EasyOn PC spirometry interface

• [AGENT-75] - Ensuring use of local site PC time when using ‘TIMESET’ parameter on BGM and CGM devices

• [AGENT-76] - Support for the use of centimeter unit of measure for SECA scale interface

• [AGENT-68] - Improved implementation and the management of the ClinsparkAgent.properties file

Fixes

• [AGENT-70] - Address issue with Dexcom G6 device interface and DST

1.5.1

• Release Date: 18-Oct-2021

• Build: 135

Overview

This release introduces an improvement for the Dexcom G6 Pro device interface to support adaptive blinding scenarios. Additionally, some minor updates to the NDD EasyOn PC spirometry interface.

Improvements

• [AGENT-83] - Allow for adapting to ClinSpark blinding setting, and change G6 device blinding settings accordingly

• [AGENT-82] - Support for improved management of local PDF / XML files on EasyOn PC interface

Fixes

• [AGENT-81] - Address issue with prefix naming strategy for compressed SQLite database files used in EasyOn PC interface

1.5.2

• Release Date: 02-Nov-2021

• Build: 140

Overview

This release fixes an issue with Dexcom and Roche glucose devices and improves certain workflows with the Microlife vital signs device.

Improvements

• [AGENT-86] - Improve Microlife interface workflow for the retrieval of device ID

Fixes

• [AGENT-92] - Address issues with TIMESET and RECEIVERERASE commands on Dexcom and Roche glucose devices