METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE SUITABILITY OF ILLUMINATION CONDITIONS FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE USING A CAMERA OF A MOBILE DEVICE

DE602018091617T2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-03ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
ROCHE DIABETES CARE GMBH
Filing Date
2018-06-11
Publication Date
2026-06-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The reliability and accuracy of analytical measurements using mobile devices, such as smartphones, are compromised by varying lighting conditions, particularly ambient light, which can interfere with the evaluation of color changes on test strips.

Method used

A method involving the capture of images with and without the mobile device's illumination source turned on, followed by a comparison to determine lighting suitability, ensuring that at least 70% of the light intensity for test strip illumination originates from the device's illumination source.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the reliability and accuracy of analyte detection by ensuring optimal lighting conditions, reducing the impact of ambient light variations and improving measurement precision.

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