Smart Cell Culture Flasks

Abstract

A smart cell culture flask is provided. [Solution] A smart cell culture flask 1, which contains a cell suspension and is signal-connected to a blockchain network, includes a cell culture flask body 10, a chipset 20, and a detection module 30. The cell culture flask body is used to contain the cell suspension. The chipset is installed in the cell culture flask body and includes a blockchain information traceability 21. The blockchain information traceability is signal-connected to the blockchain network, and records the source of the cell suspension and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask in the blockchain network. The detection module is installed in the cell culture flask body and is signal-connected to the chipset, and the detection module measures at least one property of the cell suspension.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart cell culture flask, and more particularly to a smart cell culture flask that facilitates tracking the source of a cell suspension and detecting the properties of the cell suspension. [Background technology]

[0002] A culture flask is a transparent glass or plastic bottle into which scientists inject a cell suspension containing microorganisms, such as cells or biological tissue, and then culture the microorganisms in the culture flask. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] However, traditional culture flasks can only cultivate microorganisms in cell suspension, and it is difficult to detect the properties of the cell suspension, so scientists have to spend a lot of time constantly monitoring the properties of the cell suspension, and traditional culture flasks also cannot trace the source of the cell suspension.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a culture flask that can trace the source of the cell suspension and detect the properties of the cell suspension has become an important issue.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to solve the above problems, i.e., to provide a smart cell culture flask that is convenient for tracking the source of a cell suspension and detecting the properties of the cell suspension. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a smart cell culture flask according to an embodiment of the present invention is used to contain a cell suspension and is connected to a blockchain network by a signal. The smart cell culture flask includes a cell culture flask body, a chipset, and a detection module. The cell culture flask body is used to contain a cell suspension. The chipset is installed in the cell culture flask body and includes blockchain information traceability. The blockchain information traceability is connected to the blockchain network by a signal and is used to record the source of the cell suspension and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask in the blockchain network for convenient tracking. The detection module is installed in the cell culture flask body and is connected to the chipset by a signal, and the detection module is used to measure at least one property of the cell suspension.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the chipset further comprises a positioning device for positioning the chipset relative to the smart cell culture flask.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the chipset further comprises a temperature detector for detecting the temperature of the smart cell culture flask.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the chipset further comprises an electronic tag member for recording information of the smart cell culture flask by RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) method.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the smart cell culture flask is installed on the cell culture flask body, and further includes a chipset, a detection module, and a wireless module whose signals are connected to an external computer.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the smart cell culture flask is installed on the cell culture flask body, and further includes a battery for supplying power to the chipset, the detection module, and the wireless module.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cell culture flask body further comprises a flask, and the chipset, the detection module, the wireless module and the battery are installed in the flask.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the invention, the detection module is located on one side of the flask facing inwards.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the positioning device is a Global Positioning System (GPS) chip.

[0015] At least the following points will become apparent from the following specification and drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a smart cell culture flask according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic diagram of a smart cell culture flask according to an embodiment of the present invention for containing a cell suspension; [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram showing a smart cell culture flask, an external computer, an electronic tag reader, and a blockchain network according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and various forms may be adopted as long as they fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0018] First, a specific embodiment of the smart cell culture flask of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG.

[0019] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a smart cell culture flask according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a smart cell culture flask according to an embodiment of the present invention for containing a cell suspension. Fig. 3 is a system diagram showing a smart cell culture flask, an external computer, an electronic tag reader, and a blockchain network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] In this case, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the smart cell culture flask 1 is convenient for tracking the source of the cell suspension and detecting the properties of the cell suspension. The smart cell culture flask 1 is used to contain the cell suspension 900 and is connected to the external computer 200 and the blockchain network 400 by a signal, and transmits information related to the smart cell culture flask 1 and the contained cell suspension 900 to the external computer 200 and the blockchain network 400. The cell suspension 900 is added with a liquid of micro cells, and the micro cells are microorganisms or biological structures that are difficult to directly observe with the naked eye, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and biological cells, but the types of micro cells are not limited to those mentioned above and can be changed according to actual needs. The external computer 200 is, for example, a desktop computer or a notebook computer, and transmits data to and from the smart cell culture flask 1. The blockchain network 400 is an external network system that uses blockchain technology to build and store a data link list.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the smart cell culture flask 1 includes a cell culture flask body 10, a chipset 20, a detection module 30, a wireless module 40, and a battery 50. The cell culture flask body 10 is made of glass or plastic and is used to contain a cell suspension 900. The cell culture flask body 10 includes a flask 11 and a cover 12. The flask 11 is used by an operator to contain the cell suspension 900. The chipset 20, the detection module 30, the wireless module 40, and the battery 50 are installed on the flask 11. The detection module 30 is installed on one side of the flask 11 facing inward. The flask 11 has an opening 111 for introducing and removing the cell suspension 900. The cover 12 is used to cover the opening 111 and seal the flask 11 to prevent the cell suspension 900 from leaking out.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the chip set 20 is installed in the flask 11 of the cell culture flask body 10. The chip set 20 includes a block chain information traceability 21, a positioning device 22, a temperature detector 23, and an electronic tag member 24. The block chain information traceability 21 is a computing chip, and is connected to a block chain network 400 by a signal, and transmits and records data to the block chain network 400, and can trace data previously recorded in the block chain network 400. For example, the block chain information traceability 21 records the source and distribution history of the cell suspension 900 and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 in the block chain network 400. Due to the characteristics of the block chain being traceable and difficult to tamper with, the source and distribution history of the cell suspension 900 and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 are recorded and tracked. The blockchain information traceability 21 can also trace the source of the cell suspension 900, the distribution history, and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 recorded in the blockchain network 400. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the source of the cell suspension 900 is obtained from, for example, a chemical laboratory or a pharmaceutical factory. The distribution history of the cell suspension 900 includes the acquisition location of the cell suspension 900 and the logistics process of transporting the cell suspension 900. The distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 includes the manufacturing and storage location of the smart cell culture flask 1, the logistics process of transporting the smart cell culture flask 1, etc. In addition, the external computer 200 inputs the source of the cell suspension 900, the distribution history, and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 into the blockchain information traceability 21, and the blockchain information traceability 21 records the source of the cell suspension 900, the distribution history, and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 in the blockchain network 400. In this way, due to the characteristics of the blockchain being traceable and difficult to tamper with, the source of the cell suspension 900, the distribution history, and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 are clearly recorded and managed.The positioning device 22 is a GPS (Global Positioning System) chip, which is used for positioning the smart cell culture flask 1 and determining the current position of the smart cell culture flask 1. The temperature detector 23 is a chip with a temperature sensing function, which is used for detecting the temperature of the smart cell culture flask 1. This monitors whether the smart cell culture flask 1 is at an appropriate temperature, and prevents the quality of the cell suspension 900 from being affected by a too hot or too cold environment. The electronic tag member 24 records information of the smart cell culture flask 1 using an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) method, such as the manufacturing date and time of the smart cell culture flask 1, the date and place when the smart cell culture flask 1 was used to culture the cell suspension 900, and the type of the cell suspension 900. The information recorded in the electronic tag member 24 is input by an external computer 200. However, the information of the smart cell culture flask 1 is not limited to the above and can be changed according to the needs of the design. The information recorded in the electronic tag member 24 may be read by an external electronic tag reader 300 using a wireless electric signal. However, since the electronic tag reader 300 has already been widely applied in the radio frequency technology field and is not the focus of the present invention, the description thereof will not be repeated here.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 30 is installed on one surface facing the inside of the flask 11, and a signal is connected to the chip set 20. The detection module 30 is a chip having a function of measuring the properties of the cell suspension, and is used to contact the cell suspension 900 and measure at least one property of the cell suspension, such as pH value, viscosity, bacterial concentration, etc. The function of measuring the properties of the cell suspension of the detection module 30 can be used to determine whether the state of the cell suspension 900 is good or deteriorated. However, the properties of the cell suspension measured by the detection module 30 are not limited to those mentioned above, and can be changed according to actual needs.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the wireless module 40 is, for example, a network chip, and is installed in the flask 11 of the cell culture flask body 10, and is connected to the chipset 20, the detection module 30, and the external computer 200. The wireless module 40 is used to transmit the information measured by the chipset 20 and the detection module 30 to the external computer 200, so that an operator can operate the external computer 200 to understand the data of the cell suspension 900 contained in the smart cell culture flask 1, such as the source and history record of the cell suspension 900, the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1, and the properties of the cell suspension 900.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the battery 50 is installed in the flask 11 of the cell culture flask body 10, and provides power to the chipset 20, the detection module 30, and the wireless module 40 to operate normally.

[0026] In this case, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, when an operator uses the smart cell culture flask 1 according to the present invention to store a cell suspension 900, the operator injects the cell suspension 900 into the flask 11, and the detection module 30 measures the properties of the cell suspension 900 in the flask 11. The properties of the cell suspension include pH value, viscosity, bacterial concentration, etc. In this way, it is confirmed whether the state of the cell suspension 900 is good or deteriorated. Next, the operator covers the opening 111 of the flask 11 with the cover 12 to seal the cell culture flask body 10 and isolate the cell suspension 900 from the outside, preventing the deterioration of the cell suspension 900 and facilitating the subsequent cultivation or detection of living organisms.

[0027] In addition, the positioning device 22 positions the smart cell culture flask 1, determines the current position of the smart cell culture flask 1, and prevents the smart cell culture flask 1 from being lost. The temperature detector 23 is a chip with a temperature sensing function, and is used to detect the temperature of the smart cell culture flask 1. This monitors whether the smart cell culture flask 1 is at an appropriate temperature, and prevents the quality of the cell suspension 900 from being affected by a too hot or too cold environment.

[0028] In addition, the worker operates the external computer 200 to connect to the wireless module 40 of the smart cell culture flask 1, and inputs information about the smart cell culture flask 1 into the electronic tag member 24, such as the manufacturing date and time of the smart cell culture flask 1, the date and place when the cell suspension 900 was cultured using the smart cell culture flask 1, and the type of the cell suspension 900. In this way, when culturing or detecting the cell suspension 900 in the smart cell culture flask 1 later, the worker uses the electronic tag reader 300 to read the data recorded in the electronic tag member 24, and quickly understands the relevant information about the smart cell culture flask 1 and the cell suspension 900.

[0029] In addition, the worker operates the external computer 200 to input the source and distribution history of the cell suspension 900 and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 into the blockchain information traceability 21, and the source and distribution history of the cell suspension 900 and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 are recorded in the blockchain network 400 by the blockchain information traceability 21. By the blockchain's function of tracking the distribution history of goods, the source of the cell suspension 900, the acquisition location of the cell suspension 900, the manufacturing and storage location of the smart cell culture flask 1, the transportation process of the smart cell culture flask 1, etc. are all recorded in the blockchain network 400. In this way, due to the characteristics of the blockchain being traceable and difficult to tamper with, the source and distribution history of the cell suspension 900 and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask 1 are clearly recorded and managed. In this way, if a problem is detected in the cell suspension 900 (e.g., contamination or disease), workers can quickly trace the source and distribution history of the cell suspension 900 using the blockchain's item distribution history tracking function, and check whether there are any errors in the source of the cell suspension 900 or in the distribution process of the cell suspension 900 that have caused contamination or disease.

[0030] The design of the smart cell culture flask 1 according to the present invention allows the smart cell culture flask 1 to have many versatile and convenient functions, such as tracking the source and distribution history of the cell suspension, determining the current location of the smart cell culture flask 1 by positioning it relative to the smart cell culture flask 1, detecting the temperature of the smart cell culture flask 1 to monitor whether the smart cell culture flask 1 is at an appropriate temperature, recording the data of the cell suspension and the smart cell culture flask 1 by RFID, allowing the data to be quickly read by operators to measure the properties of the cell suspension.

[0031] The above description is for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and should not be interpreted as limiting the invention described in the scope of the utility model registration claims or restricting the scope. In addition, the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the technical scope described in the scope of the utility model registration claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 1. Smart Cell Culture Flask 10 Cell culture flask body 11 Flask 111 Opening 12 Cover 20 Chipset 21 Traceability of Blockchain Information 22 Positioning device 23 Temperature detector 24 Electronic tag components 30 Detection Module 40 Wireless Module 50 Battery 200 External Computer 300 Electronic tag reader 400 Blockchain Networks 900 Cell Suspension

Claims

1. A smart cell culture flask used to contain a cell suspension and having a signal connection to a blockchain network, A cell culture flask body for containing the cell suspension; A chipset installed in the cell culture flask body, the chipset includes a block chain information traceability, and the block chain information traceability is used to record the source of the cell suspension and the distribution history of the smart cell culture flask in the block chain network by connecting a signal to the block chain network for convenient tracking; A smart cell culture flask, characterized in that it is equipped with a detection module that is installed in the cell culture flask body and connected to the chipset by a signal, for measuring at least one property of the cell suspension.

2. The smart cell culture flask of claim 1 , wherein the chipset further comprises a positioning device for positioning the chipset relative to the smart cell culture flask.

3. The smart cell culture flask of claim 2 , wherein the chipset further comprises a temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the smart cell culture flask.

4. The smart cell culture flask according to claim 3, characterized in that the chipset further comprises an electronic tag member used to record information of the smart cell culture flask using an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) method.

5. The smart cell culture flask according to claim 4, further comprising a wireless module that is installed in the cell culture flask body and whose signals are connected to the chipset, the detection module, and an external computer.

6. The smart cell culture flask of claim 5, further comprising a battery installed in the cell culture flask body for supplying power to the chipset, the detection module, and the wireless module.

7. The smart cell culture flask of claim 6, characterized in that the cell culture flask body further comprises a flask, and the chipset, the detection module, the wireless module, and the battery are installed in the flask.

8. The smart cell culture flask of claim 7, wherein the detection module is installed on one side facing the inside of the flask.

9. The smart cell culture flask of claim 8, wherein the positioning device is a GPS (Global Positioning System) chip.

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