Biosample Plate With Integrated Memory And Wireless Interface

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Solution Overview

Problem

Correlating large numbers of biosamples and biosample plates with their analysis data becomes complex, as existing methods lack efficient data storage and wireless communication solutions to facilitate this correlation.

Innovation Solution

A biosample plate equipped with a memory component for storing identification and analysis data, and a wireless communication interface, such as an electromagnetic device, to transfer data to and from the plate, enabling convenient correlation and storage of data with the biosample.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If data storage and wireless communication technologies are integrated into biosample plates, then data correlation and accessibility are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata correlationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions (data storage, wireless communication, and biosample holding) into a single integrated biosample plate system. The memory component and wireless communication interface are incorporated directly into the plate structure, eliminating the need for separate data management systems and external communication devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The biosample plate is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it holds biosamples for analysis, stores identification and analysis data locally, and enables wireless communication for data transfer. This multi-functional design reduces the need for separate specialized devices for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Quantity of substance

If a memory component is integrated into the biosample plate, then data storage capacity is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata storage capacityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The memory component is integrated within the existing biosample plate structure, with the communication interface embedded in the plate's base. This nesting approach allows data storage functionality to be added without requiring a complete redesign of the plate's fundamental structure, facilitating manufacturing integration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Productivity

If wireless communication interface is added to the biosample plate, then data transfer speed is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transfer speedVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces physical data transfer methods (such as manual data entry or connection through cables) with wireless electromagnetic communication. This substitution enables high-speed data transfer between the biosample plate and external systems without requiring physical contact or complex mechanical interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Facilitates the correlation between biosample plates and their analysis data, allowing for high-speed writing and reading of data, and ensuring that identification and analysis information remains with the biosample, enhancing data management and accessibility.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless communication interface for transferring the data to and from the biosample plate... The wireless communication interface may include an electromagnetic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10261102B2Biosample plate with data storage and wireless communications
Publication Date: 2019.04.16 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a biosample plate that includes a memory component for storing biosample identification and analysis data, and a wireless communication interface for transferring the data to and from the biosample plate. In one embodiment, the biosample plate comprises a base for receiving a biosample, a memory component coupled to the base for storing identification and analysis information related to the biosample, and a wireless communication interface coupled to the memory component for transferring the information to and from the memory component. The wireless communication interface may include an electromagnetic device.