Biosensor Color Tag Identification via Optical Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The use of barcode technology for recording identification information on biosensors increases production costs, necessitating a more cost-effective method for recording and reading this information.
Innovation Solution
A color tag is used as the identification information recording unit on biosensors, indicating information through color, chroma, or arrangement patterns, which can be read using an optical method by an apparatus comprising a light emitting unit, light receiving unit, and identification information reading unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If barcode is used as identification information recording means, then identification information can be recorded and read, but production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces expensive barcode printing with inexpensive color tags that can be easily manufactured and attached. The color tags use simple color coding (e.g., colored stickers or markers) instead of requiring complex barcode printing processes, thereby reducing production costs while maintaining identification functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses color as the basis for encoding identification information. Different colors represent different types of biosensors or different manufacturers, allowing for cost-effective identification without requiring complex printing. The reading apparatus uses optical sensors to detect the color and convert it into readable identification data.
2Ease of manufacture
If color tag is used instead of barcode, then production cost decreases, but reading accuracy may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual or simple optical detection with an automated reading apparatus that uses light emitting units (LEDs or lasers) and light receiving units (photodetectors or photodiodes). This electronic/optical system automatically detects the color of the tag, converts it to electrical signals, and reads the identification information, ensuring high reading accuracy despite the simplicity of the color tag.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary reading apparatus that acts as a mediator between the simple color tag and the biosensor identification system. This apparatus includes a light emitting unit that illuminates the color tag, a light receiving unit that detects the reflected or transmitted light, and a processing unit that converts the optical signal into readable identification information, thereby maintaining reading accuracy.
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
This approach allows for the cost-effective recording and reading of biosensor identification information, including type, manufacturer, and correction codes, enabling accurate measurement corrections while reducing production costs.
Implementation Method 1
a light receiving unit that receives the light emitted from the light emitting unit, and reflected or refracted by or passing through the identification information recording section
Implementation Method 2
a light receiving unit that receives the light emitted from the light emitting unit, and reflected or refracted by or passing through the identification information recording section
Data Source
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AI summary
A biosensor (100) is provided, including an identification information recording unit (110) having identification information of the biosensor (100) recorded thereon, where the identification information recording unit (110) is a color tag that is attached on the biosensor (100) and indicates the identification information by color, chroma of color, or arrangement pattern of colors. An apparatus (200) for reading identification information of a biosensor (100) is provided, including: a biosensor sensing unit (210) detecting the biosensor (100); a light-emitting unit (220) emitting light on an identification information recording unit (110) when the biosensor sensing unit (210) detects the biosensor (100), the identification information recording unit (110) having the identification information of the biosensor (100) recorded thereon; a light-receiving unit (230) that receives the light emitted from the light-emitting unit (220), and reflected or refracted by or passing through the identification information recording unit (110); and an identification information reading unit (240) analyzing the light received by the light-receiving unit (230) and reading the identification information of the biosensor (100).