Blood Sample Electrical Characteristic Measuring Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

The accuracy of electrical characteristic measurements of blood samples is compromised due to varying rates of sedimentation of blood cell components, which existing technologies struggle to account for effectively.

Innovation Solution

An electrical characteristic measuring device that includes a measuring unit and an alert generation unit, which assesses the erythrocyte sedimentation rate and issues an alert signal when it exceeds a prescribed standard, using permittivity measurements at specific frequencies or temporal changes to adjust the measurement process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If blood samples are measured for electrical characteristics, then sample analysis is performed, but blood cell components sediment and change relative positions, compromising measurement accuracy

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical characteristic measurement accuracyVSAvoidblood sample homogeneity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring electrical characteristics during the measurement period to detect sedimentation before it compromises the measurement. The system proactively identifies when sedimentation occurs and alerts the user, allowing intervention before accurate measurement becomes impossible.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by continuously measuring electrical characteristics of the blood sample and using these measurements to detect changes in blood cell component distribution. The system provides real-time feedback about sedimentation status through alerts, enabling users to respond appropriately to maintain measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Duration of action of moving object

If measurement continues despite sedimentation, then measurement time is extended, but measurement accuracy deteriorates due to changing sample composition

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement durationVSAvoidelectrical characteristic measurement accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors electrical characteristics during measurement and provides real-time feedback about sedimentation status. This feedback mechanism allows the system to detect when sedimentation begins to affect measurement quality, enabling timely intervention to preserve accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary detection of sedimentation through continuous electrical characteristic monitoring, alerting users before sedimentation significantly compromises measurement accuracy. This allows users to extend measurement duration only when sample homogeneity is maintained.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If alert system is added to detect sedimentation, then measurement accuracy is improved through timely intervention, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical characteristic measurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement device structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies multi-functionality by using the electrical characteristic measurement system for dual purposes: both for the primary measurement objective and for detecting sedimentation. The same measurement circuitry serves both functions, avoiding the need for separate detection devices and reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by using its own measurement capability to monitor sample condition. The electrical characteristic measurement system automatically detects sedimentation without requiring external monitoring equipment, making the system self-sufficient and reducing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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 enhances the accuracy of electrical characteristic measurements by alerting users to excessive sedimentation rates, allowing for timely intervention and preventing false data collection, thereby improving the reliability of blood sample analysis.

Implementation Method 1

The alert generation unit may use one or more permittivities at a specific frequency as the electrical characteristic

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPermittivity measurement: Dielectric Permittivity

Implementation Method 2

blood cell components sediment and the relative positions in the measurement container or the like change

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSedimentation: Sedimentation

Implementation Method 3

erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the blood sample

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectGravitation: Gravitation

Data Source

PatentUS10578604B2Electrical characteristic measuring device

Publication Date: 2020.03.03 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

To an electrical characteristic measuring device that further improves the accuracy of measurement of an electrical characteristic of a blood sample. Provided is an electrical characteristic measuring device including: a measuring unit configured to measure an electrical characteristic of a blood sample; and an alert generation unit configured to issue an alert signal when an erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the blood sample exceeds a prescribed standard during measurement of the blood sample.