Calibrated Optic Chamber for Standardized Image Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in standardizing image capturing and processing across various devices, leading to variability in image quality and accuracy when analyzing objects such as test media, which affects the reliability of test results.

Innovation Solution

A test chamber device with a calibrated optic chamber and a cloud-based processing system that uses a calibration matrix to standardize images, combined with a mobile application for image capture and analysis, ensuring consistent results regardless of the image capturing device's capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a calibrated optic chamber with standardized lighting and optical components is implemented, then image quality and measurement precision are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimage qualityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calibrating the optic chamber with standardized lighting conditions, optical lenses, and aperture settings before actual measurements are taken. The calibration matrix is established in advance to compensate for variations in image capturing devices, ensuring consistent measurement precision without requiring complex real-time adjustments during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by standardizing key optical parameters such as lighting intensity, lens focal length, aperture size, and chamber geometry. By controlling these parameters within defined ranges and using calibration factors to adjust for deviations, the system achieves improved image quality while managing device complexity through parameter standardization rather than complete system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If device-specific calibration is performed for each image capturing device, then reliability of test results is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of test resultsVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a calibration system that can accommodate multiple different image capturing devices through a common standardized interface. The optic chamber and calibration matrix are configured to work with various devices, and the system automatically selects or determines the appropriate device characteristics, eliminating the need for manual device-specific calibration procedures while maintaining reliability.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements self-service through automated device identification and calibration selection. The system automatically detects the image capturing device being used, retrieves or determines the appropriate calibration parameters, and applies them without requiring user intervention. This self-serve approach maintains reliability through device-specific calibration while preserving ease of operation by eliminating manual calibration steps.

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

The solution ensures standardized and accurate image processing, reducing variability and enhancing the reliability of test results across different image capturing devices, thereby improving the consistency and trustworthiness of object analysis.

Implementation Method 1

a top panel that comprising an optical lens that aligns with the test bed when the top panel covers another opening of the tubular rectangle, wherein the optical lens is aligned with an aperture that extends through the top panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical lens focusing: Lens

Implementation Method 2

an electromagnetic source that illuminates inside the test chamber device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11200698B2Devices and systems for data-based analysis of objects
Publication Date: 2021.12.14 GERMAINE LABORATORIES INC
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  • US11200698B2 patent drawing
  • US11200698B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Devices and systems for image-based analysis of objects are disclosed herein. An example device includes side panels connected together so as to form a tubular support system, a floor panel that covers an opening of the tubular rectangle, the floor panel having a test bed that receives an object, a top panel that having an optical lens that aligns with the test bed when the top panel covers another opening of the tubular rectangle. The optical lens is aligned with an aperture that extends through the top panel. The side panels, the floor panel, and the top panel forming an optic chamber when joined together. The device also includes an electromagnetic wave source or mechanical wave source that projects inside the device.