Disposable Indicator With Colorimetric Biomarker Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bodily discharge detection technologies are limited to rudimentary moisture detection, failing to distinguish between different biological fluids and clinically relevant biomarkers, which hinders timely diagnosis and intervention for conditions like ovulation or UTIs.
Innovation Solution
A disposable indicator system that integrates reactants and controls to detect specific biochemical or hormonal attributes in bodily discharge, providing real-time feedback through visual indicators.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If current moisture detection technologies are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but detection precision and diagnostic utility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs colorimetric indicators that undergo color changes when reacting with specific biomarkers in bodily discharge. Different colors or color intensities indicate the presence or concentration of different analytes (e.g., pH, protein, hormones), enabling precise detection without complex electronic systems. This resolves the contradiction by achieving high measurement precision through simple optical detection rather than complex instrumentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical or electronic detection systems with chemical reaction-based detection. Instead of using sensors, electrodes, or digital displays, the invention uses chemical indicators that visually respond to biomarkers through colorimetric changes. This substitution maintains device simplicity while dramatically improving detection precision for multiple analytes simultaneously.
2Loss of information
If rudimentary moisture detection is used, then ease of operation is maintained, but information about biological fluids and biomarkers is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal detection platform that can identify multiple different biomarkers and biological fluids using a single integrated indicator system. The same disposable indicator can detect pH, protein, specific hormones, and other analytes through different colorimetric reactions, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tests. This multi-functionality prevents information loss about the type and concentration of various biomarkers while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces colorimetric indicators as intermediary substances that mediate between the bodily discharge analytes and the user's visual perception. These indicators translate complex biochemical information into simple visual signals (color changes, intensity variations) that are easily interpreted without specialized knowledge. This intermediary mechanism prevents loss of diagnostic information while keeping the system extremely easy to operate.
3Ease of operation
If specialized detection tools are used, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation and accessibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable indicators that are simple, inexpensive, single-use items designed for home use. Each disposable indicator contains all necessary reagents and indicators in a pre-configured format, eliminating the need for complex instrumentation, power sources, or trained operators. After use, the indicator is discarded, and a fresh one is applied. This approach dramatically improves ease of operation and accessibility while maintaining sufficient measurement precision for diagnostic purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the detection system to be self-service, where the disposable indicator automatically performs the detection function through passive colorimetric reactions. The system requires no external power, control systems, or user intervention beyond applying the indicator to the sample. The indicator self-regulates the detection process through its built-in chemical reagents, making the system as easy to operate as applying a simple test strip while maintaining diagnostic 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
Enables fast, non-invasive, and user-friendly detection of reproductive and urological health markers, facilitating timely medical intervention without complex equipment or knowledge.
Implementation Method 1
integrated test materials or colorimetric indicators that react to the presence of a particular analyte
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a disposable indicator for identifying detectable attributes. The system may comprise a front material, a back material opposite of the front material, and an absorbent material between the front material and the back material. The front material may include a reactant region and a control region, wherein both regions may be configured to receive fluids, namely, bodily discharge. The reactant region may be configured to receive a reactant, wherein the reactant mixes with received bodily discharge to detect the presence of detectable attributes. The control region may be configured to react when fluid may be detected, wherein the control region confirms the effectiveness of the disposable indicator. The present disclosure provides a method for an indicator for identifying detectable attributes, wherein the disposable indicator may be placed on a user to receive and detect the presence of detectable attributes in the user's bodily discharge.