Dual Camera Biological Specimen Testing Equipment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for testing biological specimens, such as semen analysis, require expensive microscope equipment and are not feasible for frequent or home-based testing due to high costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A portable testing equipment with a magnifying function that includes a sample carrier, detachable cover with a magnifying component, and integration with intelligent communication devices for image capture and analysis, allowing for cost-effective and user-friendly testing of sperm count, motility, and morphology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional microscope equipment is used for biological specimen testing, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a camera to capture optical images of the specimen, creating a digital copy that can be analyzed without requiring complex mechanical microscope systems. The camera records the specimen state, and image processing algorithms analyze the captured data, replacing the need for expensive optical microscopy equipment while maintaining diagnostic accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical microscope systems with an optical-capture-and-digital-analysis system. Instead of using complex mechanical lenses, mirrors, and adjustment mechanisms, the invention uses a camera to capture images and software algorithms to perform the analysis that would traditionally require sophisticated optical instrumentation.
2Measurement precision
If professional testing equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring specialized training
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automated image analysis using computer algorithms that automatically process the captured images to identify and characterize sperm cells. The device serves itself by automatically counting, categorizing, and analyzing sperm morphology without requiring the user to manually adjust focus, calculate concentrations, or interpret microscopic images - tasks that traditionally required specialized training.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual microscopic analysis with automated digital image processing. Instead of requiring users to skillfully operate microscopes and manually count cells, the system uses software algorithms to automatically analyze the captured images, making the process as simple as taking a photograph and receiving automated results.
3Measurement precision
If conventional testing methods are used, then measurement precision is maintained, but loss of time increases due to frequent trips to testing authorities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential testing function from centralized laboratory settings and places it in a portable device that can be used at home. By taking out the core capabilities of specimen capture and analysis from the laboratory environment, the system enables users to perform tests locally without needing to travel to testing authorities, significantly reducing time loss while maintaining accuracy through validated algorithms.
4Measurement precision
If expensive microscope equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but manufacturing cost increases making the device unaffordable for individuals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a camera and software-based analysis system that is significantly cheaper to manufacture than conventional microscope equipment. By using off-the-shelf camera components and software algorithms instead of expensive optical instruments, the device achieves acceptable measurement precision at a fraction of the cost, making it economically viable for individual use and home testing applications.
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 instant and affordable testing of biological specimens at home, reducing the need for professional equipment and labor, while providing accurate results for fertility assessments and other applications.
Implementation Method 1
The detachable cover includes a magnifying component configured to align with the specimen holding area. The focal length of the magnifying component is from 0.1 mm to 8.5 mm. The magnifying component has a linear magnification ratio of at least 1.0.
Implementation Method 2
a camera component for capturing the image of the specimen holding area
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AI summary
Embodiments disclose a device for testing biological specimen. The device includes a sample carrier and a detachable cover. The sample carrier includes a specimen holding area. The detachable cover is placed on top of the specimen holding area. The detachable cover includes a magnifying component configured to align with the specimen holding area. The focal length of the magnifying component is from 0.1 mm to 8.5 mm. The magnifying component has a linear magnification ratio of at least 1. Some embodiments further include a multi-camera configuration. These embodiments include a first camera module and a second camera module arranged to capture one or more images of the first holding area and the second holding area, respectively. The processor may perform different analytic processes on the captured images of different holding areas to determine an outcome with regard to the biological specimen.