Hemoglobin Sensor Color Filter Absorbance Ratios

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hemoglobin recognition methods using band pass filters with vapor deposition are inefficient and require complex setups, leading to poor recognition of hemoglobin in blood vessels and tissues.

Innovation Solution

A composition and color filter with specific absorbance ratios and minimum absorption wavelengths are used to recognize hemoglobin using visible light, comprising green and orange colorants or blue and yellow colorants, allowing for improved hemoglobin detection in a simpler manner.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If band pass filters with vapor deposition are used for hemoglobin recognition, then the setup can achieve hemoglobin detection, but the setup becomes complex and recognition efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehemoglobin recognition accuracyVSAvoidsetup complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the hemoglobin recognition function from complex vapor deposition filter systems and implements it using a simple color filter composition with specific absorbance characteristics. The color filter composition selectively absorbs light at hemoglobin's absorption wavelengths (540-580 nm), isolating the detection function from unnecessary system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the optical parameters of the filter by specifying exact absorbance ratios at different wavelengths (A500/B580 ≥ 2.0, C600/B580 ≥ 1.5). This parameter-based approach replaces complex vapor deposition filtering with a simplified composition that achieves the same hemoglobin detection through controlled light absorption characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If traditional vapor deposition methods are used, then hemoglobin detection can be performed, but detection accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehemoglobin detection accuracyVSAvoidrecognition efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes detection accuracy by precisely controlling the absorbance parameters of the color filter composition. The specified ratios (A500/B580 ≥ 2.0, C600/B580 ≥ 1.5) ensure maximum contrast at hemoglobin's absorption peaks, significantly improving detection accuracy and recognition efficiency compared to traditional methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If complex vapor deposition setups are used, then hemoglobin recognition can be achieved, but the recognition process becomes less efficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehemoglobin recognition capabilityVSAvoidrecognition process time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the essential hemoglobin recognition capability from complex vapor deposition systems and implements it through a simple color filter composition. This extraction eliminates unnecessary system components and processing steps, achieving the same recognition capability with significantly reduced time loss and improved efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 composition and color filter enable effective recognition of hemoglobin using visible light, improving detection accuracy and simplifying the recognition process compared to traditional methods.

Implementation Method 1

the absorption wavelength in the range of visible light (400 nm to 700 nm) changes due to the difference in a valence or a binding ligand of included iron

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

a composition that specifically transmits light of a wavelength of around 500 nm, a composition that specifically transmits light of a wavelength of around 580 nm

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbsorption spectroscopy: Absorption Spectroscopy

Data Source

PatentUS11543747B2Composition, color filter, and hemoglobin sensor
Publication Date: 2023.01.03 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

Provided are a composition, in which, in a case where an absorbance of 500 nm is A500, an absorbance of 580 nm is B580, and an absorbance of 600 nm is C600, an absorbance of A500/B580 is 2.0 or more, and C600/B580 is 1.5 or more, a color filter, and a hemoglobin sensor having the color filter.