Hybrid Detection Apparatus Integrating Image and Temperature Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing detection methods require separate devices for capturing images and detecting body temperature, which can be inconvenient and impractical for household use, especially when both functions are needed simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A hybrid detection apparatus integrating image capturing and temperature detecting functions, featuring a circuit configuration that allows for either function to be performed independently or simultaneously, with removable circuits for expanded functionality, enabling a single device to capture images and detect body temperature.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If separate devices (endoscope and ear thermometer) are used for image capturing and temperature detection, then each device can perform its specific function accurately, but the device complexity increases and ease of operation deteriorates due to needing multiple separate devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the image capturing circuit and temperature detecting circuit into a single hybrid detection apparatus. The processing circuit integrates both image signal processing and temperature signal processing, allowing both functions to be performed by one device rather than requiring separate endoscope and ear thermometer devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The hybrid detection apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: it can capture images of the ear canal using the image capturing circuit, detect body temperature using the temperature detecting circuit, and control the light source for illumination. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate devices.
2Measurement precision
If separate devices are used for image capturing and temperature detection, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but the ease of operation worsens due to the need to use and store multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of separate endoscope and ear thermometer into a single hybrid device that can be operated together, eliminating the need to switch between or store multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The hybrid detection apparatus provides universal functionality by integrating both image capturing and temperature detection capabilities in one device, allowing users to perform both examination tasks with a single apparatus.
3Ease of operation
If a hybrid detection apparatus integrates both image capturing and temperature detecting functions, then ease of operation improves by using a single device, but device complexity increases due to integrating multiple circuits and functions
Solution Approach 1:
The hybrid detection apparatus is designed with modular segmentation where the image capturing circuit, temperature detecting circuit, and processing circuit are distinct functional modules. This segmentation allows for easier integration and maintenance while providing a unified device interface for users.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus achieves multi-functionality by integrating both image capturing and temperature detection circuits along with a processing circuit that handles both types of signals, allowing one device to replace multiple separate devices.
4Productivity
If both image capturing and temperature detection functions are integrated, then productivity improves by performing both functions with one device, but the loss of time increases due to the complexity of coordinating multiple functions
Solution Approach 1:
The processing circuit is pre-configured to handle both image signals and temperature signals, with built-in control logic that automatically coordinates the operation of the light source, image capturing, and temperature detection without requiring manual intervention or complex user coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The hybrid detection apparatus provides unified multi-functional operation where both image capturing and temperature detection can be performed simultaneously or sequentially through a single integrated system, improving detection efficiency.
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 hybrid detection apparatus provides convenience by allowing users to perform both image capture and temperature detection with a single device, eliminating the need for separate endoscopes and thermometers, thus enhancing usability and practicality.
Implementation Method 1
The ear thermometer is used by inserting the protruding probe part into the canal ear and sensing the infrared rays from the hypothalamus as the basis for measuring the body temperature.
Data Source
AI summary
A hybrid detection apparatus including a detection device and a functional circuit is provided. The detection device is configured to execute a first detection function, so as to obtain first detection information. The functional circuit is suitable to be removably connected to the detection device. When the functional circuit is connected to the detection device, the detection device controls the functional circuit for performing a second detection function, so as to obtain second detection information. One of the first and the second detection functions is an image capturing function, and another one of the first and the second detection functions is a temperature detection function.