Integrated Light Detector Carrier for Biological Detection Calibration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current light calibration methods for biological detection devices are complex and costly, requiring disassembly and the use of expensive equipment due to varying light source designs, which complicates intensity measurement and adjustment, especially in portable devices.

Innovation Solution

A light calibration device integrates a light detector with a carrier and a controller to measure and adjust the light source intensity directly within the biological detection device, using a calibration sample to transmit intensity information and adjust the driving energy of the light source without disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional light calibration methods are used, then light source intensity can be measured, but the process becomes complex and costly due to disassembly requirements and expensive equipment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight source intensity measurementVSAvoidcalibration process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The light detector is integrated directly into the carrier for biochemical examination, merging the calibration function with the sample carrier. This eliminates the need for separate calibration equipment and simplifies the calibration process while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-calibration by using the carrier with integrated light detector to measure light source intensity directly within the device. This self-service approach eliminates the need for external calibration equipment and complex disassembly procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Weight of moving object

If light sources are integrated into biological detection devices, then device portability is improved, but light source calibration becomes more difficult due to varying designs and positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice portabilityVSAvoidlight source calibration ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier with integrated light detector serves multiple functions: it acts as both the sample carrier for biochemical examination and the calibration tool for light source intensity measurement. This universal design works across different biological detection device configurations without requiring device-specific calibration procedures.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The carrier acts as an intermediary between the light source and the measurement system. By integrating the light detector into the carrier, the system mediates the calibration process directly at the point where light interacts with samples, simplifying operation across various device designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If expensive light source calibration equipment is used, then measurement accuracy is improved, but equipment cost and device weight increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight intensity measurement accuracyVSAvoidequipment cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The light detector is merged with the carrier structure, eliminating the need for separate expensive calibration equipment. This integration maintains measurement accuracy while significantly reducing equipment costs and overall device weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using expensive external calibration equipment, the system uses a simplified light detector integrated into the carrier that copies the essential measurement function. This approach achieves sufficient measurement accuracy at much lower cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

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

This approach simplifies light source calibration, prevents erroneous detection results from luminous decay, and reduces equipment costs by allowing calibration without disassembling the light source, making it suitable for lightweight portable devices.

Implementation Method 1

The light detector is adapted for detecting the intensity of the light emitted from the light source to the carrier

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight detection: Photoelectric Effect

Implementation Method 2

a light source and a controller, and the light calibration device includes a carrier and a calibration sample. The carrier is disposed at a detecting position of the biological sample in the biological detection device for receiving a light emitted from the light source

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS10371635B2Operating method of a biological detection calibration system
Publication Date: 2019.08.06 WISTRON CORP
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AI summary

An operating method of a biological detection calibration system, adapted for a biological detection device which includes a light source for emitting a light to detect a biological sample. A step is performed to detect whether a light calibration device exists on the biological detection device, wherein the light calibration device includes a carrier and a calibration sample disposed on the carrier, and the calibration sample includes a light detector. If the light calibration device exists, the intensity of the light detected by the light detector is read to determine whether the intensity of the light detected by the light detector is less than a predetermined value. If the intensity of the light detected by the light detector is less than the predetermined value, a driving voltage of the light source is enhanced, such that the intensity of the light detected by the light detector reaches the predetermined value.