Material Detection Device Using Sample Excitation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current detection technologies are inadequate for identifying specific types of matter, such as precious materials or dangerous substances, especially when they are not in close proximity, as they fail to effectively utilize the inherent energies and forces between similar matter across various distances.
Innovation Solution
A device that uses a primary sample material similar or related to the target material, subjected to energy from a primary energy source, to excite and sensitize a detecting mechanism, allowing it to point towards the target material by detecting forces or energies between them, which can include electromagnetic, magnetic, thermal, or chemical energies, enabling detection over extended distances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional detection technologies (metal detectors, ultrasound, MRI) are used, then detection can be performed with established methods, but detection of specific target materials at a distance is not achievable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sample material as an intermediary that is placed near the detector and allowed to interact with the target material through their mutual attraction force. This intermediary acts as a mediator that extends the detection range, allowing the detector to sense target materials at distances beyond direct contact range by leveraging the sample's proximity to both the detector and the target
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces conventional detection mechanisms (electromagnetic fields, ultrasound waves, radio waves) with a direct mechanical force-based detection system. Instead of using complex field-based sensing, the invention uses the fundamental mechanical attraction force between similar materials to directly move a detector component, simplifying the detection mechanism while extending its effective range
2Measurement precision
If conventional detection methods are used, then detection equipment can be operated, but the ability to identify specific types of matter (precious materials, dangerous substances) is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing the sample material to be specifically selected and prepared to match the type of target material being sought. Different samples can be used for different detection purposes (e.g., a gold sample for detecting gold, a specific chemical sample for detecting dangerous substances), making the detector adaptable to various material identification needs through localized sample selection rather than requiring different entire detection systems
3Measurement precision
If a sample material is used to sensitize the detector, then detection sensitivity is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the detector universally applicable by designing it to work with any sample material that has affinity for the target material. The same basic detector structure can detect different materials by simply changing the sample, eliminating the need for multiple specialized detectors. The sample serves multiple functions: it sensitizes the detector, extends detection range, and provides material-specific identification capability
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 the detection of target materials by utilizing the inherent energies and forces between similar matter, allowing for directional indication and potentially distance, elevation, density, and size information, improving detection capabilities beyond current limitations.
Implementation Method 1
a primary energy source for subjecting a primary sample material to energy for exciting the primary sample material, thereby identifying the target material to be detected
Implementation Method 2
a means for sensitising the device and/or the indicating means thereof thereby to detect a force or energy acting between the operatively sensitised device and/or the indicating means thereof and the target material
Implementation Method 3
at least temporarily retains within it, or an electromagnetic or magnetic field thereof, some of the properties of the target material
Data Source
AI summary
THIS INVENTION relates to a method and a device for detecting a target material at a distance. The device includes a means for indicating the direction to the target material, a primary energy source for subjecting a sample material to energy and a means for sensitizing the device, and specifically an indicating means thereof, such that the indicating means detects target material similar to the sample material.