Microscope Intermittent Photo-Taking Device with Dynamic Condition Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional intermittent photo-taking devices for microscopes require users to stop and restart the process to observe and record sample states, making it inconvenient for long-term experiments where sample states need frequent confirmation.
Innovation Solution
An intermittent photo-taking device with a condition setting means, image obtaining means, and setting change means that allows for mid-operation changes in photo-taking conditions, including time lapse and frame number, and automatically adjusts based on image variations, enabling continuous operation without interrupting the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the intermittent photo-taking process is stopped to observe and record sample states, then the user can confirm and record the sample state at any time, but the photo-taking process must be restarted and time is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously capturing images at predetermined time intervals and storing them in memory before the user needs to observe. This allows the user to access sample state information without interrupting the photo-taking process, resolving the contradiction between ease of observation and time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The intermittent photo-taking process maintains continuity by automatically continuing to capture images at predetermined intervals without requiring user intervention or restart. The system keeps the useful action of photo-taking continuous while allowing the user to observe sample states at any time through stored images, eliminating time loss from stopping and restarting.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the intermittent photo-taking condition is changed in the middle of operation, then the user can adapt to new observation requirements, but the system must manage multiple photo-taking sequences
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the photo-taking process into multiple independent sequences, each with its own conditions and timing. When users need to change conditions, they can create new sequences or modify existing ones without affecting other ongoing photo-taking operations. This segmentation allows adaptability while managing complexity through organization rather than monolithic control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic condition changes by allowing users to modify photo-taking parameters (time intervals, trigger conditions, capture settings) during operation. The system adapts the photo-taking sequences dynamically based on user needs while maintaining the ability to continue existing sequences, achieving versatility without overwhelming complexity through flexible, modular control.
3Measurement precision
If images are captured continuously to observe sample transformations, then sample state changes are recorded accurately, but memory usage and unnecessary image capture increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic action by capturing images at predetermined time intervals rather than continuously. This periodic capture maintains measurement precision by recording sample state changes at meaningful time points while reducing the quantity of images stored. The system can adjust the period based on expected sample transformation rates, optimizing both accuracy and data volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting and responding to sample state changes without requiring continuous user monitoring or intervention. When changes are detected, the system can adjust capture frequency or trigger specific capture events, maintaining accurate recording of sample transformations while minimizing unnecessary image capture through intelligent, autonomous control.
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AI summary
An intermittent photo-taking device for a microscope includes a condition setting means that sets an intermittent photo-taking condition composed of a given time lapse and the number of frames to be photo-taken, an image obtaining means that obtains an image taken under the intermittent photo-taking condition, a setting change means that changes the intermittent photo-taking condition in the middle of an operation based on the intermittent photo-taking condition set by the condition setting means, and a memory that, when the intermittent photo-taking condition has been changed by the setting change means, stores an image taken under the changed intermittent photo-taking condition following an image taken under the intermittent photo-taking condition before changing.