Microscopic Concentration Control via Feedback Loop
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for providing a predeterminable concentration of components in liquid media, such as those used in microscopy, face challenges in maintaining concentration stability over time due to cell reactions and external influences, leading to corrupted measurements and interference with the experiment.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that utilize measurement data from microscopic methods to adjust and control the concentration of components in a liquid medium using a feeding device, allowing for long-term measurements by monitoring parameters like brightness, shape, resolution, and signal density, enabling precise control of component concentrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a feeding device is used to provide components in liquid medium, then the concentration can be initially controlled, but the concentration varies over time due to cell reactions and external influences
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback control system where measurement data from microscopic methods is continuously acquired to monitor the concentration of components in the liquid medium. The feeding device adjusts the concentration based on this real-time measurement data, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains stable concentration despite cell reactions and external influences.
2Reliability
If concentration is adjusted based on real-time measurement, then measurement reliability is improved, but device complexity increases due to integration of measurement and control systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the measurement system (microscopic method) and the control system (feeding device) into an integrated system. The measurement device and feeding device work together as a unified system where measurement data directly controls the feeding process, eliminating the need for separate independent systems and reducing overall complexity.
3Measurement precision
If microscopic measurement methods are used to monitor concentration, then measurement precision is improved, but the system requires additional equipment and operational complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the microscopic measurement system serve multiple functions: it not only monitors concentration for control purposes but also provides measurement data for experimental observation and analysis. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated measurement equipment and simplifies the overall operational workflow.
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AI summary
A method and a device for providing a predeterminable concentration of at least one component in a microscopic sample liquid medium are described. The device includes a feeding device for the at least one component. Measurement data are determined, measuring a predeterminable parameter using a microscopic method. The concentration of the at least one component is adjusted or controlled via the feeding device based on the basis of measurement data.