Mobile DSC Analysis of Biological Material With Separate Evaluation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dynamic difference calorimetry (DSC) systems are costly and immobile, leading to long waiting times and limited analysis capacity, making them inaccessible to research institutions and private individuals.
Innovation Solution
A mobile system for DSC analysis of biological materials, including blood, urine, and skin tissue, utilizing a sensor to acquire measurements, an evaluation device for health assessment, and a display for visualization, with optional integration of datasets from various sources for enhanced precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional DSC measurement equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but device portability deteriorates due to immobile design and building power supply connection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: a portable measuring device with sensor that can be moved independently, and a separate evaluation device that processes data. This segmentation allows the measurement component to be portable while maintaining precision through the separated evaluation unit.
Solution Approach 2:
A communication interface acts as an intermediary between the portable measuring device and the evaluation device, transmitting measured values wirelessly or via cable. This allows the measuring device to remain mobile while maintaining precise data transfer to the evaluation system.
2Measurement precision
If conventional DSC equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to long waiting times and limited analysis capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The evaluation device automatically processes measured values using application software that performs health assessment independently without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability increases analysis capacity and reduces waiting times while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables continuous analysis by automatically processing each measured value set as it is acquired, rather than requiring batch processing or manual intervention between measurements. This continuous operation increases productivity while maintaining measurement precision.
3Measurement precision
If conventional DSC measurement equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity deteriorates due to costly and sophisticated components
Solution Approach 1:
The complex evaluation functionality is extracted from the measuring device and placed in a separate evaluation device. This allows the measuring device to remain simple and affordable while maintaining measurement precision, as the sophisticated processing occurs in the separate unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses software-based evaluation that can be replicated and distributed as application software instances on different devices. This copying approach reduces hardware complexity and cost while maintaining measurement precision through standardized processing algorithms.
4Measurement precision
If conventional DSC equipment is used, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time deteriorates due to long waiting times for analyses
Solution Approach 1:
The evaluation device is pre-configured with application software and data structures for health assessment before measurements are taken. This preliminary preparation allows immediate processing of measured values without waiting for setup or configuration, reducing waiting time while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback by automatically processing and visualizing health assessment results as measured values are acquired. This real-time feedback loop eliminates waiting time between measurement and result delivery while maintaining measurement precision through continuous processing.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid, cost-effective, and detailed health monitoring for individuals, supporting both personal and professional health assessments while ensuring hygiene and data privacy.
Implementation Method 1
analysis by dynamic difference calorimetry (DSC), of biological material
Implementation Method 2
measuring device, which comprises a sensor which contains a sample with a patient's biological material and is designed to send measured values
Data Source
AI summary
A method for the analysis, in particular for analysis by dynamic difference calorimetry (DSC), of biological material, in particular blood, urine, sweat or skin tissue, with the steps of: introduction of a sample with a patient's biological material onto a sensor of a measuring device; acquisition of measured values by means of the measuring device; sending the measured values to an evaluation device, which communicates with the measuring device; assessment of the patient's state of health with the aid of data structures characterizing the state of health on the basis of the measured values by means of the evaluation device, on which a first application software instance is performed; and visualization or audio-visualization of the state of health on a display. The present invention further creates a system for the analysis of biological material and a use of such a system.