Mobile Phone Spectroscopic Sensor Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile communication devices lack integration of optical spectroscopic sensors, limiting their ability to utilize wireless communication networks for data processing and transmission of optical spectral information.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a spectroscopic sensor with a mobile communication device, utilizing a wavelength selective element and a wireless communication network for data processing and transmission of optical spectral information, enabling applications such as real-time health monitoring, item authentication, and environmental monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a spectroscopic sensor is integrated with a mobile communication device, then the ability to process and transmit optical spectral information is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a spectroscopic sensor module with a mobile communication device, merging optical spectral analysis capabilities with wireless communication functions into a single integrated system. This allows the mobile device to perform both communication and spectroscopic measurement tasks simultaneously, resolving the contradiction by consolidating functions rather than adding separate standalone devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile communication device is enhanced with multi-functionality by incorporating spectroscopic sensing capabilities. The device can now serve dual purposes: traditional communication functions and optical spectral analysis for applications like material identification, authentication, and environmental monitoring, thereby improving adaptability without requiring multiple separate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If remote data processing and transmission is enabled, then the flexibility and application range are improved, but the loss of time in data transmission may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary processing of spectral data locally within the mobile device before transmission. Basic analysis and filtering are conducted on-device, so that only processed results need to be transmitted remotely. This preliminary action reduces the amount of data requiring transmission and enables faster deployment of applications while maintaining remote processing capabilities.
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 remote data processing and transmission of optical spectral information, facilitating real-time monitoring, authentication, and identification of objects, and providing a flexible and compact solution for various applications.
Implementation Method 1
a spectroscopic sensor integrated with a mobile communication device for measuring an optical spectrum of an object
Data Source
AI summary
This invention discloses a spectroscopic sensor that is integrated with a mobile communication device, such as a mobile phone. The spectroscopic sensor is capable of measuring the optical spectra of a physical object for purposes of detection, identification, authentication, and real time monitoring. Through the mobile communication device, the obtained spectral information can be transmitted, distributed, collected, and shared by utilizing all the functions of the known or existing wireless communication networks.