Optical Probe Monitoring for Synchronized Brain-Object Interaction Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for studying neural mechanisms of complex social behaviors face challenges in integrating brain activities with specific social behaviors, suffer from information loss and confusion due to line errors in multi-communication, and are limited in mounting multiple functions and feedback circuits.
Innovation Solution
A device and method utilizing probe modules with IR emitters and specific wavelength receivers, controlled by a central controller, for optically connecting and monitoring brain-object interactions, including stimulation devices, recording memories, and optical communication to minimize information loss and confusion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple 1:1 extension system is used to transmit brain activity data, then the system structure remains simple, but information loss and confusion occur due to line errors in multi-communication
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an optical communication intermediary system using infrared emitters and specific wavelength receivers to transmit data between probe modules and the central controller. This optical intermediary prevents electrical line errors and interference that cause information loss in traditional wired systems, while maintaining systematic organization through structured optical signal transmission protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical wired connection system with an optical communication system. By substituting physical electrical lines with optical signals (infrared emitters and receivers), the system eliminates line errors, electromagnetic interference, and contact reliability issues inherent in mechanical electrical connections, thereby preventing information loss during data transmission.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple probe modules are connected to transmit large amounts of brain activity information, then comprehensive data collection is achieved, but time mismatch and confusion occur between probe boards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action through synchronized sampling and transmission cycles across all probe modules. The central controller coordinates periodic data collection intervals and transmission timing, ensuring that all probe modules operate in synchronized cycles. This periodic coordination eliminates time mismatch between multiple probe boards while maintaining comprehensive data collection from all individuals in the community.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the central controller receives data from all probe modules, processes timing information, and sends synchronization signals back to coordinate future transmissions. This feedback loop ensures that time mismatch is detected and corrected, maintaining temporal alignment across all probe modules while enabling comprehensive parallel data collection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functions and feedback circuits are mounted on the probe board, then functional versatility is improved, but power, space and time constraints are exceeded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the system functions by separating the probe module (worn by individuals) from the central controller (fixed installation). The probe module contains only essential sensing and optical transmission components, while complex processing, storage, and control functions are relocated to the central controller. This segmentation reduces power and space requirements at the probe level while maintaining full functional versatility through the distributed architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by designing the central controller to perform multiple functions: data reception from all probe modules, signal processing, storage management, synchronization coordination, and system control. This multi-functional central unit consolidates capabilities that would otherwise require separate dedicated components at each probe, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility.
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
The solution enables efficient data transmission and control of brain-object interactions, reducing information loss and confusion, and allowing simultaneous observation of brain activities in a group, thereby facilitating the study of complex social behaviors.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of IR emitters to transmit a time sync signal and a command to the probe module
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of specific wavelength receivers to transmit the electrical signal received by the probe module to the central controller
Data Source
AI summary
A device for monitoring brain-object interactions in a community includes a probe module attached to each individual and including a stimulation device, a specific wavelength emitting device, an infrared (IR) receiving device and a recording memory; a central controller to regulate a connection between the probe module and at least one object to control and monitor the probe module or the object; a plurality of IR emitters to transmit a time sync signal and a command to the probe module to monitor the individual; and a plurality of specific wavelength receivers to transmit the electrical signal received by the probe module to the central controller. Accordingly, it is possible to integratedly control the connection between the probe module and the object through the central controller and prevent confusion and loss of data transmission, thereby achieving efficient monitoring of the community.