Portable Analyte Detection for Real-Time Decontamination Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current pathological decontamination practices are inefficient and lack real-time monitoring and verification of analyte contamination, relying on manual cleaning and lab results, which are time-consuming and ineffective.
Innovation Solution
A portable analyte detection system with a probe and detector circuitry that transmits data to a mobile device for real-time monitoring and processing, allowing automatic initiation and completion of decontamination processes based on predetermined analyte levels, and providing immediate certification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual cleaning with copious amounts of bleach and water is used, then decontamination is performed, but the process is time-consuming and requires delays for lab results verification
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical cleaning processes with an automated system that uses optical detection (probe with detector circuitry) to identify analyte contamination, eliminating the need for time-consuming lab verification and enabling real-time decontamination monitoring
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-verification of decontamination by using the portable detector to provide immediate feedback on analyte levels, allowing the process to confirm its own effectiveness without external lab validation, thus eliminating verification delays
2Reliability
If current pathological decontamination practices are used, then cleaning is performed, but real-time monitoring and verification of analyte contamination is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the portable detector continuously monitors analyte levels and provides real-time data to a processor, which then communicates contamination status and decontamination effectiveness back to the user, enabling informed decision-making during the process
Solution Approach 2:
The portable detector acts as an intermediary between the contaminated surface and the user, translating complex analyte presence into simple, actionable information that confirms whether decontamination has been achieved without requiring direct lab analysis
3Reliability
If copious amounts of cleaning products are used, then decontamination is achieved, but the process is inefficient and resource-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by using minimal cleaning intervention - the portable detector identifies specific contamination locations and levels, allowing decontamination to be applied only where and to the extent needed, rather than using copious amounts of cleaning products on entire surfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of measurement from bulk cleaning application to targeted analyte detection, using optical detection parameters to identify contamination and guide minimal, precise decontamination application rather than excessive cleaning product use
Data Source
AI summary
A portable analyte detection system and related methods are provided. The detection system includes a detector having one or more probes and associated detector circuitry that is in communication with a mobile device. The system displays real-time decontamination feedback, initiates decontamination processes, and displays process completion notification or automatically implements decontamination shut-off. The server tracks location information and analyte levels for products and communicates with third party certification servers.