Portable Luminescence Detector with Mobile Device Camera
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluorescent detectors are bulky and not suitable for home care or portable applications, as they require technical staff for operation and are not designed for real-time monitoring in high-risk disease tracking.
Innovation Solution
A portable luminescence detector integrated with a mobile device, featuring a compact design with a focusing lens module, light source module powered by a battery, and an image capturing module that captures images through a through hole, allowing for easy carrying and fast, accurate measurement results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional fluorescent detectors are used, then measurement accuracy is maintained, but device size becomes bulky and portability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the luminescence detection system with a mobile device (smartphone), merging the light source module, focusing lens module, and image capturing module into an integrated portable unit that attaches to the mobile device camera, thereby reducing overall device size while maintaining detection functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes the existing camera and processing capabilities of mobile devices to perform luminescence detection, making the mobile device serve multiple functions (photography, communication, and medical detection) rather than requiring a dedicated standalone detector
2Reliability
If traditional fluorescent detectors are used, then detection capability is ensured, but ease of operation is reduced due to requiring technical staff
Solution Approach 1:
The system leverages the mobile device's built-in processing power, display, and user interface to automatically analyze luminescence images and provide results, eliminating the need for technical staff to operate complex equipment or interpret data manually
3Weight of moving object
If portable design is implemented, then ease of carrying is improved, but device complexity increases due to integration requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The detection system is divided into separate functional modules (light source module, focusing lens module, image capturing module) that can be independently manufactured and then assembled together, simplifying the integration process while maintaining portability
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 real-time, accurate, and portable luminescence detection, facilitating monitoring in various environments without the need for technical expertise, with the ability to switch light wavelengths and maintain image capturing stability using supporting blocks.
Implementation Method 1
The light source module can be a light emitting diode (LED) that can switch between different light emitting wavelengths according to different samples
Implementation Method 2
a focusing lens module, an image capturing module which is disposed at a camera of a mobile device
Implementation Method 3
the image capturing module works with the focusing lens module to capture an image of the sample tray
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a portable luminescence detector combined with a mobile device, which mainly comprises a body, a focusing lens module, a light source module, a sample tray, and an image capturing module, wherein the image capturing module can be a lens of the mobile device, the body can be disassembled into multiple parts to act as holders for the portable luminescence detector. When the portable luminescence detector of the present invention is used in conjunction with the mobile device, the sample tray is placed at a position corresponding to that of the focusing lens module, and the light source module is used for providing a light source band, then the image capturing module works with the focus lens module to capture an image of the sample under the light source band and to provide the image for RGB spectral analysis or real-time image RGB spectral analysis.