Portable Ionizing Radiation Detector with Data Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable medical data devices cannot detect external radiation, and existing threat detection devices are complex and expensive, unable to accumulate and process data for analysis.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose, small-sized device with an ionizing radiation detector, microcontroller, nonvolatile memory, and computer interface for data storage and processing, including a GPS module and alarm system, allowing for detection, measurement, and warning of ionizing radiation levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a portable medical data device is used, then medical information can be stored and accessed, but external radiation detection capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines radiation detection functionality with portable medical data device capabilities into a single multi-functional device. The device includes both a radiation detector (Geiger-Müller counter) and medical data storage/processing features, allowing it to serve both radiation monitoring and medical information management purposes simultaneously.
2Reliability
If a threat detection device with wireless communication is used, then radiation can be detected, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and simplifies the radiation detection function by using a dedicated Geiger-Müller counter module that can operate independently of complex wireless communication systems. The device can perform radiation monitoring with minimal additional components, removing the need for elaborate threat detection infrastructure while maintaining detection reliability.
3Loss of information
If a threat detection device is used, then radiation levels can be monitored, but data accumulation and local processing capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service data processing by including a microprocessor that can locally analyze radiation data, store measurements in memory, and process information without requiring external computer systems. The device autonomously accumulates data, processes radiation levels, and can generate alerts independently, eliminating the need for continuous external processing.
4Ease of manufacture
If a simple radiation detector is used, then cost is reduced, but data accumulation and analysis capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges affordable radiation detection components (Geiger-Müller counter) with cost-effective data processing capabilities (microprocessor and memory) into a single integrated device. This combination allows the device to accumulate and analyze data locally while maintaining cost-effectiveness, as the microprocessor and memory provide substantial processing power at reasonable costs.
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
Provides a cost-effective, user-friendly solution for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation, storing data for analysis, and alerting users to hazardous levels, suitable for various industries and emergency services.
Implementation Method 1
an ionizing radiation detector which is connected with the microcontroller by means of a converter
Data Source
AI summary
A multipurpose, small-sized, ergonomic device determines and measures ionizing radiation and stores the obtained data for subsequent processing. An ionizing radiation detector is used as a sensing unit and is connected with a microcontroller by a converter. The device contains a nonvolatile memory for data arrangement and command set and an interface for connection with a computer. Measurements are carried out constantly, records are made periodically by the user setting. In the case of a value current or accumulated established criterion level excess, the device gives an alert signal and stores current value, not waiting for periodic write time. At connection with a computer, these data are automatically transferred to the computer and processed for identification and saving.