Radiation Measurement Device Using Mirror Deflection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current radiation measurement technologies require the presence of both the subject and trained personnel, limiting flexibility and accessibility for remote or independent measurements.

Innovation Solution

A device with a deflection mechanism, such as a mirror, allows for flexible placement of the radiation source and enables remote measurement of biophotons using a sample, allowing untrained individuals to collect samples and send them for analysis without the need for on-site personnel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the body is present at the measurement site for radiation measurement, then accurate measurement results are obtained, but the measurement process becomes time-consuming and requires specially trained personnel to be present

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The invention applies preliminary action by collecting biological samples (blood, urine, hair) before the measurement process. The samples are stored and later analyzed using the radiation measurement device, eliminating the need for the subject to be present during measurement. This allows measurements to be performed on stored samples at any convenient time, resolving the contradiction between measurement accuracy and time loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If specially trained personnel are present during measurement, then accurate radiation measurement is performed, but the device complexity and operational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoidoperational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention implements self-service by designing the measurement device to automatically process samples without requiring specially trained personnel. The device includes automated sample handling, radiation measurement, and result evaluation capabilities. Users can simply place samples in the device, which then performs the complete measurement and analysis process independently, eliminating the need for expert operators while maintaining measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Device complexity

If the radiation source is fixed in position, then the device structure is simplified, but the radiation cannot be properly directed through the sample container

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural complexityVSAvoidradiation measurement accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The invention applies dimensionality change by using a deflecting device (mirror) to redirect radiation at different angles. The radiation source remains in a fixed position, but the mirror directs radiation through the sample container from various angles, ensuring complete penetration and accurate measurement. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining structural simplicity while achieving proper radiation direction through angular redirection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 time-saving, flexible, and portable radiation measurements that can be conducted independently, providing accurate results without the need for the subject or trained personnel to be present, facilitating remote analysis and reducing operational complexity.

Implementation Method 1

The device comprises a deflection device for deflecting the radiation emitted by the radiation source through the first opening, the deflection device preferably being arranged in the radiation sensor. The deflection device advantageously enables the radiation source to be arranged flexibly within the device, since the deflection device can in principle guide the radiation from the radiation source from any position within the housing through the first opening into the interior of the receiving device.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

The device is designed in particular to measure the radiation emitted by the biological sample in the recording device, in particular radiation in the form of biophotons, and to output the measurement results for further analysis.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBiophoton emission:

Data Source

PatentEP4113101B1Device performing a radiation measurement of a biological sample in a receptacle-device
Publication Date: 2023.08.09 METAVITAL GMBH
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AI summary

To provide a device for examining a body by means of radiation measurement, which enables time-saving and flexible measurement, a device is proposed comprising a receiving device (13) for receiving a biological sample (28), a radiation source (21) for emitting radiation into the receiving device (13), a radiation sensor (22) for detecting radiation from the receiving device (13), and at least one first opening (27) for introducing the radiation from the radiation source (21) into the interior (14) of the receiving device (13) and for introducing the radiation from the interior (14) of the receiving device (13) to the radiation sensor (22), wherein the device (100) is designed such that only radiation generated by the radiation source (21) can be emitted into the receiving device (13).