Sample Analyzer Multi-Wavelength Optical Data Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sample analyzers provide limited information, making it difficult for users to review detection results and conduct troubleshooting, as they primarily display reaction curves and detection results only at primary or secondary wavelengths, without showing richer data sets.
Innovation Solution
A sample analyzer and method that include a reaction device, detection device, processor, and display, which acquire and display optical signals at multiple wavelengths, including primary and secondary wavelengths, to provide detailed optical data and signal sequences, characterizing absorption, reflection, and scattering degrees, facilitating richer information and troubleshooting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If only reaction curves and detection results at primary/secondary wavelengths are displayed, then the display is simple and easy to operate, but the information quantity is insufficient for user review and troubleshooting
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into multiple functional regions: a first display region shows reaction curves at primary wavelength, a second display region shows reaction curves at secondary wavelength, and a third display region shows optical data at multiple wavelengths. This segmentation allows comprehensive information presentation while maintaining organizational structure and ease of operation through regional specialization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from displaying only single-wavelength reaction curves to adding a multi-wavelength optical data dimension. By incorporating spectral data across multiple wavelengths in addition to traditional single-wavelength measurements, the system provides richer information without fundamentally changing the operational interface.
2Reliability
If optical data at multiple wavelengths is acquired and displayed, then comprehensive information is provided for troubleshooting, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The optical detection component is designed to perform multiple functions: detecting reaction curves at primary wavelength, detecting reaction curves at secondary wavelength, and acquiring optical data at multiple wavelengths simultaneously. This multi-functionality enables comprehensive troubleshooting capability without requiring separate dedicated systems for each measurement type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple detection functions into a single integrated optical detection component that can measure at primary wavelength, secondary wavelength, and multiple wavelengths simultaneously. By combining these functions in one component rather than separate components, the system achieves comprehensive data collection while managing overall device complexity.
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 provides users with comprehensive optical data and signal sequences, enabling more effective review of detection results and troubleshooting by displaying absorbance, reflectance, and scattering data across multiple wavelengths, thus enhancing the analysis process.
Implementation Method 1
The light source component is configured to generate an irradiation light, the irradiation light irradiates the reaction product carried by the carrying component and a plurality of types of emitting lights are emitted as a result of the irradiation
Implementation Method 2
The optical data characterizes at least one of an absorption degree, a reflection degree and a scattering degree of the irradiation light by the reaction product
Implementation Method 3
The plurality of types of emitting lights include a transmitted light, a reflected light and a scattered light
Implementation Method 4
The plurality of types of emitting lights include a transmitted light, a reflected light and a scattered light
Implementation Method 5
The optical signal acquisition component is configured to acquire, in each of the plurality of light acquiring periods, optical signals, corresponding to a detection wavelength and at least one wavelength other than the detection wavelength, for at least one type of emitting light among the plurality of types of emitting lights
Data Source
AI summary
Sample analyzers and a method for controlling the sample analyzer are provided. The sample analyzer includes a reaction device, a detection device, a processor and a display. The reaction device is configured to obtain a reaction product. Multiple types of emitting lights are emitted after the irradiation light from the detection device irradiates the reaction product. An optical signal acquisition component is configured to acquire, in each light acquiring period, optical signals corresponding to a detection wavelength and at least one wavelength other than the detection wavelength for at least one type of emitting light. The processor is configured to calculate, for the at least one type of emitting light, optical data corresponding to the detection wavelength and the at least one wavelength other than the detection wavelength in each light acquiring period. The display is configured to display the optical data in multiple light acquiring periods.