Selective-Access Organism Container for Survival and Reproductive Success
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Solution Overview
Problem
The introduction of an organism into a population of the same species often fails due to survival disadvantages, leading to low success rates in survival and reproduction, which inhibits the ability to introduce new organisms and heritable traits.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising an organism container with a door, lock, and sensors that selectively allow entry and exit based on the presence of a preselected organism, using RFID or magnetic identification, to enhance survival and reproductive success.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a preselected organism is introduced into a population without protective measures, then the introduction process is simple, but the survival and reproductive success rate is low
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary identification and selection of the preselected organism before introduction. The sensor detects the organism's presence and triggers the door opening mechanism in advance, ensuring only the selected organism can access the container. This preliminary action increases survival success by preventing premature or incorrect introductions.
Solution Approach 2:
The container system acts as an intermediary between the preselected organism and the population. It provides a controlled transition environment with selective access, protecting the organism during the critical introduction phase while allowing controlled interaction with the population through the door mechanism.
2Reliability
If selective access control is implemented using sensors and locks, then the survival rate of preselected organisms increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the preselected organism's own identification characteristics (magnetic or RFID properties) to trigger the access control mechanism. The organism essentially identifies itself to the sensor, which then automatically activates the lock release and door opening, eliminating the need for external manual control and reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical key-based locking systems with sensor-based detection (magnetic sensors or RFID sensors) and electronic lock mechanisms. This substitution enables automated recognition and control, improving reliability while the automation actually reduces the complexity of manual operation and monitoring.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the container door remains closed to protect the preselected organism, then safety is improved, but the organism's ability to interact with and reproduce in the population is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The door system transitions from a static closed state to a dynamic controlled state. The door opens automatically when the sensor detects the preselected organism, creating a dynamic access control system that balances protection with necessary interaction. This dynamic behavior allows the organism to enter and exit the container as needed for reproduction while maintaining security when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The container provides localized protection only where needed (inside the container cavity), while allowing unrestricted access at the door when the preselected organism is present. This localized quality of protection enables the organism to be safe during rest periods but fully accessible during reproductive activities, optimizing both safety and productivity.
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 device increases the likelihood of survival and reproductive success of preselected organisms by 1% to 1000% compared to without the device, facilitating the introduction of heritable traits into populations.
Implementation Method 1
the first sensor includes a magnetic sensor
Implementation Method 2
the first sensor includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) sensor
Implementation Method 3
the lock includes a solenoid bolt lock
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates, in part, to devices, systems and methods to increase the likelihood of survival and reproductive success of preselected organisms. An organism container may be configured for permitting access to a preselected organism and denying access to other organisms. The container may include a floor, one or more walls, a door, a lock associated with the door, and a first sensor configured to unlock the lock to selectively move the door into the open configuration when it detects the presence of the preselected organism at the door and outside of the organism enclosure so the preselected organism can enter the container cavity, and the first sensor is configured to prevent access to the container cavity to other organisms.