Sterile Barrier Sensor System for Non-Invasive Container Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing chemical and biological sensors fail to maintain a sterile barrier between the user and the solution being tested, and they do not allow for non-invasive testing of multiple chemical, physical, and biological parameters in a container.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a container with sensors and RFID tags connected to an impedance analyzer and reader, which measures parameters by sending and receiving frequencies and calculating changes based on responses, allowing for safe and comprehensive analysis of solutions within a sterile environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing chemical or biological sensors are used to test solutions, then chemical or biological material can be detected, but a sterile barrier cannot be maintained between the user and the solution
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sterile barrier (membrane) as an intermediary between the sensor and the solution. The sensor is positioned on one side of the membrane while the solution is on the other side, allowing analytes to pass through the membrane to interact with the sensor while preventing direct contact between the user and the solution, thus maintaining sterility and preventing contamination.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing sensors are used for testing solutions, then chemical or biological parameters can be measured, but multiple parameters cannot be tested simultaneously in a non-invasive manner
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multiple sensors (including optical sensors, electrochemical sensors, and piezoelectric sensors) that can simultaneously detect different parameters such as pH, temperature, conductivity, and presence of specific analytes. This multi-sensor array enables comprehensive testing of multiple chemical, physical, and biological parameters in a single non-invasive measurement process.
3Measurement precision
If direct contact between sensor and solution is made for testing, then accurate measurements can be obtained, but the risk of adventitious contamination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a sterile membrane barrier as an intermediary that allows analytes to pass through while preventing contamination. The membrane enables accurate measurements by allowing sufficient interaction between analytes and sensors while maintaining the sterility of the solution contents, thus resolving the contradiction between measurement accuracy and contamination prevention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and non-invasive monitoring of chemical and biological parameters in a solution, maintaining a sterile barrier and allowing for the detection of various parameters without risking contamination, thereby ensuring user safety and accurate analysis.
Implementation Method 1
The impedance analyzer is configured to send and receive a given range of frequencies from the sensor, based on the parameter and calculate parameter changes based on the response
Data Source
AI summary
A system for measuring parameters in a container is disclosed. A system for measuring multiple parameters includes a container having a solution, at least one sensor in conjunction with a tag is in proximity to an impedance analyzer and a reader that constitute a measurement device. The at least one sensor is configured to determine at least one parameter of the solution. The tag is configured to provide a digital ID associated with the sensor, where the container is in proximity to the reader and an impedance analyzer. The impedance analyzer is configured to send and receive a given range of frequencies from the sensor, based on the parameter and calculate parameter changes based on the response.