Abstract:
The present invention provides for the analysis of colorimetric or fluorometric assays by way of capturing an image of the assay on the camera (32) built into the mobile phone (30). A disposable tool (20) is provided to enable the assay to be positioned an appropriate distance from the phone camera (30). A software application on the phone (30) can then analyse the captured image to determinate a qualitative or quantitative outcome of the assay. In many examples, the test will require no modification of the phone hardware and is thus a convenient and cheap technique for analysing an assay. In other embodiments, other disposable items such filter(s) (41, 42) and/or additional light source(s) (LED 22) may be provided.
Abstract:
A device (110) for determining at least one optical property of a sample (112) is proposed. The device (110) comprises a tuneable excitation light source (114; 410) for applying excitation light (122) to the sample (112). The device (110) furthermore comprises a detector (128, 130; 312) for detecting detection light (132, 136; 314) emerging from the sample (112). The excitation light source (114; 410) comprises a light-emitting diode array (114), which is configured at least partly as a monolithic light-emitting diode array (114). The monolithic light-emitting diode array (114) comprises at least three light-emitting diodes (426) each having a different emission spectrum.
Abstract:
A self-contained, optical hand-held diagnostic device is provided with a body having a pocket-sized form factor sized and shaped for engagement by a user's hand. The body includes an integral power supply and an integral display. A channel receives reagent sample media in an indexed fit. The sample media has a plurality of spaced test areas which change color according to an amount of a constituent or property in the sample. Imagers are located within the body so that each of the imagers is superposed with one of the test areas when the sample media is indexed within the channel, to capture an image thereof. A processor is coupled with the imagers to analyze the captured images. The processor also derives a diagnosis value from the analysis, and generates an output corresponding thereto. The display is configured to receive and display the output.
Abstract:
A self-contained, optical hand-held diagnostic device is provided with a body having a pocket-sized form factor sized and shaped for engagement by a user's hand. The body includes an integral power supply and an integral display. A channel receives reagent sample media in an indexed fit. The sample media has a plurality of spaced test areas which change color according to an amount of a constituent or property in the sample. Imagers are located within the body so that each of the imagers is superposed with one of the test areas when the sample media is indexed within the channel, to capture an image thereof. A processor is coupled with the imagers to analyze the captured images. The processor also derives a diagnosis value from the analysis, and generates an output corresponding thereto. The display is configured to receive and display the output.
Abstract:
A system and method for detecting fluorescence in a sample (140). Where an efficient light source (120) projects light onto said sample, and where fluorescence in said sample is detected by a photodetector (180).
Abstract:
A system and method for detecting fluorescence in a sample (140). Where an efficient light source (120) projects light onto said sample, and where fluorescence in said sample is detected by a photodetector (180).
Abstract:
The invention proposes an apparatus (110) for determining at least one optical property of a sample (112). The apparatus (110) comprises a tunable excitation light source for applying excitation light (122) to the sample (112). The apparatus (110) also comprises a detector (128) for detecting detection light (136) coming from the sample (112). The excitation light source comprises a light-emitting diode array which is at least partially in the form of a monolithic light-emitting diode array. The monolithic light-emitting diode array comprises at least three light-emitting diodes each with a different emission spectrum.