Abstract:
Bei der Bestimmung von Meßgrößen in der analytischen Chemie, insbesondere zur Trübungsmessung in wässrigen Meßmedien, mit einem optischen Sender und einem zugeordneten Empfänger, der ein durch den Einfluß des Meßmediums verändertes (geschwächtes) Ausgangssignal zur Auswertung erzeugt, wird vorgeschlagen, das Ausgangssignal des optischen Empfängers, üblicherweise eine Empfangsdiode, unterschiedlichen Verstärkungsgraden zu unterwerfen und die gewonnenen Signale mit unterschiedlichem Signalpegel jeweils separat einer logischen Auswerteschaltung, vorzugsweise einem Mikroprozessor, zuzuführen, der nach Bewertung der Signalabstufungen eine Meßwertanzeige durchführt.
Abstract:
A semi-automated biological sample analyzer and subsystems are provided to simultaneously perform a plurality of enzyme immuno assays for himan IgE class antibodies specific to a panel of preselected allergens in each of a plurality of biological samples. A carousel is provided to position and hold a plurality of reaction cartridges. Each reaction cartridge includes a plurality of isolated test sites formed in a two dimensional array in a solid phase binding layer contained within a reaction well which is adapted to contain a biological sample to be assayed. The carousel and cartridges contain structures which cooperate to precisely position the cartridges in each of three separate dimensions so that each cartridge is positioned uniformly. An optical reader operating on a principle of diffuse reflectance is provided to read the results of the assays from each test site of each cartridge. Also provided is a subsystem which provides predetermined lot-specific assay calibration data which is useful for normalizing the results of various assays with respect to predetermined common standard values.
Abstract:
An assembly determines an analyte concentration in a sample of body fluid. The assembly includes a test sensor having a fluid-receiving area (110) for receiving a sample of body fluid, where the fluid-receiving area contains a reagent (115) that produces a measurable reaction with an analyte in the sample. The assembly also includes a meter having a port or opening (210) configured to receive the test sensor; a measurement system (220) configured to determine a measurement of the reaction between the reagent and the analyte; and a temperature-measuring system configured to determine a measurement of the test-sensor temperature when the test sensor is received into the opening. The meter determines a concentration of the analyte in the sample according to the measurement of the reaction and the measurement of the test-sensor temperature.
Abstract:
Ein Prozess-Gasanalysator enthält eine wellenlängendurchstimmbare Laserdiode (7) und einen Detektor (8) in zwei unterschiedlichen Messköpfen (5, 6), die an diametral gegenüberliegenden Seiten eines Anlagenteils (1) mit einem darin geführten Prozessgas (2) montiert sind. Um den Einfluss von Luftsauerstoff in den Messköpfen (5, 6) auf die Messung des Sauerstoffgehalts in dem Prozessgasgemisch (2) zu kompensieren ist in wenigstens einem der beiden Messköpfe (5, 6) ein Temperatursensor (23, 24) angeordnet; in einem Speicher (26) einer Auswerteeinrichtung (19) sind bei unterschiedlichen Temperaturen und ohne Prozessgasgemisch (2) aufgenommene Umgebungs-Referenzspektren (27, 27 2f ) der in den beiden Messköpfen (5, 6) enthaltenen Umgebungsluft abgespeichert; die Auswerteeinrichtung (19) ist ferner dazu ausgebildet ist, eines der abgespeicherten Umgebungs-Referenzspektren (27 2f ) in Abhängigkeit von der mit dem Temperatursensor (23, 24) erfassten aktuellen Temperatur auszuwählen oder aus zwei abgespeicherten Umgebungs-Referenzspektren (27 2f ) zu berechnen und es von dem aktuell detektierten Absorptionsspektrum (18 2f ) des Prozessgasgemischs (2) zu subtrahieren und aus dem Differenzspektrum (30 2f ) die Sauerstoffkonzentration in dem Prozessgasgemisch (2) zu bestimmen.
Abstract:
Quantitative colorimetric carbon dioxide measurement and measurement systems and methods are disclosed. The methods can include methods for calibrating a chemical colorimetric indicator used in the quantitative colorimetric carbon dioxide measurement system. Apparatuses are disclosed including a cartridge comprising a chemical colorimetric indicator that is configured to removably engage with a quantitative colorimetric measurement system. Cartridges containing a sealed container comprising a reference gas with a known concentration of carbon dioxide are also disclosed. Systems and methods for humidifying the chemical colorimetric indicator are also provided. Methods for using the systems are also disclosed including providing a breathing therapy to a patient or user.
Abstract:
A gas detector (10) that is arranged to sense the concentration levels of target gases oxygen, methane, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulphide, within a gas sample from an environment surrounding the detector. The gas detector (10) comprises laser sources (12a-12d) that are arranged to transmit radiation through the gas sample at four target wavelengths that correspond approximately to the optimum absorption wavelengths of each of the target gases and an optical detector (16) that is arranged to sense the intensity of the radiation transmitted through the gas sample at each of the target wavelengths. A control system (22) generates representative concentration level information for the target gases based on the level of absorption of the radiation transmitted.
Abstract:
An assembly determines an analyte concentration in a sample of body fluid. The assembly includes a test sensor (100) having a fluid-receiving area (110) for receiving a sample of body fluid, where the fluid-receiving area (110) contains a reagent (115) that produces a measurable reaction with an analyte in the sample. The assembly also includes a meter (200) having a port or opening (210) configured to receive the test sensor (100) ; a measurement system (220) configured to determine a measurement of the reaction between the reagent and the analyte; and a temperature-measuring system (250) configured to determine a measurement of the test sensor (100) temperature when the test sensor (100) is received into the opening (210). The meter (200) determines a concentration of the analyte in the sample according to the measurement of the reaction and the measurement of the test sensor temperature.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an optical sensor device which measures in a spatially resolving manner. In order to devise such a sensor device with which a contacting measurement of the article to be measured can be carried out and which can be mass-produced, the sensor device is designed such that a transfer of the calibration onto individual sensor devices is possible with high accuracy. According to certain embodiments of the design of the sensor device and of the evaluation methods, interferences with the measurement of the amount of the target substance are minimized.