Abstract:
A method and apparatus for noninvasively measuring the concentration of a target analyte in a sample matrix (22), using a fiberless transflectance probe (20). It includes directing a beam of electromagnetic radiation, consisting of at least two components of different wavelengths, to the sample matrix (22) and conducting the backscattered radiation to a detector (18) which outputs a signal indicative of the differential absorption of the two wavelengths in the sample matrix (22). The transflectance probe (20) comprises a tapered tubular housing (50) having an inner reflective surface (52), an optical rod (40) having an outer reflective surface (45), and a detection window (46) which serves as an interface between the probe and the surface of the sample matrix (22). The method and apparatus described are particularly useful in measuring the concentration of glucose in tissue (22) containing blood.
Abstract:
A method of identifying the presence of heroin in an impure heroin composition which contains heroin and at least one fluorescent contaminant which interferes with a Raman signal from the heroin. The method may include contacting the mixture with a solvent such as an alcohol, then contacting the resulting alcohol composition with a SERS surface. The surface may then be exposed to laser light from a hand-held Raman spectrometer to detect a Raman signal from the heroin. An apparatus for performing the method is also provided.
Abstract:
A multi-angle colorimeter (100) employs a multi-angle mode and a symmetrical arrangement mode in an optical arrangement. Light detection on both sides of the symmetrical arrangement is performed by a single photodetector unit (41). The photodetector unit (41) is used on both sides, and thus, the device becomes simpler, without any impact on individual difference in characteristics of multiple photodetector units. Conversely, elements for illumination can be used on both sides. Also in a case where multiple photodetector units are used, the size and cost of the device can be reduced with the use of a photodetector unit having a relatively low wavelength resolution as a photodetector unit to be used on one side. This enables to reduce an attitude error due to relative tilting of a measurement surface while reducing the size and cost of the device.
Abstract:
The present application provides a system (1) that comprises a mobile phone (25) to allow testing of samples from a patient at the point of care or environmental/industrial process monitoring tests to be performed in the field. The system (1) may be easily adapted for use with a variety of different mobile phones (25). The mobile phone (25) comprises an integrated camera (15). The system (1) further comprises an optical module (20) for receiving a sample for testing. The mobile phone (25) is configured to extract the intensity and/or color information from the camera (15).
Abstract:
Provided is a specimen analysis apparatus. The specimen analysis apparatus includes an image photographing unit photographing an identification code disposed on a kit for specimen analyzing and a specimen reaction result reacting by injecting a specimen into the kit for specimen analyzing and a main body on which the image photographing unit is mounted. The image photographing unit photographs the identification code and the specimen reaction result with a time difference.
Abstract:
In a multi-angle colorimeter, a light detecting portion 40 includes a main light receiving window 41 W disposed in a predetermined position on a main geometry plane, and first and second auxiliary optical windows 42W and 43W disposed on a secondary geometry plane, and a main photoelectric conversion element V1 for converting a main component light V0 received by the main light receiving window 41 W in a light reflected from a measurement point into an electrical main signal SG0, and first and second auxiliary photoelectric conversion elements 42T and 43T for converting first and second auxiliary component lights V1 and V2 received by the first and second auxiliary light receiving windows 42W and 43W in the reflected light respectively into first and second electrical auxiliary signals SG1 and SG2. A calculating portion 72 corrects the main signal SG0 based on the first and second auxiliary signals SG1 and SG2 to obtain color information about the measurement point. Consequently, it is possible to reduce a posture error caused by a relative inclination of a measurement plane while maintaining reliability and durability of an internal mechanism without requiring a labor and time.