摘要:
A method of verifying the accuracy of the operation of an analyte monitoring device (M). The method comprises receiving control information from a test cartridge (100, 200, 200') with an analyte monitoring device, wherein the control information comprises a range of analyte concentration values for a control material (218), wherein the control material has a known and/or predetermined concentration of at least one analyte. The presence of the control material (218) is determined using the analyte monitoring device (M). The control material (218) is analysed to measure the concentration of the at least one analyte contained therein and the measured concentration of the at least one analyte is compared with the control information to determine if the measured concentration corresponds to the range of concentration values obtained from the control information. A pass or fail signal is provided to indicate whether the measured concentration falls within the range of analyte concentration values.
摘要:
An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: an information electrode; a ground electrode; a photo-resistive element configured to enable the information electrode to be connected to the ground electrode; and wherein the apparatus is configured to enable a sensor element to be positioned overlaying the photo-resistive element such that a change in optical properties of the sensor element controls the connection between the ground and information electrodes.
摘要:
A low-noise fluorescence image and a low-noise luminescence image are acquired even if a luminescent substance having a high luminescence level is used. Provided is a measuring apparatus (1) including an illumination optical system (10) that radiates excitation light coming from an excitation light source (2) onto a specimen (A), an image acquisition portion (7) that acquires an image by measuring light generated at the specimen (A), and an image processing portion (8) that, based on a first image, which is acquired by the image acquisition portion (7) without radiating the excitation light, and a second image, which is acquired by the image acquisition portion (7) while radiating the excitation light, generates a fluorescence image by removing a luminescence component from the second image.
摘要:
Devices (200, 300, 400), systems and methods for determining capabilities of an on-line sensor (202, 302, 402) are disclosed. The exemplary method comprises the following acts: an image of a sample texture with known characteristics is generated and transferred to an on-line sensor. Data generated by the on-line sensor are analyzed to determine measured characteristics and the measured characteristics than compared to the known characteristics.
摘要:
This relates to systems and methods for measuring a concentration and type of substance in a sample at a sampling interface. The systems can include a light source, optics, one or more modulators, a reference, a detector, and a controller. The systems and methods disclosed can be capable of accounting for drift originating from the light source, one or more optics, and the detector by sharing one or more components between different measurement light paths. Additionally, the systems can be capable of differentiating between different types of drift and eliminating erroneous measurements due to stray light with the placement of one or more modulators between the light source and the sample or reference. Furthermore, the systems can be capable of detecting the substance along various locations and depths within the sample by mapping a detector pixel and a microoptics to the location and depth in the sample.
摘要:
A method of verifying the accuracy of the operation of an analyte monitoring device (M). The method comprises receiving control information from a test cartridge (100, 200, 200') with an analyte monitoring device, wherein the control information comprises a range of analyte concentration values for a control material (218), wherein the control material has a known and/or predetermined concentration of at least one analyte. The presence of the control material (218) is determined using the analyte monitoring device (M). The control material (218) is analysed to measure the concentration of the at least one analyte contained therein and the measured concentration of the at least one analyte is compared with the control information to determine if the measured concentration corresponds to the range of concentration values obtained from the control information. A pass or fail signal is provided to indicate whether the measured concentration falls within the range of analyte concentration values.
摘要:
Systems and methods for operating, particularly in the field, a Raman spectroscopy device that includes a laser, a spectrograph, an intensified charge coupled device (ICCD), and an autofocus subsystem. Before spectral data acquisition commences a series of ancillary data checks is performed to monitor operating conditions of at least the laser, the ICCD, and the autofocus subsystem. Further, after each Raman spectrum acquisition, a series of data quality checks is performed to enhance confidence in the just collected data. Only spectral data that passes the data quality checks are further processed. However, all spectral data are stored in a log file. When the log file reaches a predetermined capacity, the log file is closed, and a new round of ancillary data checks is performed to again monitor the status of the Raman spectroscopy device.
摘要:
A chemical vapor sensor (100) is provided that passively measures a chemical species of interest with high sensitivity and chemical specificity. In an aspect, ethanol vapor in a vehicle cabin is measured, and sufficient sensitivity is provided to passively detect a motor vehicle driver that exceeds a legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), for use with vehicle safety systems. The sensor (100) can be situated in an inconspicuous vehicle cabin location and operate independently without requiring active involvement by a driver. A vapor concentrator is utilized to amplify a sampled vapor concentration to a detectible level for use with an infrared (IR) detector. In an aspect, in comparison to conventional chemical sensors, the sensitivity of detection of ethanol vapor is increased by a factor of about 1,000. Further, a single channel of infrared detection is utilized avoiding spurious infrared absorption and making the chemical vapor sensor (100) less costly to implement.
摘要:
A device may determine a calibration value for a spectrometer using light from a first light source; deactivate the first light source after determining the calibration value; perform measurement with regard to a sample based on the calibration value, wherein the measurement of the sample is performed using light from a second light source; determine that the calibration value is to be updated; and update the calibration value using the light from the first light source.
摘要:
A method of verifying the accuracy of the operation of an analyte monitoring device (M). The method comprises receiving control information from a test cartridge (100, 200, 200') with an analyte monitoring device, wherein the control information comprises a range of analyte concentration values for a control material (218), wherein the control material has a known and/or predetermined concentration of at least one analyte. The presence of the control material (218) is determined using the analyte monitoring device (M). The control material (218) is analysed to measure the concentration of the at least one analyte contained therein and the measured concentration of the at least one analyte is compared with the control information to determine if the measured concentration corresponds to the range of concentration values obtained from the control information. A pass or fail signal is provided to indicate whether the measured concentration falls within the range of analyte concentration values.