18587203. SUSPENDED PARTICLE CONCENTRATION, DETECTION, AND ANALYSIS simplified abstract (REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)
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SUSPENDED PARTICLE CONCENTRATION, DETECTION, AND ANALYSIS
Organization Name
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Inventor(s)
Francisco J Romay of Vadnais Heights MN (US)
David Y.H. Pui of Medina MN (US)
SUSPENDED PARTICLE CONCENTRATION, DETECTION, AND ANALYSIS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18587203 titled 'SUSPENDED PARTICLE CONCENTRATION, DETECTION, AND ANALYSIS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for detecting suspended particles in an aerosol by concentrating the particles, irradiating them with a light source, and capturing image data using an image sensor.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Receiving an aerosol with suspended particles in a bulk gas.
- Concentrating the aerosol to increase the particle concentration.
- Irradiating the concentrated particles with a specific wavelength light source.
- Capturing image data of the particles using an image sensor.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and medical diagnostics for detecting and analyzing suspended particles.
Problems Solved: The method addresses the challenge of accurately detecting and analyzing suspended particles in a gas mixture.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy in detecting suspended particles.
- Enhanced capabilities for analyzing particle concentration.
- Potential for real-time monitoring of particle levels.
Commercial Applications: The technology could be applied in industries such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductor manufacturing, and air quality monitoring for commercial purposes.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on particle detection methods, aerosol analysis, and image sensor technologies for related information.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about advancements in particle detection techniques, image sensor technology, and applications of aerosol analysis in various industries.
Questions about Particle Detection: 1. How does this method compare to traditional particle detection techniques? 2. What are the potential limitations of using image sensors for particle detection?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of suspended particle detection includes receiving, with a particle concentrator, an aerosol comprising particles suspended within a bulk gas. The aerosol has a first concentration indicative of count of particles per unit volume of the bulk gas. The method includes concentrating, with the particle concentrator, the aerosol to generate a particle-rich stream of gas comprising at least one particle. The particle-rich stream of gas has a second concentration greater than the first concentration. The method includes irradiating the at least one particle in the particle-rich stream of gas with a light source of a certain wavelength in a detection chamber, and capturing image data relating to the at least one particle with an image sensor located within the detection chamber.
