Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240319139). CHEMICAL SENSOR SYSTEM simplified abstract
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CHEMICAL SENSOR SYSTEM
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Yoshiaki Sugizaki of Fujisawa Kanagawa (JP)
CHEMICAL SENSOR SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240319139 titled 'CHEMICAL SENSOR SYSTEM
The abstract describes a chemical sensor system that includes a chemical sensor with a sensor element and a probe molecule, a collection unit for a sample atmosphere, a humidification device to generate a humidification fluid, a switching mechanism to alternate between the sample atmosphere and the humidification fluid, and a cooling mechanism for the sensor element.
- The system includes a chemical sensor with a probe molecule on its surface.
- A humidification device generates a fluid with higher humidity than the sample atmosphere.
- A switching mechanism alternates between supplying the sample atmosphere and the humidification fluid to the sensor element.
- A cooling mechanism is in place to cool the sensor element.
- The system aims to improve the accuracy and sensitivity of chemical sensing in various environments.
Potential Applications: - Environmental monitoring - Industrial process control - Medical diagnostics
Problems Solved: - Enhanced accuracy and sensitivity in chemical sensing - Adaptability to different humidity levels in the atmosphere
Benefits: - Improved performance of chemical sensors - Increased reliability in detecting target molecules - Versatility in various applications
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Chemical Sensor System for Enhanced Detection This technology can be utilized in industries such as environmental monitoring, healthcare, and manufacturing for precise and reliable chemical detection, leading to improved safety and efficiency in operations.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the switching mechanism improve the performance of the chemical sensor system? 2. What are the specific advantages of using a probe molecule on the surface of the sensor element?
Original Abstract Submitted
a chemical sensor system includes a chemical sensor including a sensor element and a probe molecule located on a surface of the sensor element; a collection unit for a sample atmosphere; a humidification device configured to generate a humidification fluid having a humidity higher than a humidity of the sample atmosphere; a switching mechanism connected to the collection unit, the humidification device, and the chemical sensor, the switching mechanism configured to switch between a state in which the sample atmosphere is supplied to the surface of the sensor element and a state in which the humidification fluid is supplied to the surface of the sensor element; and a cooling mechanism configured to cool the sensor element.
