TW515706B - LED light source-based instrument for non-invasive blood analyte determination - Google Patents
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經 濟 部 智 慧 財 產 局 員 X 消 費 合 作 社 印 製 五、發明説明() 發明領域 本發明領域是關於以非侵入式方法分析血液中分析 物。更明確的說,本發明内容為關於以搭載在熱穩定底 物上的發光二極體(LED)作為發光源,進行非侵入式金液 分析物測量之小型化儀器。 相關技藝說明 傳統上進行臨床試驗時,需利用侵入式方法,例如 切片法與放血’取得血液與組織樣本。之後再將取得樣 本送至中心地區,例如實驗室,進行後續試驗與分析。 但目前的趨勢是朝著照顧點檢驗(point-of care testing;) 或在家檢驗(in-hometesting)的方向進行,此項趨勢的優 點在於減低樣本完成測試後所需之回送時間,以進行後 續動作。同時,此項趨勢也使取樣過程趨向以非侵入式 的方法進行測量。因為最小侵入或非侵入式的程序可以 減少或排除處理血液與組織樣本的需要,所以同時也大 幅減低受試者與操作者所遭受的生物危害風險。 非侵入式血液分析物測量方法的目的在於以不須穿 透皮膚的方式測量血液中目標分析物的濃度。近紅外光 (NIR)擴散反射光譜法即相當適合應用於非侵入式血液分 析物測量上,該方法是以低能量的近紅外光光點(750-2500 nm)照射於身體上,供非侵入式血液分析物測量之用。近 紅外光會與組織中的化學成分產生交互作用,一部份被吸 收,一部份產生散射,然後反射回偵測器。偵測器所偵測 第頂 請 先 * 閲 1 讀 | 背 * 面 * 之 * 注 1 意: 事 · 項Printed by the Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Intellectual Property Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, X Consumer Cooperative, Ltd. V. Description of the invention () Field of the invention The field of the invention relates to the analysis of analytes in blood by non-invasive methods. More specifically, the present invention relates to a miniaturized instrument that uses a light-emitting diode (LED) mounted on a thermally stable substrate as a light source for non-invasive gold liquid analyte measurement. Description of related techniques Traditionally, clinical trials require invasive methods such as biopsy and bloodletting to obtain blood and tissue samples. The sample is then sent to a central area, such as a laboratory, for subsequent testing and analysis. However, the current trend is toward point-of care testing (in-home testing) or in-home testing. The advantage of this trend is to reduce the time required for the sample to be returned after the test is completed for subsequent follow-up. action. At the same time, this trend has made the sampling process more non-intrusive. Because minimally invasive or non-invasive procedures can reduce or eliminate the need to process blood and tissue samples, they also significantly reduce the risk of biohazards to subjects and operators. The purpose of the non-invasive blood analyte measurement method is to measure the concentration of the target analyte in the blood in a way that does not need to penetrate the skin. Near-infrared light (NIR) diffuse reflectance spectrometry is quite suitable for non-invasive blood analyte measurement. This method uses a low-energy near-infrared light spot (750-2500 nm) to irradiate the body for non-invasive For blood analyte measurement. Near-infrared light interacts with the chemical components in the tissue, part of which is absorbed, part of which is scattered, and then reflected back to the detector. Top detected by the detector Please read first * Read 1 | Back * Side * of * Note 1 Note: Things · Items
訂 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X 297公楚) 515706 .. 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 、發明説明() 到的光強度可用來缚製-logR/Rs圖,其中r為皮膚所反射 回偵測器的光諸強度’ Rs為儀器標準的反射光譜強度。在 紅外光譜中,上述方法得到之圖形與利用發射光與身體組 成間的已知交互作用所得到之具定量資訊的吸收光譜相 類似。 可攜式與手提式非侵入式血液中葡萄糖分析儀可供 作照顧點檢驗與在豕檢驗之用。但該種儀器之發展受到 某些限制,例如受限於傳統上用於光譜儀中的光源。傳 統上大部分光譜儀使用的_化鎢燈泡有過大與能源不經 濟的缺點。它需要較多的能源、電池壽命與燈泡壽命較 短、會產生多餘的熱量及需要較長時間以使光源穩定等 缺點。 此外,傳統上由光源所發出的光是連榨光學探針或 利用數組鏡子與透鏡組成之空間光學配置設計傳送至量 .測區域,這種設計需要較大的容納空間且對震動十分敏 感。 先前技藝中有數個實施例與供非侵入式光學採樣用 途之光源組件相關。例如F. Levinson所擁有的美國專利 第5,27 1,279號( 1 993年12月14日)為一種以光纖輸出 的光混合裝置,該裝置為一種可將光混合供光譜儀器使 用的裝置,該裝置中有一混合棒,利用許多光纖將固定 於電導塊的發光二極體光源所發出之光加以混合。;昆人 棒將由數個發光二極體所發出、具不同中央波長的光, 予以有效的混合為一道光後,再將該道光分成數道單一 第4頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) ' '~ ---- 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() 光束通過光纖。該儀器無法收集由樣本所發出的光,也 無法型塑從單一發光二極體中發出的光。另外以發光二 極體組件的電導塊作為發光二極體所產生之多餘熱能的 散熱通道時,應提供主動冷卻單元以最大化發光二極體 之能源效率。 R. Rosenthal所擁有的美國專利第 6,134,458號 (1 9 9 1年1 2月3 1日)為供近紅外光體化學量測之光學探 針,該專利描述一種供光譜儀器使用,包含外部為多面 體照明環的光探針,發光二極體被置於多面體附近,所 發出的光射入照明環中後,將照明環與軀體上所欲測量 區域接觸後,即可將光導入測量區域中,而光偵測器則 與照明環配置於同一軸心上。Rosenthal發明的裝置無法 收集測量區域發出的光,也無法混合數個發光二極體所 發出的光。發光二極體發出的光,不經以完全混合所有 光的波長為目的的混合器介入,即被直接導入探針。 Rosenthal發明的裝置亦沒有提供任何可改變或調整發 光二極體發出之光的形狀的功能,也沒有提供可供發光 二極體使用的熱穩定底物,與可將發光二極體操作溫度 最佳化的主動冷卻系統。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 目前已有供量測血液分析物,例如葡萄糖,之光譜 儀器,但一般來說,該種裝置並不會設計為可攜帶式。 例如,K. Kaffka,L· Gyarmati,I. Vdlyi-Nagy,I. G0d0lle, G. Domjdn,J· Jdko所擁有的美國專利第 5,947,337號 (1 999年10月26日),該專利為一種方法與儀器,以 第5頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210x297公爱) 515706The size of the paper is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X 297 Gongchu) 515706: The A7 B7 printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the description of the invention () can be used to limit the light intensity -logR / Rs diagram, where r is the intensity of the light reflected by the skin back to the detector 'Rs is the standard reflection spectral intensity of the instrument. In the infrared spectrum, the pattern obtained by the above method is similar to the absorption spectrum with quantitative information obtained by the known interaction between the emitted light and the body composition. Portable and portable non-invasive blood glucose analyzers are available for point-of-care testing and on-site testing. However, the development of such instruments is subject to certain restrictions, such as the light sources traditionally used in spectrometers. Tungsten tungsten bulbs used in most traditional spectrometers have the disadvantages of being too large and energy inefficient. It requires more energy, shorter battery life and shorter lamp life, generates extra heat, and takes longer to stabilize the light source. In addition, traditionally, the light emitted by the light source is transmitted to the measurement area by a continuous optical probe or a space optical configuration design using an array of mirrors and lenses. This design requires a large accommodation space and is very sensitive to vibration. Several embodiments in the prior art are related to light source assemblies for non-invasive optical sampling. For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,27 1,279 (December 14, 993) owned by F. Levinson is an optical mixing device with an optical fiber output. The device is a device that can mix light for use by a spectrometer. There is a mixing rod in the device, which uses many optical fibers to mix the light emitted by the light emitting diode light source fixed to the conductive block. ; The Kunren stick will emit light with different central wavelengths from several light-emitting diodes, effectively mix them into one light, and then divide the light into several single pages. Page 4 This paper applies Chinese national standards (CNS) ) A4 specification (210X297 mm) '' ~ ---- 515706 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () The light beam passes through the optical fiber. The instrument cannot collect light from a sample, nor can it shape light from a single light-emitting diode. In addition, when the conductive block of the light emitting diode assembly is used as a heat dissipation channel for the excess thermal energy generated by the light emitting diode, an active cooling unit should be provided to maximize the energy efficiency of the light emitting diode. US Patent No. 6,134,458 (December 31, 1991), owned by R. Rosenthal, is an optical probe for chemical measurement of near-infrared light. This patent describes a spectroscopic instrument that includes an external The light probe of the polyhedron illumination ring, the light-emitting diode is placed near the polyhedron. After the emitted light enters the illumination ring, after the illumination ring contacts the desired measurement area on the body, the light can be introduced into the measurement area. , And the light detector is arranged on the same axis as the illumination ring. The device invented by Rosenthal cannot collect light from the measurement area, nor can it mix light from several light-emitting diodes. The light emitted by the light-emitting diode is directly introduced into the probe without the intervention of a mixer for the purpose of completely mixing the wavelengths of all light. The device invented by Rosenthal does not provide any function that can change or adjust the shape of the light emitted by the light-emitting diode, nor does it provide a thermally stable substrate for the light-emitting diode, and the maximum operating temperature of the light-emitting diode. Optimized active cooling system. Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economics. Currently there are spectrometers for measuring blood analytes, such as glucose, but in general, such devices are not designed to be portable. For example, K. Kaffka, L. Gyarmati, I. Vdlyi-Nagy, I. G0d0lle, G. Domjdn, J. Jdko, US Patent No. 5,947,337 (October 26, 1999), which is a method And instrument, to the Chinese paper (CNS) A4 specification (210x297) in page 5 of this paper size 515706
五、發明説明( 快速非侵入方式確定血液中成分參數β該儀器會發射近 紅外光於受試者手指之末端指骨,透射或反射光可被偵 測並分析以估計血液中葡萄糖濃度《但Kaffka等人在該 專利中並未插述該儀器是否為可移動式或可供手提之儀 器。偵測所得之訊號可利用傳統的透鏡與鏡子之排列设 計導入光纖中。該種設計所需之空間要求不適合用來供 手提儀器之用。且所使用之發光與收集光纖為分離結 構’這也需要額外的空間加以容納β Μ· Block及l. Sodickson所擁有的美國專利第 5,424,545號(1995年6月13日)為以非侵入式非分光光 度之紅外光方法量測血液中分析物濃度’該專利描述一 種以非侵入式方法測定血液分析物之裝置,該裝置是利 用色度分析測量金液中分析物。該裝置亦非手提式或可 移動式。與前述之參考資料相同’光束利用鏡子與透鏡 之排列設計導入光纖中,故也具有相同之缺點。 丁. Aldrich所擁有的美國專利第6,064,898號(2000 年5月16日)為非侵入式血液成分分析儀,該專利描述 一種非侵入式血液成分分析儀’該裝置提供内建之路徑 長度監測功能以應用於具不同手指尺寸之受試者身上。 該裝置亦非可手提或移動式裝置。該裝置之光源可為發 光二極體或燈泡。該裝置沒有提供連結裝置將光源發出 的光線導入測量區域,所以光線是直接在測量區域附近 發出經過空氣直接射入樣品區空間中。該用來分析血液 中分析物之裝置與前述相同功能之裝置,並非使用以陣 第6頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X 297公爱) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項'寫本頁) 裝. 訂· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() 列排列方式的發光二極體作為光源,同時也沒有提供底 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫本頁) 物以提供發光二極體力學上的支撐、熱穩定性與導電 性。 關於如述技藝中提到的手提之分光光度叶,κ Levin, S· Kerem, V· Madorsky擁有之美國專利第 6,031,233號(2000年2月29曰)即為手提紅外光度計, 該專利描述一種手提式紅外光光度計,内部空間藉由移 除光纖部分與將光學儀器排列成行的方式,來達到節省 空間的目的,光源是利用傳統的燈泡發出光線然·後通過 聲光可。周 /慮波器(acousto-opticla tuning filter A Ο T F) 以供波長選擇之用。由濾波器所濾出的光經由一個或以 上的透鏡聚焦後’由窗戶導至樣品區。因為該裝置設計 考慮到高空間節省性,以使該裝置可以手提,所以使用 聲光可調/慮波器搭配光波長合成器與RF增幅器合併使 用。此外’傳統作為光源之燈泡有能源經濟性不佳,短 的電池壽命與會產生多餘的熱能等缺點。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 H. Van Aken, A. Kravetz, K. Garde, W. Weber, J. (:〇]:以(1〇擁有之美國專利第5,319,437號(1994年6月7 曰)為手提可移動式光度計,描述一種手提式光度計,該 裝置使用傳統燈泡,因此也有一切因傳統燈泡造成的缺 可作為手提非侵入式血液中葡萄糖分析儀之實施例 為R· Rosenthal所擁有的美國專利第5,〇77,476號(2〇〇〇 年1 0月1 7曰)’孩專利為供非侵入式測量血液中葡萄糖 第7頁 本紙張尺度制巾酬家標準(CNS)A4規格(2ι〇χ 297公爱了 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明( 的裝置。該裝置為一種手提式非侵入式血液葡萄糖分析 儀,提供一個或多個發光二極體作為已預先選定波長之 紅外光點光源。紅外光利用聚焦鏡射入樣品區中。但 Rosenthal發明之儀器其發光二極體陣列所發射出,於波 長範圍會有重疊部分,之光線並未能提供廣的信號譜 帶。且該裝置透鏡與偵測器之空間排列設計需要較大的 空間’所以作為手提式裝置有過於龐大的缺點。此外, 該裝置内沒有裝設光譜分析儀與線狀排列之偵測器陣 列。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 由以上敘述可知,目前亟需一種長壽命、省空間、 省能源的光源供非侵入式光學取樣之用。要符合上述條 件,利用發光二極體(LED,S)作為光源將會是一個妤的選 擇,此外,將發光二極體置於一可提供電流傳導,力學 上了供支撐及具熱穩疋性底物上成為一小型化副組件亦 將疋一受期待的方式。當要將光源發射出的光波長完全 混合與使發射光能量能常態化分布時,可利用光纖作為 傳導由光源發出光線的裝置’且光纖尚有可抵抗震動、 擾動與節省空間的優點。若能將操作溫度再予以最佳 化,則可使發光二極體達到更佳的操作效率。如能將上 述的光源組件配置於輕量化、小型化之供非侵入式血液 分析物量測之裝置中將會是技術上的重大進步。 發明概述 在弟一個具體貫施例中,本於日挥板 , 令知明供一種供非侵入 第8頁 ^15706 發明説明() 式光學採樣用之發光二極體来:馬4 紅、, , 原組件。藉由結合數個或 數群可發出波長譜帶重疊的 又光〜極體得到寬磨 訊號。發光二極體/底物副組件々士 勺以 1 ·、、又中,利用電線相聯繫之 發光二極體是附加於置於或轉泠 … “、、穩疋辰物上的折射透鏡 發光二極體光源組件包含發来-^ 义尤一杻體/底物副組件;χ有 中空大直徑光纖可使訊號傳至揸^ /、 寻芏铋針之混合器;穿過空 中心,可收集由樣本發出之光的 集先纖,上置有發光 二極體/底物副組件、為發光二極妒 性植與發先二極體驅動器 間提供電流聯結之印刷電路板·命^ 、 吟极,與穩定底物溫度之冷卻 器。 在第二個具體實施例中,太 r 本發明提供一種小型化, 輕重量儀器、採用第一個具體音 / >、貫施例中之光源組件的儀 器,供非侵入式血液分析物測量之用。該儀器至少包含 發光二極體光源組件,光學模組,該模組至少包含接收 分散光譜的線狀排列之偵測器陣列與迷你型光譜分析 儀、該分析儀内具有可聚焦或分散經由收集光纖傳導而 來之光線的光栅,發光二極體驅動器;供處理光譜與估 計目標分析物濃度之數位電子模組;供顯示目標分析物 濃度之螢幕。 光源的咼轉換效率可以減少能源浪費,因此幾乎沒 有廢熱的產生’如此可使光源與光譜分析儀整合為一 體,高速的訊號脈衝使高敏感度同步測量技術可以應用 於此,因為可排序之發光二極體有速度與彈性之優點, 所以在此可以同時進行測量與皮膚溫度控制。 第須 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公楚) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項巧填寫本頁) 訂· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 圖 式簡單說明 1為標準發光二極體之上視圖,發光二極體中晶片底 部有可發射光的接面,而所發出的光是由晶片頂部 射出; 2a與圖2b分別為根據本發明可供發光二極體使用之 底物之上視與下視圖; 3疋根據本發明圖2中底物的詳細表示圖,圖中繪有 架於其上發光二極體之拋物線狀折射透鏡; 4是根據本發明之底物/發光二極體副組件的詳細特寫 表TF圖; 5為根據本發明圖4副組件之斷面圖; 6為根據本發明發光二極體光源組件三度空間示意 TSI ·團, 7為根據本發明發光二極體光源組件印刷電路板(pCB) 三度空間示意圖; 8為根據本發明小型化光譜分析儀之等角投影圖; 9為根據本發明感光二極體模組三度空間示意圖; 1 〇為光學模组,包含如圖8之小型化分光光度儀與圖 9的感光二極體模組之三度空間示意圖; 1 1為根據本發明以發光二極體為光源進行非侵入式 血液中葡萄糖量測之儀器的三度空間示意圖; 12為感光二極體模組的另一可供選擇的形式。 囷號對照說明 第10頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫本頁) 裝· 訂. 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 發光二極體 10 接面區域 11 接觸點 13 發光二極體底物 20 主體 21 底物的前方 22 詳細示意圖 24 底物的後面 25 井 26 導管 27 折射透鏡 30 副組件 40 電線 50 光源組件 60 光學混合器 61 中空中心 62 收集光纖 63 金屬箍 64 印刷電路板 65 熱電冷卻器 66 加熱槽 67 孔洞 73 光譜分析儀 80 入口狹縫 8 1 第11頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() 出口狹縫 82 線狀排列偵測器模組 90 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫本頁) 偵測器陣列模組面 91 光學模組 100 儀器 110 發光二極體驅動器電路 111 數位模組 112 液晶顯示器 113 電源供應器 114 按面板 115 樣本介面 116 感光二極體陣列 121 詳細說明 傳統的光譜儀器是採用由卣化鎢燈泡作為光源。該 種光源應用於手提或移動式裝置時,該種光源會有一些 缺點,最明顯的就是空間與能源之不經濟性。除此之外, 該種光源會產生多餘的熱能,導致需要較長的時間來穩 定光源,而燈泡壽命也會因此變短。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 在第一個實施例中,本發明提供一種以發光二極體 作為光源光源組件供非侵入式光學採樣之用。發光二極 體光源有數種優點,例如: •小巧的尺寸; •發光二極體光源可以經由選擇組合後,只發出測 第12頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() 量所需要的波長區域的光; • A光轉換效率/產生較少熱能; •光強度可以輕易的調整; •操作時可以有連續波或脈衝模式可供選擇;與 •長壽命(>1 00000小時) 最近一些應用中利用超激發光發光二極體作為白熾 光源的替代品或佈告版用途,顯示發光二極體適合作為 光譜儀器之光源。當這些應用均以可發出可見光波長之 超激發光發光二極體作為光源時,明顯可見的是未來該 種光源經改良後,有應用於作為不同波長範圍之光源的 請 先 閲 讀 背 面 之 注 意 事 項V. Description of the invention (Fast non-invasive method to determine the parameters of blood components β This instrument will emit near-infrared light to the phalanx of the subject's finger, and the transmitted or reflected light can be detected and analyzed to estimate the blood glucose concentration "But Kaffka Et al. Did not interpolate in the patent whether the instrument is a portable or portable instrument. The detected signals can be introduced into the optical fiber using a conventional lens and mirror arrangement design. The space requirements are not suitable for portable instruments. The light-emitting and collection fibers used are separate structures. This also requires additional space to accommodate β M · Block and US Patent No. 5,424,545 owned by Sodickson ( June 13, 1995) is a non-invasive non-spectrophotometric infrared light method for measuring analyte concentrations in blood. The patent describes a non-invasive method for measuring blood analytes. The device uses colorimetric analysis Measure the analyte in the gold solution. The device is not portable or movable. Same as the previous reference. 'Beams are arranged using mirrors and lenses. It is introduced into the optical fiber, so it has the same disadvantages. D. US Patent No. 6,064,898 (May 16, 2000) owned by Aldrich is a non-invasive blood component analyzer, which describes a non-invasive blood component analyzer 'The device provides built-in path length monitoring for subjects with different finger sizes. The device is not portable or mobile. The light source of the device can be a light emitting diode or a light bulb. The device No connection device is provided to direct the light from the light source into the measurement area, so the light is emitted directly near the measurement area, and the air directly enters the space of the sample area. The device for analyzing analytes in blood is not the same as the device with the same function described above Use this page page 6 This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210X 297 public love) (Please read the precautions on the back first to write this page) System 515706 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () The light-emitting diodes in the column arrangement are used as the light source, and no bottom is provided (please read first (Notes on the reverse side of this page) to provide mechanical support, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity of light-emitting diodes. As for the portable spectrophotometer leaf mentioned in the art, κ Levin, S · Kerem, V · U.S. Patent No. 6,031,233 (February 29, 2000) owned by Madorsky is a portable infrared photometer. This patent describes a portable infrared photometer. The internal space is obtained by removing the optical fiber part and arranging the optical instruments in a row. In order to achieve the purpose of saving space, the light source uses a traditional light bulb to emit light and then pass through sound and light. The ambient / opticla tuning filter A TF is used for wavelength selection. The light filtered by the filter is focused by one or more lenses' and guided through a window to the sample area. Because the device is designed with high space saving in mind, so that the device can be hand-held, a combination of an acousto-optic tunable / wave filter with an optical wavelength synthesizer and an RF amplifier is used. In addition, traditional light bulbs have disadvantages such as poor energy economy, short battery life, and excessive heat generation. Printed by H. Van Aken, A. Kravetz, K. Garde, W. Weber, J. (: 〇): US Patent No. 5,319,437 (June 1994, owned by (10) 7) is a portable photometer, describes a portable photometer, the device uses a traditional light bulb, so there are all the defects caused by the traditional light bulb can be used as a portable non-invasive blood glucose analyzer. The example is R · US Patent No. 5,077,476 (October 17, 2000) owned by Rosenthal's patent is for non-invasive measurement of glucose in blood. ) A4 specification (2ιχχ 297 publicly loved 515706 A7 B7 5. Device description of the invention. The device is a portable non-invasive blood glucose analyzer, which provides one or more light-emitting diodes as pre-selected wavelengths Infrared point light source. Infrared light is injected into the sample area using a focusing lens. However, the light emitting diode array emitted by Rosenthal's invented instrument will have overlapping parts in the wavelength range. The light does not provide a wide signal spectrum.And the space arrangement design of the lens and detector of the device requires a large space, so it is too large as a portable device. In addition, the device does not have a spectrum analyzer and a linear array of detectors. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs From the above description, it is known that a long-life, space-saving and energy-saving light source is urgently needed for non-intrusive optical sampling. To meet the above conditions, a light-emitting diode LED, S) as a light source will be a choice, in addition, the light emitting diode is placed on a substrate that can provide current conduction, mechanically for support and thermally stable substrate to become a miniaturized sub-component. It will be the expected way. When the wavelengths of the light emitted by the light source are to be completely mixed and the energy of the emitted light can be normalized, the optical fiber can be used as a device to conduct the light emitted by the light source. Disturbance and space saving advantages. If the operating temperature can be optimized again, the light emitting diode can achieve better operating efficiency. It would be a major technological advancement to deploy a light source assembly in a lightweight and miniaturized device for non-invasive blood analyte measurement. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Known for a non-invasive page 8 ^ 15706 Description of the invention () type light-emitting diodes used for optical sampling: Ma 4 red ,,, original components. By combining several or several groups can emit wavelength band overlapping The light ~ polar body gets a wide grinding signal. The light-emitting diode / substrate sub-assemblies 々 spoon is connected with the light-emitting diode which is connected with the wire. The light-emitting diode light source assembly of the refractive lens on the stable object contains a ^ Yiyou body / substrate sub-assembly; χ has a hollow large-diameter optical fiber to allow the signal to be transmitted to the 揸 ^ /, 芏 Bi pin A mixer that passes through the empty center to collect the light emitted by the sample. The light emitting diode / substrate subassembly is arranged on the light emitting diode to provide a space between the light emitting diode and the light emitting diode driver. Current-connected printed circuit boards · Life ^, Yinji, and stable substrates Degrees cooler. In a second specific embodiment, the present invention provides a compact, light-weight instrument that uses the first specific tone / > and the light source assembly in the embodiment for non-invasive blood analyte measurement. Use. The instrument includes at least a light emitting diode light source component and an optical module. The module includes at least a linear array of detector arrays and a mini-spectrum analyzer that receive a dispersion spectrum. Grating of light transmitted by optical fiber, driver of light emitting diode; digital electronic module for processing spectrum and estimating target analyte concentration; screen for displaying target analyte concentration. The tritium conversion efficiency of the light source can reduce energy waste, so there is almost no waste heat generated. 'This allows the light source to be integrated with the spectrum analyzer. The high-speed signal pulse enables high-sensitivity synchronous measurement technology to be applied because the sortable light The diode has the advantages of speed and elasticity, so measurement and skin temperature control can be performed at the same time. The paper size is subject to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297). (Please read the precautions on the back and fill in this page first.) Order · Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Consumer Cooperatives 515706 A7 B7 V. Invention Explanation () Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Consumer Cooperatives, Figures, Charts, Charts, Charts, and Diagrams Brief Description 1 is a top view of a standard light-emitting diode, which can emit light at the bottom of the chip 2a and FIG. 2b are respectively a top view and a bottom view of a substrate available for a light-emitting diode according to the present invention; 3 疋 a bottom of FIG. 2 according to the present invention A detailed representation of the object, which is depicted with a parabolic refraction lens on which the light emitting diode is mounted; 4 is a detailed close-up table TF diagram of the substrate / light emitting diode subassembly according to the present invention; 5 is according to the present invention Inventive Figure 4 is a sectional view of the subassembly; 6 is a TSI · group showing a three-dimensional space of a light-emitting diode light source module according to the present invention, and 7 is a three-dimensional view of a printed circuit board (pCB) of a light-emitting diode light source module according to the present invention 8 is an isometric projection view of a miniaturized spectrum analyzer according to the present invention; 9 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a photodiode module according to the present invention; 10 is an optical module including a miniaturized spectrophotometer as shown in FIG. 8 The three-dimensional space schematic diagram of the photodiode module of FIG. 9; 1 1 is the three-dimensional space schematic diagram of the non-invasive blood glucose measurement device using the light-emitting diode as the light source according to the present invention; 12 is the photodiode Another alternative form of polar module.囷 # Cross-reference Note Page 10 This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210X297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back to write this page) Binding and binding. 515706 A7 B7 V. Invention Description () Economy Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau Staff Consumer Cooperative 10 Luminescent Diodes 10 Contact Areas 11 Contact Points 13 Luminescent Diode Substrates 20 Body 21 Front of the Substrate 22 Detailed Schematic 24 Back of the Substrate 25 Well 26 Conduit 27 Refractive Lens 30 Subassembly 40 Wire 50 Light source assembly 60 Optical mixer 61 Hollow center 62 Collection fiber 63 Metal ferrule 64 Printed circuit board 65 Thermoelectric cooler 66 Heating tank 67 Hole 73 Spectrum analyzer 80 Entrance slit 8 1 Page 11 Applicable to this paper size China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) 515706 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () Exit slit 82 Linear array detector module 90 (Please read the precautions on the back first to write this page) Detector Array module surface 91 Optical module 100 Instrument 110 Light-emitting diode driver circuit 111 Digital module 112 Liquid crystal display 113 Power supply 114 115 interface 116 samples the photosensitive diode array 121 described in detail using a conventional spectrometer is a wine container tungsten lamp as the light source. When the light source is applied to a portable or mobile device, the light source has some disadvantages. The most obvious is the uneconomical of space and energy. In addition, this kind of light source will generate excess thermal energy, resulting in a longer time to stabilize the light source, and the life of the bulb will be shortened accordingly. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs In the first embodiment, the present invention provides a light-emitting diode as a light source and light source assembly for non-invasive optical sampling. Light emitting diode light sources have several advantages, such as: • Compact size; • Light emitting diode light sources can only be measured after selection and combination. Page 12 This paper applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210X297 mm) ) 515706 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () The amount of light in the required wavelength region; • A light conversion efficiency / less heat generation; • Light intensity can be easily adjusted; • Continuous wave or pulse mode is available during operation Choice; and • Long life (> 100000 hours) In some recent applications, super-excitation light-emitting diodes are used as alternatives or notice boards for incandescent light sources, showing that light-emitting diodes are suitable as light sources for spectroscopic instruments. When these applications use super-exciting light-emitting diodes that emit visible light as the light source, it is obvious that after this type of light source is improved in the future, there are applications for light sources with different wavelength ranges. Please read the note on the back side first.
頁 訂 經 濟 部 智 慧 財 產 局 員 X 消 費 合 作 社 印 製 發光二極體(LED) 發光二極體為一固體元件可以發出於製造時即可決 定,具有狹窄之峰強度與光譜寬度的譜帶。製造方式視 效能要求而有單接面、異質接面或超激發光等不同方 式。發光二極體的尺寸也各有不同,從01χ01χ01到 lxlxO.l公厘均有。其中光波長譜帶是由製作發光二極體 的材料決定’而非由發光二極體製作方法來決定。 發光二極體會發出具有狹窄波長譜帶之光線,當需 要具有較寬譜帶的光源時,可以結合數個不同發光二極 體來得到。本發明之具體實施例中,可發出不同波長且 在半峰處全寬度(FWHM)或更高處有交集之發光二極體 被用來組合成一個副組件以提供具較寬光譜帶的光源。 第13頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(2l〇X297公爱) 515706 Α7 Β7 五、發明説明() 此外,單一發光二極體尺寸可以很小例如300x300x200 微米,所以光源組件可以小型化,且因為轉換效率高, 故所產生的熱能也很小。圖一為典型的發光二極體丨〇下 視圖。發元的光接面因為施加電壓而發光,底部之背面 金屬處理會反射接面所發出之光,以增進能源效率。頂 部的接觸點1 3與背面金屬處理可以作為發光二極體間 通電之用。 發光二極禮底物 如同前述’要得到具寬廣的光譜帶之光源需要組合 數個不同形式的發光二極體。一種新穎之底物可供發光 二極體光源作為封裝與電流連結之用。該底物提供使發 明中光源組件可正常工作的特性: •力學上的支撐與小型化; •電流連結; •光束塑型; •光強度範型塑型;與 •熱穩定性。 除此之外,經由發光二極體底物可使發光二極體間 的連結具高度彈性;例如可以只單獨使用一個發光二極 體或依發光二極體之特性組成具單一特性之發光二極體 群組,以增進發光功率,或增進選定波長範圍的發光功 率。藉由發光二極體底物提供之設計彈性,在其他具體 實施例中除了發光二極體,亦可採用其他種光源,例如 第14頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項_寫本頁) r丨裝. 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明( 可監測與控制測量區域狀況例如皮膚溫度或表面水解狀 況的雷射二極體與/或偵測器,作為本發明之具體實施 例。 圖2a為根據本發明所發明之發光二極體底物2〇。 底物的主體21可由任何具有足夠的力學強度、具良好熱 導性、可以輕易塑造出所需形狀的材料製作,例如不同 形式的混凝土與塑膠樹脂。在底物20的前方22有—組 井陣列可供發光二極體安置於其上。會於下文加以詳述 之位於底物兩旁與兩面的金屬化圖樣可作為發光二極體 與發光二極體驅動器間的電流導體。圖2b為底物的後面 25,有一大的井26可收納會於下文詳述之電熱冷卻機。 導管27用來與底物前方連結以提供收集光纖所需通 道。圖3為底物本體21的前方22詳細示意圖,每一井 23提供一拋物線狀的折射透鏡30可讓發光二極體裝置 於其上。發光二極體1〇發出的光為朗伯式(光會散射至 各角度)並由位於側面與頂部的接面區域1 1射出,所以 需要折射透鏡30以使由發光二極體發出的光形成低歧 異的光束。一理想的光束,不管是進入光纖或直接與測 試樣本接觸,均應能增進光的連結效率。圖3也提供金 屬化圖樣的詳細示意圖24,金屬化圖樣可設計為使每一 發光二極體可分別單獨連接或以群體為單位互相連接, 以方便重複使用。接著,各發光二極體以單獨或以群體 方式與發光二極體驅動器連結,每一群體中的電流連結 組合與電流連結組合之整體設計隨著應用用途及儀器設 第15頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X 297公釐) f請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫本頁} 裝· 訂· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 515706 A7 B7 -—— "" ._ 五、發明説明() 計用途不同而改變。前述發光二極體底物仍利用傳統方 法製造。 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫本頁) 發光二極體/底物副組件 如圖4與圖5所示,副組件40是由發光二極體與底 物所組裝而成,每一發光二極體置於每一井23的中央並 且固定於折射透鏡30的底部,其中較佳的固定材質為可 導電的環氧樹脂。如圖5,發光二極體1 0利用具合適尺 寸,最好是材質為金的電線5 0連結並傳導電流,電線的 尺寸是由與發光二極體相對應之驅動器與頂部接觸點的 直徑所決定。組件前端,裝有可以電流相通的發光二極 體’以具適合光學活性、在以發光二極體為光源之光源 組件6 0所發射出之特定光譜區域中,有較佳透射特性之 $衣氧樹脂或高分子樹脂材科(未列出)覆蓋。該種材料I 有兩重要功能 •提供脆弱的傳導電線力學上的保護; •使底物介質的反射常數能調整到適合範圍以減小弗斯 淫氏磨損(Fresnel’s losses); 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 之 同 相數 係射折 之 出 算 所 式 下 與略 約 需料材 充 填 之 : 佳 值 較數 中 其 ΛPage Order Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Consumer Affairs Co., Ltd. Light-emitting diode (LED) A light-emitting diode is a solid element that can be determined at the time of manufacture. It has a narrow band of peak intensity and spectral width. Depending on the performance requirements, the manufacturing method has different methods such as single junction, heterojunction or super-excitation light. The size of the light-emitting diodes also varies, ranging from 01x01x01 to lxlxO.l mm. The light wavelength band is determined by the material used to make the light emitting diode ', not by the method of making the light emitting diode. Light-emitting diodes emit light with a narrow wavelength band. When a light source with a wider band is needed, it can be obtained by combining several different light-emitting diodes. In a specific embodiment of the present invention, light emitting diodes that can emit different wavelengths and have full width at half-peak (FWHM) or higher are used to form a sub-assembly to provide a light source with a wider spectral band. . Page 13 This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 × 297 public love) 515706 Α7 Β7 5. Description of the invention () In addition, the size of a single light-emitting diode can be very small, such as 300x300x200 microns, so the light source assembly can Miniaturization, and because of the high conversion efficiency, the thermal energy generated is also small. Figure 1 is a bottom view of a typical light emitting diode. The light junction of the transmitter emits light due to the application of voltage. The metal treatment on the back of the bottom will reflect the light emitted by the junction to improve energy efficiency. The top contact point 13 and the back metal treatment can be used to energize the light emitting diode. Luminescent Diode Ceremony Substrate As mentioned above, to obtain a light source with a broad spectral band, several different forms of light emitting diodes must be combined. A novel substrate is available for light-emitting diode light sources for packaging and current connection. This substrate provides the characteristics that make the light source module in the invention work normally: • mechanical support and miniaturization; • current connection; • beam shaping; • light intensity model shaping; and • thermal stability. In addition, the light-emitting diode substrate can make the connection between the light-emitting diodes highly flexible; for example, only one light-emitting diode can be used alone or the light-emitting diode with a single characteristic can be composed according to the characteristics of the light-emitting diode. Polar body group to increase luminous power or luminous power in a selected wavelength range. Due to the design flexibility provided by the substrate of the light-emitting diode, in other specific embodiments, in addition to the light-emitting diode, other types of light sources can be used. For example, page 14 of this paper applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210X297 (Mm) (Please read the precautions on the back _ write this page) r 丨 Package. Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 515706 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (can monitor and control the condition of the measurement area such as skin temperature or surface A laser diode and / or a detector in a hydrolyzed state is used as a specific embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2a is a light emitting diode substrate 20 according to the present invention. The main body 21 of the substrate may be any substrate having sufficient Made of materials with high mechanical strength, good thermal conductivity, and can be easily shaped into the desired shape, such as different forms of concrete and plastic resin. On the front 22 of the substrate 20 there is an array of wells for light emitting diodes to be placed on Above, the metallized patterns on both sides and sides of the substrate, which will be described in detail below, can be used as a current conductor between the light-emitting diode and the light-emitting diode driver. Figure 2b shows the substrate On face 25, there is a large well 26 that can accommodate an electric heating cooler, which will be described in detail below. The duct 27 is used to connect with the front of the substrate to provide the required channel for collecting optical fibers. Each well 23 is provided with a parabolic refractive lens 30 so that the light emitting diode can be mounted on it. The light emitted by the light emitting diode 10 is Lambertian (light will be scattered to various angles) and is located on the side and the top The junction area 11 is emitted, so the refractive lens 30 is required to make the light emitted by the light-emitting diode form a low-ambiguity beam. An ideal beam, whether it enters the optical fiber or directly contacts the test sample, should improve the light. Figure 3 also provides a detailed schematic 24 of the metallization pattern. The metallization pattern can be designed so that each light-emitting diode can be individually connected or connected to each other in groups to facilitate repeated use. Then, each light-emitting diode The diodes are connected to the light-emitting diode driver individually or in groups. The overall design of the current connection combination and the current connection combination in each group is based on the application and instrument design. 15 pages of this paper are in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210X 297 mm) f Please read the notes on the back to write this page} Binding, binding, printing by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Consumer Cooperatives 515706 A7 B7- —— " " ._ 5. The description of the invention () changes according to different purposes. The aforementioned light-emitting diode substrates are still manufactured by traditional methods. (Please read the precautions on the back to write this page) Light-emitting diodes / Substrate subassemblies are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Subassemblies 40 are assembled from light emitting diodes and substrates. Each light emitting diode is placed in the center of each well 23 and fixed to a refractive lens 30. The bottom, the preferred fixing material is conductive epoxy. As shown in Figure 5, the light emitting diode 10 is connected and conducted by a wire 50 having a suitable size, preferably a gold material. The size of the wire is determined by the diameter of the contact point between the driver and the top corresponding to the light emitting diode. Decided. The front end of the module is equipped with a light-emitting diode that can communicate with each other so as to be suitable for optical activity. In a specific spectral region emitted by the light-source module 60 using the light-emitting diode as a light source, there is better transmission characteristics. Covered with oxygen resin or polymer resin material (not listed). This material I has two important functions: • Provides mechanical protection for fragile conductive wires; • Adjusts the reflection constant of the substrate medium to a suitable range to reduce Fresnel's losses; Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The in-phase number printed by the employee's consumer cooperative is the formula of the discount calculation and the filling of the approximate material is required:
頁 6 IX 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() nLED =發光二極體折射係數; N,底物材質之折射係數。 發光二極體光源組件 圖 6所示為與發光二極體/底物整合之光源組件 60。光源發出的光線必須被傳導至樣品介面,或直接傳 至測量區域。傳統上是以許多鏡子與透鏡組成之空間光 學配置負貴此項工作。但如此一來便不適合用於需要小 型化節省空間的用途。除此之外,該種設計對震動或他 種擾動非常敏感,導致其亦不適合用於手提式儀器。本 發明利用光學混合器 61以利用其簡單與小型化的優 點。較佳的混合器6 i為一種特製大直徑光纖,以可穿透 皮膚之最佳光徑決定其直徑,且具中空中心6 2以收納收 集光纖 6 3。可用於混合器之較佳材質為低氫氧根矽光 纖,但其他具高反射常數的材質例如藍寶石或矽也可以 使用。混合器可以使發光二極體發出的不同光波長完全 混合,並使光強度呈常態分布,而不會使光強度產生過 多的損失。在將混合器6 1以樹脂包覆的同時,將其置於 底物上是較佳的固定方式,但也可以用機械式的固定器 將其固定於其上。 較佳的收集光纖是中心直徑約為600微米之低氫氧 根矽光纖,如圖所示收集光纖為一短直光纖,固定於混 合器中央的中空部位6 2,通過所有的光源組件以增加光 收集效率,收集光纖62可以用黏死的方式使其固定於混 第17頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫本頁) 一丨裝· 訂· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 06 5 5 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210Χ 297公釐) A7 _________ ------- 發明説明() 舍II 61中。收集光纖的束端可以用尺寸設計適合下述之 光譜分析儀入口之金屬麵64(ferrule 64)進行補強。 如圖6所示組件至少包含發光二極體1 〇、底物20、 滿舍器61與收集光纖63,該組件被置於印刷電路板65 前方的自準凹口上’圖七為印刷電路板細部設計圖,其 用途為提供底物額外的力學支撐與提供驅動電子元件與 光源其他部分間的電流連結。 自行校準的功能是利用一穿過印刷電路上凹口的底 部到印刷電路板後方的孔洞7 3,使將冷的一面置於底物 20後方25井中的熱電冷卻器66能安置其上。熱電冷卻 器66是用來穩定底物溫度同時也有低度的冷卻效果。因 為發光二極體的效率在低溫時會大幅增加。故相對應的 加熱槽6 7被裝於熱電冷卻器熱的一面,以使操作時節省 能源。 因為空間與能源經濟性,裝有發光二極體的光源組 件適合用於非侵入式血液分析物,例如葡萄糖,之手提 式分析裝置,下面内容即描述該小型化、輕重量裝有光 源組件之供非侵入式測量血液中分析物之裝置。 供非侵入式測量血液中分析物之儀器 圖1 1的裝置11 〇,為一種以具有寬廣譜帶的光照射 受試者皮膚採樣位置之裝置。藉由光譜分析儀中的光柵 收集穿透皮膚或被皮膚反射的背擴散光’然後分散光束 以分析其光譜資訊。分散後的光譜被投射到對分析範圍 第18頁 -------—--- ' __ (請先閲讀背面之注意事項δ、寫本頁) 一丨裝. 訂· 515706 A7 B7 五、發明説明() 波長敏感的線狀排列之偵測器陣列上,偵測器紀錄所接 收的訊號並將其轉換為電壓。將訊號處理與數位化後, 數位電子元件模組中的訊號處理器會根據預測演算法估 計血液中目標分析物的濃度。 光學模組 如圖1 0,光學模組1 00至少包含迷你型光譜分析儀 8 0與相關之線狀排列偵測器模組9 0。 光譜分析儀 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 圖1 1為根據本發明所製成,配有光譜分析儀8 0供 非侵入式測量血液中分析物之儀器11 〇 ’該儀器可接收 由收集光纖63傳來之光譜資訊,並利用單光光柵予以分 散(未繪出)。如圖八,光譜分析儀具有入口狹缝8 1與出 口狹縫8 2。為將傳送光線進入長度與狹縫相同或大約相 當的偵測器陣列,輸入狹縫8 1寬度設計為偵測器陣列單 一像素寬度。陣列的高度(例如5 00 μ m)決定了收集光纖 的尺寸(例如600 # m)。光線由收集光纖63射出並由光 譜分析儀8 1的入口狹缝所收集。光譜分析儀中具角度的 鏡子(未繪出)與凹面單光光栅(未繪出),是以熟知遠技藝 人士能了解的傳統排列方法所構成。鏡子以45度角反射 由收集光纖所發出的光,並將其導向繞射光柵。繞射光 柵一方面將光線分散為光譜之個別成分,一方面使光線 能在偵測器陣列的聚焦平面聚焦。光譜分析儀的出口狹 第19頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(2l〇x 297公釐) 515706 五 A7 B7 發明説明() a卻丨秀陣列略寬,以避免削減經由出口狹 縫會設計得比偵剎器早』見 … I #禮佘聲性。分散光譜的平 缝往偵測器陣列射去之刀散M A正 坦部分是經由位於線狀排列之債測器陣列表面所在义平 方狹缝所形成,該平面區域大小約與偵測 器陣列的總活性部分面積相當。應注意的是’雖本實施 例是使用上述的光譜分析器,但其他的配置方式也是可 用於此,只要符合小尺寸與低散射光’這些對設計手提 式儀器時之重要的需求即可。 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項δ、寫本頁) r丨裝. 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 線狀排 全 一感光 圖9為 配置方 熟知技 坦區域 聚焦平 包含線 藝領域 電線與 矽多工 光波長 狀排列 換為電 列之偵測器唪列模組 光譜是利用線狀排列之感光二極體(PDA),其中每 二極體均最佳化至所需光波長範圍,加以紀錄。 PDA模組90之示意圖。PDA模組90中偵測器的 式對熟習積體電路設計與電子封裝的人士而言為 藝。如前所述,模組配置的方式使分散光譜之平 影像投射到位於偵測器陣列模組面9 1後之混合 面上。圖12提供另一種PDA模組選擇,該模組 狀排列之感光二極體陣列1 2 1,該種陣列在該技 中被熟知為聚焦平面陣列。混合聚焦平面包含以 以金屬化底物連結之線狀排列感光二極體陣列與 器晶片。感光二極體是由適合用於偵測器偵測之 區域的材料製成,例如InGaAs、Ge或InAs。線 之感光二極體陣列測得光能量後,將其紀錄並轉 壓訊號,該電壓強度即代表所偵測的光強度。感 第20頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) 515706 A7 B7_ 五、發明説明() 光二極體陣列中的每一感光二極體,代表一個像素,會 同時紀錄投射光譜中的一點,以紀錄全光譜範圍。然後 以矽多工器輸出訊號。最後,測量值依序經由下述之訊 號處理與類比-數位電路輸出。 較佳的多工器晶片具有下列特性: •低系統雜訊; •可程式回饋; •消除偏移電壓; •高讀出速度。 最佳化的每秒掃描獲取速度由可得之光量(積分時 間)與讀出速度決定。目前本發明的具體化實例讀出速度 範圍在每秒100次掃描與1 000次掃描之間。 線狀排列之偵測器陣列模組 90被裝配於内有前述 之訊號處理電路與類比-數位轉換器之單一印刷電路板 (PCB)中 傳統電路中具有下列特性可提供訊號處理之用: •緩衝; •阻抗匹配; •頻率平滑化;及 •層級移動(level-shifting)。 訊號處理後,訊號可藉由傳統類比-數位轉換器 (ADC)轉為數位訊號。 II. 電子元件 第21頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X 297公釐>、 (請先閲讀背面之法意事項^^、寫本頁) 1丨裝· 訂. 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 515706 五 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 發明説明() 發光二極體驅動器 圖丨1為發光二極體驅動器電路111,提供光源組件 60中發光二極體1〇動力與控制其發光。較佳的發光二 極體驅動器提供以下功能: •每次均可將循序連接的發光二極體群/個別發光 二極體定址的能力; •每次均可同時對光源中發光二極體群/個別發光 二極體定址的能力; •可具彈性的根據記憶體中的程式化排序資料,對 發光二極體群/個別發光二極體排序; •以振幅調整光強度。 除此之外,發光二極體驅動器電路發出相當短的脈 衝,持續時間只有1 00-400奈秒,伴隨著可程式化,最 大為10安培的峰電流。除此之外,發光二極體驅動器亦 可以在中度電流強度( 1 00-5 00mA)下以連續波模式驅動 發光二極體或於交流電或直流電模式下驅動上述發光二 極體。發光二極體驅動器的能力為熟習該技藝之人士所 熟知,故未於此將發光二極體驅動器詳細繪製出來。 高速數位電子模組 内含數位訊號處理器(DSP)之高速數位電子模组 1 1 2,提供處理葡萄糖測量演算法時所需功能,該演算法 紀錄於非揮發性記憶體例如唯讀記憶體或抹除式唯讀記 憶體内。所提供之訊號處理功能包含: 第22頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫衣頁) 515706 五、發明説明( •高程度-處理所有正確進行血液分析物量測所必 須之排序與同步化事件; •低程度-監測重要儀器指示器的狀態得到資料。 揮發性记憶體用來儲存數位資料。測量狀態指示器 與結果會顯示在下述之高解析度液晶顯示器上。 電源供應器(1 14) 許多重量輕、高效率之電池均適合用來作電源供應 之用,本儀器較佳選擇是尺寸與重量均經最佳化以符= 手裝置需求之鎳金屬氫電池^ .............裝· (請先閲讀背面之:¾意事項寫本頁) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 πι·控制與顯示 本裝置是藉由按鈕面板115控制。在其他且"施 例中,可利用π語提示方式,經由數位模組112 :的口 語辨識晶片以不需手控的方式控制儀器。測量狀餞指示 器測量結果與報告均顯示於置於儀器頂端之高解析度I 晶顯示器U 3上,以方便讀取9 如圖11所示’本儀器110小型化與小巧的特性是經 由使用發光二極韹光源,與用來照射測量區域與收集測 量區域發出的光之獨特設計所達成,光源玫置位置非常 :近測量區域,光源與測量區域的距離則是控制於混波 器可充分達到光譜與強度上混合之必須距離,由發光二 極體10發出之光藉混合器61與樣本介面U6接觸。在 較佳實施例中,樣本介面116包含與活體皮膚之樣本區 第23頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(21〇χ撕公雙) 玎 515706 A7 _B7_ 五、發明説明() 域接觸之光纖探針。光源組件與將收集光纖置於中心位 置的設計方式,可讓光譜分析器置於接近光源之處,同 時因為光源不會產生熱量,所以可將光源與光譜分析器 置於同一模組中。 雖然本發明以數個較佳實施例作為例示,但熟習該 技藝之人士可以輕易在不偏離本發明精神與範圍的情形 下了解本發明之其他應用。故本發明應只被下列之專利 申請範圍所限制。 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項寫本頁) :丨裝· 訂· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 第24頁 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210X297公釐)Page 6 IX This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) 515706 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () nLED = refractive index of light-emitting diode; N, refractive index of substrate material. Light Emitting Diode Light Source Assembly FIG. 6 shows a light source assembly 60 integrated with a light emitting diode / substrate. The light from the light source must be transmitted to the sample interface or directly to the measurement area. This work has traditionally been expensive with a spatial optical arrangement of many mirrors and lenses. However, it is not suitable for applications requiring miniaturization and space saving. In addition, this design is very sensitive to vibration or other disturbances, making it unsuitable for portable instruments. The present invention utilizes an optical mixer 61 to take advantage of its simplicity and miniaturization. The preferred mixer 6 i is a special large-diameter optical fiber, whose diameter is determined by the optimal optical path that can penetrate the skin, and has a hollow center 6 2 to receive and collect the optical fiber 63. The preferred material for the mixer is low hydroxide silicon fiber, but other materials with high reflection constants such as sapphire or silicon can also be used. The mixer can completely mix the different wavelengths of light emitted by the light-emitting diode, and make the light intensity normal distribution, without causing excessive loss of light intensity. While the mixer 61 is covered with resin, it is preferably fixed on the substrate, but it may be fixed to it with a mechanical fixer. The best collection fiber is a low-hydroxide silicon fiber with a center diameter of about 600 microns. As shown in the figure, the collection fiber is a short straight fiber, which is fixed in the hollow part of the center of the mixer 6 2 and increases through all light source components. Light collection efficiency, the collection fiber 62 can be fixed to the mixed page by sticking. Page 17 This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back to write this page) Printed and ordered by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, printed by the Consumer Cooperatives 06 5 5 Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Consumer Cooperatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This paper is printed in accordance with the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 × 297 mm) A7 _________- ------ Description of the invention () House II 61. The bundle end of the collection fiber can be reinforced with a metal surface 64 (ferrule 64) sized to fit the entrance of the spectrum analyzer described below. As shown in FIG. 6, the component includes at least a light emitting diode 10, a substrate 20, a full house 61, and a collection optical fiber 63. The component is placed on a self-aligning notch in front of the printed circuit board 65. FIG. 7 is a printed circuit board Detailed design drawing, its purpose is to provide additional mechanical support for the substrate and to provide a current connection between the drive electronics and other parts of the light source. The function of self-calibration is to use a hole 7 3 that passes through the bottom of the notch on the printed circuit to the rear of the printed circuit board, so that the thermoelectric cooler 66 that puts the cold side in the well 25 behind the substrate 20 can be placed on it. The thermoelectric cooler 66 is used to stabilize the substrate temperature and also has a low degree of cooling effect. Because the efficiency of light-emitting diodes increases significantly at low temperatures. Therefore, the corresponding heating tank 67 is installed on the hot side of the thermoelectric cooler to save energy during operation. Due to space and energy economics, the light source module equipped with a light emitting diode is suitable for a portable analysis device for non-invasive blood analytes, such as glucose. The following describes the miniaturized, light-weight light source module Device for non-invasive measurement of analytes in blood. Apparatus for non-invasive measurement of analytes in blood. The device 11 of FIG. 11 is a device for irradiating a subject's skin sampling position with light having a broad spectrum band. The back-diffused light that penetrates or is reflected by the skin is collected by the grating in the spectrum analyzer and then the light beam is scattered to analyze its spectral information. The scattered spectrum is projected onto the analysis range. Page 18 -------------- '__ (Please read the notes on the back δ, write this page) One. Order. 515706 A7 B7 Five Description of the invention () On a wavelength-sensitive linear array of detectors, the detector records the received signals and converts them into voltages. After the signal is processed and digitized, the signal processor in the digital electronic component module estimates the concentration of the target analyte in the blood based on a prediction algorithm. Optical module As shown in Figure 10, the optical module 100 includes at least a mini-spectrum analyzer 80 and a related linear array detector module 90. Spectral Analyzer Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Figure 1 1 is made in accordance with the present invention and equipped with a spectral analyzer 80 for non-invasive measurement of analytes in blood. 11 ′ The spectral information transmitted from the optical fiber 63 is collected and dispersed using a single light grating (not shown). As shown in Fig. 8, the spectrum analyzer has an entrance slit 81 and an exit slit 82. In order to transmit the light into the detector array having the same length or approximately the same length as the slit, the width of the input slit 8 1 is designed to be a single pixel width of the detector array. The height of the array (for example, 500 μm) determines the size of the collection fiber (for example, 600 #m). The light is emitted from the collection fiber 63 and collected by the entrance slit of the spectrum analyzer 81. The angled mirrors (not shown) and concave single light gratings (not shown) in the spectrum analyzer are made up of traditional arrangement methods known to those skilled in the art. The mirror reflects the light from the collection fiber at a 45-degree angle and directs it to the diffraction grating. Diffraction gratings on the one hand disperse light into individual components of the spectrum and on the other hand enable the light to be focused on the focal plane of the detector array. Spectral Analyzer's Exit Narrow Page 19 This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (2l0x 297 mm) 515706 Five A7 B7 Description of Invention () a But the show array is slightly wider to avoid cuts through exports The slit will be designed earlier than the brakes. See you ... I # 礼 佘 声 性. The flattened slit of the scattered spectrum is emitted to the detector array. The part of the positive MA of the knife is formed by a square slit located on the surface of the linear array of the detector array. The total active area is comparable. It should be noted that 'Although this embodiment uses the above-mentioned spectrum analyzer, other configurations can also be used here, as long as it meets the important requirements when designing a portable instrument, such as small size and low scattered light. (Please read the precautions on the back δ and write this page first) r 丨 Installation. Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The spectrum of the detector queue module that is replaced with a silicon multiplexed light wavelength array is a linear array of photodiodes (PDA), each of which is optimized to the required light wavelength range , Record it. Schematic diagram of the PDA module 90. The detector type in the PDA module 90 is an art for those familiar with integrated circuit design and electronic packaging. As mentioned earlier, the module is configured in such a way that the flat image of the scattered spectrum is projected onto the mixing surface located behind the detector array module surface 91. Figure 12 provides another PDA module option. The module-shaped array of photodiodes 1 2 1 is known in the art as a focus plane array. The hybrid focusing plane includes a linear array of photodiode arrays and a semiconductor wafer connected by a metallized substrate. The photodiode is made of a material suitable for the area detected by the detector, such as InGaAs, Ge or InAs. After the light diode array of the line measures the light energy, it records and converts the signal, and the voltage intensity represents the detected light intensity. Page 20 This paper applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) 515706 A7 B7_ V. Description of the invention () Each photodiode in the photodiode array represents a pixel and will be recorded at the same time Project a point in the spectrum to record the full spectral range. Then use the silicon multiplexer to output the signal. Finally, the measured values are sequentially output through the following signal processing and analog-digital circuits. Better multiplexer chips have the following characteristics: • Low system noise; • Programmable feedback; • Elimination of offset voltage; • High read speed. The optimal scan acquisition speed per second is determined by the amount of light available (integral time) and the readout speed. The present embodiment of the present invention has a read speed range between 100 scans per second and 1,000 scans per second. The linear array detector array module 90 is assembled in a single printed circuit board (PCB) with the aforementioned signal processing circuit and analog-to-digital converter. The traditional circuit has the following characteristics to provide signal processing: • Buffering; • impedance matching; • frequency smoothing; and • level-shifting. After the signal is processed, the signal can be converted to a digital signal by a traditional analog-to-digital converter (ADC). II. Electronic components page 21 This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210X 297 mm >), (Please read the legal notice on the back ^^, write this page) 1 Printed by the Ministry of Intellectual Property Bureau ’s Consumer Cooperative Cooperative 515706 Printed by the Ministry of Economy ’s Intellectual Property Bureau ’s Consumer Cooperative Co-operative printed A7 B7 Description of the light-emitting diode driver Diode 10 power and control its light emission. The better light emitting diode driver provides the following functions: • The ability to address sequentially connected light emitting diode groups / individual light emitting diodes each time; • Each time The ability to address the light emitting diode group / individual light emitting diodes in the light source at the same time; • It can flexibly sort the light emitting diode group / individual light emitting diodes according to the programmed data in the memory; • Adjust the light intensity by the amplitude. In addition, the light emitting diode driver circuit emits a relatively short pulse with a duration of only 100-400 nanoseconds, with a programmable peak current of up to 10 amps In addition, the light-emitting diode driver can also drive the light-emitting diode in a continuous wave mode at a moderate current intensity (100-5 00 mA) or the above-mentioned light-emitting diode in an AC or DC mode. The ability of a polar body driver is well known to those skilled in the art, so the light-emitting diode driver is not drawn in detail here. High-speed digital electronic module High-speed digital electronic module containing a digital signal processor (DSP) 1 1 2. Provide the functions required to process the glucose measurement algorithm, which is recorded in non-volatile memory such as read-only memory or erasable read-only memory. The signal processing functions provided include: Page 22 Paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) (Please read the notes on the back to write the clothing page) 515706 V. Description of the invention (• High degree-Handling all necessary for accurate blood analyte measurement Sequence and synchronize events; • Low level-Monitor the status of important instrument indicators to get data. Volatile memory is used to store digital data. Measurement status indicators The results will be displayed on the following high-resolution LCD display. Power supply (1 14) Many light weight and high efficiency batteries are suitable for power supply. The preferred choice of this instrument is that the size and weight are both Optimized Ni = metal nickel-metal hydride battery for hand device ^ ............. packing (please read the back of the page first: ¾ Italian matter to write this page) Staff of Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs The consumer cooperative prints the π · control and display This device is controlled by the button panel 115. In other and " embodiments, π language prompts can be used to identify the chip through the spoken language of the digital module 112: without manual control Way to control the instrument. Measurement results and reports are displayed on the high-resolution I crystal display U 3 placed on the top of the instrument for easy reading. 9 As shown in Figure 11 'The miniaturization and compactness of this instrument 110 The light-emitting diode chirped light source is achieved with the unique design used to illuminate the measurement area and collect the light emitted from the measurement area. The light source is located very close to the measurement area, and the distance between the light source and the measurement area is controlled by the mixer. The necessary distance for mixing in the spectrum and the intensity is reached, and the light emitted by the light emitting diode 10 is in contact with the sample interface U6 through the mixer 61. In the preferred embodiment, the sample interface 116 includes the sample area of the living skin. Page 23 This paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21〇χ tear male double) 玎 515706 A7 _B7_ V. Description of the invention () Fiber-optic probes for domain contact. The design of the light source assembly and the central position of the collection fiber allows the spectrum analyzer to be placed close to the light source, and because the light source does not generate heat, the light source and the spectrum analyzer can be placed in the same module. Although the present invention is exemplified by several preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art can easily understand other applications of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention should be limited only by the scope of the following patent applications. 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