TWI608225B - Intelligent test strip detection device and method thereof - Google Patents

Description

Intelligent test paper detecting device and method

The invention relates to a detecting device and a method, in particular to a detecting device and a method for intelligent test strips.

With the changes of the times and the rise of women's autonomy, the proportion of women's employment has become more and more high. However, compared with men, professional women have the pressure of having children, in addition to their career challenges. As a result, professional women often need to work harder to face the cause on the one hand and the birth plan on the other.

In order to effectively grasp the critical period of conception in a busy working environment, newly married women usually use the ovulation reagent 1 as shown in Figure 1 to predict the date of ovulation so as to grasp the key moments of ovulation, thereby increasing the chance of conception. The main indicators of the conventional ovulation reagent 1 include luteal growth hormone, follicle growth hormone, and basal body temperature, etc., and the above indicators are measured to grasp the time of ovulation. However, since many ovulation reagents in Taiwan are imported from Europe and the United States, the specifications of ovulation reagents used are also in Europe and the United States. Therefore, the differences in ethnic groups between Europe, America and Asia are not considered. Also during ovulation, the luteal growth hormone value, follicle growth hormone value, and basal body temperature of women in Europe and America are different from those in Asian countries. Therefore, if women in the Asian region directly use ovulation reagents imported from Europe and the United States, there are often errors in their use.

Secondly, the ovulation reagents are mostly used as one-time use reagents. After measuring the physiological values, the user must record and sort the measured values by himself, and there are also inconveniences in use. In fact, with the advancement of technology, the use of smart phones has become quite popular, almost one person has a hand, and the smart phone itself has a storage function. If you can effectively combine the functions of smart phones and ovulation reagents, it will greatly improve the effective tracking of ovulation dates, and then provide Personalized data viewing capabilities.

Therefore, how to solve the difference in the measurement parameters of the above-mentioned conventional ovulation reagents and provide personalized ovulation information is a technical problem that various circles are currently trying to solve.

In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, one of the objects of the present invention is to solve the differences in the parameters of the ovulation reagent measurement and the problems provided by the personalized ovulation information.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a smart test strip detecting device, comprising: a measuring unit having a test strip end and a test strip reaction zone, wherein the test strip end measures a test solution containing at least one physiological hormone; And the test paper reaction zone is configured to reflect the measurement result of the liquid to be tested; and a reading unit has a placement groove, a signal processing circuit, a driver, a timing generator, a plurality of light sources, and a plurality of a light sensor and a connection end, wherein the signal processing circuit is electrically connected to the driver, the timing generator, the plurality of light sources, and the plurality of light sensors; wherein the measuring unit is placed in the reading The unit is inserted into the slot, and the connection end of the reading unit is connected to one of the connection holes of a portable electronic device.

Preferably, the test solution is human urine, and contains Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH).

Preferably, the measuring unit further comprises a cover portion for covering the test strip end of the measuring unit.

Preferably, the timing generator generates a plurality of clock control signals; the driver can drive the plurality of light sources to emit light to the test paper reaction area according to the plurality of clock control signals; and according to the plurality of clocks The signal, the plurality of light sensors can receive light from the reaction area of the test paper to generate a detection signal; and the signal processing circuit can process the detection signal.

Preferably, the signal processing circuit, the driver and the timing generator are integrated into an integrated circuit, and the plurality of light sources and the plurality of light sensors can be mounted on a printed circuit board.

Preferably, the portable electronic device can include a display unit for displaying the ovulation date information, a storage unit for storing the ovulation date information, and an application module. The reading unit can be made to read the measurement result of the at least one physiological hormone.

Preferably, the ratio of the follicle growth hormone and the luteinizing hormone is automatically calculated based on the plurality of measurements.

Preferably, the connection end of the reading unit can be a Micro-USB connection end.

The invention further provides a smart test paper detecting method, comprising the steps of: inserting a measuring unit into a test liquid containing at least one physiological hormone to reflect the measurement result of the at least one physiological hormone; and inserting the measuring unit into the measuring unit The connection unit is connected to one of the connection terminals of the portable electronic device; and the portable electronic device reads the reading unit by using an application module The measurement result of the at least one physiological hormone, wherein the reading unit has a placement slot, a signal processing circuit, a driver, a timing generator, a plurality of light sources, a plurality of light sensors, and a connection end.

Preferably, the application module is further connected to a cloud database by using an internet terminal.

The invention utilizes physiological values such as luteal growth hormone and follicular growth hormone as the basis for predicting the ovulation date, and is more accurate than the conventional technology, and uses portable electronic devices to manage personalized physiological information, in use. More convenient. Therefore, the smart test strip detecting device and method of the present invention have the advantages of predicting the ovulation date accurately, providing exclusive personalized service, and the like, and can effectively improve the shortcomings of the prior art.

1‧‧‧ ovulation reagent

2‧‧‧Intelligent test strip detection device

21‧‧‧Measurement unit

211‧‧‧ test paper end

212‧‧‧ test paper reaction zone

213‧‧‧ Covering Department

22‧‧‧Reading unit

221‧‧‧Into the slot

222‧‧‧Signal Processing Circuit

223‧‧‧ drive

224‧‧‧Timed Generator

225a~225c‧‧‧Light source

226a~226c‧‧‧Light sensor

227‧‧‧Connected end

3‧‧‧Portable electronic devices

31‧‧‧Connection hole

32‧‧‧Display unit

S1-S5‧‧‧ steps

1 is a schematic view of a conventional ovulation reagent; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a smart test strip detecting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 3 is a system block diagram of a reading unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; The figure is another schematic diagram of a smart test strip detecting device according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method of the smart test strip detecting device of the present invention.

The embodiments of the present invention are described by way of specific examples, and those skilled in the art can readily appreciate the other advantages and advantages of the present invention. The invention may be embodied or applied in various other specific embodiments, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

It is to be understood that the structure, the proportions, the size and the like of the present invention are intended to be used in conjunction with the disclosure of the specification, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The conditions are not technically meaningful, and any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship or adjustment of the size should be disclosed in the present invention without affecting the effects and achievable effects of the present invention. The technical content can be covered.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 together, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a smart test strip detecting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a system block diagram of a reading unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart test strip detecting device 2 of the present invention comprises: a measuring unit 21 having a test strip end 211 and a test strip reaction zone 212, wherein the test strip end 211 measures one containing at least one physiological hormone The test solution (not shown in the figure), and the test strip reaction area 212 is used to reflect the measurement result of the test liquid; and a read unit 22 has a placement slot 221, a signal processing circuit 222, and a The driver 223, the timing generator 224, the plurality of light sources 225a to 225c, the plurality of light sensors 226a to 226c, and a connection terminal 227, wherein the signal processing circuit 222 is electrically connected to the driver 223, the timing generator 224, and the plurality of Light sources 225a to 225c and a plurality of light sensors 226a to 226c. The measuring unit 21 is placed in the insertion slot 221 of the reading unit 22, and the connecting end 227 of the reading unit 22 is connected to one of the connecting holes 31 of the portable electronic device 3.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid to be tested may be human urine, and contains Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH).

In the embodiment of the present invention, the measuring unit 21 further includes a cover portion 213 to cover the test strip end 211 of the measuring unit 21.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the timing generator 224 can generate a plurality of clock control signals; according to the plurality of clock control signals, the driver 223 can drive the plurality of light sources 225a-225c to emit light to the test strip reaction zone 212; Multiple clock control signals, multiple light sensors 226a-226c can receive light from the test strip reaction zone 212 to generate a detection signal; and the signal processing circuit 222 can process the detection signal.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the signal processing circuit 222, the driver 223, and the timing generator 224 can be integrated into an integrated circuit (not shown), and the plurality of light sources 225a to 225c and a plurality of lights can be combined. The sensors 226a-226c are mounted on a printed circuit board (not shown).

In the embodiment of the present invention, the portable electronic device 3 can include a display unit 32 for displaying the ovulation date information, as shown in FIG. 4; a storage unit (not shown) for storing ovulation The date information; and an application module (not shown) allow the reading unit 22 to read the measurement results of at least one physiological hormone.

In an embodiment of the invention, the ratio of follicle growth hormone to luteal growth hormone is automatically calculated based on a plurality of measurements.

In an embodiment of the invention, the connection end 227 of the reading unit 22 can be a Micro-USB connection.

The invention further provides a smart test paper detecting method. Referring to FIG. 5, the method comprises the steps of: inserting a measuring unit into a test liquid containing at least one physiological hormone to react the measurement result of the at least one physiological hormone. (Step S1); placing the measuring unit in a reading unit (step S2); connecting one of the reading units to the connection hole of one of the portable electronic devices (step S3); and portable electronic The device causes the reading unit to read the measurement result of the at least one physiological hormone by using an application module (step S4). The reading unit has a placement slot, a signal processing circuit, a driver, a timing generator, a plurality of light sources, a plurality of light sensors, and a connection end.

In this method, the application module may further include connecting to the cloud database through the Internet remote terminal (step S5).

The intelligent test paper detecting device and method provided by the invention utilize physiological values such as luteal growth hormone and follicular growth hormone as the basis for predicting the ovulation date, which is more accurate than the conventional technology; and provides physiological physiology using portable electronic devices. Information management, convenient for users to personalize management. In addition to solving the problem of insufficient ovulation reagent measurement parameters in the prior art, the invention also solves the problem that the ovulation information cannot be effectively personalized and customized.

However, the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the effects of the present invention, and are not intended to be limiting. The above embodiments may be modified and changed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. In addition, the number of elements in the above-described embodiments is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention should be as set forth in the following claims.

2‧‧‧Intelligent test strip detection device

21‧‧‧Measurement unit

211‧‧‧ test paper end

212‧‧‧ test paper reaction zone

213‧‧‧ Covering Department

22‧‧‧Reading unit

221‧‧‧Into the slot

227‧‧‧Connected end

3‧‧‧Portable electronic devices

31‧‧‧Connection hole

32‧‧‧Display unit

Claims (10)

A smart test strip detecting device comprises: a measuring unit having a test strip end and a test strip reaction zone, wherein the test strip end measures a test liquid containing at least one physiological hormone, and the test strip reaction zone is used for Responding to the measurement result of the liquid to be tested; and a reading unit having a placement slot, a signal processing circuit, a driver, a timing generator, a plurality of light sources, a plurality of light sensors, and a connection end, The signal processing circuit is electrically connected to the driver, the timing generator, the plurality of light sources, and the plurality of light sensors; wherein the measuring unit is disposed in the insertion slot of the reading unit, The connection end of the reading unit is connected to one of the connection holes of a portable electronic device. The intelligent test strip detecting device according to claim 1, wherein the test solution is human urine, and contains Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH). ). The smart test strip detecting device of claim 1, wherein the measuring unit further comprises a cover portion for covering the test strip end of the measuring unit. The smart test strip detecting device of claim 1, wherein the timing generator generates a plurality of clock control signals; and the driver drives the plurality of light sources to emit light according to the plurality of clock control signals a test strip reaction zone; the plurality of light sensors receive light from the reaction zone of the test strip to generate a detection signal; and the signal processing circuit processes the detection signal. The smart test strip detecting device according to claim 1, wherein the signal processing circuit, the driver and the timing generator are integrated into an integrated circuit, and the plurality of light sources and the plurality of light sensors are integrated Mounted on a printed circuit board. The smart test strip detecting device according to claim 1, wherein the portable electric battery The sub-device includes a display unit for displaying ovulation date information, a storage unit for storing the ovulation date information, and an application module for reading the at least one physiological hormone measurement result. The smart test strip detecting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ratio of the follicle growth hormone and the lutein growth hormone is automatically calculated based on the plurality of measurement results. The smart test strip detecting device according to claim 1, wherein the connecting end of the reading unit is a Micro-USB connecting end. A smart test paper detecting method comprises the steps of: inserting a measuring unit into a test liquid containing at least one physiological hormone to reflect the measurement result of the at least one physiological hormone; placing the measuring unit in a reading Connecting the connection end of the reading unit to one of the connection holes of the portable electronic device; and the portable electronic device causes the reading unit to read the at least one physiological body by using an application module The measurement result of the hormone; wherein the reading unit has a placement slot, a signal processing circuit, a driver, a timing generator, a plurality of light sources, a plurality of light sensors, and a connection end. The method for detecting a smart test strip as described in claim 9 further includes the application module being connected to a cloud database via a remote end of the Internet.