Neogen has been granted a patent for an implement analyzing device that can detect and analyze multiple test strip assays in fluid retainer cartridge assemblies. The device includes a support member, housing, cartridge receiver, cartridge heater, imaging device, and an integrated circuit. The method involves receiving image data from the imaging device, detecting the test strip assays, obtaining test information, and executing an analysis routine to determine the presence and concentration of a chemical analyte in the fluid. GlobalData’s report on Neogen gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Implement analyzing device for detecting and analyzing test strip assays
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11768158B2) describes a method for analyzing test strip assays using an implement analyzing device. The method involves receiving image data from an imaging device, which captures the image data within a field of view directed towards a cartridge receiver. The image data is then used to detect the test strip assays retained by fluid retainer cartridge assemblies inserted into the cartridge receiver. Each test strip assay is configured to chemically react with a chemical analyte after contact with the fluid in the corresponding fluid retainer cartridge assembly.
Once the test strip assays are detected, the data processing hardware obtains test information associated with each detected test strip assay. An analysis routine is then executed for each detected test strip assay based on the corresponding test information. The analysis routine involves analyzing color and intensity information within a result region on the test strip assay using the image data received from the imaging device. Based on this analysis, the method determines a test result indicating the presence and/or concentration of the chemical analyte within the fluid in the corresponding fluid retainer cartridge assembly.
The method also includes additional features such as executing multiple analysis routines simultaneously, independently analyzing each test strip assay, and executing analysis routines on test strip assays retained by different fluid retainer cartridge assemblies inserted into different locations in the cartridge receiver. The method further involves measuring the fluid level in the fluid retainer cartridge assembly, initiating a timer, and executing the analysis routine when the fluid level reaches a threshold level. Additionally, the method includes selectively activating heating devices based on the desired temperature of the retained fluid specified in the test information.
The patent also describes a result line centering routine, where the position of result lines on the test strip assay is adjusted to align with result line centering information specified in the test information. This routine helps improve the accuracy of the analysis by ensuring proper alignment of the result lines.
Overall, this patent presents a method for efficiently and accurately analyzing test strip assays using an implement analyzing device. The method incorporates various features to enhance the analysis process and improve the reliability of test results.
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