Temperature measuring and logging slide utilizing WISP
US11378461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/07758
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure describes a slide comprising a substrate, a WISP, and a temperature sensor, wherein the slide is capable of communicating with an external communications device via the WISP. In some implementations, the WISP comprises an antenna, an integrated circuit, and a memory unit, that are powered wirelessly by an external device, such that it is capable of measuring, logging, and communicating data. The data, such as time and temperature, may be collected via sensors connected to the WISP. In some implementations, the WISP and temperature sensor are embedded in the substrate to prevent direct contact with mounted specimens. In some implementations the slide further comprises displayed content. In some implementations, the displayed content is linked to a database of information. The various implementations of this invention may describe a slide utilizing any number of the features described above in any combination.
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