Samsung Develops Advanced Spectro-Sensor Technology Utilizing Nano Antenna Array
South Korean conglomerate Samsung Electronics has made significant strides in the development of spectro-sensor technology, leveraging a nano antenna array to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the device. According to a patent application filed on May 8, 2015, and made available online on November 19, 2015, the company's invention relates to a spectro-sensor that utilizes a nano antenna array to measure the Raman scattering of an object.
The patent's assignee, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has developed a spectro-sensor that uses a nano antenna array to detect the scattered light from an object, enabling the measurement of its physical properties. This technology has the potential to be applied in various fields, including materials analysis, quality control, and biomedical research.
Key Takeaways:
- The Samsung-developed spectro-sensor employs a nano antenna array to enhance the sensitivity and accuracy of Raman spectroscopy.
- The device uses a nano antenna array to detect scattered light from an object, enabling the measurement of its physical properties.
- The invention includes a plurality of nano antennas with different resonance wavelength bands, which enables the detection of multiple physical properties of an object.
- The spectro-sensor module includes an optical lens to collect the excitation light and scattered light, which can be worn on the object like an earring.
- The signal processor in the spectrometer analyzes the signal output by the spectro-sensor, enabling the measurement of at least one physical property of the object.
Statistics:
- 4040 patents have been issued as of May 8, 2015.
- The invention includes a plurality of nano antennas with different resonance wavelength bands, with a period of less than λ/2.
- The spectro-sensor module includes a light source configured to irradiate excitation light toward an object, and a spectro-sensor that detects scattered light incident thereon.
Sources:
- VerticalNews (November 30, 2015) - "Patent Issued for Spectro-Sensor and Spectrometer Employing the Same"
- HAN, Seunghoon; PARK, Hongkyu; LEE, Moonsook; CHO, Seongho. Spectro-Sensor and Spectrometer Employing the Same. Filed May 8, 2015 and posted November 19, 2015. Patent URL: http://appft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-adv.html&r=4040&p=81&f=G&l=50&d=PG01&S1=20151112.PD.&OS=PD/20151112&RS=PD/20151112