Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted Technology
The detection of the spectral fingerprint of chemical sensors through the combined use of an LCD and a webcam is an alternative approach for chemical sensor characterization. This technique allows the development of more compact, cheap, and user-friendly measurement systems compared to the more clas...
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| description | The detection of the spectral fingerprint of chemical sensors through the combined use of an LCD and a webcam is an alternative approach for chemical sensor characterization. This technique allows the development of more compact, cheap, and user-friendly measurement systems compared to the more classic instruments, such as spectrometers and gas chromatography systems. In the Computer Screen Photo-assisted Technique (CSPT), a display acts as a light source, and a conventional camera (e.g., a webcam) plays the role of a detector. The light from the LCD is reflected (or transmitted) by the chemical sensor, and the camera detects it. In the present contribution, we propose a compact and low-cost platform based on CSPT for the characterization of colorimetric sensor arrays. The system can provide spectral information of both reflected and transmitted light from the sample. Further, a 2.4-inch LCD and three different detector’s (a webcam, an RGB sensor, and a camera module) performances have been evaluated and discussed. The developed system includes a UDOO-based single board computer that makes it a stand-alone measurement system. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cfd63d4a38cb4e07918e620a06d07d502023-11-22T20:37:53ZengMDPI AGElectronics2079-92922021-10-011021258710.3390/electronics10212587Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted TechnologyGiovanni Gugliandolo0Giovanni Pilato1Nicola Donato2Department of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, ItalyICAR-CNR, Italian National Research Council, 90146 Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, ItalyThe detection of the spectral fingerprint of chemical sensors through the combined use of an LCD and a webcam is an alternative approach for chemical sensor characterization. This technique allows the development of more compact, cheap, and user-friendly measurement systems compared to the more classic instruments, such as spectrometers and gas chromatography systems. In the Computer Screen Photo-assisted Technique (CSPT), a display acts as a light source, and a conventional camera (e.g., a webcam) plays the role of a detector. The light from the LCD is reflected (or transmitted) by the chemical sensor, and the camera detects it. In the present contribution, we propose a compact and low-cost platform based on CSPT for the characterization of colorimetric sensor arrays. The system can provide spectral information of both reflected and transmitted light from the sample. Further, a 2.4-inch LCD and three different detector’s (a webcam, an RGB sensor, and a camera module) performances have been evaluated and discussed. The developed system includes a UDOO-based single board computer that makes it a stand-alone measurement system.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/21/2587colorimetric sensorsCSPTmeasurementinstrumentationsensor arraysoptical sensors |
| spellingShingle | Giovanni Gugliandolo Giovanni Pilato Nicola Donato Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted Technology Electronics colorimetric sensors CSPT measurement instrumentation sensor arrays optical sensors |
| title | Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted Technology |
| title_full | Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted Technology |
| title_fullStr | Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted Technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted Technology |
| title_short | Compact System for Colorimetric Sensor Arrays Characterization Based on Computer Screen Photo-Assisted Technology |
| title_sort | compact system for colorimetric sensor arrays characterization based on computer screen photo assisted technology |
| topic | colorimetric sensors CSPT measurement instrumentation sensor arrays optical sensors |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/21/2587 |
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