Apparatus for quickly displaying coronavirus test result

Abstract

The present invention teaches an apparatus for consistent and accurate on-site readings of fluorescence signals of coronavirus test result, with which a user directly reads a fluorescent light qualitatively instead of using electronic sensors. The fluorescent light is excited from a fluorescent source in a site of interest in a target assay. The device comprises a light source for generating an excitation light for exciting the fluorescent source of the target assay to generate a fluorescent light, a component for accurately transmitting the excitation light and the fluorescent light with less noise or reflection, a component for consistent detecting of the fluorescent source by bare eyes with minimal health risks, and a user control system that requires minimal training.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for quickly displaying coronavirus test result, with which a user directly reads a fluorescent light qualitatively instead of using electronic sensors, said fluorescent light is excited from a fluorescent source in a site of interest of a target assay, said apparatus comprising an excitation light source for generating an excitation light for exciting said fluorescent source of said target assay to generate said fluorescent light, a component for accurately transmitting said excitation light and said fluorescent light with less reflection, a component for consistent detecting of said fluorescent source by bare eyes with minimal health risks, and a user control system for turning on and turning off said excitation light source. 
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a semi-closed chamber as a backbone to contain all other components, wherein said chamber is made of impermeable materials that can shield light transmission channels from suspending particles and environmental light noises. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said backbone is made of a color to better contrast said fluorescent light. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , said apparatus contains a docking space, wherein said apparatus is designed to a shape such that said docking space closely fits and stationizes said target assay, creating a plurality of anchor points that reduce spatial variability of all other components, consequently limiting said user's variability in terms of shaking or wrong direction during reading process. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said chamber is made of PVC. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said excitation light source is generated by using two UV-C LED lights, each of said UV-C LED lights is of 365 nm frequency and 0.5 Watts power. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said excitation light source is arranged to be not directly exposed or imposing any strong reflection into said user's eyes for safety and sensitivity concerns. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , said excitation light sources are installed in an arrangement such that said excitation light primarily illuminates said site of interest of said target assay. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , said site of interest of said target assay and said excitation light source is placed at a 45 degrees angle and 10 mm distance, which results in least deflection. 
     
     
         10 . A method for operating an apparatus for quickly displaying coronavirus test result, with which a user directly reads a fluorescent light qualitatively instead of using electronic sensors, wherein said apparatus comprises a program, size and a plurality of specifications of an excitation light source, a docking space and a power button, said method comprising:
 (a) Making sure said program, size and said plurality of specifications of said excitation light source matching a target assay;   (b) Inserting said target assay into said docking space;   (c) Turning on said apparatus by pressing said power button;   (d) Emitting an excitation light from said excitation light source to shine on a site of interest of said target assay and exciting said fluorescent source within said target assay, which then emits said fluorescent light as responses; and   (e) Observing said site of interest by said user according to said target assay's use instruction.