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Raju G, Ranjan A, Banik S, Poddar A, Managuli V, Mazumder N. A commentary on the development and use of smartphone imaging devices. Biophys Rev 2024; 16:151-163. [PMID: 38737211 PMCID: PMC11078910 DOI: 10.1007/s12551-023-01175-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Current-age smartphones are known for their wide array of functionality and are now being utilized in the field of healthcare and medicine due to their proven capabilities as smartphone imaging devices (SIDs). Recent technical advancements enabled the integration of special add-on lenses with smartphones to transform them into SIDs. With the rising demand for efficient point-of-care (PoC) devices for better diagnostic applications, SIDs will be a one-stop solution. Additionally, portability, user-friendliness and low-cost make it accessible for all even at remote locations. Furthermore, improvements in resolution, magnification and field-of-view (FOV) have attracted the scientific community to use SIDs in various biomedical applications such as disease diagnosis, food quality control and pathogen detection. SIDs can be arranged in various combinational setups by using different illumination sources and optics to achieve suitable contrast and visibility of the specimen under study. This Commentary illustrates the various illumination sources used in SID and also spotlights their design and applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gagan Raju
- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka 576104 India
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Son YT, Son K, Eo GO, Lee KB. Feasibility of images acquired using smartphone camera for marginal and internal fit of fixed dental prosthesis: comparison and correlation study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5291. [PMID: 38438467 PMCID: PMC10912410 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55711-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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This study aimed to measure marginal and internal fit using images captured with both an optical microscope and a smartphone camera, comparing the fit measurement performance of these devices and analyzing their correlation. Working casts (with 10 posterior and 10 anterior teeth) created to fabricate fixed dental prostheses were used. These working casts were scanned using a desktop scanner (E1) to design an interim crown, and the designed interim crown was fabricated using a three-dimensional (3D) printer. Utilizing the silicone replica technique, the fabricated interim crown replicated the fit, which was then captured using both an optical microscope and a smartphone camera. The captured images were used to measure the marginal and internal fit according to the imaging device. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were used for reliability analysis according to the imaging device. Furthermore, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was adopted for the comparative evaluation of the marginal and internal fit between the imaging devices (α = 0.05). The measurement results of the marginal and internal fit according to the optical microscope and smartphone camera did exhibit a significant difference (P < 0.05). The ICC between the two devices showed an "excellent" agreement of over 0.9 at all measurement points (P < 0.001). A smartphone camera could be used to obtain images for evaluating the marginal and internal fit.
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- Young-Tak Son
- Department of Dental Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Dental Device Development Institute, Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubuldaero, Jung-Gu, Daegu, 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Dental Device Development Institute, Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubuldaero, Jung-Gu, Daegu, 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Smart Software, Yonam Institute of Technology, Jinju-Si, Gyeongsangnam-Do, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Dental Device Development Institute, Kyungpook National University, 2177 Dalgubuldaero, Jung-Gu, Daegu, 41940, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
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A low-cost smartphone fluorescence microscope for research, life science education, and STEM outreach. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2722. [PMID: 36894527 PMCID: PMC9998573 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29182-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Much of our understanding of cell and tissue development, structure, and function stems from fluorescence microscopy. The acquisition of colorful and glowing images engages and excites users ranging from seasoned microscopists to STEM students. Fluorescence microscopes range in cost from several thousand to several hundred thousand US dollars. Therefore, the use of fluorescence microscopy is typically limited to well-funded institutions and biotechnology companies, research core facilities, and medical laboratories, but is financially impractical at many universities and colleges, primary and secondary schools (K-12), and in science outreach settings. In this study, we developed and characterized components that when used in combination with a smartphone or tablet, perform fluorescence microscopy at a cost of less than $50 US dollars per unit. We re-purposed recreational LED flashlights and theater stage lighting filters to enable viewing of green and red fluorophores including EGFP, DsRed, mRFP, and mCherry on a simple-to-build frame made of wood and plexiglass. These devices, which we refer to as glowscopes, were capable of 10 µm resolution, imaging fluorescence in live specimens, and were compatible with all smartphone and tablet models we tested. In comparison to scientific-grade fluorescence microscopes, glowscopes may have limitations to sensitivity needed to detect dim fluorescence and the inability to resolve subcellular structures. We demonstrate capability of viewing fluorescence within zebrafish embryos, including heart rate, rhythmicity, and regional anatomy of the central nervous system. Due to the low cost of individual glowscope units, we anticipate this device can help to equip K-12, undergraduate, and science outreach classrooms with fleets of fluorescence microscopes that can engage students with hands-on learning activities.
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Naghdi T, Ardalan S, Asghari Adib Z, Sharifi AR, Golmohammadi H. Moving toward smart biomedical sensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 223:115009. [PMID: 36565545 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.115009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The development of novel biomedical sensors as highly promising devices/tools in early diagnosis and therapy monitoring of many diseases and disorders has recently witnessed unprecedented growth; more and faster than ever. Nonetheless, on the eve of Industry 5.0 and by learning from defects of current sensors in smart diagnostics of pandemics, there is still a long way to go to achieve the ideal biomedical sensors capable of meeting the growing needs and expectations for smart biomedical/diagnostic sensing through eHealth systems. Herein, an overview is provided to highlight the importance and necessity of an inevitable transition in the era of digital health/Healthcare 4.0 towards smart biomedical/diagnostic sensing and how to approach it via new digital technologies including Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, IoT gateways (smartphones, readers), etc. This review will bring together the different types of smartphone/reader-based biomedical sensors, which have been employing for a wide variety of optical/electrical/electrochemical biosensing applications and paving the way for future eHealth diagnostic devices by moving towards smart biomedical sensing. Here, alongside highlighting the characteristics/criteria that should be met by the developed sensors towards smart biomedical sensing, the challenging issues ahead are delineated along with a comprehensive outlook on this extremely necessary field.
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- Tina Naghdi
- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran.
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Tyagi A, Khaware N, Tripathi BS, Jeet T, Balasubramanian P, Elangovan R. i-scope: A Compact automated fluorescence microscope for cell counting applications in low resource settings. Methods Appl Fluoresc 2022; 10. [PMID: 36063812 DOI: 10.1088/2050-6120/ac8f84] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Fluorescence microscopy has widespread applications across biological sciences. It has been routinely used for cell counting, which provides a preliminary diagnostic test for many infectious diseases. Conventional fluorescence microscopes are bulky, expensive, time-intensive and laborious. They often require trained operators to acquire and analyze data. We report a compact automated digital fluorescence microscopy system, i-scope, for cell counting applications. The i-scope employs a total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) mode of sample illumination, along with a brightfield mode. It has a magnification of 30X, an optical resolution of ~0.2 µm/pixel and offers sample scanning over 20 mm x 20 mm. A custom-written program enables automated image acquisition and analysis, thereby enhancing ease of operation. It has a compact form-factor and has been developed into a standalone system with a processing unit, screen, and other accessories to offer a portable and economic point-of-care diagnostic solution in low-resource settings. We analysed the performance of the i-scope for milk somatic cell enumeration and benchmarked it against that of a conventional fluorescence microscope.
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- Arti Tyagi
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Room 335, Block 1, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, INDIA
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- School of Interdisciplinary Research, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, INDIA
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, INDIA
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, INDIA
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, INDIA
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, INDIA
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Pham ATT, Tohl D, Wallace A, Hu Q, Li J, Reynolds KJ, Tang Y. Developing a fluorescent sensing based portable medical open-platform - a case study for albuminuria measurement in chronic kidney disease screening and monitoring. SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbsr.2022.100504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Banik S, Melanthota SK, Arbaaz, Vaz JM, Kadambalithaya VM, Hussain I, Dutta S, Mazumder N. Recent trends in smartphone-based detection for biomedical applications: a review. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:2389-2406. [PMID: 33586007 PMCID: PMC7882471 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03184-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Smartphone-based imaging devices (SIDs) have shown to be versatile and have a wide range of biomedical applications. With the increasing demand for high-quality medical services, technological interventions such as portable devices that can be used in remote and resource-less conditions and have an impact on quantity and quality of care. Additionally, smartphone-based devices have shown their application in the field of teleimaging, food technology, education, etc. Depending on the application and imaging capability required, the optical arrangement of the SID varies which enables them to be used in multiple setups like bright-field, fluorescence, dark-field, and multiple arrays with certain changes in their optics and illumination. This comprehensive review discusses the numerous applications and development of SIDs towards histopathological examination, detection of bacteria and viruses, food technology, and routine diagnosis. Smartphone-based devices are complemented with deep learning methods to further increase the efficiency of the devices. Graphical Abstract.
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- Soumyabrata Banik
- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Center for Healthcare Entrepreneurship, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, 502285, India
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- Department of Physics, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Adarsha Mahavidyalaya (PDUAM), Eraligool, Karimganj, Assam, 788723, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Di Febo R, Casas L, Antonini A. A smartphone-based petrographic microscope. Microsc Res Tech 2021; 84:1414-1421. [PMID: 33438802 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Revised: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Photomicrographs of thin sections provide a swift and efficient means of sharing information for consultation, education, documentation and publication within the Geosciences and related areas. In general terms, the main way to capture digital microscopic images involves the use of a mounted camera unit on a high-end costly benchtop microscope. However, freehand methods to capture microscope-scale images using a smartphone, as well as smartphone adapters that can be attached to a microscope have emerged during recent years. This paper presents the design features of a costless system able to obtain photomicrographs without requiring a conventional microscope. The imaging device is comprised of a mini-objective lens attached to a smartphone and a structure that allows it to focus as well as to rotate the stage and to insert/remove a polarized sheet. The quality and magnification of the images attainable from the new design is comparable to the images normally obtained by a conventional petrographic microscope using a ×4 objective and a ×10 ocular (total magnification ×40).
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- Roberta Di Febo
- Unitat d'Estudis Arqueomètrics (UEA), Institut Català d'Arqueologia Clàssica (ICAC), Tarragona, Spain.,Department de Ciències de l'Antiguitat i l'Edat Mitjana, Facultat de Filosofia i Lletres, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Spain
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- Department de Geologia, Facultat de Ciències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Spain
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- Department of Neuroscience and Brain Technologies, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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