Abstract: Disclosed are calibration techniques that can be implemented by a device that conducts biological tests. In certain embodiments, the device for testing a biological specimen includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier, a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the carrier, and a processor. Some examples of the processor can detect a calibration mode trigger. In calibration mode, the processor can divide the captured imagery into segments and selectively perform one or more calibration procedures for each segment. Then, the processor records a calibration result for each segment.

Abstract: Disclosed are verification techniques that can be implemented by a device that conducts biological tests to verify that the specimen holding area carries a valid biological specimen. In certain embodiments, the testing device includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier, and the carrier includes a holding area that is to carry or to be exposed to a biological specimen. The device can also include a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the carrier, and a processor. In some examples, the processor can capture the imagery of the carrier and identify a visual cue on the carrier. Then, the processor can verify, based on a manner of how the visual cue is displayed in the captured imagery, whether the holding area carries a valid biological specimen.

Abstract: Disclosed are verification techniques that can be implemented by a device that conducts biological tests to verify that the specimen holding area carries a valid biological specimen. In certain embodiments, the testing device includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier, and the carrier includes a holding area that is to carry or to be exposed to a biological specimen. The device can also include a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the carrier, and a processor. In some examples, the processor can capture the imagery of the carrier and identify a visual cue on the carrier. Then, the processor can verify, based on a manner of how the visual cue is displayed in the captured imagery, whether the holding area carries a valid biological specimen.

Abstract: Disclosed are calibration techniques that can be implemented by a device that conducts biological tests. In certain embodiments, the device for testing a biological specimen includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier, a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the carrier, and a processor. Some examples of the processor can detect a calibration mode trigger. In calibration mode, the processor can divide the captured imagery into segments and selectively perform one or more calibration procedures for each segment. Then, the processor records a calibration result for each segment.

Abstract: An image capturing device including a cover plate, an image capturing module, a frame body, a first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer is provided. The frame body and the image capturing module are located on the same side of the cover plate. The frame body is joined to the cover plate through the first adhesive layer. The image capturing module is joined to the frame body through the second adhesive layer. An orthographic projection of the second adhesive layer on the cover plate falls within an orthographic projection of the frame body on the cover plate.

Abstract: Embodiments include a device for testing biological specimen. The device can include a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier. The carrier may include a holding area. The device includes a camera to capture a plurality of images of the holding area. A processor in the device may utilize the camera module to: adaptively select, based on the plurality of images of the holding area, an analytical algorithm suitable for a motion property that is characteristic of the biological specimen being tested; and perform a set of analytic processes that corresponds to the selected analytic algorithm on the captured imagery to generate an analytic result associated with the biological specimen.

Abstract: Embodiments include a device for testing biological specimen. The device can include a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier. The carrier may include a holding area. The device may include a camera arranged to capture a plurality of images, including a first image and a second image, of the holding area. The device may include a positioning mechanism operable to adjust a relative location of the carrier to the camera. A processor in the device may utilize the camera module to: identify an edge of the first image; cause the positioning mechanism to adjust the relative location of the carrier to the camera in a manner such that, when the camera takes the second image, an edge of the second image aligns with the identified edge of the first image; and perform a set of analytic processes on a combined image from the first and second images.

Abstract: Embodiments include a device for testing biological specimen. The device can include a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier. The carrier may include a holding area. The device may include a camera arranged to capture a plurality of images, including a first image and a second image, of the holding area. The device may include a positioning mechanism operable to adjust a relative location of the carrier to the camera. A processor in the device may utilize the camera module to: identify an edge of the first image; cause the positioning mechanism to adjust the relative location of the carrier to the camera in a manner such that, when the camera takes the second image, an edge of the second image aligns with the identified edge of the first image; and perform a set of analytic processes on a combined image from the first and second images.

Abstract: Embodiments include a device for testing biological specimen. The device can include a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier. The carrier may include a holding area. The device includes a camera to capture a plurality of images of the holding area. A processor in the device may utilize the camera module to: adaptively select, based on the plurality of images of the holding area, an analytical algorithm suitable for a motion property that is characteristic of the biological specimen being tested; and perform a set of analytic processes that corresponds to the selected analytic algorithm on the captured imagery to generate an analytic result associated with the biological specimen.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a device for testing biological specimen. The device includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier. The carrier includes a holding area that carries or has been exposed to the biological specimen. The device includes a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the holding area. The camera module includes an focusing motor operable to adjust a focal point of the camera. The device also includes a processor that is configured to utilize the camera module to determine, based on operations of the focusing motor, a volumetric property of the holding area and perform a set of analytic processes on at least a portion of the captured imagery of the holding area to determine one or more properties of the biological specimen.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus including a cover plate, a first lens element and a second lens element arranged sequentially from an object side to an image side along an optical axis is provided. The number of lens elements in the image capturing apparatus is only two. The image capturing apparatus satisfies: 0.2<f/imgH<0.9, 2.9<N1+N2<3.7, and 2<(OTL?d)/imgH<8, wherein f is an effective focal length of the image capturing apparatus, imgH is a maximum imaging height of the image capturing apparatus, N1 is a refractive index of the first lens element, N2 is a refractive index of the second lens element, OTL is a distance from a tested object to an imaging plane on the optical axis, and d is a thickness of the cover plate.

Abstract: A sensing module including a sensing array, a first shielding layer, a second shielding layer, and a reflective layer is provided. The sensing array includes a plurality of light passing regions and a light receiving surface facing away from an object, and the sensing array is located between the first shielding layer having a plurality of first openings and the second shielding layer having a plurality of second openings. The second shielding layer is located between the sensing array and the reflective layer. The light beams reflected by the object sequentially pass through the first openings, the light passing regions, the second openings, and are then transmitted to the reflective layer. The light beams are reflected by the reflective layer and then pass through the second openings again to be transmitted to the light receiving surface of the sensing array. An image capturing apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A sensing module including a sensing array, a first shielding layer, a second shielding layer, and a reflective layer is provided. The sensing array includes a plurality of light passing regions and a light receiving surface facing away from an object, and the sensing array is located between the first shielding layer having a plurality of first openings and the second shielding layer having a plurality of second openings. The second shielding layer is located between the sensing array and the reflective layer. The light beams reflected by the object sequentially pass through the first openings, the light passing regions, the second openings, and are then transmitted to the reflective layer. The light beams are reflected by the reflective layer and then pass through the second openings again to be transmitted to the light receiving surface of the sensing array. An image capturing apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes a light transmitting cover, a display panel, a Light guiding member, a light emitting element, and an image capturing element. The light transmitting cover has a surface in contact with the environmental medium. The light emitting element is disposed on one side of the Light guiding member. The sensing light beam is transmitted to the light penetrating portion in the first light guiding portion to be projected to the display area of the light transmitting cover, and a portion of the sensing light beam is totally reflected by the surface to form a signal beam that enters the second light guiding portion from the light penetrating portion. The image capturing element is disposed on the other side of the Light guiding member to receive the signal light beam that is transmitted in the second light guiding portion.

Abstract: An image capturing device including a cover plate, an image capturing module, a frame body, a first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer is provided. The frame body and the image capturing module are located on the same side of the cover plate. The frame body is joined to the cover plate through the first adhesive layer. The image capturing module is joined to the frame body through the second adhesive layer. An orthographic projection of the second adhesive layer on the cover plate falls within an orthographic projection of the frame body on the cover plate.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes a cover plate, a first lens element, a second lens element, a third lens element and a sensor arranged sequentially from an object side to an image side along an optical axis. The number of lens elements in the image capturing apparatus is only three. The image capturing apparatus satisfies: f/imgH<0.45, and 2<(OTL-d)/imgH<9, wherein f is an effective focal length of the image capturing apparatus, imgH is a maximum image height of the image capturing apparatus, OTL is a distance from an object to an image plane on the optical axis, and d is a thickness of the cover plate.

Abstract: A detection device including a light guide element, a sensing element, a surface plasma resonance layer and a spatial filter element is provided. The light guide element has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface. The sensing element is disposed beside the bottom surface of the light guide element. The surface plasma resonance layer is disposed on the top surface of the light guide element and is adapted to receive biopolymers. The spatial filter element is disposed between the bottom surface of the light guide element and the sensing element. The spatial filter element has a plurality of first light channels and a plurality of second light channels. The plurality of first light channels extend in a first direction, the plurality of second light channels extend in a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are intersected.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus including a cover plate, a first lens element and a second lens element arranged sequentially from an object side to an image side along an optical axis is provided. The number of lens elements in the image capturing apparatus is only two. The image capturing apparatus satisfies: 0.2<f/imgH<0.9, 2.9<N1+N2<3.7, and 2<(OTL?d)/imgH<8, wherein f is an effective focal length of the image capturing apparatus, imgH is a maximum imaging height of the image capturing apparatus, N1 is a refractive index of the first lens element, N2 is a refractive index of the second lens element, OTL is a distance from a tested object to an imaging plane on the optical axis, and d is a thickness of the cover plate.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a device for testing biological specimen. The device includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier. The carrier includes a holding area that carries or has been exposed to the biological specimen. The device includes a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the holding area. The camera module includes an focusing motor operable to adjust a focal point of the camera. The device also includes a processor that is configured to utilize the camera module to determine, based on operations of the focusing motor, a volumetric property of the holding area and perform a set of analytic processes on at least a portion of the captured imagery of the holding area to determine one or more properties of the biological specimen.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a supporting plate, a light source module, and an optical modulation film. The light source module includes a plurality of light sources disposed on a supporting surface of the supporting plate. The optical modulation film is disposed above the light source module and has a plurality of light emitting holes. Light from the light source module is distributed by the optical modulation film and emitted via light emitting holes at different positions. The optical modulation film has a periphery area and a central area. An average perpendicular distance between the periphery area and the supporting surface is different from an average perpendicular distance between the central area and the supporting surface.