Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of fabricating a sensor assembly in which a sensor surface has an anchor species provided thereon, the anchor species having a first functional group attached. The method further comprises disposing a fluid channel over the surface and subsequently providing an analyte capture species to the fluid channel. The analyte capture species comprises a second functional group configured to react with the first functional group. The surface is then exposed to photo radiation and the first and second functional groups react forming a link between the analyte capture species and the anchor species on the sensing surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of fabricating a target capture and sensor assembly. The method comprises the steps of: providing a fluid path with a target capture surface comprising an anchor species with a first functional group disposed thereon; providing a target capture species to the target capture surface of the fluid path, wherein each target capture species comprises a target capture part and a second functional group configured to react with the first functional group; and exposing at least a portion of the target capture surface of the fluid path to photo radiation so as to cause a photo-initiated reaction between the first functional group and the second functional group, wherein the target capture and sensor assembly further comprises a sensing surface in the fluid path and wherein the target capture surface and the sensing surface are in fluid communication with one another.

Abstract: According to one example configuration, an apparatus enhances functionality of a mobile communication device. The apparatus includes an encasement in which to retain the mobile communication device and supplemental circuitry. The supplemental circuitry is operable to: i) control an optical transmitter in the supplemental circuitry to irradiate matter under test, ii) monitor attributes of an optical signal reflected off the matter under test and received by the optical receiver; and iii) communicate the attributes of the optical signal from the supplemental circuitry to the mobile communication device over a communication link. The supplemental circuitry optionally includes multiple electrodes to further monitor attributes of the matter under test.

Abstract: Sensors having dimensions on the order of nanometers can be arranged in an array. The sensors can detect substances found in an environment. The array of sensors can be disposed on a substrate along with circuitry to control the operation of the array of sensors.

Abstract: A method for implementing a cloud-based portable miniaturized system for performing non-invasive urinalysis in real time, the method comprising using an optical source to emit optical radiations at certain wavelengths through fluid in a fluid sampling medium; receiving the emitted optical transmissions at a photodetector; converting the received optical transmissions to digital data; accumulating the digital data for a first time period; and periodically transmitting the accumulated digital data to a cloud service for further processing.

Abstract: One embodiment is a method for implementing a cloud-based portable miniaturized system for performing non-invasive blood glucose level measurement in real time. The method includes using an optical source to emit optical radiations at certain wavelengths through breath in an air collection chamber; receiving the emitted optical transmissions at a photodetector; converting the received optical transmissions to digital data; accumulating the digital data for a first time period; and periodically transmitting the accumulated digital data to a cloud service for further processing.

Abstract: One embodiment is a urinary catheter system comprising an optical flow tube for connecting a catheter tube to a collection tube; and a disinfection and detection device configured to enclose the optical flow tube for detecting and destroying bacteria within the optical flow tube.

Abstract: According to one example configuration, an apparatus enhances functionality of a mobile communication device. The apparatus includes an encasement in which to retain the mobile communication device and supplemental circuitry. The supplemental circuitry is operable to: i) control an optical transmitter in the supplemental circuitry to irradiate matter under test, ii) monitor attributes of an optical signal reflected off the matter under test and received by the optical receiver; and iii) communicate the attributes of the optical signal from the supplemental circuitry to the mobile communication device over a communication link. The supplemental circuitry optionally includes multiple electrodes to further monitor attributes of the matter under test.