Novel Ovulation Prediction Device
First Claim
1. An electronic device to predict ovulation of a mammal from presence of crystal formation in a mucous body fluid sample, said device comprising:
- a housing having a display, user controls, a data transfer port, and a receptacle for a sample;
an optics unit, a microprocessor unit, a light source, a heating/drying unit, an autofocus feature and a CCD array inside the housing;
wherein the user controls control the microprocessor, the microprocessor controls the light source, the autofocus feature, the heating/drying unit, and the display, and wherein upon inserting a sample into the receptacle the CCD array captures an image focused with the autofocus feature, andwherein the image is converted to a digital format, saved on the memory and capable of being downloaded for viewing via the optics unit.
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Abstract
This disclosure provides a stand alone electronic device to predict a likely time of ovulation based on crystal formation in a mucous body fluid sample. Optionally body temperature data may also be measured and saved on the device memory. The device allows user to save the data, download images, and compare results from different times. The disclosure further provides a device that includes software using an algorithm to calculate frequency of crystals on the sample and allowing comparison of the frequencies. The algorithm may use the temperature data also. The device includes an option to transfer data onto a smart phone or similar device. The device is suitable for predicting ovulation of any mammal, including human beings, dogs and livestock including horses.
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24 Claims
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1. An electronic device to predict ovulation of a mammal from presence of crystal formation in a mucous body fluid sample, said device comprising:
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a housing having a display, user controls, a data transfer port, and a receptacle for a sample; an optics unit, a microprocessor unit, a light source, a heating/drying unit, an autofocus feature and a CCD array inside the housing; wherein the user controls control the microprocessor, the microprocessor controls the light source, the autofocus feature, the heating/drying unit, and the display, and wherein upon inserting a sample into the receptacle the CCD array captures an image focused with the autofocus feature, and wherein the image is converted to a digital format, saved on the memory and capable of being downloaded for viewing via the optics unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24)
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17. A method to predict ovulation time of a mammal from presence of crystal formation on a mucous body fluid sample, said method comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a mucous body fluid sample on a glass plate and inserting the sample on the glass into a device, wherein the device comprises;
a housing having a display, user controls and a receptacle with a heating/drying unit for a sample; and
an optics unit, a microprocessor unit, a light source, an autofocus feature, and a CCD array inside the housing;
wherein the user controls control the microprocessor, the microprocessor controls the light source, the heating/drying unit and display;b) allowing the heating unit dry the sample and CCD array capture an image and convert it to a digital format; c) saving the picture on the memory; and d) comparing frequency of crystals formation on the sample to frequency of crystals formation on previously taken figures, wherein changed formation and increased number of crystals is indicative of ovulation. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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