Huawei has patented a microscopic sensor to detect microorganisms using smartphones
There is no doubt that the pandemic we have experienced in recent years has brought about significant changes in certain everyday aspects. For this reason, Huawei has worked on patenting a sensor for its smartphones that, with microscopic capabilities, will be able to detect pathogenic organisms such as bacteria or viruses through the camera.
It’s quite understandable that China, the nation where SARS-CoV-2 established itself as the “ground zero”, has also become a place where technology focuses on preventing such events from recurring. However, at this point, it’s just a patent, and it might still take some time before Huawei showcases this technology in a new smartphone.
This microscope sensor, with a capacity of up to 400 magnifications, would be capable of detecting all kinds of microorganisms at a distance of 5 millimeters. It would be a great tool for preventing possible infections and epidemic seasons. Thus, any Huawei user will have a useful tool in their pocket to avoid contagion.
Additionally, the sensor will come with an integrated database that will break down the various pathogens it detects on different surfaces. All of this will be accompanied by advice tailored to the presence of these organisms, such as recommending cleaning an apple before consuming it or washing hands before handling food.
The camera sensor will be able to detect the presence of organisms.
Prevention as the foundation of health
One of the foundations for enjoying good health lies in prevention. Without taking it to obsessive and mentally harmful limits, it is good for technology to advance in beneficial ways for the user. In fact, Huawei is not a pioneer in this technology, as brands like Oppo and Realme already have phones with this technology, although the capacity of their sensors does not exceed 60 magnifications, far from the 400 of Huawei’s new patent.
Food safety, in this way, would take a new step if these technologies were to be implemented widely in mobile devices. It is evident that not all phones, due to budget constraints, could implement it without abandoning their price segment, but technologies with these capabilities will capture the attention of many users.
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