A SMARTPHONE-BASED DIAGNOSTIC TOOL TO DETECT DISEASES

The CSIR has developed a smartphone technology that is used as a detection system for analysing biomolecular assays or chemical reactions. The smartphone is used to capture one or more images of the biomolecular assays, which are processed by way of bespoke hardware and software to provide analytical data, such as test results, associated with the biomolecular assays, cost-effectively. Furthermore, since a smartphone has internet connectivity, the analytical data test results can be stored in the cloud or transmitted to desired recipients. The technology that will be embedded in the smartphone is economically advantageous because it uses low-cost materials.