Training system and apparatus for artificial olfaction using chemical sensor arrays
A computer-implemented olfactory data processing system includes a system controller programmed for selecting at least one vial containing a predetermined compound; activating a relay to transmit the predetermined compound in the selected vial to a mixing manifold; and directing at least one mass flow controller (MFC) for processing a sample of the predetermined compound. The mixing manifold can be configured for processing the predetermined compound to produce a target vapor as a test sample for analysis. A sensor is configured for sensing at least one olfactory attribute of the test sample. Also, a data acquisition module operatively associated with the system controller can be programmed for receiving signals communicated from the sensor indicative of sensor data.
1 . A computer-implemented olfactory data processing system comprising:
a system controller programmed for:
controlling at least one function of multiple components of the computer-implemented olfactory data processing system;
selecting at least one vial containing a predetermined compound;
activating a relay to transmit the predetermined compound in the selected at least one vial to a mixing manifold;
directing at least one mass flow controller (MFC) for processing a sample of the predetermined compound;
the mixing manifold configured for processing the predetermined compound to produce a target vapor as a test sample for analysis; and
a sensor configured for sensing at least one olfactory attribute of the test sample.
2 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising a data acquisition module, operatively associated with the system controller, programmed for receiving signals communicated from the sensor indicative of sensor data.
3 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , wherein at least one relay comprises a web relay.
4 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 3 , further comprising the web relay programmed for connecting to a web-based application for receiving collected sensor data.
5 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 4 , further comprising the system controller programmed for performing automated collection of the sensor data.
6 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 3 , further comprising at least one solenoid operatively connected to the web relay, the at least one solenoid corresponding to a single relay and a single bubbler for transmitting the predetermined compound to the mixing manifold.
7 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 6 , further comprising a one-way check valve structured for transmitting the predetermined compound to the mixing manifold.
8 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , wherein the mixing manifold comprises a solenoid valve manifold.
9 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional MFC configured for diluting or regulating a concentration of the sample.
10 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising a source of positive air flow in communication with the at least one MFC.
11 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising a concentration sensor configured to measure a gas concentration of the test sample and to communicate feedback concentration data to the system controller.
12 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 11 , further comprising the system controller programmed for dynamically adjusting at least one flow rate associated with the at least one MFC.
13 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising the system controller programmed for automated execution of at least one task based on receiving a configuration file or input data file.
14 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 13 , wherein the configuration file or the input data file comprises at least one operational parameter and at least one measurement parameter for use by the system controller to assess at least one attribute of the test sample.
15 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 14 , wherein the at least one operational parameter comprises at least one of relay indicia, compound or vapor data, vial data, a baseline time, a sampling time, a recovery time, and/or an MFC flow rate.
16 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising the system controller programmed for enabling machine learning/artificial intelligence model library creation in response to at least a portion of collected sensor data.
17 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising the system controller programmed for performing at least one stability study in response to at least a portion of collected sensor data.
18 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising the system controller programmed for performing at least one concentration study in response to at least a portion of collected sensor data.
19 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising the system controller programmed for controlling tasks independent of a sensor type.
20 . The computer-implemented olfactory data processing system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one olfactory attribute is associated with a physical, biological, or chemical attribute of the test sample.