Communications of the ACM
Smartphone Virus Scanner Is Not What You Think
Researchers at the University of Tokyo in Japan have developed a virus scanner smartphone accessory.
Credit: Minagawa et al.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo in Japan have developed a virus scanner for a smartphone that could help medical professionals track the spread of diseases.
The device is about the size of a brick, with a slot on top that connects to a smartphone so that its camera looks through a small lens to the inside of the device.
A custom smartphone app allows the user to see individual viruses, which are held in place on a clear surface in tiny cavities lit by an LED.
Said University of Tokyo researcher Yoshihiro Minagawa, "Diagnosis is a critical factor of disease prevention. Our device paves the way for better access to essential diagnostic tools."
From University of Tokyo
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