Protocol for remote image acquisition and control of a confocal microscope using a mobile handheld device

Authors

Joaquin Jose Escay National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Stephen Daedalus Separa National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Bernardino Buenaobra National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Carlo Mar Blanca National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Caesar Saloma National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

We prototype an instrumentation protocol that will enable distant researchers to remotely operate and control a shared research facility. This is implemented using wireless communication networks via GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) in combination with wireless computer networking (WLAN). A test workbench is built from an existing confocal microscope, utilized for semiconductor failure analysis, which can be controlled by a mobile handset using custom-designed software. A simulated General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) connection enabled simultaneous, real time monitoring of the reflectance and current images as they are acquired.
To push wireless coverage outside the laboratory, we forward a framework where access within the institute can be controlled by an Enterprise Access Point while acquisition beyond will ride on latest mobile technology via Short Messaging Service (SMS), Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and General Packet Radio (GPRS), enabling connectivity virtually anywhere where service is made available by a communications provider.

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Issue

2004: Proceedings of the 22nd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2004-PS-03

Section

Plenary Sessions

Published

2004-10-25

How to Cite

[1]

JJ Escay, SD Separa, B Buenaobra, CM Blanca, and C Saloma, Protocol for remote image acquisition and control of a confocal microscope using a mobile handheld device, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 22, SPP-2004-PS-03 (2004). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2004-PS-03.