Remote access and precise control of scientific instruments through a web-based instant messenger

Authors

Benjamin Palmares ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Christian M. Alis ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Carlo Mar Blanca ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

Instant messaging is a popular form of communication due to its portability and availability. In line with this, we developed a protocol that utilizes web-based instant messaging that will enable researchers to access and control scientific instruments from a remote location while allowing them to collaborate in real time through teleconferencing. We demonstrated the utility of the model by fully controlling all the functionalities (objectives, stage movement, illumination settings, magnification, image acquisition) of a remote Olympus BX61 motorized microscope through the Yahoo! Instant Messenger. The general popularity of instant messaging and the protocol to customize it for hardware control may well facilitate the diffusion of telemicroscopy to a larger user base and reach underserved communities in the Philippines.

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Issue

2007: Proceedings of the 25th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2007-3C-04

Section

Instrumentation and Environmental Physics

Published

2007-10-24

How to Cite

[1]

B Palmares, CM Alis, and CM Blanca, Remote access and precise control of scientific instruments through a web-based instant messenger, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 25, SPP-2007-3C-04 (2007). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2007-3C-04.