Scientists affiliated to a Finnish research institute have an accessory for mobile phones is developed, that of a built-in camera to a microscope. This include visible cells.
Although there are earlier microscope-accessories for the iPhone appeared, the model developed by the Finnish scientists has developed considerably more compact. The device, which on different mobile phones can be attached, is so compact that the device in the pocket continues to adjust, according to the creators.
The accessory is equipped with a number of led’s which ensure that objects from different angles, highlights can be. The image of the camera is the microscope 2×3 millimeter. From the examples that the Finnish researchers gave is that the microscope images are so enlarged that, among other things, human cells can become visible. However, structures less easy to distinguish than with a standard microscope.
The microscope for mobile phones is ‘early 2012’, but a precise release date is unknown. In addition, the creators are still in discussion with companies about the use of the device. According to the Finns is spoken with companies within the printing, security and medical industries. Also consumers can use the mobile microscope to soon buy.
