Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a blood collection and storage system that monitors the donor's weight and alerts if the required criteria are not met, ensuring only eligible individuals donate the blood. The present invention is capable of monitoring the quantity of blood being collected and taking the necessary steps for preventing the overdrawing of the blood in accordance to the medical details of the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The blood collection and storage assistance is crucial for ensuring a reliable and efficient process for collecting, preserving, and distributing blood for medical use. The assistance plays a vital role in emergencies, surgeries, and treating patients with blood-related disorders. Proper blood collection ensures that blood is drawn safely, while efficient storage maintains the quality, preserving the blood for future use. Additionally, the assistance for blood collection and storage helps to reduce human error, improve patient safety, and streamline blood management. Timely collection and safe storage of blood significantly impact patient outcomes, making essential in modern healthcare for both routine and emergency medical situations.

[0003] Traditional methods of blood collection and storage involve manually drawing blood from donors using syringes, followed by storage in blood bags under controlled conditions. Blood is typically stored in refrigerators or freezers to maintain the viability. These methods rely on manual monitoring of temperature, blood type, and donor information, ensuring the blood remains safe for transfusion while reducing waste and preserving life-saving resources. The drawbacks of traditional blood collection and storage methods include the risk of human error in blood typing, storage conditions, and labeling. Manual monitoring is prone to mistakes, leading to incorrect transfusions or compromised blood quality.

[0004] WO2024042932A1 discloses a blood collection device and a blood collection and storage device with which it is possible to collect blood in a suitable manner using a simple structure. A blood collection device (1) according to the present disclosure comprises a flow path (R) for guiding collected blood to a storage container (T), wherein the blood collection device (1) further comprises a housing (20), a blade (30) that can move so as to project from the housing (20) and cut through the skin in one direction, a negative-pressure-producing cylinder (40) for generating a negative pressure in the housing (20) through the movability of a plunger (41), and a trigger member (50) that is housed in the housing (20) and that operates when blood collection is started. The trigger member (50) is locked to the plunger (41) and the blade (30) so as to restrict movability of the plunger (41) and the blade (30), and once the plunger (41) and the blade (30) have been unlocked, movability of the blade (30) and the plunger (41) are allowed.

[0005] CN112061568A discloses an intelligent storage device for blood sample collection, which comprises a structure main body, wherein the structure main body comprises a storage box and a box cover connected with the storage box in a turnover manner; a blood sample storage rack and a first temperature sensor are arranged in the storage box, a plurality of blood sample storage positions are arranged on the blood sample storage rack, and pressure sensors are arranged at the bottoms of the blood sample storage positions; a cooling drawer is arranged at the bottom of the storage box, a second temperature sensor is arranged in the cooling drawer, a fixed baffle, a first drawing plate and a second drawing plate are arranged at an upper opening of the cooling drawer, the first drawing plate is a sealed drawing plate, and a plurality of air outlet grooves are formed in the second drawing plate; according to the intelligent storage device for blood sample collection, the blood sample is stored at a low temperature through the arrangement of the cooling drawer, and the blood sample is prevented from going bad due to too high temperature; through the setting of first thalposis ware and second thalposis ware, realize the temperature in the accurate control storage box, avoid causing the blood sample rotten because of temperature variation range is too big.

[0006] Conventionally, many systems have been developed for collecting and storing blood but they lack in monitoring the donor's weight for alerting if the required criteria are not met for blood donation. They also lack in monitoring the quantity of blood being collected for preventing the overdrawing of the blood.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a system that requires to be capable of monitoring the donor's weight for alerting if the required criteria are not met for blood donation and monitoring the quantity of blood being collected for preventing the overdrawing of the blood.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a system that monitors the donor's weight and alerts if the required criteria are not met, ensuring only eligible individuals donate the blood.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of monitoring the quantity of blood being collected and taking the necessary steps for preventing the overdrawing of the blood in accordance to the medical details of the user.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of printing the details of the blood analysis over the stored blood for easy identification when required.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a blood collection and storage system that is capable of monitoring the quantity of blood being collected and taking the necessary steps for preventing the overdrawing of the blood in accordance to the medical details of the user.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a blood collection and storage system comprises of a kiosk having a chair for a user to sit in, a user interface to be installed with the computing unit of users to enable communication with a communication unit associated with the system for maintaining personalised profiles, a touch-enabled display unit mounted within the kiosk to enable an input to determine if the user is a donor or a receiver, and accordingly pose a questionnaire regarding medical history of the user, for a receiver ideal blood parameters are displayed on the display and for a donor an appropriate donation schedule is shown on the display, an articulated artificial intelligence-based imaging units installed in the kiosk and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of the kiosk configured with a facial recognition module identifies the user and logs into respective personal profile to fetch blood collection and donation history and update accordingly, a ball screw arrangement attached with an inner surface of the kiosk with a platform mounted with the ball screw arrangement for the user to rest an arm, an L-shaped telescopic link provided in the kiosk having a resilient ball at an end for the user to grip and compress to enhance blood flow, an exoskeleton provided within the kiosk by means of an articulated L-shaped telescopic bar for clasping around the user’s hand to actuate muscles of the user during compression of the ball in an automated manner, a robotic arm disposed in the kiosk for fastening an elastic string around user’s elbow, an infrared vein viewer in synchronisation with the imaging unit to determine position of vein in the user’s arm to actuate robotic link to insert a needle provided at an end of the robotic link by means of a pneumatic actuator, an analysis unit is connected with the reservoir for analysing the connected blood, the analysis unit comprising a suction pump for suctioning a sample of blood from the reservoir into a chamber provided in the kiosk, a biosensor embedded in the chamber for detecting blood glucose level based on enzyme-based reactions.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the system further comprises of a pair of sections in the chamber containing anti-A and anti-B antibodies for determining blood type based on reaction with the blood, and a pH sensor in the chamber for detecting pH of the blood, a rack attached within the kiosk stored with a plurality of blood bags by means of dual-axis lead screw arrangement for aligning the individual bags with a nozzle provided underneath the reservoir for dispensing blood into the blood bags, a tank configured underneath the reservoir for storing an anticoagulant supplied into the blood bags along with the blood by means of a tube from the tank connected with the nozzle, a robotic limb provided within the kiosk having a clasp at an end configured with an FBG (Fiber Bragg Gratings) sensor for sensing health vitals of the user, a robotic gripper provided within kiosk for fetching a blood bag from the rack for a receiver, a conveyor belt provided in the kiosk to convey the bag to the receiver seated in the chair, a laser sensor is installed in the kiosk to determine a height of the user and accordingly actuate the ball screw arrangement to adjust height of the platform, a depth sensor and a gyroscopic sensor embedded in the arm in synchronisation with the imaging unit to provide feedback to enable an accurate insertion of the needle into user’s vein, a flow sensor is configured with the conduit monitors a quantity of blood being collected to actuate the arm to withdraw the needle upon collection of a specific quantity of blood as in accordance with medical details of the user, a scoring module is configured with a microcontroller linked with the biosensor and the pH sensor for providing a qualitative score to the blood regarding suitability for transfusion, a Peltier unit is installed with the rack for maintain a temperature of the blood within a predetermined temperature range, a load sensor embedded in the chair detects weight of the donor to actuate a speaker provided in the kiosk to provide an alert regarding the donor being unsuitable for donating blood if the detected weight is below a threshold weight, a microphone is integrated within the kiosk for enable the user to provide voice inputs, an articulated printing head is attached with the rack for printing onto the bags details of analysis performed by the analysis module and a holographic projection unit is installed within the kiosk for projecting images for guiding the users for donation and receiving blood.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a blood collection and storage system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a blood collection and storage system that is capable of collecting and storing the blood and also printing the details of the blood analysis over the stored blood for easy identification when required.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a blood collection and storage system is illustrated, comprising a kiosk 101 having a chair 102, a touch-enabled display unit 103 mounted within the kiosk 101, an articulated artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 installed in the kiosk 101, a ball screw arrangement 105 attached with an inner surface of the kiosk 101 with a platform 106, an L-shaped telescopic link 107 provided in the kiosk 101 having a resilient ball 108, an exoskeleton 109 provided within the kiosk 101 by means of an articulated L-shaped telescopic bar 110, a robotic arm 111 disposed in the kiosk 101, an infrared vein viewer 112, robotic link 113 to insert a needle 114 provided at an end of the robotic link 113 by means of a pneumatic actuator 115, a reservoir 116 provided in the kiosk 101, a chamber 117 provided in the kiosk 101, a pair of sections 118 in the chamber 117, a rack 119 attached within the kiosk 101, dual-axis lead screw arrangement 120, a nozzle 121 provided underneath the reservoir 116, a tank 122 configured underneath the reservoir 116, a robotic limb 123 provided within the kiosk 101 having a clasp 124, a robotic gripper 125 provided within kiosk 101, a conveyor belt 126 provided in the kiosk 101, a speaker 127 provided in the kiosk 101, a microphone 128 is integrated within the kiosk 101, an articulated printing head 129 is attached, a holographic projection unit 130 is installed within the kiosk 101.

[0023] The system disclosed herein employs a kiosk 101 having a chair 102 for a user to sit in. The chair 102 is made from a heavy-duty material such as stainless steel or high-grade aluminum, ensuring that this bears the weight of the human body without deformation or failure. The chair 102 is furnished with a cushioned cover which helps the user to maintain comfort the use.

[0024] For activating the system, the user needs to press a push button which is arranged on the kiosk 101 which in turn activates all the related components for performing the desired task. After pressing the button, a closed electrical circuit is formed and current starts to flow that powers an inbuilt microcontroller to allow all the linked components to perform their respective task upon actuation.

[0025] A load sensor is embedded in the chair 102 that detects the weight of the donor. The load sensor typically operates based on the principle of strain gauge. Inside the sensor, there is a strain gauge, often a thin, metallic foil pattern, that deforms slightly when a load (i.e., the donor's weight) is applied to the chair 102. This deformation changes the electrical resistance of the strain gauge. The sensor is usually part of a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which converts the resistance change into a measurable voltage signal. This signal is then amplified and processed by an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), allowing the microcontroller to calculate the precise weight of the donor.

[0026] In accordance to the detected weight of the donor, a speaker 127 provided in the kiosk 101 is activated to provide an alert regarding the donor being unsuitable for donating blood, if the detected weight is below a threshold weight. The speaker 127 works by converting the electrical signal into the audio signal. The speaker 127 consists of a cone known as a diaphragm attached to a coil-shaped wire placed between two magnets. When the electric signal is passed through the voice coil, a varying magnetic field is generated by the coil that interacts with the magnet causing the diaphragm to move back and forth. The movement of the diaphragm pushes and pulls air creating sound waves just like the electrical signal received and used to notify the user regarding the donor being unsuitable for donating blood, if the detected weight is below a threshold weight.

[0027] A user interface is adapted to be installed with the computing unit of users, to enable communication with a communication unit associated with the system for maintaining personalised profiles. The user input commands through the keyboard of the computing unit that is transmitted to the microcontroller through a communication unit. The communication unit includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module. The Wi-Fi module contains transmitters and receivers that use radio frequency signals to transmit data wirelessly to the microcontroller. The wireless module typically includes components such as antennas, amplifiers, and processors to facilitate communication and further connected to networks such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular networks, allowing devices to exchange information over short or long distances.

[0028] Within the kiosk 101, a touch-enabled display unit 103 is mounted to enable an input to determine if the user is a donor or a receiver. The touch-enabled display unit 103 allows users to interact directly with a screen through touch, combining touch-sensing technology with display functionality. The display unit 103 consists of a touch sensor, a controller, and a display panel. The touch sensor detects the location of touch by sensing changes in electrical signals. The controller processes the raw data from the touch sensor, determines the precise touch coordinates, and translates into commands for the system. The display unit 103 presents visual information and integrates with the touch sensor for seamless interaction and taking the user input. In accordance to the detected donor or receiver, a questionnaire is posed regarding the medical history of the user. For a receiver, ideal blood parameters are displayed on the display and for a donor an appropriate donation schedule is shown on the display.

[0029] An articulated artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 is configured with the kiosk 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of the kiosk 101. The imaging unit 104 comprises of an image capturing arrangement including a set of lenses that captures multiple images in vicinity of the kiosk 101, and the captured images are stored within a memory of the imaging unit 104 in form of an optical data. The imaging unit 104 also comprises of the processor that is encrypted with artificial intelligence protocols, such that the processor processes the optical data and extracts the required data from the captured images. The extracted data is further converted into digital pulses and bits and are further transmitted to the microcontroller. This imaging unit 104 is configured with a facial recognition module which identifies the user and logs into the respective personal profile to fetch blood collection and donation history and update accordingly.

[0030] With an inner surface of the kiosk 101, a ball screw arrangement 105 is attached along with a platform 106. The platform 106 is mounted with the ball screw arrangement 105 for the user to rest an arm. The ball screw arrangement 105 consists of a threaded screw shaft and a matching ball nut filled with recirculating ball bearings. When a motor rotates the screw shaft, the ball bearings inside the nut roll between the screw and nut threads, reducing friction and converting the rotary motion of the screw into smooth, precise linear motion of the nut and consequently, the platform 106. This setup allows the platform 106 to move up or down along the vertical axis of the kiosk 101 helping the user to rest the arm.

[0031] A laser sensor is installed in the kiosk 101 to determine a height of the user. The laser sensor operates using time-of-flight (ToF) principle. In a time-of-flight method, the sensor emits a short laser pulse directed vertically downward toward the user's head. The laser beam reflects off the surface of the user's head and returns to the sensor. The sensor precisely measures the time it takes for the light to travel to the user and back. Since the speed of light is known, this time delay is used to calculate the distance between the sensor and the user's head. Hence, the height of the user is determined. Accordingly, the ball screw arrangement 105 is actuated to adjust the height of the platform 106.

[0032] For enhancing the blood flow, an L-shaped telescopic link 107 is provided in the kiosk 101 which is having a resilient ball 108 at an end for the user to grip and compress. The telescopic link 107 extends and retracts by using nested sections that slide within each other, driven by a pneumatic unit. The pneumatic unit for extension and retraction operates using compressed air to drive a piston inside a cylinder. When air is supplied to one side of the piston, it creates pressure that pushes the piston rod outward, causing extension. To retract, air is supplied to the opposite side while the initial chamber is vented, pulling the piston rod back. Hence, the user grips and compresses the resilient ball 108 thereby enhancing the blood flow.

[0033] An exoskeleton 109 is provided within the kiosk 101 by means of an articulated L-shaped telescopic bar 110 for clasping around the user’s hand to actuate the muscles of the user during compression of the ball 108 in an automated manner. The L-shaped telescopic bar 110 works in the similar manner as the telescopic link 107 by utilizing the pneumatic unit as mentioned above. The exoskeleton 109 facilitates the muscle actuation in the user’s hand during automated ball 108 compression exercise.

[0034] For fastening an elastic string around the user’s elbow, a robotic arm 111 is disposed in the kiosk 101. The robotic arm 111 consists of linked segments connected by joints, which are powered by motors to enable movement in all directions. The rotary joints of the arm 111 enable rotational motion around a fixed axis, while prismatic joints allow for linear, sliding movement. The arm 111 is activated by the microcontroller to fasten the elastic string around the user’s elbow.

[0035] In synchronisation with the imaging unit 104, an infrared vein viewer 112 works to determine the position of the vein in the user’s arm to actuate a robotic link 113 to insert a needle 114 provided at an end of the robotic link 113 by means of a pneumatic actuator 115. The infrared vein viewer 112 in sync with the imaging unit 104, functions by emitting infrared light onto the skin's surface, which penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the underlying tissues. Blood vessels, due to their higher water content, absorb infrared light differently than surrounding tissue. The vein viewer's sensor detects the varying levels of reflected infrared light and uses this data to map the position and depth of veins under the skin. This information is processed to create a visual image of the veins, which is then displayed for the user. The robotic link 113 works in the similar manner as the robotic arm 111 explained above. The vein viewer 112 ensures that the robotic link 113 aligns with the vein, enabling the precise insertion of the needle 114 through the skin.

[0036] The needle 114 is connected with a reservoir 116 by means of a conduit, provided in the kiosk 101 for storing drawn blood. A depth sensor and a gyroscopic sensor are embedded in the arm 111. These sensors work in synchronisation with the imaging unit 104 to provide feedback to enable an accurate insertion of the needle 114 into the user’s vein. The depth sensor emits signals, typically ultrasound waves, that reflect off the skin's surface and underlying tissues. By measuring the time taken for the signals to return, the distance between the sensor and the vein is calculated. The gyroscopic sensor measures the rotation and orientation of the arm during the needle 114 insertion process. This sensor detects angular movements and maintains precise tracking of the arm's position. By synchronizing with the imaging unit 104, it provides feedback on the arm's tilt and angle, helping to adjust the robotic link's movements and ensuring the needle 114 is inserted with the correct angle into the vein.

[0037] A flow sensor is configured with the conduit that monitors a quantity of blood being collected, to actuate the arm 111 to withdraw the needle 114 upon collection of a specific quantity of blood as in accordance with medical details of the user. The flow sensor, continuously monitors the rate at which blood flows through the tube during the collection process. The sensor typically operates using ultrasonic method to detect the movement of blood within the conduit. As blood passes through, the sensor measures variations in flow patterns, allowing to quantify the amount of blood being collected. Once the predetermined volume is reached, the flow sensor sends a signal to the robotic link 113. This triggers the actuator 115 to withdraw the needle 114, ensuring that the collection process stops at the appropriate time.

[0038] For analysing the connected blood, an analysis unit is connected with the reservoir 116. The analysis unit comprises of a suction pump for suctioning a sample of blood from the reservoir 116 into a chamber 117 provided in the kiosk 101, a biosensor embedded in the chamber 117 for detecting blood glucose level based on enzyme-based reactions, a pair of sections 118 in the chamber 117 containing anti-A and anti-B antibodies for determining blood type based on reaction with the blood, and a pH sensor in the chamber 117 for detecting pH of the blood.

[0039] The biosensor detects the blood glucose level through an enzyme-based reaction, typically using glucose oxidase or glucose dehydrogenase enzymes. When a blood sample enters the sensor, these enzymes catalyze a reaction with glucose molecules, converting glucose into hydrogen peroxide and a corresponding change in the oxidation state. The biosensor has an electrode that measures the electrical signals resulting from this enzymatic reaction. The amount of hydrogen peroxide generated is proportional to the glucose concentration in the blood. The electrode detects this change in current, and the sensor converts the signal into a glucose concentration reading. This data is then relayed for allowing real-time monitoring of the user's blood glucose level.

[0040] A rack 119 is attached within the kiosk 101 that is stored with a plurality of blood bags by means of dual-axis lead screw arrangement 120 for aligning the individual bags with a nozzle 121 provided underneath the reservoir 116 for dispensing blood into the blood bags. The dual-axis lead screw arrangement 120 functions to position and align the blood bags within the kiosk 101. The lead screws, which consist of threaded shafts and matching nuts, convert rotational motion into linear motion. By rotating the lead screws in opposite directions along two axes, the rack 119 moves horizontally and vertically. This dual-axis movement allows accurate alignment of each blood bag with the nozzle 121 underneath the reservoir 116. As the lead screws turn, they shift the rack 119 and position the bags directly beneath the nozzle 121, ensuring that blood is dispensed into the correct bag. The dual-axis setup enables precise control over both the lateral and vertical positioning of the bags, contributing to efficient and organized blood collection.

[0041] For maintaining a temperature of the blood within a predetermined temperature range, a Peltier unit is installed with the rack 119. The Peltier unit provides a heating effect using the thermoelectric principle based on the Peltier effect. It consists of a thermoelectric module (TEM) made of semiconductor materials arranged between two ceramic plates. When the electric current flows through the module, it creates a temperature difference, causing one side to absorb heat (cooling effect) while the other side releases heat (heating effect). So, the Peltier unit maintains the temperature of the blood within the predetermined temperature range.

[0042] For storing an anticoagulant, a tank 122 is configured underneath the reservoir 116. The anticoagulant is supplied into the blood bags along with the blood by means of a tube from the tank 122 connected with the nozzle 121. The anticoagulant, stored in a tank 122 is a substance used to prevent the blood from clotting during the collection process. It is crucial for maintaining the blood in a liquid state, especially when blood is drawn for storage or transfusion purposes. The controlled delivery of the anticoagulant helps to maintain the integrity of the blood sample by preventing premature clotting, ensuring that the blood remains usable for medical purposes such as transfusions.

[0043] A robotic limb 123 is provided within the kiosk 101 that is having a clasp 124 at an end configured with an FBG (Fiber Bragg Gratings) sensor for sensing the health vitals of the user. The robotic link 113 works in the similar manner as the robotic arm 111 as explained above. The FBG (Fiber Bragg Gratings) sensor functions by utilizing light-based method to monitor the user’s health vitals. The sensor is composed of a fiber optic cable with periodic variations, or gratings, etched into the core of the fiber. When light is transmitted through the fiber, the Bragg gratings reflect light at a specific wavelength. As the sensor is attached to the user, changes in the limb’s physical condition, such as strain, pressure, or temperature fluctuations caused by blood flow, pulse, or muscle tension, cause minute deformations in the fiber. These deformations shift the reflected light’s wavelength (known as the Bragg wavelength). By measuring these shifts, the sensor detects the changes in the user's health, such as heart rate and muscle activity. Upon detection of suboptimal health vitals, the communication unit is actuated to notify a medical practitioner.

[0044] For fetching a blood bag from the rack 119 for a receiver, a robotic gripper 125 is provided within kiosk 101. The robotic gripper 125 typically consists of two fingers that are controlled to provide the force to open, close, and manipulate the gripper 125. When the system is tasked with retrieving a blood bag, the robotic arm 111 positions the gripper 125 over the desired blood bag. The gripper's fingers close around the blood bag, applying just enough pressure to securely hold it without damaging the bag. The actuators then move the gripper 125 in coordination with the robotic arm 111, ensuring the safe transport of the blood bag from the rack 119 to the dispensing area or a receiver. The entire process is precisely controlled by the system, ensuring accurate, repeatable movements and safe handling of the blood bags.

[0045] In accordance with medical details of the receiver inputted via the display unit 103, the bag is placed on a conveyor belt 126 provided in the kiosk 101 to convey the bag to the receiver seated in the chair 102. The conveyor belt 126 is used to move the blood bag from the storage to the receiver seated in the chair 102. Once the medical details of the receiver are inputted via the display unit 103, the system verifies the blood type and other relevant information to ensure the correct blood bag is selected. The conveyor belt 126, driven by electric motors, uses a group of rollers to create continuous motion. The belt 126 is designed with adjustable speed and alignment capabilities to control the pace at which the bag is delivered, ensuring that it reaches the receiver without any risk of mishandling. As the bag travels along the conveyor, it is guided by side rails, ensuring the bag remains stable and secure until it reaches the designated position where the receiver easily access it.

[0046] A scoring module is configured with the microcontroller linked with the biosensor and the pH sensor for providing a qualitative score to the blood regarding suitability for transfusion. The biosensor detects specific biomarkers in the blood, such as glucose, hemoglobin, and infection markers, using enzyme-based reactions. These reactions generate electrical signals proportional to the concentration of the target biomarker. The data is sent to the microcontroller for analysis, helping in determining the blood's suitability for transfusion based on the composition. The pH sensor measures the blood's acidity by detecting the concentration of hydrogen ions. This sensor typically uses a glass electrode to measure pH levels. Changes in pH indicate whether the blood falls within the acceptable range for transfusion. This data is processed by the microcontroller to assess the blood's quality.

[0047] For enabling the user to provide voice inputs, a microphone 128 is integrated within the kiosk 101. The microphone 128 processes the voice command from the user by converting sound waves into electrical signals. The signals are analog in nature. These analog signals are then digitized using an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for further processing. The digital data undergoes pre-processing, including noise reduction and filtering, to improve clarity by eliminating background noise. The cleaned signal is passed for speech recognition powered by artificial intelligence, which analyzes the input to detect keywords or phrases. Once recognized, the microcontroller maps the command and for performing the desired task.

[0048] An articulated printing head 129 is attached with the rack 119 for printing onto the bags details of analysis performed by the analysis module. The articulated printing head 129 operates as a dynamic labeling method, to print analysis results directly onto the blood bags. The printing head 129 consists of a movable arm with multiple degrees of freedom, allowing it to adjust the position and orientation to align accurately with each blood bag. Once the analysis module completes the evaluation of the collected blood, the corresponding data is sent to the printing head 129. The head, typically using inkjet, precisely deposits ink onto the surface of the bag.

[0049] For projecting images for guiding the users for donation and receiving blood, a holographic projection unit 130. The holographic projection unit 130 is used to guide the users through the processes of blood donation and reception. Internally, the projection unit 130 utilizes a laser-based light source combined with spatial light modulators (SLMs) to manipulate light beams and create three-dimensional visual content in mid-air. A holographic optical element reconstructs pre-recorded or real-time images by interfering laser light with reference beams, producing floating 3D visuals that appear lifelike and interactive. This enhances user experience by providing intuitive, touch-free interaction and ensuring clarity and confidence throughout the blood donation or reception process.

[0050] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the kiosk 101 having the chair 102 for the user to sit in. The user interface is installed with the computing unit of users to enable communication with the communication unit associated with the system for maintaining personalised profiles. The touch-enabled display unit 103 to enable the input to determine if the user is the donor or the receiver. Accordingly, the questionnaire is posed regarding the medical history of the user where for the receiver, ideal blood parameters are displayed on the display and for the donor the appropriate donation schedule is shown on the display. The articulated artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104 configured with the facial recognition module identifies the user and logs into respective personal profile to fetch blood collection and donation history and update. The ball screw arrangement 105 with the platform 106 for the user to rest the arm. The L-shaped telescopic link 107 having the resilient ball 108 at the end for the user to grip and compress to enhance blood flow. The exoskeleton 109 provided by means of the articulated L-shaped telescopic bar 110 for clasping around the user’s hand to actuate the muscles of the user during compression of the ball 108 in the automated manner. The robotic arm 111 for fastening the elastic string around the user’s elbow where an infrared vein viewer 112 in synchronisation with the imaging unit 104 to determine the position of vein in the user’s arm to actuate robotic link 113 to insert the needle 114 provided at an end of the robotic link 113 by means of the pneumatic actuator 115, the needle 114 connected with the reservoir 116 by the conduit provided in the kiosk 101 for storing drawn blood. The analysis unit for analysing the connected blood the analysis unit comprising the suction pump for suctioning the sample of blood from the reservoir 116 into the chamber 117 provided in the kiosk 101, the biosensor embedded in the chamber 117 for detecting blood glucose level based on enzyme-based reactions the pair of sections 118 in the chamber 117 containing anti-A and anti-B antibodies for determining blood type based on reaction with the blood and the pH sensor for detecting pH of the blood.

[0051] In continuation, the rack 119 stored with the plurality of blood bags, by means of the dual-axis lead screw arrangement 120 for aligning the individual bags with the nozzle 121 provided underneath the reservoir 116 for dispensing blood into the blood bags. The tank 122 for storing the anticoagulant supplied into the blood bags along with the blood by means of the tube from the tank 122 connected with the nozzle 121. The robotic limb 123 having the clasp 124 at the end configured with the FBG (Fiber Bragg Gratings) sensor for sensing health vitals of the user. Upon detection of suboptimal health vitals, the communication unit is actuated to notify the medical practitioner. The robotic gripper 125 for fetching the blood bag from the rack 119 for the receiver, in accordance with medical details of the receiver inputted via the display unit 103, where the bag is placed on the conveyor belt 126 to convey the bag to the receiver seated in the chair 102. The laser sensor to determine a height of the user and accordingly actuate the ball screw arrangement 105 to adjust height of the platform 106. The depth sensor and the gyroscopic sensor in synchronisation with the imaging unit 104 provide feedback to enable the accurate insertion of the needle 114 into user’s vein. The flow sensor monitors the quantity of blood being collected to actuate the arm 111 to withdraw the needle 114, upon collection of the specific quantity of blood as in accordance with medical details of the user. The scoring module linked with the biosensor and the pH sensor for providing the qualitative score to the blood regarding suitability for transfusion. The Peltier unit for maintaining the temperature of the blood within the predetermined temperature range. The load sensor detects the weight of the donor to actuate the speaker 127 to provide the alert regarding the donor being unsuitable for donating blood if the detected weight is below the threshold weight. The microphone 128 to enable the user to provide voice inputs. The articulated printing head 129 for printing onto the bags details of analysis performed by the analysis module. The holographic projection unit 130 for projecting images for guiding the users for donation and receiving blood.

[0052] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A blood collection and storage system, comprising:

i) a kiosk 101 having a chair 102 for a user to sit in;
ii) a user interface adapted to be installed with said computing unit of users, to enable communication with a communication unit associated with said system for maintaining personalised profiles;
iii) a touch-enabled display unit 103 mounted within said kiosk 101 to enable an input to determine if said user is a donor or a receiver, and accordingly pose a questionnaire regarding medical history of said user, wherein for a receiver, ideal blood parameters are displayed on said display and for a donor an appropriate donation schedule is shown on said display;
iv) an articulated artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 104, installed in said kiosk 101 and integrated with a processor for recording and processing images in a vicinity of said kiosk 101, configured with a facial recognition module, identifies said user and logs into respective personal profile to fetch blood collection and donation history and update accordingly;
v) a ball screw arrangement 105 attached with an inner surface of said kiosk 101, with a platform 106 mounted with said ball screw arrangement 105, for said user to rest an arm;
vi) an L-shaped telescopic link 107, provided in said kiosk 101, having a resilient ball 108 at an end for said user to grip and compress to enhance blood flow, wherein an exoskeleton 109 provided within said kiosk 101 by means of an articulated L-shaped telescopic bar 110 for clasping around said user’s hand to actuate muscles of said user during compression of said ball 108, in an automated manner;
vii) a robotic arm 111 disposed in said kiosk 101 for fastening an elastic string around user’s elbow, wherein an infrared vein viewer 112 in synchronisation with said imaging unit 104 to determine position of vein in said user’s arm to actuate robotic link 113, to insert a needle 114 provided at an end of said robotic link 113 by means of a pneumatic actuator 115, said needle 114 connected with a reservoir 116, by a conduit, provided in said kiosk 101 for storing drawn blood;
viii) an analysis unit is connected with said reservoir 116 for analysing said connected blood, said analysis unit comprising a suction pump for suctioning a sample of blood from said reservoir 116 into a chamber 117 provided in said kiosk 101, a biosensor embedded in said chamber 117 for detecting blood glucose level based on enzyme-based reactions, a pair of sections 118 in said chamber 117 containing anti-A and anti-B antibodies, for determining blood type based on reaction with said blood, and a pH sensor in said chamber 117 for detecting pH of said blood;
ix) a rack 119 attached within said kiosk 101, stored with a plurality of blood bags, by means of dual-axis lead screw arrangement 120 for aligning said individual bags with a nozzle 121 provided underneath said reservoir 116 for dispensing blood into said blood bags;
x) a tank 122 configured underneath said reservoir 116, for storing an anticoagulant, supplied into said blood bags along with said blood by means of a tube from said tank 122 connected with said nozzle 121;
xi) a robotic limb 123 provided within said kiosk 101, having a clasp 124 at an end configured with an FBG (Fiber Bragg Gratings) sensor for sensing health vitals of said user, wherein upon detection of suboptimal health vitals, said communication unit is actuated to notify a medical practitioner; and
xii) a robotic gripper 125 provided within kiosk 101 for fetching a blood bag from said rack 119 for a receiver, in accordance with medical details of said receiver inputted via said display unit 103, wherein said bag is placed on a conveyor belt 126 provided in said kiosk 101 to convey said bag to said receiver seated in said chair 102.

2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a laser sensor is installed in said kiosk 101, to determine a height of said user and accordingly actuate said ball screw arrangement 105 to adjust height of said platform 106.

3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a depth sensor and a gyroscopic sensor embedded in said arm 111, in synchronisation with said imaging unit 104, provide feedback to enable an accurate insertion of said needle 114 into user’s vein.

4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a flow sensor is configured with said conduit monitors a quantity of blood being collected, to actuate said arm 111 to withdraw said needle 114, upon collection of a specific quantity of blood as in accordance with medical details of said user.

5) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a scoring module is configured with a microcontroller linked with said biosensor and said pH sensor for providing a qualitative score to said blood regarding suitability for transfusion.

6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a peltier unit is installed with said rack 119 for maintain a temperature of said blood within a predetermined temperature range.

7) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a load sensor embedded in said chair 102 detects weight of said donor to actuate a speaker 127 provided in said kiosk 101 to provide an alert regarding said donor being unsuitable for donating blood, if said detected weight is below a threshold weight.

8) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a microphone 128 is integrated within said kiosk 101 for enable said user to provide voice inputs.

9) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein an articulated printing head 129 is attached with said rack 119, for printing onto said bags details of analysis performed by said analysis module.

10) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a holographic projection unit 130 is installed within said kiosk 101 for projecting images for guiding said users for donation and receiving blood.