# Drug-Identifying Devices The Stratio 'LinkSquare' Spectroscope Makes Drug Identification Quick By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drug-identification References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/linksquare-portable-spectroscope-stratio/) & [linksquare.io](http://www.linksquare.io/) The Stratio 'LinkSquare' is a portable spectroscope that enables users to perform drug identification techniques without having to rely on guesswork or comparisons to do so. The Stratio 'LinkSquare' works by being connected with a pill in order to identify the drug in a matter of just seconds. The technology can be utilized by pharmacists, technicians or assistants in order to cut down the wait time for those [filling prescriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-tracking-solution) or during trials in the lab. The Stratio 'LinkSquare' portable spectroscope can be connected to an accompanying [smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drug-research-platform) in order to see the detailed information that is captured by the device. The drug identification device is small in design and capable of being kept in a pocket or lab coat in order to make it quick to pull out and use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Drug Identifying Devices:** There is an opportunity to design more portable and user-friendly drug identifying devices for use in pharmaceutical settings. - **Integration of Smartphone Technology in Drug Identification:** Incorporating smartphone technology in drug identifying devices is a promising area to explore for companies looking to provide quick and seamless drug identification processes. - **Automation of Drug Identification:** Developing automated drug identifying devices that can scan multiple pills at once can greatly reduce the time it takes to identify unknown medications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pharmaceutical Industry:** The pharmaceutical industry can benefit greatly from improved drug identifying devices which can streamline the prescription-filling process. - **Medical Technology Industry:** Developing innovative and portable drug identifying devices presents an opportunity for companies in the medical technology industry to provide cutting-edge solutions for healthcare providers. - **Research and Development Industry:** Investing in the research and development of portable, smartphone-integrated and automated drug identifying devices presents an opportunity to disrupt the way drug identification is performed in clinical trials and laboratory settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drug-Detecting Drink Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenlane.md) - [Convenient Drug-Testing Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fentanyl-test-kit.md) - [Portable Painkilling Drug Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drug-tracker.md) - [Portable Methanol Analytical Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analytical-device.md) - [Fabric-Analyzing Smartphone Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nearinfrared-spectroscopy-system.md) - [Portable Multispectral Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-tool.md) - [Affordable Color-Matching Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datacolor-spectro-55.md) - [At-Home Urine Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urine-analysis-tool.md) - [Smart Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers.md)