Sal-Meter Canonical Definition v1.0
The sole and exclusive definition-fixation document for “Sal-Meter”
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What this document does
This document exists only to fix, declare, and permanently anchor the canonical definition of “Sal-Meter.” It does not provide implementation guidance, application scenarios, philosophical interpretation, or marketing description. It performs definition fixation only. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The fixed definition
Sal-Meter is defined as:
The document states that this definition is non-derogable, authoritative, and exclusive. Any deviation invalidates the use of the term “Sal-Meter.” :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
What any valid Sal-Meter must satisfy
- Measure multiple iodine oxidation states including I⁻, I₂, I₃⁻, and I₅⁻.
- Use aptamer-based sensing mechanisms, including G-Iodine aptamer or functionally equivalent structures.
- Output only CAIS-compliant indices: VCE, CRI, and CFI.
- Operate strictly within CAIS Layer-0 and Layer-1 constraints.
- Submit validation data to a SICS-designated independent CRO or judging body. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Failure to meet any one of these conditions disqualifies Sal-Meter designation. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
What may vary without changing the definition
Form factor
Desktop device, wrist-band, ring, patch, or equivalent. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Sensor modality
Optical, electrochemical, or hybrid sensing. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Algorithmic structure
Any algorithm, provided full CAIS compliance is maintained. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Boundary condition
Permitted variation does not imply definitional freedom. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
What invalidates the designation
- Bypassing, weakening, or redefining CAIS standards.
- Introducing proprietary or alternative consciousness indices.
- Replacing VCE, CRI, or CFI with closed or non-canonical metrics.
- Claiming Sal-Meter status without validation.
- Deploying closed-source systems without independent verification. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Any such act constitutes a definitional violation. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Who holds interpretive authority
The document fixes conceptual origin in Jinho Lee, MD and the canonical registry in SICS. Validation and enforcement are assigned to independent CROs and SICS-designated judging panels. No external institution, corporation, government, or consortium holds interpretive authority over this definition. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
How authority is fixed
The document fixes v1.0 as the initial canonical fixation dated February 2, 2026. Future updates are permitted only by the Architect or the SICS Council. Unauthorized versioning is invalid. It also states that the DOI-registered record is the sole authoritative source, with OSF as secondary registry and GitHub only as non-authoritative public index. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Authority note
This page is a public landing page for reading, citation, and navigation. It does not create independent authority and does not extend the definition beyond the canonical record.
Canonical authority remains fixed only in the DOI-registered record. This page summarizes and routes. It does not override the canonical definition.