Component management system and component management method

Abstract

A component management system manages information about components mounted on a managed object device. The system includes a component information database located within the managed object device, which sequentially stores update information related to component updates occurring after the managed object device leaves the factory. The update information is identification information that maps the component before and after the update.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a component management system and a component management method for managing information of components of a managed object such as an automatic analysis device. Background Technology

[0002] As a system for knowing the location of replaceable parts of a device under management, a chromatograph system is known to have a storage unit that stores information related to the replaceable parts and their installation locations (Patent Document 1).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2020 / 183760 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] In the aforementioned prior art, information about the components of the managed device is stored in association with their installation location, component name, batch number, etc. This allows the identification of the component to be removed and its installation location when a component is replaced, by comparing it with the information of the assembled replacement component. However, after the managed device leaves the manufacturer, the components of the managed device are sometimes updated at the component manufacturer due to changes or obsolescence. When the components used in the managed device are replaced with interchangeable components, the information of the updated interchangeable components is often inconsistent with the information of the components currently assembled in the managed device. Therefore, sometimes it is impossible to determine the component to be removed based on the information of the assembled replacement component, hindering the smooth operation of component replacement.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a component management system and a component management method that can smoothly assemble components, even those updated at the component manufacturer's location, into the managed device.

[0009] Methods for solving problems

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a component management system that manages information about components mounted on a managed object device. The component management system includes a component information database, which is located on the managed object device and sequentially stores update information related to the updates of the components obtained from the component manufacturers after the managed object device leaves the factory.

[0011] Invention Effects

[0012] According to the present invention, even components updated at the component manufacturer can be smoothly assembled into the managed object device. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the overall structure of a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of an automatic analysis device, which is an example of a management object device of a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 3 This illustrates an example of a record item recorded in the component database of a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 4 This illustrates an example of a record item recorded in the component information database of a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 5 This refers to the data flow in a component management system according to one embodiment of the present invention, when updated component information updated by the component manufacturer is shared with an automatic analysis device.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the process sequence of component record management performed by the component management device when a component is replaced in a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 7 This illustrates an example of a screen displaying multiple components that are candidates to be replaced in a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 8 This illustrates an example of how, in a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the parent-child relationships of components of a managed object device are displayed in a tree-like manner on a screen of the display unit.

[0021] Figure 9 This illustrates an example of a set of records of kit components stored in the component information database of a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 10 This illustrates an example of an optional component recorded in the component information database of a component management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 11 Representing in tree form Figure 10 The relationship between the optional components and existing components after they are additionally assembled into the managed object device is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described using the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Component Management System

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a component management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of an automatic analysis device 20, an example of a device managed by a component management system 1. The component management system 1 is a system that manages information about components mounted on the device managed by the component management system 1. In this embodiment, the device managed by the component management system 1 is exemplified by, for example, an automatic analysis device 20 used in clinical examinations for component analysis of samples such as blood and urine. Figure 1 In this diagram, only one automatic analysis device 20 is shown as the managed object device, but the component management system 1 can manage multiple managed objects (including the case where there are multiple automatic analysis devices 20). The following explanation will use the case where the managed object device is the automatic analysis device 20 as an example.

[0027] The component management system 1 of this embodiment is configured to include a component management device 10, an automatic analysis device 20, a manufacturing server 30, a sharing server 40, a management server 50, and a component center 60. In this embodiment, the component management device 10 and the automatic analysis device 20, the automatic analysis device 20 and the management server 50, the manufacturing server 30 and the sharing server 40, the sharing server 40 and the management server 50, and the management server 50 and the component center 60 are respectively connected via a network NW, enabling them to communicate with each other. The manufacturing server 30 and the management server 50 may also be connected via a network NW, for example, without the sharing server 40. In this embodiment, the entire automatic analysis device 20, which is the device being managed, is included in the component management system 1. However, the automatic analysis device 20 may consist only of the device body 20a, excluding the mechanical parts that perform the analysis operation. Figure 2 The component management system 1 is composed of functional units and interfaces other than the automatic analysis device control unit 21, the automatic analysis device storage unit 22, the automatic analysis device communication unit 23, and the input unit 80. Figure 2 ), display unit 90 ( Figure 2 The component management system 1 is composed of components such as the management server 50 and the component management device 10, which are connected to the automatic analysis device 20 via the network NW. Alternatively, at least one of these components, the management server 50 and the component management device 10, can be considered as the operating system of the automatic analysis device 20. In this embodiment, the management server 50 and the component management device 10 constitute the system of the automatic analysis device 20.

[0028] The analytical performance of the automatic analysis device 20 is affected by the condition of the constituent components of the device body 20a. The condition of these components changes due to deterioration over time; therefore, to maintain the performance of the device body 20a, it is necessary to monitor its condition and periodically replace worn-out components or replace faulty components as needed. By managing the components of the device body 20a in the component management system 1, even if information changes occur afterward due to updates from the component manufacturer (design changes, specification changes, etc.), the system can flexibly respond and maintain accurate and long-term record management of the components of the device body 20a. For this component record management, the component management system 1 includes component information databases 25, 34, 44, and 56 that record entries related to component update information. The automatic analysis device 20 includes component information database 25. Component information databases 25, 34, 44, and 56 sequentially store update information related to component updates that occur after the automatic analysis device 20 leaves the factory. Update information is identification information that maps the components before and after the update.

[0029] The component management system 1 includes component databases 24 and 55, which record entries related to each component assembled in the main body 20a of the automatic analysis device 20. Component database 24 is located within the automatic analysis device 20. The component management device 10, connected to or located within the automatic analysis device 20, determines the replacement component to be removed from the automatic analysis device 20 based on information about the replacement component to be assembled into the automatic analysis device 20. Thus, for example, when a user of the automatic analysis device 20 performs a component replacement, the component to be removed can be easily identified, and the replacement location can be easily determined based on the entry for the replacement component. However, if the replacement component being assembled is a component updated by the component manufacturer after the automatic analysis device 20 has left the factory, and there is no matching entry in the component database 24, the replacement component is not determined from the component database 24 based on the information about the replacement component.

[0030] In this case, the component management device 10 retrieves the component that corresponds to the replacement component in the component information database 25 from the component database 24 by referring to the record entries in the component information database 25, and determines the replacement component that was removed from the automatic analysis device 20.

[0031] For each component assembled in the automatic analysis device 20, there is a record entry in the component database 24. When a replacement component is assembled in the automatic analysis device 20, the component management device 10 appends the record entry of the assembled replacement component to the component database 24. The record entry for the replacement component is basically created based on the record entry of the replaced component that was disassembled from the automatic analysis device 20 through the replacement of that component. However, for example, if the assembled replacement component is a recently updated component, and the component whose replacement component was determined by considering the record entries in the component information database 25, the component information (part ID, etc., described later) for that replacement component may not be consistent with the existing record entry for the replaced component in the component database 24. In this case, the component management device 10 generates a record for the replacement component and appends it to the component database 24 based on the record entries in the component information database 25 (inherent information of the component such as part ID) related to the replacement component and the record entries in the component database 24 related to the replaced component (the location of the component in the automatic analysis device 20, its relationship with other components, etc., such as detailed location). This updates the component database 24. The component database 24 also contains record entries for the replaced component that was disassembled through the replacement component, i.e., components that have been disassembled and are no longer currently present inside the automatic analysis device 20.

[0032] Next, examples of the components database 24 and the component information database 25 will be described in turn.

[0033] Component Database

[0034] Figure 3 This shows an example of a record item in the component database. The component databases are located in the automatic analysis device 20 and the management server 50 (component databases 24 and 55). Figure 3 The diagram illustrates records in the component database 24 of the automatic analysis device 20, but the same records are also included in the component database 55. The component database 24 of the automatic analysis device 20 records records related to the components of the automatic analysis device 20 to which it belongs. In contrast, the component database 55 of the management server 50 records records for each component of each managed object device within the component management system 1 that includes the automatic analysis device 20. The records related to the components of the automatic analysis device 20 in the component databases 24 and 55 are synchronized at set intervals (e.g., periodically, when components are replaced, or according to user operations). Furthermore, the component database 55 of the management server 50 also records information necessary for utilizing the component database 24 of each managed object device, such as device installation information (device ID information and installation location information).

[0035] exist Figure 3 In the component database 24 shown, each component is recorded with the following entries: "Component Identification Number," "Component Name," "Part ID," "Parent ID," "Status," "Batch Number," "Replacement Category," "Insert Date and Time," "Replacement Interval," and "Detailed Location." "Component Identification Number" is an ID assigned to each component of the automatic analysis device 20, used to identify the component from its constituent parts. "Component Name" contains information about the name of each component. "Part ID" is an ID number (e.g., model number) used to determine the type of each component. "Parent ID" contains information about the parent-child relationship (hierarchy) of each component within the automatic analysis device 20. "Status" indicates the status of each component (described later). "Batch Number" contains information about the manufacturing batch of each component (described later). "Replacement Category" contains information related to the replacement category of each component (described later). "Insert Date and Time" is information about the time each component was assembled into the automatic analysis device 20. "Replacement Interval" is information about the number of days each component can be used. "Detailed location" is information related to the installation location of a component. It helps distinguish this component from other components when there are multiple identical components used at the same level.

[0036] The component status information is categorized into "Status 1", "Status 2", "Status 3", and "Status 4". "Status 1" indicates that the component is assembled in the automatic analysis device 20 and is operating normally. "Status 2" indicates that the component needs to be replaced and is awaiting component preparation. "Status 3" indicates that the component preparation is complete and is awaiting replacement. "Status 4" indicates that the component has been removed from the main body 20a of the automatic analysis device 20 through component replacement and is currently not present in the main body 20a.

[0037] The batch information of a component records the batch number assigned by the component manufacturer when shipping the component. When a component defect occurs due to batch defect, components manufactured in the same or nearby batches as the defective component are more likely to cause the defect and require recall. An automatic analysis device 20, which assembles components requiring recall, is used to determine which components are to be recalled, based on device installation information (device ID information and installation location information) recorded in the component database 55 of the management server 50.

[0038] The replacement category information for components indicates the reason for component replacement. For example, components assembled into the automatic analysis device 20 for periodic replacement are recorded as "periodic," while components assembled into the automatic analysis device 20 for malfunction are recorded as "malfunction." Since malfunction-related replacements are more urgent than periodic replacements, the replacement category information is referenced when determining replacement priorities based on factors such as component inventory status. Furthermore, records are retained in the component database 24 for components removed from the device body 20a through replacement with these components. For components removed as described above, "Status 4" is recorded as status information. For example, when investigating the relationship between the lifespan of each component and the operating environment of the automatic analysis device 20, the recording of the component replacement category information under Status 4 is useful when collecting necessary information for each component.

[0039] Information regarding the insertion date and time of each component's assembly into the automatic analysis device 20, as well as the replacement interval, can be used to determine whether each component needs to be replaced periodically. For example, for a certain component, if the condition (insertion date and time + replacement interval - current date and time ≤ number of days since the recommended replacement notification for the component) is met, then the component needs to be replaced periodically.

[0040] Component Information Database

[0041] Figure 4 Examples of records in the component information database are shown below. Component information databases 25 are located in the automated analysis device 20, manufacturing server 30, shared server 40, and management server 50 (component information databases 25, 34, 44, and 56). In the component information database 34 of the manufacturing server 30, held by the manufacturer of the automated analysis device 20, records related to components updated by the component manufacturer as part changes or obsolescence occur. This update information is obtained by the manufacturer of the automated analysis device 20 from notifications from component manufacturers or publicly available information from component manufacturers, and recorded in the component information database 34.

[0042] In this embodiment, the component information database 34 of the manufacturing server 30 is relayed to the management server 50 via the shared server 40. Specifically, the component information database 34 of the manufacturing server 30 is sent to the shared server 40 and stored, and the component information database 44 of the shared server 40 is sent to the management server 50 and stored. Then, the information in the component information database 56 of the management server 50 is sent to the automatic analysis device 20 to be reflected in the component information database 25. Figure 4 The component information database 25 of the automatic analysis device 20 is shown as an example, but the other component information databases 34, 44, and 56 are also similar.

[0043] exist Figure 4 In the component information database 25 shown, as update information, "ID," "Component Name," "Part ID," "Interchange ID," and "Parent ID" are recorded for each type (e.g., model) of the updated component. "ID" is an identification number assigned to each type of the updated component. "Component Name" is information about the name of the updated component. "Part ID" is ID information (e.g., model) used to identify the type of each updated component. "Interchange ID" is information about the component ID of the original component that is interchangeable with the updated component. Figure 4 In the example, it is shown that component B' with part ID: PID006 is interchangeable with component B' with part ID: PID002. Component B with part ID: PID002 is component B that has a record in the component database 24. "Parent ID" is information about components that have a parent-child (hierarchical) relationship with the updated component. Figure 4 In the example, it is shown that part BA' with part ID: PID007 and part B' with part ID: PID006 are in a parent-child relationship.

[0044] In addition, the manufacturer has access to the parts information database 34, besides Figure 4 In addition to the information shown, work instructions such as "replacement," "installation," and "removal," batch numbers, replacement deadlines, and information related to the type of device mounted can be added after each component as needed. Furthermore, the component information databases 25 and 34 can also include records of packaged kits that consolidate multiple different types of replacement components, as well as records of optional components that are added to the automatic analysis device 20 for additional functionality or performance improvement (i.e., without replacing the replaced component).

[0045] return Figure 1 and Figure 2 The components of the component management system 1 are described in sequence: component management device 10, automatic analysis device 20, management server 50, component center 60, manufacturing server 30, and shared server 40.

[0046] Component Management Device

[0047] The component management device 10 includes a component management device control unit 11, an ID tag reader 12, an input unit 13, a display unit 14, and a component management device communication unit 15. Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 In the example, the component management device 10 is connected to the automatic analysis device 20 via the network NW, but it can also be a structure that the automatic analysis device 20 possesses, such as a structure that is integrated with the automatic analysis device 20 in appearance (a structure assembled in the housing of the automatic analysis device 20, etc.).

[0048] The component management device control unit 11 is a computer equipped with an arithmetic unit such as a CPU (not shown), and storage devices such as RAM, ROM, HDD, and SSD. It expands and executes programs stored in ROM in RAM. For example, the management of component records, which is performed using the component database 24 and component information database 25 of the automatic analysis device 20 during component replacement, is executed by the program of the component management device control unit 11. Thus, the component management device 10 has a structure that functions as an information processing device, enabling data exchange with the automatic analysis device control unit 21 and remote operation of the automatic analysis device 20. Furthermore, for example, it can be configured to handle data exchange based on the analysis unit 20-1 in the automatic analysis device 20. Figure 2 The processor 21-1 of the automatic analysis device control unit 21 (which analyzes the sample based on the measured value of the sample) Figure 2 The processing of the component is performed by the component management device 10 in parallel, instead of by the processor 21-1.

[0049] Furthermore, the component management device control unit 11 is communicatively connected to other components of the component management device 10, such as the ID tag reader 12, the input unit 13, the display unit 14, and the component management device communication unit 15. The component management device control unit 11 can send and receive data with these other components, and can also relay data transmission and reception between components. For example, the component management device control unit 11 outputs information from ID tags read by the ID tag reader 12 to the display unit 14 for display.

[0050] The ID tag reading unit 12 includes an ID tag reading device, which outputs information read from ID tags installed in components of the main body 20a of the automatic analysis device 20 to the component management device control unit 11.

[0051] The input unit 13 includes an input section (e.g., a keyboard, an indicator device) and outputs the user's operation input to the input section to the component management device control unit 11.

[0052] The display unit 14 includes a display screen that displays information input from the component management device control unit 11.

[0053] The component management device communication unit 15 is connected to the automatic analysis device communication unit 23 via the network NW in a bidirectional communication manner. For example, the component management device communication unit 15 communicates with the automatic analysis device communication unit 23 to obtain information about the component database 24 and component information database 25 of the device body 20a of the automatic analysis device 20.

[0054] Automatic analysis device

[0055] The automatic analysis device 20 is a device used by users such as hospitals. In addition to the automatic analysis device control unit 21, the automatic analysis device storage unit 22, and the automatic analysis device communication unit 23, it also has a device body (mechanical unit) 20a for performing analysis operations.

[0056] The automatic analysis device control unit 21 is a computer, comprising a processor (CPU) 21-1 (such as a CPU), a memory 21-2 (such as RAM and ROM), an input interface 21-4, an output interface 21-3, a media interface 21-6, an input / output interface 21-5, and a bus 21-7 as its main components. The processor 21-1 executes predetermined processing according to a program loaded into the memory 21-2. Furthermore, the automatic analysis device control unit 21 is communicatively connected to other components of the automatic analysis device 20, such as the automatic analysis device storage unit 22, the automatic analysis device communication unit 23, the device main body 20a, the input unit 80, and the display unit 90. The automatic analysis device control unit 21 can send and receive data with these other components and can also relay data transmission and reception between components.

[0057] Input interface 21-4 connects to input units 80 such as keyboards and indicator devices. Display units 90 such as monitors are connected to output interface 21-3. Storage media 70 such as USB flash drives and CDs can be connected to media interface 21-6. Input / output interface 21-5 communicates with each component included in the main body 20a. Bus 21-7 connects processor 21-1, memory 21-2, automatic analysis device storage unit 22, input interface 21-4, output interface 21-3, media interface 21-6, automatic analysis device communication unit 23, and input / output interface 21-5 in a manner enabling mutual communication.

[0058] The automatic analysis device storage unit 22 is, for example, a flash memory, HDD, or other storage device (not shown), and includes a component database 24 and a component information database 25. As described above, the component database 24 records information about each component of the device body 20a, with a set of records for each component of the device body 20a. The records for each component in the component database 24 are written by the component management device 10 when the component is assembled into the automatic analysis device 20. The component information database 25 sequentially stores records related to update information for each component generated after the automatic analysis device 20 leaves the factory. As described above, the update information stored in the component information database 25 is information related to components updated by the component manufacturer after the automatic analysis device 20 leaves the factory, and is identification information that corresponds the component before the update to the updated component that is interchangeable with it. The automatic analysis device storage unit 22 can also be configured to be a storage device built into the automatic analysis device control unit 21. For each component's record in the component information database 25, the record is recorded, for example, by the manufacturing server 30 appropriately inputting the record in the component information database 34 into the automatic analysis device 20.

[0059] The automatic analysis device communication unit 23 is communicatively connected to the component management device 10 (component management device communication unit 15) and the management server 50 (management server communication unit 54) via the network NW. For example, the automatic analysis device communication unit 23 can send information from the component database 24 of the automatic analysis device 20 to the management server 50, or receive the aforementioned updated information stored in the component information database 25 from the management server 50. The automatic analysis device communication unit 23 may also be built into the automatic analysis device control unit 21.

[0060] The main body 20a of the automatic analysis device 20 is a mechanical part that performs the analysis of the sample, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the system includes various devices such as a sample input unit 20-7, an analysis unit 20-1, a sample collection unit 20-8, and a conveyor line 20-9. The sample input unit 20-7 and the sample collection unit 20-8 are connected via the conveyor line 20-9. The analysis unit 20-1 is arranged along the conveyor line 20-9. A sample container containing a sample to be analyzed is input into the sample input unit 20-7, and the sample container is conveyed to the analysis unit 20-1 and the sample collection unit 20-8 via the conveyor line 20-9.

[0061] In this example, the sample containers are transported with one or more sample containers mounted on the sample rack 20-1. The samples are identified by identification information such as barcodes or RFID installed on the sample containers. The identification information of the samples inserted into the sample insertion unit 20-7 is read by a reading device (not shown) provided with the sample insertion unit 20-7 and sent to the automatic analysis device control unit 21.

[0062] The analysis unit 20-1 includes a reaction tray 20-2 holding multiple reaction containers and a reagent tray 20-5 holding multiple reagent bottles 20-4, wherein the reagent bottles 20-4 contain reagents used in sample analysis. Specimen containers transported from the delivery line 20-9 are dispensed into the reaction containers on the reaction tray 20-2 using a specimen probe 20-3. Furthermore, reagents are dispensed from the reagent bottles 20-4 on the reagent tray 20-5 into the dispensed reaction containers using a reagent probe 20-6. The analysis unit 20-1 uses a measuring instrument (not shown) to measure the mixture (reaction solution) of the specimen and reagents contained in the reaction containers. For example, if the analysis unit 20-1 performs biochemical analysis, it includes a spectrophotometer as the measuring instrument, which measures the absorbance, scattered light intensity, etc., of the reaction solution. The spectrophotometer is one example of the measuring instrument in the analysis unit 20-1, which includes measuring instruments corresponding to the measurement content. The measured values ​​from the analysis unit 20-1 are output to the automatic analysis device control unit 21, where they are processed by the processor 21-1 to obtain the analysis results of the sample.

[0063] Management Server

[0064] The management server 50 is, for example, a server used by a management company (the manufacturer of the automatic analysis device 20 or a contractor) that manages the components of the automatic analysis device 20. The management server 50 includes a management server control unit 51, a management server storage unit 52, a parsing unit 53, and a management server communication unit 54. The management server storage unit 52 includes a component database 55 and a component information database 56. The management server 50 can send component update information from the component information database 56 to the automatic analysis device 20 via a network NW.

[0065] The management server control unit 51 is a computer equipped with a CPU, RAM, and ROM (not shown), capable of expanding and executing programs stored in ROM in RAM. Furthermore, the management server control unit 51 is connected to other components of the management server 50, enabling not only data transmission and reception with these components but also relaying data transmission and reception between the components.

[0066] The management server storage unit 52 is composed of flash memory or the like (not shown). Similar to the automatic analysis device storage unit 22, this management server storage unit 52 includes a component database 55 and a component information database 56. The component database 55 of the management server 50 compiles information recorded in the component databases 24 of multiple managed target devices, including the automatic analysis device 20 managed by the component management system 1. Therefore, by referring to the component database 55 of the management server 50, component information of all managed target devices managed by the component management system 1 can be identified. Furthermore, in addition to the information in the component databases 24 of each managed target device, including the automatic analysis device 20, the component database 55 of the management server 50 also records, as needed, information required when utilizing the component databases 24 of each managed target device, such as installation information.

[0067] The parsing unit 53 can parse the information received from the management server control unit 51 and transmit the results to the management server control unit 51. For example, based on the information in the component database 55 received from the automatic analysis device 20, the parsing unit 53 parses whether there are any components that need to be replaced among the components currently assembled in the automatic analysis device 20, and outputs the parsing result to the management server control unit 51. As an example, the parsing unit 53 determines whether there are any components that meet the condition (insertion date + replacement interval - current date and time ≤ number of days for component replacement recommendation notification) and whose status is "status 1". The parsing unit 53 outputs to the display unit (not shown) the parsing result that the list of components that meet the condition (insertion date + replacement interval - current date and time ≤ number of days for component replacement recommendation notification) and whose status is "status 1" are the components that need to be replaced, or outputs to the display unit that there are no components that need to be replaced if there are no corresponding components.

[0068] The management server communication unit 54 is communicatively connected to the automatic analysis device communication unit 23, the component center communication unit 61, and the shared server communication unit 42. For example, the management server 50 receives information about the constituent component database 24 of the automatic analysis device 20 sent via the network NW via the management server communication unit 54. In addition, the management server communication unit 54 sends update information of the component information database 56 to the automatic analysis device 20 via the network NW, or sends component preparation requests and receives preparation completion notifications with the component center 60.

[0069] Component Center

[0070] The component center 60 includes a component center communication unit 61 and an ID tag production unit 62.

[0071] The component center communication unit 61 is communicatively connected to the management server communication unit 54. For example, the component center 60 receives a component preparation request from the management server 50 via the component center communication unit 61. The management server 50, which sent the request, updates the status of the corresponding component's record item to "status 2".

[0072] The ID label production unit 62 produces an identification mark, which includes an ID label affixed to the prepared component or its packaging (box, etc.) when it is shipped. The ID label production unit 62 records two types of information in the ID label.

[0073] The first piece of information recorded on the ID tag is used to determine the disassembled component from the component database 24 of the automatic analysis device 20 when a component is replaced. In this embodiment, it is equivalent to a "part ID".

[0074] The second piece of information recorded on the ID tag is information that needs to be transmitted to the component management device 10 when generating record entries for replacement parts assembled to the automatic analysis device 20 during component replacement. This information is, for example, information that cannot be referenced in the component management device 10 to constitute the component database 24 or cannot be uniquely determined. In this embodiment, it is equivalent to a "batch number". When generating record entries for replacement parts assembled to the automatic analysis device 20, a portion of the generated record entries can utilize existing records and default values ​​of the replaced parts. For example, the component name, parent ID, replacement interval, and detailed location can sometimes utilize existing records of the disassembled replaced parts. Furthermore, assuming the replacement parts to be assembled next will operate normally, "State 1" can be uniquely recorded in the status. The replacement category and insertion date and time are also information that the component management device 10 possesses without assistance. However, the batch number is not information that can be obtained from the information in the automatic analysis device 20 within the component management device 10, therefore, external information input is required. By recording such information in ID tags, when the ID tags are read by the ID tag reader 12 in the component management device 10, it is automatically recorded as a record item for replacing components, thus reducing the trouble of manual input for users.

[0075] In this embodiment, as described above, the part ID and batch number are recorded in the ID tag. However, the information recorded in the ID tag can change depending on the usage. For example, when a part is replaced, the part name and replacement interval can be obtained from the record of the replaced part. However, if a part is added laterally, there is no replacement part to replace the removed part, and the record of the replaced part cannot be used. In such cases, the part name, etc., can also be recorded in the ID tag.

[0076] After a component leaves the factory, the component center 60 sends a preparation completion notification to the management server 50. Upon receiving the notification, the management server 50 updates the status of the corresponding component's record entry in the component database 55 to "Status 3".

[0077] Manufacturing servers

[0078] The manufacturing server 30 includes a manufacturing server control unit 31, a manufacturing server storage unit 32, and a manufacturing server communication unit 33. It is communicatively connected to the shared server 40 via a network NW through the manufacturing server communication unit 33. The manufacturing server control unit 31 is a computer with a CPU, RAM, and ROM, etc., and the manufacturing server storage unit 32 is a storage device such as flash memory or HDD. A component information database 34 is stored in the manufacturing server storage unit 32. In this embodiment, a structure is illustrated where the manufacturing server 30 is connected to the management server 50 via the shared server 40. However, the manufacturing server 30 may also be connected to the management server 50, the automatic analysis device 20, etc., via the network NW without going through the shared server 40.

[0079] The manufacturing server control unit 31 collects updated component information from various component manufacturers, for example, via a network NW or storage medium, and records the newly acquired updated information in the component information database 34 to update the component information database 34. The component information database 34 can also be updated by manual input. During each update or periodically, the component information database 34 is sent to the automatic analysis device 20 via the network NW through the shared server 40 or management server 50, thereby updating the component information database 25 of the automatic analysis device 20.

[0080] However, the method of transmitting information from the component information database 34 to the automatic analysis device 20 is not limited to the method via network NW. The information from the component information database 34 can also be recorded on storage media such as USB flash drives or CDs, and the automatic analysis device 20 can read the information from the storage media and record it in the component information database 25. Of course, both storage media and network NW can be used. For example, the manufacturing server 30 can send the information from the component information database 25 to the management server 50 via network NW, and the management server 50 can connect the storage media containing the information from the component information database 56 to the automatic analysis device 20 to record it in the component information database 25. The storage media can be sent, for example, from the management company using the management server 50 to users using the automatic analysis device 20 via mail, or carried by the management company's service personnel. Alternatively, the manufacturer of the automatic analysis device 20 using the manufacturing server 30 can send the storage media containing the information from the component information database 34 to the management company, and then send the updated information from the management server 50's component information database 56 based on the information from the storage media to the automatic analysis device 20 via network NW.

[0081] The automatic analysis device 20 can acquire information from the component information database 25 at the same time as the component information database 34 is updated in the manufacturing server 30, or at a regular interval. Information about components that do not have records in the component database 24 can be stored in the component information database 25 of the automatic analysis device 20 before assembly into the automatic analysis device 20.

[0082] Shared server

[0083] The shared server 40 includes a shared server control unit 41, a shared server communication unit 42, and a shared server storage unit 43. It is connected to the manufacturing server 30 and the management server 50 via the shared server communication unit 42 through a network NW. The shared server 40 relays update information from the component information database 34 received from the manufacturing server 30 to the management server 50. Specifically, the shared server control unit 41 records the update information from the component information database 34 of the manufacturing server 30 received by the shared server communication unit 42 into the shared server storage unit 43, and then sends the information from the component information database 44 in the shared server storage unit 43 to the management server 50 via the shared server communication unit 42.

[0084] However, a shared server 40 is not necessary, and as mentioned above, data can be exchanged between the manufacturing server 30 and the management server 50 using storage media such as USB drives and CDs.

[0085] Data Stream

[0086] Figure 5 This refers to the data stream in the component management system 1 that shares updated component information, as provided by the component manufacturer, with the automated analysis device 20. Figure 5 The example illustrates the transmission of updated information from the manufacturing server 30 to the automated analysis device 20 via the network NW. The series of data flows includes the following steps (1)-(6).

[0087] (1) The manufacturing server 30 sends the updated information of the parts (information in the part information database 34) obtained along with part changes or scrapping to the shared server 40. The timing of sending the updated information is, for example, the timing of obtaining the updated information of the parts from the part manufacturer. However, it is not limited to the timing of obtaining the updated information, as long as the updated information is received by the automatic analysis device 20 before the updated parts are assembled into the automatic analysis device 20.

[0088] (2) In the shared server 40 that receives update information from the manufacturing server 30, the received update information is recorded and reflected in the component information database 44 of the shared server storage unit 43.

[0089] (3) The data in the component information database 44 of the shared server 40 and the component information database 56 of the management server 50 need to be synchronized. At this time, since the information in the component information database 44 of the shared server 40 is newer than that in the component information database 56 of the management server 50, the updated component records in the component information database 44 are sent from the shared server 40 to the management server 50.

[0090] (4) In the management server 50 that receives update information from the shared server 40, the received update information is recorded and reflected in the component information database 56 of the management server storage unit 52.

[0091] (5) The updated information of the component information database 56 of the management server 50, together with the device information, is sent to the automatic analysis device 20 at appropriate time intervals (e.g., periodically).

[0092] (6) In the automatic analysis device 20, the update information received from the management server 50 is recorded and reflected in the component information database 25 of the automatic analysis device storage unit 22.

[0093] Record item management

[0094] Figure 6This is a flowchart illustrating the processing sequence of component record management performed by the component management device 10 during component replacement in this embodiment. For example, when a user performs component replacement on the automatic analysis device 20, the operation input unit 13 instructs the start of the component replacement operation in the operation screen (not shown) displayed on the display unit 14 of the component management device 10. Figure 6 The processing.

[0095] When it started Figure 6 During processing, the component management device 10 reads the ID tag affixed to the packaging box or component body of the replacement component to be assembled into the device body 20a of the automatic analysis device 20 through the ID tag reading unit 12, and obtains the information recorded in the ID tag (step S101).

[0096] Next, the component management device 10 searches the component database 24 for records of components whose part IDs match those of replacement components included in the read information (step S102). At this time, to narrow down the candidates for replacement components to be disassembled, at least one of other information such as status, insertion date and time, replacement interval, and replacement category can be added as search criteria. Then, the component management device 10 determines whether a corresponding component, i.e., a record of a component whose part ID matches that of the replacement component, exists in the component database 24 (step S103). Generally, components of the same type are replaced with each other, so it is common for the replacement component's part ID to match that of the replacement component. If a corresponding component exists, the component management device 10 proceeds to step S110, which will be described later.

[0097] However, for example, in cases where the part ID is changed due to a part manufacturer's replacement or obsolescence of the part, the replacement part sometimes has a different part ID than the replaced part, and a corresponding record does not exist in the component database 24. In this case, the component management device 10 searches the component information database 25 for a record of a part whose part ID matches that of the replacement part (step S104). Then, similarly to the process in step S103, the component management device 10 determines whether a record of a corresponding part, i.e., a part whose part ID matches that of the replacement part, exists in the component information database 25 (step S105). If a corresponding record exists in the component information database 25, the component management device 10 obtains the interchange ID recorded in the record of the part ID matching in the component information database 25. This interchange ID is the part ID of the part before the update, and using the interchange ID, it searches the component database 24 again for a record of a part whose part ID matches (step S102).

[0098] On the other hand, if no corresponding record is found in the component information database 25 during the processing of step S105, the component management device 10 outputs an error display to the display unit 14 (step S106). For example, if the replacement component (the component whose ID tag was read in step S101) is a component not recommended by the manufacturer of the automatic analysis device 20 (an external component, a component whose support has ended), a predetermined component to be assembled to another managed object device (an incorrect component), or a component to be added to the automatic analysis device 20 (the replacement component does not exist), the corresponding record may not be retrieved during the processing of step S105.

[0099] In the event of an error, the component management device 10 displays a confirmation message on the display unit 14 to indicate whether to continue the component replacement operation. Based on the user's response, it determines whether to continue the component replacement operation using the component whose ID tag was read in step S101 (step S107). The display message delegates the decision to the user regarding whether to continue the component replacement using that component. If an input indicating the intention to terminate the component replacement is received, the component management device 10 terminates the process. Figure 6 The processing.

[0100] The system displays a message to allow the user to decide whether to continue or discontinue the replacement of the component. If the user inputs an indication that they intend to continue the replacement, the component management device 10 displays an input screen for the part ID of the component to be replaced on the display unit 14, and obtains the part ID of the component through the user's input (step S109). For example, sometimes an external component that is not recommended by the manufacturer of the automatic analysis device 20 but is permitted by the management company is assembled into the automatic analysis device 20, and there are records of replacement history for this non-recommended component. In such a case, the component management device 10 is configured to display an input screen for the part ID, prompting the user to input the part ID. The part ID input screen can be configured such that the user manually inputs the part ID of the component to be replaced, or it can be configured such that the user selects from options (e.g., all components recorded in the component database 24). If the part ID of the component to be replaced is obtained through the user's input, the component management device 10 uses the part ID input by the user to search the component database 24 again (step S2102).

[0101] In step S103, if it is determined that there is a record in the component database 24 of the automatic analysis device 20 whose part ID matches the component information obtained in steps S101, S104, or S109, the component management device 10 displays the record of the corresponding replaced component on the display unit 14. At this time, if the component has a parent-child relationship (the component involved by the parent ID), the record is displayed on the display unit 14 in association with the parent-child component (step S110). If there are multiple corresponding components (with part IDs matching the replaced component) that are candidates for replacement, and if there is a component with a parent ID, all the record entries of the corresponding components are displayed together with the record entries of the parent-child components.

[0102] The component management device 10 determines whether there are multiple corresponding components that can be candidates for replacement (step S111). If multiple corresponding components exist, a selection screen for selecting the replacement component from the candidates is displayed on the display unit 14, prompting the user to select the replacement component (step S112). If the replacement component is necessarily determined in the process of step S111 (when there is only one component), or if the replacement component is selected in the process of step S112, the component management device 10 displays, for example, a button to confirm the user's intention to perform the replacement. Based on the confirmation of the user's intention to perform the replacement, a record item for the replacement component is generated and appended to the component database 24 (step S113), and the process ends. Figure 6 The user removes the replaced part from the automatic analysis device 20 and assembles the replacement part into the automatic analysis device 20 to perform the part replacement.

[0103] The record entries for replacement parts generated and appended to the component database 24 in step S113 are generated as described above based on the record entries of the replaced parts or the information of the replacement parts read from the ID tag. However, regarding the replacement parts for which the replaced parts have been identified using the component information database 25, the information inherent in the component information database 25 of that replacement part (e.g., the part ID of the replacement part) is also reflected in the record to be created.

[0104] Display screen

[0105] Figure 7 This example shows a display unit 14 showing a screen displaying multiple components that are candidates to be replaced. In this example, for instance... Figure 6In step S101, records such as the component name "Component E'" and component ID "PID009" are read from the ID tag of the replaced component. Component E' is the updated component that did not have a record in the component database 24 at that time. In step S104, the component management device 10 identifies it as an interchangeable component of the previous "Component E". Furthermore, as... Figure 3 As shown, multiple components E are used in the automatic analysis device 20. In this case, as an example, during the processing in step S110, such as... Figure 7 That would display the record entries for multiple parts E that are candidates to be replaced. Furthermore, as... Figure 3 As shown, the parent ID of component E is the automatic analysis device 20 (which has no parent component), therefore in Figure 7 The parent ID is omitted from the example.

[0106] Thus, the component management device 10 can output a screen to the display unit 14 displaying information about the components that are to be replaced and removed from the automatic analysis device 20, which constitute multiple components of the automatic analysis device 20. Furthermore, the component management device 10 can be configured to emphasize the identified replacement components through appropriate means such as changing text color, markings, underlines, or imprints. The degree of emphasis (e.g., display color) can also be changed according to the necessity of component replacement (e.g., the number of days since the component replacement recommendation notification date). When multiple components can be equivalent to the replacement component, these multiple replacement component candidates are emphasized. Figure 7 In this example, two components E that are candidates for replacement are highlighted by markers. In this case, the component E selected as a candidate for replacement is a component that is not recorded in the current component database 24 and is determined by referring to the component information database 25. Therefore, the component management device 10, based on the information in the component information database 25 regarding component E' as a replacement component and the information of component E in the component database 24, performs [further processing / management]. Figure 7 The screen prominently displays information about component E, which is the component to be replaced as the replacement component (component E'). By highlighting the candidate replacement component, the user's burden of finding the replacement component from multiple component records is reduced.

[0107] in addition, Figure 7The illustrated screen also functions as the selection screen for multiple candidates of the component to be replaced (the selection screen shown in step S112). The selection unit is a checkbox 6-1 displayed in the record entries of the two components E. When multiple candidates exist, the component to be replaced cannot be determined solely by reading the ID label of the replacement component; instead, the user selects one of these checkboxes 6-1 to determine the component to be replaced. Figure 7 The example shows the selection of the uppermost component E (component E at detailed location SP1) of two components E. Both components E have the same purpose, identical part IDs and replacement periods, but differ in their installation locations. Therefore, by displaying the detailed location or parent ID information along with the part ID, the user can select the component to be replaced from the two components E.

[0108] Additionally, the component management device 10 can display a screen on the display unit 14 showing the component to be replaced selected on the screen and a confirmation screen of the replaced component. Figure 7 In the example shown, regarding the replacement location of component E in the automatic analysis device 20, a list of current components is displayed on the left, and a list of replaced components is displayed on the right. The right-hand display of replaced components shows an image after replacing component E at detailed location SP1 with component E' according to the selected component replacement. By comparing the left and right component displays, it is possible to confirm whether there are any errors in the subsequent component replacement. Furthermore, although in Figure 7 Although not shown in the diagram, the replaced part (assembled part E') can be highlighted in the list of parts on the right side of the diagram to make it easier for users to identify.

[0109] After confirming that the decision to replace the component is correct, the user presses the "Replace" button 16-2 at the bottom of the screen to actually perform the component replacement. Furthermore, based on the operation of button 16-2, as described above, the component management device 10 creates a record entry for component E', which has been assembled into the automatic analysis device 20 as a replaced component, and appends it to the component database 24.

[0110] In addition, Figure 7 The display screen shows an example of an image that displays, in list form, images of the replacement part (part E in detailed location SP1) selected by checkbox 16-1 to be replaced by a replacement part (part E'), but the display method can be changed appropriately. For example, the part management device 10 can also be configured as follows: Figure 8As shown, the image displays a tree-like structure showing the relationship (hierarchy) between the selected replacement part and other parts after replacement. The relationships between parts before replacement can also be displayed in a similar tree structure. By displaying part information in a tree format, the user is visually guided to the image after replacement, reducing the likelihood of incorrect selection and facilitating accurate part replacement operations and recording.

[0111] kit parts

[0112] As described above, the component information databases 25 and 34 may contain records of packaged kit components that combine multiple different types of replacement components into one package.

[0113] Figure 9 This represents an example of a set of records for kit components recorded in component information databases 25 and 34. Figure 9 In the example, with Figure 4 Similarly, the example displays "Part Name", "Part ID", "Interchange ID", and "Parent ID". Regarding "Part Name", "Part ID", and "Parent ID", and... Figure 4 The content shown in the example is the same, but in this embodiment, the component management device 10 identifies the "interchange ID" of the kit component's record set as the component ID used to determine the component containing that component. Figure 9 In the example, the interchangeable ID of components L, M, and N, PID999, indicates that components L, M, and N are contained within component K, which has part ID PID999. For instance, in a component's record, if the interchangeable ID is in the PID900 range, then that component is a contained component of the component represented by the interchangeable ID. By pre-determining this rule, it's possible to identify components containing that interchangeable ID. Typically, a kit component is assigned an ID as a single component; therefore, even if it can be identified as a single component, it's impossible to identify the individual components contained within the kit component. However, by using a pre-determined rule... Figure 9 The system records entries for kit components in a way that allows for the replacement of individual components within the kit.

[0114] Optional components

[0115] As described above, the component information databases 25 and 34 may contain records of optional components that are added to the automatic analysis device 20 for additional functions or improved performance (i.e., without the replacement of components).

[0116] Figure 10 These represent examples of record entries for optional components recorded in component information databases 25 and 34. Figure 10 In the example, with Figure 4Similarly, the example displays "Part Name", "Part ID", "Interchange ID", and "Parent ID". The content represented by "Part Name", "Part ID", "Interchange ID", and "Parent ID" is the same as... Figure 4 The examples are the same. Figure 10 These are records in the component information database 25. For components BD, F, FA, and FB illustrated in this diagram, there is no data in the records containing interchangeable IDs. Therefore, the component management device 10 can identify these components BD, F, FA, and FB as components that are not currently assembled into the automatic analysis device 20, and are optional components for which no interchangeable components exist.

[0117] Figure 11 Representing in tree form Figure 10 The diagram illustrates the relationship between the optional components added to the automatic analysis device 20 and existing components. The component management device 10, by referring to the parent IDs of components BD, F, FA, and FB, can identify the components added to the component database 24. Figure 11 The relationship with existing components is shown, and record entries are generated and recorded. Figure 11 In the process of assembling optional components BD, F, FA, and FB, the component identification numbers are blank because these components have not yet been assembled into the automatic analysis device 20. For example, this may occur during the assembly of components BD, F, FA, and FB in previous... Figure 7 When button 16-2 is pressed, the component management device 10 assigns component identification numbers to the newly generated record entries for components BD, F, FA, and FB. Normally, for optional components added later in the assembly process, component information cannot be automatically added, but it can be done through methods such as... Figure 10 The example records optional component entries, allowing editing of component hierarchy and component information, and also making it easy to add optional component entries.

[0118] Effect

[0119] (1) According to this embodiment, the automatic analysis device 20 includes a component information database 25 storing component update information. Therefore, even if the component assembled in the automatic analysis device 20 is a component updated by the component manufacturer after the automatic analysis device 20 has left the factory, the replaced component can be easily identified by using the records in the component information database 25 as auxiliary information, and the replaced component can be smoothly assembled into the automatic analysis device 20. For example, it is advisable to manage all the multiple components constituting the automatic analysis device 20 with ID tags, but this is actually difficult in terms of cost and physicality. In this embodiment, it is not necessary to do so and can be easily implemented.

[0120] (2) Furthermore, regarding the components assembled into the automatic analysis device 20, records also need to be made in the component database 24 for subsequent component management. However, for components subsequently updated by the component manufacturer, there are no records in the component database 24, so it is impossible to add records to the component database 24 based on existing records. In contrast, in this embodiment, the component management device 10 automatically generates and adds records to the component database 24 for replacement components identified based on the component information database 25 and the component databases related to the replacement components, based on the records in the component information database 25 and the component databases related to the replacement components. Thus, even when subsequently updated components are assembled into the automatic analysis device 20, the correct records are automatically made in the component database 24, thereby enabling accurate understanding of the components of the automatic analysis device 20 and high-precision component management.

[0121] (3) The component database 24 contains records of components that have been removed and replaced in exchange for replacement components. In this embodiment, the component in "State 4" corresponds to this. Such data on previously assembled components is useful for collecting necessary information for each component, such as when investigating the relationship between the lifespan of each component and the operating environment of the automatic analysis device 20.

[0122] (4) In addition, during component replacement operations, the component management device 10 extracts the component to be replaced based on the information of the replacement component and the component database 24, and highlights the extracted replacement component on the screen of the display unit 14. When the number of components in the automatic analysis device 20 is extremely large, by highlighting the candidate extracted replacement component, the user's burden of finding the replacement component from the records of multiple components can be reduced.

[0123] (5) In addition, during the component replacement operation, a confirmation screen showing the selected replacement component and the replacement component is output to the display unit 14. Figure 7 By comparing the information before and after the component replacement displayed in this arrangement, users can confirm in advance whether there are any errors in the subsequent component replacement.

[0124] (6) In addition, the component management device 10 can display an image in tree form showing the relationship between the replaced component and other components when the selected replacement component is replaced. By displaying the image after the component replacement in tree form, the user can visually grasp the image after the component replacement, which can suppress the incorrect selection of the replaced component and improve the accuracy of the component replacement operation and its recording.

[0125] (7) The automatic analysis device 20 includes an automatic analysis device communication unit 23, which receives update information stored in the component information database 25, and thus can automatically reflect the received update information in the component information database 25. In this case, for example, compared with the case of exchanging update information with the management company or the like through the exchange of storage media, the effort, time, cost, and human error required for updating the component information database 25 can be suppressed.

[0126] (8) The component management system 1 has a management server 50 that sends update information to the automatic analysis device 20 via the network NW, so the component information of multiple managed objects, including the automatic analysis device 20, can be uniformly managed through the management server 50. In addition, by setting up the management server 50, the exchange of information between the manufacturers of the managed objects, component manufacturers, and component centers 60 can also be facilitated.

[0127] (9) Furthermore, generally speaking, a kit component is assigned an ID as a single component, so even if it can be identified as a single component, the individual components contained within the kit component cannot be identified. In contrast, in this embodiment, by means of... Figure 9 It can record the entries of kit components as in the example, and can also handle the replacement of individual components contained in the kit components, and can also automatically record the entries of kit components.

[0128] (10) For optional components that are added to the managed object device after it has left the factory, component information generally cannot be added automatically. In contrast, in this embodiment, by means of... Figure 10 The example records optional component entries, allowing editing of component hierarchy and component information, and also making it easy to add optional component entries.

[0129] Postscript

[0130] This invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and can include various modifications. For example, the embodiments described above are detailed for the purpose of easily understanding and illustrating the invention, and are not limited to having all the structures described. Some structures in the above embodiments can be deleted or replaced with other structures, and other structures can also be added. For example, as described above, the shared server 40 can be omitted.

[0131] Furthermore, some or all of the structures, functions, processes, and processing units described in the above embodiments can be implemented in hardware, such as integrated circuits. The structures and functions described above can also be implemented in software by a processor interpreting and executing programs used to implement each function. Information such as programs, tables, and files that implement each function can be stored in various storage media. Examples of various storage media include memory, hard disks, SSDs (Solid State Drives), flash memory cards, and DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks). Additionally, in the above embodiments, information input / output lines (e.g., Figure 1 and Figure 2 The symbol () indicates the input / output lines that are considered necessary in the specification, but may not represent all input / output lines on the product. In fact, it can also be assumed that all components are interconnected.

[0132] Furthermore, as described above, the component management system 1 of the above embodiments is not limited to the automatic analysis device 20 used in clinical examinations, but can manage various multifunctional devices such as ships and aircraft used in the field of transportation, and machine tools used in component manufacturing and processing, whose constituent components change due to the replacement and repair of consumable components, as management objects.

[0133] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0134] 1… Component Management System, 10… Component Management Device, 14… Display Unit, 20… Automatic Analysis Device (Managed Object Device), 23… Automatic Analysis Device Communication Unit (Communication Unit), 24… Constituent Component Database, 25… Component Information Database, 30… Manufacturing Server, 34… Component Information Database, 40… Shared Server, 44… Component Information Database, 50… Management Server, 55… Constituent Component Database, 56… Component Information Database, NW… Network.

Claims

1. A component management system for managing information about components mounted on a managed object device, characterized in that, The component management system has a component information database, which is set in the managed object device and sequentially stores update information related to the updates of the components generated after the managed object device leaves the factory.

2. The component management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The update information is identification information that maps the parts before the update to the parts after the update.

3. The component management system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The component management system has the following features: The database of components set in the managed object device; and The component management device is connected to or installed on the managed object device. The component management device determines the replacement component removed from the managed object device from the component database based on information about replacement components assembled to the managed object device. If the replacement component is not determined from the component database, the device retrieves the component corresponding to the replacement component from the component information database and determines the replacement component from the managed object device.

4. The component management system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The component management device determines the replacement component based on the component information database, and generates a record of the replacement component based on the record entries in the component information database related to the replacement component and the record entries in the constituent component database related to the replaced component, and appends the record entry of the replacement component to the constituent component database.

5. The component management system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The component database contains records of replaced components that have been disassembled through replacement with the replacement component.

6. The component management system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The component management system includes a component management device that is connected to or installed on the managed object device. The component management device outputs a screen to the display unit that displays information about multiple components constituting the management object device. Based on the information of the replacement component and the component information database, the screen highlights the component to be replaced that should be replaced with the replacement component.

7. The component management system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The component management device outputs a confirmation screen to the display unit, which displays the selected component to be replaced and the replaced component.

8. The component management system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The component management device displays an image in tree form showing the relationship between the selected replacement component and other components after the replacement component is replaced.

9. The component management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The management object device includes a communication unit that receives the update information stored in the component information database.

10. The component management system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The component management system includes a management server, which sends the update information to the managed object device via a network.

11. The component management system according to claim 10, characterized in that, The component management system has the following features: Manufacturing server, which records the updated information; and A shared server, which is connected to the manufacturing server and the management server via a network. The shared server relays the update information received from the manufacturing server to the management server.

12. The component management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The component information database contains records that summarize multiple components into a single package component.

13. The component management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The component information database contains records of optional components that are added to the managed object device.

14. The component management system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device for managing objects is an automatic analysis device.

15. A component management method for managing information of components mounted on a managed object device, characterized in that, Update information related to the updates of the components generated after the managed object device leaves the factory is sequentially stored in the component information database set in the managed object device.

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