Analytical device selection device and analytical device selection method

Abstract

The present invention provides an analysis device selection device and an analysis device selection method, which can easily select an appropriate analysis device. The device information acquisition unit acquires device information indicating the structure of each analysis device. The schedule information acquisition unit acquires schedule information indicating the usage schedule of each analysis device. The analysis method acquisition unit acquires the analysis method of the sample. Based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the schedule information acquired by the schedule information acquisition unit, the device selection unit selects an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from a plurality of analysis devices. The prompting unit prompts identification information for identifying the analysis device selected by the device selection unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an analysis device selection device and an analysis device selection method. Background Art

[0002] In a research facility for analyzing a sample, a plurality of analysis devices such as a gas chromatograph, a liquid chromatograph, or a mass spectrometer are sometimes provided. In addition, a management device such as a database management system, a laboratory data management system, or a laboratory information management system is provided in such an analysis system (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-241386). The plurality of analysis devices are managed by the management device. A user of an analysis system belonging to a research facility can analyze a sample by selecting an analysis device suitable for a desired analysis method from the plurality of analysis devices. Summary of the invention

[0003] The analysis device includes a plurality of various analytical columns or detectors and other components, so the types of analysis devices involve many aspects through the combination of these components. Therefore, it is not easy for unskilled users to select an appropriate analysis device. In addition, any analysis device is sometimes currently being used by other users. Or, sometimes, the use of any analysis device is being reserved by other users. Therefore, each user needs to select an analysis device in a way that does not interfere with other users. However, depending on the different analysis methods, analysis sometimes takes a long time, so it is difficult to select an analysis device in a way that does not interfere with other users.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide an analyzing device selecting device and an analyzing device selecting method that can easily select an appropriate analyzing device.

[0005] One form of the present invention relates to an analysis device selection device, which is an analysis device selection device provided together with a plurality of analysis devices for analyzing a sample, and comprises: a device information acquisition unit for acquiring device information indicating a structure of each analysis device; a schedule information acquisition unit for acquiring schedule information indicating a usage schedule of each analysis device; an analysis method acquisition unit for acquiring an analysis method for a sample; a device selection unit for selecting an analysis device that is suitable for an analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from the plurality of analysis devices based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the schedule information acquired by the schedule information acquisition unit; and a prompt unit for prompting identification information for identifying the analysis device selected by the device selection unit.

[0006] Another form of the present invention relates to a method for selecting an analysis device, which is a method for selecting an analysis device used from a plurality of analysis devices for analyzing a sample, and includes: a step of acquiring device information representing the structure of each analysis device; a step of acquiring schedule information representing the usage schedule of each analysis device; a step of acquiring an analysis method for the sample; a step of selecting an analysis device that is suitable for the acquired analysis method and can be used from the plurality of analysis devices based on the acquired device information and schedule information; and a step of prompting identification information for identifying the selected analysis device.

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to easily select an appropriate analysis device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing the configuration of an analysis system including an analysis device selection device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 2 It is a diagram showing the structure of the analyzing device selecting device.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a flowchart showing an example of an algorithm of a presentation process executed by the analysis device selection device.

[0011] Figure 4 This is a flowchart showing an example of an algorithm of a presentation process executed by the analysis device selection device.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a flowchart showing an example of an algorithm of a presentation process executed by the analysis device selection device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] (1) Analysis system structure

[0014] Hereinafter, an analysis device selection device and an analysis device selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the structure of an analysis system including an analysis device selection device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, the analysis system 100 includes a plurality of analysis devices 10, analysis management devices 20, task management devices 30, and analysis device selection devices 40. Each of the analysis devices 10, analysis management devices 20, task management devices 30, and analysis device selection devices 40 is connected to a network 110 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0015] Each analysis device 10 includes, for example, one or more gas chromatographs, one or more liquid chromatographs, or one or more mass spectrometers. The analysis management device 20, the task management device 30, and the analysis device selection device 40 are respectively implemented by information processing devices such as personal computers, and include a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory. The analysis management device 20, the task management device 30, and the analysis device selection device 40 can also be implemented by a shared information processing device. In this case, the analysis management device 20, the task management device 30, and the analysis device selection device 40 include a shared CPU and memory.

[0016] The analysis management device 20 manages the device information, schedule information, and status information of each analysis device 10. The device information is information for specifying the structure of the analysis device 10, and indicates the model of the analysis device 10, or the type of components such as the separation column included in the analysis device 10, the type or amount of consumables such as the mobile phase, etc. The schedule information indicates the usage schedule such as whether the analysis device 10 is currently in use or scheduled to be used. The status information indicates the temperature of the column oven included in the analysis device 10, the pressure of the liquid delivery pump, or the number of times the consumables are used or the remaining amount, etc.

[0017] The task management device 30 manages a plurality of method files describing the analysis method using any of the analysis devices 10. The analysis method includes the model of the analysis device 10 used, or the type of components used, and the type or amount of consumables used. In addition, the method file includes the time required for analysis or the change in the state of the components of the analysis device 10 used (for example, the temperature of the column oven or the pressure of the liquid delivery pump).

[0018] The analyzing device selecting device 40 selects an analyzing device 10 suitable for the analyzing method specified by the user based on the device information, schedule information, and status information of each analyzing device 10. In addition, the analyzing device selecting device 40 presents the user with identification information for identifying the selected analyzing device 10. The details of the analyzing device selecting device 40 will be described later.

[0019] (2) Analysis device selection device

[0020] Figure 2 Yes means Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of the analysis device selection device 40. Figure 2As shown, the analysis device selection device 40 includes a device information acquisition unit 41, a schedule information acquisition unit 42, a status information acquisition unit 43, an analysis method acquisition unit 44, a model selection unit 45, a parts selection unit 46, a consumables selection unit 47, a device selection unit 48, a preparation determination unit 49, a priority determination unit 50, and a prompting unit 51 as functional units. The functional units of the analysis device selection device 40 are realized by the CPU of the analysis device selection device 40 executing the control program stored in the memory. Part or all of the functional units of the analysis device selection device 40 may also be realized by hardware such as electronic circuits.

[0021] The device information acquisition unit 41 acquires the device information of each analysis device 10 from the analysis management device 20. The schedule information acquisition unit 42 acquires the schedule information of each analysis device 10 from the analysis management device 20. The status information acquisition unit 43 acquires the status information of each analysis device 10 from the analysis management device 20. The analysis method acquisition unit 44 acquires the method file (analysis method) specified by the user from the task management device 30. The user can specify a desired method file to the task management device 30. The analysis method acquisition unit 44 can also acquire the analysis method directly input by the user.

[0022] The model selection unit 45 selects, from among the plurality of analysis devices 10 in the analysis system 100, an analysis device 10 of a model used in the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit 44 and an analysis device 10 of a model compatible with the model, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit 41. The component selection unit 46 selects, from among the analysis devices 10 selected by the model selection unit 45, an analysis device 10 capable of executing the analysis method and an analysis device 10 capable of installing the component, based on the device information. The analysis device 10 capable of executing the analysis method refers to an analysis device 10 equipped with the component of the type used in the analysis method.

[0023] The consumables selection unit 47 selects, based on the device information, an analysis device 10 equipped with consumables capable of executing the analysis method and an analysis device 10 capable of installing the consumables from the analysis devices 10 selected by the parts selection unit 46. The analysis device 10 equipped with consumables capable of executing the analysis method refers to an analysis device 10 equipped with consumables of the type used in the analysis method and having a remaining amount of the consumables (including the remaining number of usable times or the remaining usable period) greater than the amount used in the analysis.

[0024] The device selection unit 48 selects the currently available analysis device 10. Specifically, the analysis device 10 that is not in use or scheduled for use, and the analysis device 10 that can complete the analysis before the scheduled time for use are selected from the analysis devices 10 selected by the consumables selection unit 47. Whether the analysis can be completed before the scheduled time for use is determined based on the time required for analysis in the analysis method.

[0025] The preparation determination unit 49 determines the preparation work and preparation time required to enable the use of each analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48. For example, the preparation time is determined to be the time required to adjust the state (e.g., pressure and temperature) of the component at the current time point indicated by the state information of each analysis device 10 acquired by the state information acquisition unit 43 to the state of the component at the start of the analysis in the analysis method.

[0026] In addition, when the required component is not installed in the analysis device 10 selected by the component selection unit 46, it is determined that the component is installed in the analysis device 10 as a preparation operation, and the time required for the preparation operation is determined as the preparation time. In the case that the required consumable is not installed in the analysis device 10 selected by the consumable selection unit 47, it is determined that the consumable is installed or replenished in the analysis device 10 as a preparation operation, and the time required for the preparation operation is determined as the preparation time. These preparation times can be predetermined according to the types of components or consumables, or can be preset to be fixed.

[0027] The preparation time determined by the preparation determination unit 49 is added to the time required for analysis in the analysis method. In addition, when the components of the analysis device 10 are replaced, the original components may be reinstalled in the analysis device 10 after the analysis is completed. In this case, the time required to reinstall the components is determined as the preparation time, and the determined preparation time may be further added to the time required for analysis.

[0028] The priority determination unit 50 determines the priority of use of the analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48. For example, the priority of the analysis device 10 of the model used in the analysis method is determined to be higher than the priority of the analysis device 10 compatible with the model. The priority of the analysis device 10 of which the state of the component parts needs adjustment less is determined to be higher than the priority of the analysis device 10 of which the state of the component parts needs adjustment more.

[0029] In addition, the priority of the analysis device 10 that does not require the installation of components is determined to be higher than the priority of the analysis device 10 that requires the installation of components. The priority of the analysis device 10 that does not require the installation and replenishment of consumables is determined to be higher than the priority of the analysis device 10 that requires the installation and replenishment of consumables.

[0030] The presenting unit 51 presents the user with the identification information of the analyzing device 10 selected by the device selecting unit 48. In addition, the presenting unit 51 presents the user with the preparation work and preparation time of each analyzing device 10 determined by the preparation determining unit 49 so as to correspond to the analyzing device 10. Furthermore, the presenting unit 51 presents the user with the priority of each analyzing device 10 determined by the priority determining unit 50 so as to correspond to the analyzing device 10. As an example of a presenting method, when the analyzing system 100 includes a display device, the identification information of the analyzing device 10 may be displayed on the display device.

[0031] (3) Prompt processing

[0032] Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 1 is a flowchart showing an example of an algorithm of the prompting process executed by the analysis device selection device 40. The device information acquisition unit 41 acquires device information from the analysis management device 20 (step S1). The schedule information acquisition unit 42 acquires schedule information from the analysis management device 20 (step S2). The status information acquisition unit 43 acquires status information from the analysis management device 20 (step S3).

[0033] The analysis method acquisition unit 44 acquires the analysis method from the task management device 30 (step S4). The analysis method acquisition unit 44 may acquire the analysis method by directly inputting the analysis method by the user. In addition, any one of steps S1 to S4 may be executed first or simultaneously.

[0034] Next, the model selection unit 45 determines whether there is an analysis device 10 of the model used in the analysis method obtained in step S4 among the plurality of analysis devices 10 of the analysis system 100 based on the device information obtained in step S1 (step S5). If there is no analysis device 10, the model selection unit 45 proceeds to step S7. If there is an analysis device 10, the model selection unit 45 selects the corresponding analysis device 10 (step S6), and proceeds to step S7.

[0035] In step S7, the model selection unit 45 determines whether there is an analysis device 10 of a model compatible with the model used in the analysis method obtained in step S4 among the plurality of analysis devices 10 of the analysis system 100 based on the device information obtained in step S1 (step S7). If there is no analysis device 10, the model selection unit 45 proceeds to step S9. If there is an analysis device 10, the model selection unit 45 selects the corresponding analysis device 10 (step S8), and proceeds to step S9.

[0036] In step S9, the component selection unit 46 determines whether there is an analysis device 10 installed with a component that can execute the analysis method acquired in step S4 among the analysis devices 10 selected in steps S6 and S8 based on the device information acquired in step S1 (step S9). If there is no analysis device 10, the component selection unit 46 proceeds to step S12.

[0037] If the analyzer 10 exists, the component selection unit 46 selects the corresponding analyzer 10 (step S10). In addition, the preparation determination unit 49 determines the preparation time for adjusting the state of the components of the analyzer 10 selected in step S10 based on the state information acquired in step S3 and the analysis method acquired in step S4 (step S11), and proceeds to step S12.

[0038] In step S12, the component selection unit 46 determines whether there is an analysis device 10 that can be equipped with a component component for executing the analysis method acquired in step S4 among the analysis devices 10 selected in steps S6 and S8 based on the device information acquired in step S1 (step S12). If there is no analysis device 10, the component selection unit 46 proceeds to step S16.

[0039] If the analyzer 10 exists, the component selection unit 46 selects the corresponding analyzer 10 (step S13). In addition, the preparation determination unit 49 determines the preparation work and preparation time for installing the component parts to the analyzer 10 selected in step S13 (step S14). Furthermore, the preparation determination unit 49 determines the preparation time for adjusting the state of the component parts of the analyzer 10 selected in step S13 (step S15), and proceeds to step S16. The preparation time determined in step S15 may be preset to be fixed.

[0040] In step S16, the consumables selection unit 47 determines whether there is an analysis device 10 equipped with consumables that can execute the analysis method acquired in step S4 among the analysis devices 10 selected in steps S10 and S13 based on the device information acquired in step S1 (step S16). If there is no analysis device 10, the consumables selection unit 47 proceeds to step S18. If there is an analysis device 10, the consumables selection unit 47 selects the corresponding analysis device 10 (step S17), and proceeds to step S18.

[0041] In step S18, the consumables selection unit 47 determines whether there is an analysis device 10 that can be installed with consumables for executing the analysis method obtained in step S4 among the analysis devices 10 selected in steps S10 and S13 based on the device information obtained in step S1 (step S18). If there is no analysis device 10, the consumables selection unit 47 proceeds to step S21.

[0042] If the analyzer 10 exists, the consumables selection unit 47 selects the corresponding analyzer 10 (step S19). In addition, the preparation determination unit 49 determines the preparation work and preparation time for installing or replenishing the consumables to the analyzer 10 selected in step S19 (step S20), and then proceeds to step S21.

[0043] In step S21, the device selection unit 48 selects the currently available analysis device 10 based on the schedule information acquired in step S2, the analysis method acquired in step S4, and the preparation time determined in steps S11, S14, S15, and S20 (step S21). Specifically, the analysis device 10 that is not in use and scheduled to be used, and the analysis device 10 that can complete the analysis before the scheduled time of use are selected from the analysis devices 10 selected in steps S17 and S19.

[0044] Then, the priority determination unit 50 determines the priority of the analyzer 10 selected in step S21 (step S22). Here, the priority of the analyzer 10 selected in step S6 is higher than the priority of the analyzer 10 selected in step S8. The priority of the analyzer 10 selected in step S10 is higher than the priority of the analyzer 10 selected in step S13. The priority of the analyzer 10 selected in step S17 is higher than the priority of the analyzer 10 selected in step S19. The priority of the analyzer 10 with a short preparation time determined in step S11 is higher than the priority of the analyzer 10 with a long preparation time.

[0045] Finally, the presenting unit 51 presents the identification information of the analyzer 10 selected in step S21, the preparation work and preparation time determined in steps S11, S14, S15, and S20, and the priority of each analyzer 10 determined in step S22 (step S23). The presenting process ends.

[0046] (4) Effect

[0047] In the analysis device selection device 40 of the present embodiment, the device information acquisition unit 41 acquires device information indicating the configuration of each analysis device 10. The schedule information acquisition unit 42 acquires schedule information indicating the usage schedule of each analysis device 10. The analysis method acquisition unit 44 acquires the analysis method of the sample. Based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit 41 and the schedule information acquired by the schedule information acquisition unit 42, the device selection unit 48 selects an analysis device 10 that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit 44 and can be used from a plurality of analysis devices 10. The presentation unit 51 presents identification information for identifying the analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48.

[0048] According to the above configuration, the user can identify the available analyzing device 10 by visually recognizing the identification information presented for the desired analyzing method by the analyzing device selecting device 40. Thus, the user can easily select an appropriate analyzing device 10.

[0049] The analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48 includes not only the analysis device 10 of the model used in the analysis method, but also the analysis device 10 of the model compatible with the model used in the analysis method. In addition, the analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48 includes not only the analysis device 10 equipped with the components capable of executing the analysis method, but also the analysis device 10 capable of installing the components. Furthermore, the analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48 includes not only the analysis device 10 equipped with consumables capable of executing the analysis method, but also the analysis device 10 capable of installing the consumables. Therefore, the user can easily select a more appropriate analysis device 10.

[0050] In addition, the priority order of use of each analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48 is determined by the priority order determination unit 50 based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit 41 and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit 44. The priority order determined by the priority order determination unit 50 is presented by the presentation unit 51. In this case, the user can easily select a more appropriate analysis device 10 by visually recognizing the presented priority order.

[0051] Here, the priority of the analysis device 10 of the model used in the analysis method is determined to be higher than the priority of the analysis device 10 of the model compatible with the model used in the analysis method. In this case, the priority of the analysis device 10 more suitable for analysis can be easily determined to be higher. The priority of the analysis device 10 equipped with the component parts capable of executing the analysis method is determined to be higher than the priority of the analysis device 10 capable of installing the component parts. In this case, the priority of the analysis device 10 that can be used can be easily determined to be higher without performing the installation work of the component parts.

[0052] The priority of the analysis device 10 equipped with consumables that can execute the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit 44 is determined to be higher than the priority of the analysis device 10 that can be equipped with the consumables. In this case, the priority of the analysis device 10 that can be used can be easily determined to be high without performing the installation operation or replenishment operation of the consumables. The closer the state of the components of the analysis device 10 represented by the state information acquired by the state information acquisition unit 43 is to the state of the components at the start of the analysis in the analysis method, the higher the priority of the analysis device 10 is determined. In this case, the priority of the analysis device 10 with a short adjustment time for the state of the components can be easily determined to be high.

[0053] In addition, the preparation determination unit 49 determines the preparation work and preparation time required to enable the use of the analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit 41 and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit 44. When the analysis device 10 is selected by the device selection unit 48, the preparation time required to enable the use of the analysis device 10 is considered. Therefore, even when an operation to enable the use of the analysis device 10 is required, the user can easily select an appropriate analysis device 10.

[0054] Furthermore, the preparation work and preparation time determined by the preparation determination unit 49 are presented by the presentation unit 51. In this case, the user can easily recognize the preparation work and preparation time required to use the analyzer 10. In addition, the user can select a more appropriate analyzer 10 by recognizing the preparation work and preparation time.

[0055] (5) Other Implementation Methods

[0056] (a) In the above embodiment, the priority of use of the analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48 is determined, and the determined priority is presented by the presentation unit 51, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The priority of use of the analysis device 10 selected by the device selection unit 48 may not be determined, and the priority may not be presented by the presentation unit 51. In this case, the analysis device selection device 40 does not include the priority determination unit 50. In addition, step S22 of the presentation process is omitted.

[0057] (b) In the above embodiment, both the preparation work and the preparation time are determined, and the determined preparation work and the preparation time are both presented by the presentation unit 51, but the embodiment is not limited to this. Only one of the preparation work and the preparation time may be determined, and only one of the determined preparation work and the preparation time may be presented by the presentation unit 51. In this case, steps S11, S14, S15, and part of step S20 of the presentation process are omitted.

[0058] Alternatively, both the preparation work and the preparation time may not be determined. In this case, the analysis device selection device 40 does not include the preparation determination unit 49. In addition, all of step S11, step S14, step S15, and step S20 of the prompting process are omitted. When the preparation time is not determined, the preparation time is not added to the time required for analysis in the analysis method.

[0059] (c) In the above embodiment, the preparation time for adjusting the state of the component at the current time point to the state of the component at the start of the analysis in the analysis method is determined, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The preparation time for adjusting the state of the component at the current time point to the state of the component at the start of the analysis in the analysis method may not be determined. In this case, the analysis device selection device 40 does not include the state information acquisition unit 43. In addition, step S3, step S11, and step S15 of the prompt processing are omitted.

[0060] (d) In the above embodiment, the model selection unit 45 selects the analysis device 10 of the model used in the analysis method and the analysis device 10 of the model compatible with the model used in the analysis method, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The model selection unit 45 may also select the analysis device 10 of the model used in the analysis method, but not select the analysis device 10 of the model compatible with the model used in the analysis method. In this case, steps S7 and S8 of the prompting process are omitted.

[0061] (e) In the above embodiment, the component selection unit 46 selects the analysis device 10 equipped with the component that can execute the analysis method and the analysis device 10 that can install the component, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The component selection unit 46 may select the analysis device 10 equipped with the component that can execute the analysis method and not select the analysis device 10 that can install the component. In this case, steps S12 to S15 of the prompting process are omitted.

[0062] (f) In the above embodiment, the consumables selection unit 47 selects the analysis device 10 equipped with consumables that can perform the analysis method and the analysis device 10 that can install the consumables, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The consumables selection unit 47 may also select the analysis device 10 equipped with consumables that can perform the analysis method, but not select the analysis device 10 that can install the consumables. In this case, steps S18 to S20 of the prompting process are omitted.

[0063] (6) Morphology

[0064] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the multiple exemplary embodiments described above are specific examples of the following aspects.

[0065] (Item 1) One form of an analysis device selection device is an analysis device selection device provided together with a plurality of analysis devices for analyzing a sample, and may include:

[0066] a device information acquisition unit that acquires device information indicating the configuration of each analysis device;

[0067] a schedule information acquisition unit that acquires schedule information indicating a usage schedule of each analysis device;

[0068] An analysis method acquisition unit, which acquires an analysis method for a sample;

[0069] a device selection unit that selects, from among the plurality of analysis devices, an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and that can be used, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the schedule information acquired by the schedule information acquisition unit; and

[0070] The presenting unit presents identification information for identifying the analysis device selected by the device selecting unit.

[0071] According to the above configuration, the user can identify the available analyzing device by visually recognizing the identification information presented by the analyzing device selecting device for the desired analyzing method, thereby allowing the user to easily select an appropriate analyzing device.

[0072] (Second Item) The analysis device selection device described in the first Item may further include a priority determination unit,

[0073] The priority determination unit determines the priority of use of each analysis device selected by the device selection unit based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit,

[0074] The presenting unit may further present the priority determined by the priority determining unit.

[0075] In this case, the user can easily select a more appropriate analysis device by visually recognizing the presented priority order.

[0076] (Item 3) The analysis device selection device described in Item 2 may further include a model selection unit for selecting a model,

[0077] The model selection unit selects, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit, an analysis device of a model used in the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and an analysis device of a model compatible with the model used in the analysis method from among the plurality of analysis devices.

[0078] The device selection unit may select an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from the analysis devices selected by the model selection unit.

[0079] In this case, not only the analysis device of the model used in the analysis method is selected, but also the analysis device of the model compatible with the model used in the analysis method is selected as the analysis device suitable for the analysis method and usable. Therefore, a larger number of usable analysis devices are suggested. Thus, the user can easily select a more appropriate analysis device.

[0080] (Item 4) The analysis device selection device according to Item 3, wherein:

[0081] The priority determination unit may determine, among the analysis devices selected by the model selection unit, that an analysis device of a model used in the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit has a higher priority than an analysis device of a model compatible with the model used in the analysis method.

[0082] In this case, it is easy to determine a high priority for an analysis device suitable for analysis.

[0083] (Item 5) The analysis device selection device described in Item 3 or Item 4 may also include a parts selection unit,

[0084] The part selection unit selects, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit, an analysis device equipped with a component part capable of executing the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and an analysis device capable of installing the component part from among the analysis devices selected by the model selection unit,

[0085] The device selection unit may select an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from the analysis devices selected by the component selection unit.

[0086] In this case, not only is an analysis device equipped with a component capable of executing the analysis method selected, but an analysis device capable of installing the component is also selected as an analysis device suitable for the analysis method and available for use. Therefore, a greater number of available analysis devices are presented. Thus, the user can easily select a more appropriate analysis device.

[0087] (Item 6) The analysis device selection device according to Item 5, wherein:

[0088] The priority determination unit may determine a higher priority for an analysis device selected by the component selection unit and having a component part installed therein that can execute the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit than for an analysis device capable of installing the component part.

[0089] In this case, it is possible to easily determine a high priority for the analysis device that can be used without performing the installation work of the constituent parts.

[0090] (Item 7) The analysis device selection device described in Item 5 or Item 6 may also include a consumables selection unit,

[0091] The consumables selection unit selects, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit, an analysis device equipped with consumables that can execute the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and an analysis device capable of installing the consumables from the analysis devices selected by the parts selection unit,

[0092] The device selection unit may select an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from the analysis devices selected by the consumables selection unit.

[0093] In this case, not only an analysis device equipped with consumables capable of executing the analysis method is selected, but also an analysis device capable of installing the consumables is selected as an analysis device suitable for the analysis method and usable. Therefore, a larger number of usable analysis devices are suggested. Thus, the user can easily select a more appropriate analysis device.

[0094] (Item 8) The analysis device selection device according to Item 7, wherein:

[0095] The priority determination unit may determine a higher priority for an analysis device equipped with consumables that can execute the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit among the analysis devices selected by the consumables selection unit than for an analysis device capable of installing the consumables.

[0096] In this case, the priority of the available analyzing apparatus can be easily determined to be high without performing installation work or replenishment work of consumables.

[0097] (Item 9) The analysis device selection device described in any one of Items 2 to 8 may further include a state information acquisition unit,

[0098] The state information acquisition unit acquires state information indicating the state of components of each analysis device.

[0099] The priority determination unit may determine a higher priority for an analysis device whose status of components of the analysis device indicated by the status information acquired by the status information acquisition unit is closer to the status of components at the start of analysis in the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit.

[0100] In this case, it is easy to determine a high priority for an analysis device that requires a short adjustment time for the state of a component.

[0101] (Item 10) The analysis device selection device described in any one of Items 1 to 9 may further include a preparation determination unit,

[0102] The preparation determination unit determines a preparation time required to make the analysis device selected by the device selection unit available for use based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit.

[0103] The device selection unit may further select an available analysis device based on the preparation time determined by the preparation determination unit.

[0104] In this case, the available analyzing devices are presented in consideration of the preparation time required to make the analyzing device available. Therefore, even when work is required to make the analyzing device available, the user can easily select an appropriate analyzing device.

[0105] (Item 11) The analysis device selection device according to Item 10, wherein:

[0106] The presenting unit may further present the preparation time determined by the preparation determining unit.

[0107] In this case, the user can easily recognize the preparation time required to make the analyzer usable. In addition, the user can select a more appropriate analyzer by recognizing the preparation time.

[0108] (Item 12) The analysis device selection device according to Item 10 or Item 11, wherein:

[0109] The preparation determination unit may also determine the preparation work required to enable the analysis device selected by the device selection unit to be used based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit.

[0110] The presenting unit may further present the preparation work determined by the preparation determining unit.

[0111] In this case, the user can easily recognize the preparation work required to use the analyzer. In addition, the user can select a more appropriate analyzer by recognizing the preparation work.

[0112] (Item 13) Another aspect of an analysis device selection method is a method for selecting an analysis device used in a plurality of analysis devices for analyzing a sample, and may include:

[0113] a step of acquiring device information indicating the configuration of each analysis device;

[0114] a step of acquiring schedule information indicating a usage schedule of each analysis device;

[0115] The steps of the analytical method for obtaining the sample;

[0116] A step of selecting, based on the acquired device information and schedule information, an analysis device that is suitable for the acquired analysis method and can be used from the plurality of analysis devices; and

[0117] A step of prompting identification information for identifying the selected analysis device.

[0118] According to the analysis device selection method, the user can identify the available analysis device by visually recognizing the identification information presented for the desired analysis method, thereby making it easy to select an appropriate analysis device.

Claims

1. An analysis device selection device, which is an analysis device selection device provided together with a plurality of analysis devices for analyzing a sample, and is characterized in that: include: a device information acquisition unit that acquires device information indicating components installed in each analysis device and consumables used in each analysis device; a schedule information acquisition unit that acquires schedule information indicating a usage schedule of each analysis device; An analysis method acquisition unit that acquires an analysis method for a sample, components used to execute the analysis method, and consumables used for the analysis method; an apparatus selecting unit that selects, from among the plurality of analysis apparatuses, an analysis apparatus that is suitable for the components and consumables acquired by the analysis method acquiring unit and that can be used, based on the apparatus information acquired by the apparatus information acquiring unit and the schedule information acquired by the schedule information acquiring unit; as well as The presenting unit presents identification information for identifying the analysis device selected by the device selecting unit.

2. The analysis device selection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes a priority determination unit, The priority determination unit determines the priority of use of each analysis device selected by the device selection unit based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit, The presenting unit further presents the priority determined by the priority determining unit.

3. The analysis device selection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a model selection section for selecting a model, The model selection unit selects, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit, an analysis device of a model used in the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and an analysis device of a model compatible with the model used in the analysis method from among the plurality of analysis devices. The device selection unit selects an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from among the analysis devices selected by the model selection unit.

4. The analysis device selection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The priority determination unit determines the priority of the analysis device of the model used in the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit among the analysis devices selected by the model selection unit to be higher than the priority of the analysis device of the model having the compatibility with the model used in the analysis method.

5. The analysis device selection device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: Also includes parts selection department, The part selection unit selects, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit, an analysis device equipped with a component part capable of executing the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and an analysis device capable of installing the component part from among the analysis devices selected by the model selection unit, The device selection unit selects an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from among the analysis devices selected by the component selection unit.

6. The analyzing device selection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The priority determination unit determines the priority of an analysis device installed with the constituent component and capable of executing the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit among the analysis devices selected by the component selection unit to be higher than the priority of the analysis device capable of installing the constituent component.

7. The analyzing device selection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a consumables selection department, The consumables selection unit selects, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit, an analysis device equipped with the consumables and capable of executing the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit, and an analysis device capable of installing the consumables from the analysis devices selected by the parts selection unit, The device selection unit selects an analysis device that is suitable for the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit and can be used from among the analysis devices selected by the consumables selection unit.

8. The analyzing device selection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The priority determination unit determines a priority of an analysis device installed with the consumables that can execute the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit among the analysis devices selected by the consumables selection unit to be higher than a priority of the analysis device that can be installed with the consumables.

9. The analyzing device selection device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes a status information acquisition unit, The state information acquisition unit acquires state information indicating the state of components of each analysis device. The priority determination unit determines a higher priority for an analysis device as the state of the components of the analysis device indicated by the state information acquired by the state information acquisition unit is closer to the state of the components at the start of analysis in the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit.

10. The analysis device selection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes the decision-making department, The preparation determination unit determines a preparation time required to make the analysis device selected by the device selection unit available for use based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit. The device selection unit further selects an available analysis device based on the preparation time determined by the preparation determination unit.

11. The analyzing device selection device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The presenting unit further presents the preparation time determined by the preparation determining unit.

12. The analyzing device selection device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The preparation determination unit further determines the preparation work required to enable the analysis device selected by the device selection unit to be used, based on the device information acquired by the device information acquisition unit and the analysis method acquired by the analysis method acquisition unit. The presenting unit further presents the preparation work determined by the preparation determining unit.

13. A method for selecting an analysis device, which is a method for selecting an analysis device used in a plurality of analysis devices for analyzing a sample, and is characterized in that: include: A step of acquiring device information indicating components installed in each analysis device and consumables used in each analysis device; a step of acquiring schedule information indicating a usage schedule of each analysis device; The steps of the analytical method for obtaining a sample, the components used to perform the analytical method, and the consumables used for the analytical method; A step of selecting, based on the acquired device information and schedule information, an analysis device that is suitable for the acquired components and consumables and can be used from the plurality of analysis devices; as well as A step of prompting identification information for identifying the selected analysis device.

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