Method, device and electronic equipment for temporary storage of sample specimens

Abstract

The present application relates to the field of nucleic acid sampling technology, and more particularly to a method, device, and electronic device for temporarily storing sampled specimens. The method comprises: determining whether one or more sampled specimens on a sampled specimen rack meet predetermined conditions, wherein the predetermined conditions include the number of sampled specimens being greater than or equal to a first quantity threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sampled specimen being greater than or equal to a first time threshold; and controlling a sample transport component to transport the sampled specimen rack to a heat preservation device for heat preservation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of nucleic acid sampling technology, and in particular to a method, device and electronic equipment for temporarily storing sampled specimens. Background Art

[0002] Nucleic acid sampling is becoming increasingly frequent in daily life. Currently, after nucleic acid sampling is completed, according to the transportation requirements of the sampled specimens, the sampled specimens should be delivered to the laboratory within 2-4 hours after collection, or stored at 4°C within 24 hours after collection.

[0003] Existing nucleic acid sampling equipment on the market typically preserves samples in an air-conditioned sampling room using the air conditioning's cooling temperature after sampling. Because the air conditioning's cooling temperature doesn't meet the long-term storage requirements for sampled specimens, the specimens are typically stored for approximately four hours. When sampling nucleic acid from large numbers of individuals, frequent specimen transportation is necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the present application proposes a temporary storage method for sample specimens to avoid frequent collection of sample specimens by sample specimen transport personnel.

[0005] The method for temporarily storing a sample according to the first embodiment of the present application includes:

[0006] Determining whether one or more sample specimens in the sample specimen rack meet a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes that the number of the sample specimens is greater than or equal to a first number threshold, or that the earliest storage time of at least one sample specimen is greater than or equal to a first time threshold;

[0007] Control the specimen transport component to transport the sampling specimen rack to the insulation device for insulation.

[0008] According to the sampling specimen temporary storage method of the embodiment of the present application, by determining that the number of one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack is greater than or equal to a first quantity threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sampling specimen is greater than or equal to a first time threshold; controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sampling specimen rack to the insulation device for insulation, so that the embodiment of the present application realizes that when the number of sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack reaches the requirement or the storage time of the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack reaches the requirement, the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack are temporarily stored within a preset temperature range through the insulation device, thereby avoiding frequent collection of sampling specimens by sampling specimen transport personnel.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, after controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation, the method further includes:

[0010] Determine the number of sample racks in the thermal insulation device;

[0011] When the number of the sample racks in the thermal insulation device is greater than or equal to a set number threshold, a transfer information for transferring the sample racks in the thermal insulation device is issued.

[0012] When the number of specimen racks within the thermal insulation device is greater than or equal to a set threshold, a transfer message is sent to transfer the specimens within the thermal insulation device. Thus, when the specimen racks within the thermal insulation device are not full, the thermal insulation device can temporarily store the specimens. When the specimen racks within the thermal insulation device are full, a transfer reminder message is sent to prompt the transfer personnel to remove the specimens. This allows for efficient and reasonable transfer of specimens, improves specimen transfer efficiency, and reduces the labor intensity of specimen transfer personnel.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present application, the set quantity threshold is determined according to current sampling information.

[0014] By setting the quantity threshold according to the current sampling information, the quantity threshold can be flexibly determined according to the current sampling information, ensuring that the sample specimens are transported in time under different circumstances of the current sampling information.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present application, after controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation, the method further includes:

[0016] Determining the earliest storage time of one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack in the thermal insulation device;

[0017] When the earliest storage time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, a transfer information for transferring the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device is issued.

[0018] When the earliest storage time of the sample specimens on one or more sample specimen racks in the heat preservation device is greater than or equal to a second time threshold, a transfer message is sent to transfer the sample specimens in the heat preservation device. Thus, the present application sets a fixed second time threshold, and when the earliest storage time of the sample specimens on the sample specimen racks in the heat preservation device reaches the second time threshold, a transfer reminder message is sent to prompt the transfer personnel to take the sample specimens away, thereby reasonably and effectively transferring the sample specimens, improving the transfer efficiency of the sample specimens, and reducing the labor intensity of the sample specimen transfer personnel.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present application, the second time threshold is determined according to current sampling information.

[0020] The second time threshold is determined according to the current sampling information, so that the second time threshold can be flexibly determined according to the current sampling information, ensuring that the sample specimens are transported in time under different circumstances of the current sampling information.

[0021] According to a second embodiment of the present application, a temporary storage device for a sample specimen includes:

[0022] a first control module, configured to determine whether one or more samples in the sample rack meet a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes that the number of the sample is greater than or equal to a first number threshold, or that the earliest storage time of at least one sample is greater than or equal to a first time threshold;

[0023] The second control module is used to control the specimen transport component to transport the sampling specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation.

[0024] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the present application includes a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein the processor executes the steps of the sampling specimen temporary storage method of the first aspect.

[0025] According to a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of the fourth aspect of the present application, a computer program is stored thereon, and it is characterized in that when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the sampling specimen temporary storage method of the first aspect are implemented.

[0026] A computer program product according to an embodiment of the fifth aspect of the present application includes a computer program, characterized in that when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the sampling specimen temporary storage method of the first aspect are implemented.

[0027] A nucleic acid sampling robot according to the sixth embodiment of the present application includes the sampling specimen temporary storage device of the second aspect, or includes the electronic device of the third aspect.

[0028] The above one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0029] Furthermore, by determining that the number of one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack is greater than or equal to a first quantity threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sampling specimen is greater than or equal to a first time threshold; controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sampling specimen rack to the insulation device for insulation, the embodiment of the present application realizes that when the number of sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack reaches the requirement or the storage time of the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack reaches the requirement, the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack are temporarily stored within a preset temperature range through the insulation device, thereby avoiding frequent collection of sampling specimens by sampling specimen transport personnel.

[0030] Furthermore, when the number of specimen racks within the thermal insulation device is greater than or equal to a set threshold, a transfer message is sent to transfer the specimens within the thermal insulation device. Thus, when the specimen racks within the thermal insulation device are not full, the thermal insulation device can temporarily store the specimens. When the specimen racks within the thermal insulation device are full, a transfer reminder message is sent to prompt the transfer personnel to remove the specimens. This allows for efficient and reasonable transfer of specimens, improves specimen transfer efficiency, and reduces the workload of specimen transfer personnel.

[0031] Furthermore, by setting a quantity threshold value and determining it according to the current sampling information, it is possible to flexibly determine the quantity threshold value according to the current sampling information, thereby ensuring that the sample specimens are transported in a timely manner under different circumstances of the current sampling information.

[0032] Furthermore, when the earliest storage time of the sample specimens on one or more sample specimen racks in the heat preservation device is greater than or equal to a second time threshold, a transfer message is sent to transfer the sample specimens in the heat preservation device. Thus, by setting a fixed second time threshold, the present application sends a transfer reminder message when the earliest storage time of the sample specimens on the sample specimen racks in the heat preservation device reaches the second time threshold, prompting the transfer personnel to take away the sample specimens, thereby reasonably and effectively transferring the sample specimens, improving the transfer efficiency of the sample specimens, and reducing the labor intensity of the sample specimen transfer personnel.

[0033] Furthermore, the second time threshold is determined according to the current sampling information, so that the second time threshold can be flexibly determined according to the current sampling information, ensuring that the sample specimens are transported in time under different circumstances of the current sampling information.

[0034] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the description below, and in part will become obvious from the description below, or will be learned through practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or related technologies, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0036] Figure 1 This is one of the structural diagrams of the nucleic acid sampling device provided in the embodiments of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of the nucleic acid sampling device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is the third structural diagram of the nucleic acid sampling device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 4 This is the fourth structural diagram of the nucleic acid sampling device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 5 This is the fifth structural diagram of the nucleic acid sampling device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 6 This is the sixth structural diagram of the nucleic acid sampling device provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 7 This is one of the flow diagrams of the sampling specimen temporary storage method provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 8 This is the second flow chart of the sampling specimen temporary storage method provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 9 This is the third flow chart of the sampling specimen temporary storage method provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sampling specimen temporary storage device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 11 It is a structural diagram of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiment of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and group different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0052] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 The sampling specimen temporary storage method of the present application is applied to nucleic acid sampling equipment.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 1 The nucleic acid sampling device includes a lifting platform device 700, a clamping device 300, and a robotic arm 600. The lifting platform device 700 includes a platform 710, which is formed with an operation window 711. The operation window 711 is suitable for providing a passage for the robotic arm 600 to enter the bottom of the platform 710, thereby facilitating the cooperation between the robotic arm 600 and the clamping device 300. The clamping device 300 is arranged at the bottom of the platform 710, below the operation window 711, and the robotic arm 600 is arranged on the upper part of the platform 710.

[0054] It is understandable that Figure 2The schematic diagram of the assembly relationship of the mounting base, the clamping device, the shearing device and the shearing translation device provided in the embodiment of the present invention is illustrated as follows. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the lifting platform device 700 also includes a mounting base 720, which is disposed at the bottom of the platform 710 and is connected to the platform 710 by screws. A mounting space is formed between the mounting base 720 and the platform 710. The clamping device 300 is disposed above the mounting base 720. A leak hole is formed in the mounting base 720, and a trash can is placed below the leak hole. The leak hole is suitable for allowing the sampling swab stem cut by the cutting device 500 to fall through the leak hole into the trash can for storage.

[0055] It is understandable that if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the nucleic acid sampling device also includes a shell 740 , a cavity is formed inside the shell 740 , at least one sampling window 741 is formed on the side wall of the shell 740 , and the lifting platform device 700 is arranged inside the shell 740 .

[0056] It is understandable that if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the lifting platform device 700 further includes a lifting component 730 . The lifting component 730 is disposed below the platform 710 and connected to the platform 710 . The lifting component 730 is suitable for driving the platform 710 to rise and fall.

[0057] The lifting component 730 includes a support frame 731, a lifting assembly 732, and a platform connector 733. The lower end of the support frame 731 is connected to the bottom plate of the housing 740. The lifting assembly 732 is disposed at the upper end of the support frame 731. The telescopic rod of the lifting assembly 732 is connected to the bottom of the platform 710 via the platform connector 733. The lifting assembly 732 can be a linear push rod, a linear motor, a cylinder, or other linear motion mechanism.

[0058] The heat preservation device 100 includes a heat preservation box body 110, a heat preservation box door 120 and a door driving component 130. A storage cavity is formed inside the heat preservation box body 110, and a box opening connected to the storage cavity is formed on one side of the heat preservation box body 110. The heat preservation box body 110 is suitable for keeping the sample specimens in the storage cavity in an environment with a preset temperature. The preset temperature is 4°C, and it can also be other temperatures, which are determined according to actual needs. The heat preservation box door 120 is set at the box opening and is movably connected to the heat preservation box body 110. The door driving component 130 is connected to the heat preservation box door 120, and the door driving component 130 is suitable for driving the heat preservation box door 120 to open and close.

[0059] It is understood that there are many ways to flexibly connect the insulated box door 120 to the insulated box body 110. They can be connected by means of a slide groove 111. When opening and closing the insulated box door 120, the insulated box door 120 slides along the slide groove 111. The sliding direction can be up and down or horizontal. Of course, a hinge or hinged connection can also be used. When opening and closing the insulated box door 120, the insulated box door 120 rotates around the hinge point. The rotation mode can be up and down or horizontal.

[0060] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the door drive component 130 includes a door drive assembly 132 and a connector 131. The door drive assembly 132 is suitable for driving the insulated box door 120 to slide along the slide 111. The door drive assembly 132 is set on the platform and includes a linear push rod. The linear push rod is set vertically. The housing 740 of the linear push rod is connected to the platform by screws. The linear push rod is located on one side of the insulated box body 110. The connector 131 is suitable for connecting the telescopic rod of the linear push rod and the insulated box door 120. The connector 131 is set horizontally. One end of the connector 131 is connected to the telescopic rod of the linear push rod by a bolt, and the other end of the connector 131 is connected to the upper side of the insulated box door 120.

[0061] It should be noted here that the specific type of the door drive assembly 132 is not limited to a linear push rod, but can also be a combination of a cylinder or a motor and a screw assembly.

[0062] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the heat preservation device 100 also includes a specimen transport component 140. The specimen transport component 140 is arranged on a platform relative to the heat preservation box body 110. The specimen transport component 140 is suitable for inputting and outputting the sampled specimens into and out of the storage cavity through the box opening. The collected specimens are placed on the specimen transport component 140, and the specimen transport component 140 inputs the sampled specimens into the storage cavity through the box opening for storage. When the specimen needs to be taken out, the heat preservation box door 120 is controlled to open, and the specimen transport component 140 outputs the sampled specimens from the storage cavity through the box opening. By cooperating with the specimen transport component 140 and the door driving component 130, automatic storage of the specimens is achieved, thereby improving the detection efficiency.

[0063] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the specimen transport component 140 includes a specimen fixing plate and a specimen transport assembly 141. The specimen fixing plate is suitable for placing the sample and is disposed horizontally. The specimen transport assembly 141 is disposed horizontally on the platform and is connected to the specimen fixing plate. The specimen transport assembly 141 is disposed opposite the box opening and extends along the second direction. The specimen transport assembly 141 is suitable for driving the specimen fixing plate to move along the second direction.

[0064] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the specimen transport assembly 141 includes a screw module and a motor. The motor and screw module are disposed below the specimen fixing plate. The motor's rotating shaft is connected to the screw of the screw module, and the slider of the screw module is connected to the specimen fixing plate. Of course, the specific type of specimen transport assembly 141 is not limited to this. The specimen transport assembly 141 can also be a linear motion assembly such as a linear push rod or a cylinder.

[0065] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the specimen holding plate includes three rectangular support portions 142, each with an area greater than or equal to the area of ​​the bottom of the specimen rack. The three support portions 142 are spaced apart along the second direction, with adjacent support portions 142 connected by a connecting portion 143. The width of each support portion 142 is greater than that of the connecting portion 143, and the connecting portion 143 and support portion 142 are integrally formed.

[0066] The lower side of the incubator door 120 is provided with a relief notch 121 adapted to engage with the connecting portion 143. The relief notch 121 is a rectangular opening. The purpose of providing the relief notch 121 is to allow the specimen fixing plate to pass through the incubator door 120 without affecting the opening and closing of the incubator door 120. When the incubator door 120 is closed and at least one of the supporting portions 142 is within the incubator body 110, the connecting portion 143 is engaged with the relief notch 121.

[0067] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a blocking block 144 is provided at the lower edge of the box opening. The position of the blocking block 144 corresponds to the position of the avoidance notch 121. The blocking block 144 is a rectangular parallelepiped, and the width of the blocking block 144 is smaller than the width of the avoidance notch 121. The blocking block 144 is adapted to block the avoidance notch 121 below the connecting portion 143 when the connecting portion 143 is engaged with the avoidance notch 121. When the connecting portion 143 is engaged with the avoidance notch 121, the avoidance notch 121 below the connecting portion 143 is in an open state, allowing the cold air inside the insulation box body 110 to overflow through the avoidance notch 121 below the connecting portion 143, thereby affecting the cooling efficiency and increasing the energy consumption of the insulation device 100. The heat preservation device of the present invention sets a blocking block 144 at the lower edge of the box opening. When the connecting portion 143 is inserted into the avoidance gap 121, the blocking block 144 blocks the avoidance gap 121 below the connecting portion 143, thereby preventing cold air from overflowing and improving the cooling efficiency.

[0068] To improve sealing, the height of the relief notch 121 must be equal to the height of the blocking block 144 plus the thickness of the connecting portion 143. When the insulated door 120 is closed, the upper surface of the connecting portion 143 abuts the upper edge of the relief notch 121, and the lower surface of the connecting portion 143 abuts the top of the blocking block 144. The connection between the connecting portion 143 and the blocking block 144 completely seals the relief notch 121, further reducing the risk of cold air leaking out.

[0069] It is understandable that if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the specimen transport component 140 also includes three sampling specimen racks 145. The sampling specimen racks 145 are suitable for placing sample specimens. The sampling specimen racks 145 are provided with multiple insertion holes arranged in an array. The inner diameter of the insertion holes is adapted to the outer diameter of the sampling tubes to ensure that the sampling tubes will not loosen after being inserted into the insertion holes. The three sampling specimen racks 145 are arranged one-to-one above the support portion 142 and are detachably connected to the support portion 142. Of course, the number of sampling specimen racks 145 is not limited to this and is specifically determined by the number of support portions 142.

[0070] An embodiment of the present application also proposes a method for temporarily storing sampling specimens, which is applied to a nucleic acid sampling device. The nucleic acid sampling device includes a sampling specimen rack for carrying sampling specimens, a specimen transport assembly for driving the sampling specimen rack to move, and an insulation device for keeping the sampling specimens warm within a preset temperature range.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 7 , the temporary storage methods of sampling specimens include:

[0072] Step 410: Determine whether one or more samples in the sample rack meet a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes that the number of the sample is greater than or equal to a first number threshold, or that the earliest storage time of at least one sample is greater than or equal to a first time threshold;

[0073] Specifically, when the robotic arm 600 completes the sampling work of a sampling tube, a sample specimen is formed. The robotic arm 600 will use the gripper to move the sample specimen and place it on the sample specimen rack 145, while automatically counting. The embodiment of the present application determines that the predetermined condition is that the number of sample specimens is greater than or equal to the first quantity threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sample specimen is greater than or equal to the first time threshold. That is, when the number of sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 reaches the first quantity threshold, the number of sample specimens will be recorded synchronously. At this time, when the number of sample specimens reaches the value of the first quantity threshold, a control signal is sent to control the insulation box door 120 of the insulation device 100 to open, and a control signal is sent to control the specimen conveying component 141 to convey the sample specimen rack 145 to the insulation device 100 for insulation.

[0074] The first quantity threshold may be the number of sample specimens filled on the sample rack 145. In the embodiment of the present application, when it is determined that the sample rack 145 is fully filled, a control signal is sent to control the insulation box door 120 of the insulation device 100 to open, and a control signal is sent to control the specimen transport component 141 to transport the sample rack 145 to the insulation device 100 for insulation.

[0075] In some areas, there are fewer people taking samples at nucleic acid testing sites, resulting in the sampling specimen racks 145 not stored in the thermal insulation device 100 not being fully filled. If the sampling specimen racks 145 not stored in the thermal insulation device 100 are not fully filled and are not stored in the thermal insulation device 100 for a long time, the sampling specimen racks 145 not stored in the thermal insulation device 100 are exposed to room temperature, which may affect the validity of the sampled specimens.

[0076] In an embodiment of the present application, the predetermined condition is determined to be that the earliest storage time of at least one sample is greater than or equal to a first time threshold. When a small number of people are being sampled, this embodiment of the present application enables timely and safe transfer of sample racks with earliest storage times greater than or equal to the first time threshold to a thermal insulation device for thermal insulation. This ensures the safety and effectiveness of sample racks with earliest storage times greater than or equal to the first time threshold that are not stored in the thermal insulation device.

[0077] Therefore, the embodiment of the present application can set a fixed first time threshold to determine the earliest storage time of the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack 145 that are not stored in the insulation device 100, and determine the operation strategy for the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack 145 that are not stored in the insulation device 100 based on the relationship between the earliest storage time and the first time threshold.

[0078] Specifically, the first time threshold can be set according to actual conditions, for example, to any time within 2-4 hours, such as 3 hours. If the earliest storage time of the sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 that are not stored in the thermal insulation device 100 is greater than or equal to 3 hours, it means that there are fewer people being sampled at the detection point for nucleic acid testing at this time, and the sample specimens have been exposed to room temperature for a long time without being insulated. At this time, the thermal insulation box door 120 of the thermal insulation device 100 is controlled to open, and the specimen conveying component 141 is controlled to convey the sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 that are not stored in the thermal insulation device 100 to the thermal insulation device 100 for insulation. This ensures the safety and effectiveness of the sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 that are not stored in the thermal insulation device 100.

[0079] Step 420: Control the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation.

[0080] It should be noted that the preset temperature range in the heat preservation device 100 can be a temperature range that meets the storage value of the nucleic acid sample, for example, 0° C.-5° C. In one embodiment, the preset temperature in the heat preservation device 100 can be maintained at 4° C.

[0081] Specifically, various position detection sensors (such as infrared detection sensors) provided within the thermal insulation device 100 can be used to determine whether the sample rack 145 has been placed within the thermal insulation device 100. Once the sample rack 145 has been placed within the thermal insulation device 100, a control signal is sent to close the thermal insulation door 120 of the thermal insulation device 100. Since the preset temperature range within the thermal insulation device 100 allows the sample rack 145 to be stored within 24 hours, the sample rack 145 can be temporarily stored within the thermal insulation device 100, eliminating the need for sample transport personnel to frequently transport the sample racks.

[0082] By determining that the number of one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack 145 is greater than or equal to a first quantity threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sampling specimen is greater than or equal to a first time threshold; controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sampling specimen rack 145 to the insulation device 100 for insulation, the embodiment of the present application realizes that when the number of sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack 145 reaches the requirement or the storage time of the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack 145 reaches the requirement, the sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack 145 are temporarily stored within a preset temperature range through the insulation device 100, thereby avoiding frequent collection of sampling specimens by sampling specimen transport personnel.

[0083] In other aspects of the embodiment of the present application, after step 420, controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation, please refer to Figure 8 , the sampling specimen temporary storage method also includes:

[0084] Step 430 : Determine the number of sampling specimen racks 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 .

[0085] Step 440 : When the number of the sample racks 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 is greater than or equal to the set number threshold, a transfer message is issued to transfer the sample racks 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 .

[0086] It should be noted that after controlling the movement of the first sampling specimen rack 145 into the thermal insulation device 100, the robotic arm 600 proceeds to load the second sampling specimen rack 145 with the specimens. Similarly, the loading and counting process for the second sampling specimen rack 145 is the same as for the first sampling specimen rack 145 and will not be further described here. When the second sampling specimen rack 145 is fully loaded with specimens, the second sampling specimen rack 145 is controlled to be transported to the thermal insulation device 100 for thermal insulation. Once two complete sampling specimen racks 145 are in the thermal insulation device 100, the third sampling specimen rack 145 is placed. The number of sampling specimen racks 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 is automatically determined.

[0087] Since the storage space in the heat preservation device 100 is limited, it is impossible to store samples continuously. Therefore, when the number of sample racks 145 in the heat preservation device 100 is greater than or equal to the set number threshold, a transfer message is issued to transfer the sample racks 145 in the heat preservation device 100.

[0088] The quantity threshold can also be set based on the storage space within the thermal insulation device 100. In one embodiment, for example, if the storage space within the thermal insulation device 100 can accommodate three sample racks 145, upon determining that the number of sample racks 145 within the thermal insulation device 100 is three, a transfer message is issued to transfer the sample racks within the thermal insulation device 100. This reminds the sample rack transfer personnel to promptly transfer the sample racks within the thermal insulation device 100. In this way, if the number of sample racks 145 within the thermal insulation device 100 is less than three, transfer is not required. When the number of sample racks 145 within the thermal insulation device 100 reaches three, a transfer message is issued to transfer the sample racks within the thermal insulation device 100. This allows for efficient and reasonable transfer of sample racks, improves sample rack transfer efficiency, and reduces the workload of sample rack transfer personnel.

[0089] In the embodiment of the present application, when the number of sample racks 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 is greater than or equal to a set number threshold, a transfer message is sent to transfer the sample specimens in the thermal insulation device 100. Thus, when the sample racks 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 are not full, the embodiment of the present application can temporarily store the sample specimens in the thermal insulation device 100. When the sample racks 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 are full, a transfer reminder message is sent to prompt the transfer personnel to remove the sample specimens. This allows for the rational and effective transfer of sample specimens, improves the transfer efficiency of sample specimens, and reduces the labor intensity of sample specimen transfer personnel.

[0090] In other embodiments, the set quantity threshold is determined based on the current sampling information. Specifically, the set quantity threshold can be determined based on information such as the number of nucleic acid samplers and the frequency at regular intervals. If there are many samplers in a cycle, a lot of sample specimens will be generated. In order to speed up the operation of the sample specimens, it is necessary to reduce the size of the set quantity threshold to increase the frequency of transportation and avoid the sample specimens in the insulation device 100 from being unable to be transported in time. If there are fewer samplers in a cycle, fewer sample specimens will be generated. It is necessary to appropriately increase the size of the set quantity threshold to reduce the frequency of transportation and achieve the collection and timely transportation of sample specimens.

[0091] By setting the quantity threshold according to the current sampling information, the quantity threshold can be flexibly determined according to the current sampling information, ensuring that the sample specimens are transported in time under different circumstances of the current sampling information.

[0092] In other aspects of the embodiment of the present application, after step 420, controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation, please refer to Figure 9 , the sampling specimen temporary storage method also includes:

[0093] Step 450: Determine the earliest storage time of one or more sample specimens on the sample specimen rack in the thermal insulation device.

[0094] Since the thermal insulation device 100 cannot permanently store the sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145, in order to reasonably and effectively transport the sample specimens, improve the transport efficiency of the sample specimens, and reduce the labor intensity of the sample specimen transport personnel, the embodiment of the present application also sets a fixed second time threshold. When the temporary storage time of one or more sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 of the thermal insulation device 100 exceeds the second time threshold, the one or more sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 of the thermal insulation device 100 need to be transferred. Therefore, the storage or temporary storage time of one or more sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 is timed. The earliest storage time of the sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 refers to the storage time of the sample specimen that was first placed in the thermal insulation device 100 for storage.

[0095] Step 460: When the earliest storage time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, a transfer information for transferring the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device 100 is issued.

[0096] Specifically, the second time threshold can be set according to actual conditions. For example, in one embodiment, the second time threshold is 4 hours. When the earliest storage time of the sample on the sample rack 145 in the thermal insulation device 100 is greater than or equal to 4 hours, a transfer message is issued to transfer the sample in the thermal insulation device 100, reminding the sample transfer personnel to transfer the sample in the thermal insulation device 100, thereby ensuring reasonable and effective transfer of the sample, improving the transfer efficiency of the sample, and reducing the labor intensity of the sample transfer personnel.

[0097] When the earliest storage time of the sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 in the heat preservation device 100 is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, a transfer message is sent to transfer the sample specimens in the heat preservation device 100. Therefore, by setting the second time threshold, the present application sends a transfer reminder message when the earliest storage time of the sample specimens on the sample specimen rack 145 in the heat preservation device 100 reaches the second time threshold, prompting the transfer personnel to take away the sample specimens, thereby reasonably and effectively transferring the sample specimens, improving the transfer efficiency of the sample specimens, and reducing the labor intensity of the sample specimen transfer personnel.

[0098] In other embodiments, the second time threshold is determined based on the current sampling information. Specifically, the second time threshold can be determined based on information such as the number of nucleic acid samplers and the frequency at regular intervals. If there are many samplers in a cycle, a lot of sample specimens will be generated. In order to speed up the operation of the sample specimens, it is necessary to reduce the length of the second time threshold to increase the frequency of transportation and avoid the sample specimens in the insulation device 100 from being unable to be transported in time. If there are fewer samplers in a cycle, fewer sample specimens will be generated. In order to collect the sample specimens, it is necessary to appropriately extend the length of the second time threshold to reduce the frequency of transportation and achieve the collection and timely transportation of the sample specimens.

[0099] The second time threshold is determined according to the current sampling information, so that the second time threshold can be flexibly determined according to the current sampling information, ensuring that the sample specimens are transported in time under different circumstances of the current sampling information.

[0100] In other aspects of the embodiment of the present application, the sending of transport information for transporting the sample specimen in the heat preservation device 100 includes:

[0101] At least one prompt message selected from the group consisting of sound information, text information, video information, and light information is emitted to remind the user to transport the sample specimens in the heat preservation device 100 .

[0102] Specifically, the nucleic acid sampling device can emit a voice message "Please transport the sampled specimens in the thermal insulation device 100" through the sound-generating device, as a reminder to transport the sampled specimens in the thermal insulation device 100. Alternatively, the nucleic acid sampling device can emit a text message or video message "Please transport the sampled specimens in the thermal insulation device 100" through the display device, as a reminder to transport the sampled specimens in the thermal insulation device 100. Alternatively, the nucleic acid sampling device can emit light or flashing light to remind the sampled specimens in the thermal insulation device 100 to be transported.

[0103] Of course, two or more composite information among sound information, text information, video information and light information can also be used to remind the sample specimens in the heat preservation device 100 to be transported.

[0104] In other aspects of the embodiment of the present application, the sending of transport information for transporting the sample specimen in the heat preservation device 100 includes:

[0105] The transfer information is sent to the terminal of the target person to remind him to transfer the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device 100.

[0106] Specifically, the communication module of the nucleic acid sampling device can send a text message or a pop-up link to the terminal of the target person to remind him to transport the sampling specimen in the insulation device 100.

[0107] Please refer to Figure 10 The present application provides a temporary storage device for a sample specimen, the temporary storage device for a sample specimen comprising:

[0108] A first control module 1004 is configured to determine whether one or more samples in the sample rack meet a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes that the number of the sample is greater than or equal to a first number threshold, or that the earliest storage time of at least one sample is greater than or equal to a first time threshold;

[0109] The second control module 1005 is used to control the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation.

[0110] Based on the above embodiments, as an optional embodiment, the sampling specimen temporary storage device further includes:

[0111] A first determining module is used to determine the number of sampling specimen racks in the thermal insulation device;

[0112] The first transfer information issuing module is used to issue transfer information for transferring the sample racks in the thermal insulation device when the number of the sample racks in the thermal insulation device is greater than or equal to a set number threshold.

[0113] The set quantity threshold is determined according to current sampling information.

[0114] Based on the above embodiments, as an optional embodiment, the sampling specimen temporary storage device further includes:

[0115] The second determination module is used to determine the earliest storage time of one or more sample specimens on the sample specimen rack in the thermal insulation device.

[0116] The second transfer information issuing module is used to issue transfer information for transferring the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device when the earliest storage time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold.

[0117] Based on the above embodiments, as an optional embodiment, the second time threshold is determined according to current sampling information.

[0118] Based on the above embodiments, as an optional embodiment, the sending of the transport information for transporting the sample specimen in the heat preservation device includes:

[0119] At least one prompt message selected from the group consisting of sound information, text information, video information, and light information is emitted to remind the sample specimens in the heat preservation device to be transported.

[0120] Based on the above embodiments, as an optional embodiment, the sending of the transport information for transporting the sample specimen in the heat preservation device includes:

[0121] The transfer information is sent to the terminal of the target person to remind him to transfer the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device.

[0122] Figure 11 An example of a physical structure diagram of an electronic device is shown below. Figure 11 As shown, the electronic device may include: a processor 1110, a communication interface 1120, a memory 1130, and a communication bus 1140, wherein the processor 1110, the communication interface 1120, and the memory 1130 communicate with each other via the communication bus 1140. The processor 1110 may call logic instructions in the memory 1130 to execute a method for temporarily storing sample specimens, which method includes: determining whether one or more sample specimens in a sample specimen rack meet predetermined conditions, wherein the predetermined conditions include the number of sample specimens being greater than or equal to a first number threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sample specimen being greater than or equal to a first time threshold; and controlling the sample transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to a heat preservation device for heat preservation.

[0123] In addition, the logic instructions in the above-mentioned memory 1130 can be implemented in the form of a software functional unit and can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium when sold or used as an independent product. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of the present application is essentially or the part that contributes to the prior art or the part of the technical solution can be embodied in the form of a software product, and the computer software product is stored in a storage medium, including a number of instructions for enabling a computer device (which can be a personal computer, a server, or a network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the various embodiments of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes: various media that can store program codes, such as a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk.

[0124] Furthermore, an embodiment of the present application provides a nucleic acid sampling robot (not shown), which includes the above-mentioned sampling specimen temporary storage device, or includes the above-mentioned electronic device.

[0125] Furthermore, the present application also provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. The computer program can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the computer can execute the sampling specimen temporary storage method provided by the above-mentioned method embodiments, the method including: determining that one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack meet predetermined conditions, wherein the predetermined conditions include that the number of sampling specimens is greater than or equal to a first quantity threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sampling specimen is greater than or equal to a first time threshold; controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sampling specimen rack to the insulation device for insulation.

[0126] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it is implemented to execute the sampling specimen temporary storage method provided in the above-mentioned embodiments. The method includes: determining that one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack meet predetermined conditions, wherein the predetermined conditions include that the number of sampling specimens is greater than or equal to a first quantity threshold, or the earliest storage time of at least one sampling specimen is greater than or equal to a first time threshold; controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sampling specimen rack to the insulation device for insulation.

[0127] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A method for temporarily storing a sample, characterized in that: The method includes: Determining whether one or more sample specimens in the sample specimen rack meet a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes that the number of the sample specimens is greater than or equal to a first number threshold, or that the earliest storage time of at least one sample specimen is greater than or equal to a first time threshold; Controlling the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the insulation device for insulation; Determining the earliest storage time of one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack in the thermal insulation device; When the earliest storage time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold, a transfer information for transferring the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device is issued.

2. The method for temporarily storing a sample according to claim 1, wherein: The method further includes: Determining the number of sampling specimen racks in the thermal insulation device; When the number of the sample racks in the heat preservation device is greater than or equal to a set number threshold, a transfer information for transferring the sample racks in the heat preservation device is issued.

3. The method for temporarily storing a sample according to claim 2, wherein: The set quantity threshold is determined according to current sampling information.

4. The method for temporarily storing a sample according to claim 1, wherein: The second time threshold is determined according to current sampling information.

5. The method for temporarily storing a sample according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The sending of the transport information for transporting the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device includes: At least one prompt message selected from the group consisting of sound information, text information, video information, and light information is emitted to remind the sample specimens in the heat preservation device to be transported.

6. The method for temporarily storing a sample according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The sending of the transport information for transporting the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device includes: The transfer information is sent to the terminal of the target person to remind him to transfer the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device.

7. A sampling specimen temporary storage device, characterized in that: The sampling specimen temporary storage device comprises: a first control module, configured to determine whether one or more samples in the sample rack meet a predetermined condition, wherein the predetermined condition includes that the number of the sample is greater than or equal to a first number threshold, or that the earliest storage time of at least one sample is greater than or equal to a first time threshold; The second control module is used to control the specimen transport component to transport the sample specimen rack to the heat preservation device for heat preservation; A second determining module is used to determine the earliest storage time of one or more sampling specimens on the sampling specimen rack in the thermal insulation device; The second transfer information issuing module is used to issue transfer information for transferring the sample specimen in the thermal insulation device when the earliest storage time is greater than or equal to the second time threshold.

8. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, wherein: When the processor executes the program, the steps of the sampling specimen temporary storage method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are implemented.

9. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the sampling specimen temporary storage method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are implemented.

10. A computer program product comprising a computer program, characterized in that When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the sampling specimen temporary storage method according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are implemented.

11. A nucleic acid sampling robot, characterized in that: Includes the sampling specimen temporary storage device as described in claim 7, or includes the electronic equipment as described in claim 8.

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