Information processing apparatus

Abstract

The present application provides an information processing device capable of arranging display images of a plurality of chromatographic devices each in the same aspect ratio on a management screen, and capable of rearranging the display images while maintaining the aspect ratio when changing the display mode of the management screen. An information processing device capable of communicating with a plurality of chromatographic devices includes a display unit, a display processing unit, and an operation receiving unit. The display processing unit causes a management screen in which display images of each of the chromatographic devices related to at least one of analysis results of the plurality of chromatographic devices and operations on the plurality of chromatographic devices are arranged in the same aspect ratio to be displayed on the display unit. The operation receiving unit receives a change operation for changing the display mode of the management screen. When the change operation is received by the operation receiving unit, the display processing unit rearranges the display images while maintaining the aspect ratio.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with multiple chromatographic devices. Background Technology

[0002] For example, in a chart display processing apparatus as disclosed in Patent Document 1 below, the windows can be arranged after the approximate arrangement of the multiple windows displayed on the display screen is specified by the user's operation.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-75114 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, in such chart display processing devices, the aspect ratio of each window varies with the arrangement. Therefore, for example, when the gradient of the chart as an analysis result and the interval between peaks change with the aspect ratio of the window, the user may misinterpret the analysis results visually. In other words, convenience is reduced if the aspect ratio changes for each window.

[0008] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and its object is to provide an information processing device that can arrange the display images of multiple chromatographic devices in the same aspect ratio on a management screen, and can rearrange the display images while maintaining the aspect ratio when the display mode of the management screen is changed.

[0009] Solution for solving the problem

[0010] The present invention provides an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with multiple chromatographic apparatuses. The apparatus includes a first display unit, a display processing unit, and an operation receiving unit. The display processing unit displays a management screen on the first display unit, arranging display images of each of the multiple chromatographic apparatuses, related to at least one of the analysis results and operations on the multiple chromatographic apparatuses, in the same aspect ratio. The operation receiving unit receives change operations for altering the display mode of the management screen. When the operation receiving unit receives the change operation, the display processing unit displays the management screen on the first display unit with the display images rearranged while maintaining the aspect ratio.

[0011] The effects of the invention

[0012] According to the present invention, the display images of multiple chromatographic devices can be arranged on the management screen with the same aspect ratio, and when the display mode of the management screen is changed, the display images can be rearranged while maintaining the aspect ratio. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the management system of this embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates an example of how the management screen of this embodiment is displayed.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the rearrangement of the display images used to explain this embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a first embodiment of the rearrangement of the display images of this embodiment.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a diagram of a second embodiment showing a rearrangement of the display images of this embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a diagram of a third embodiment showing a rearrangement of the display images of this embodiment.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a functional block diagram illustrating a specific example of the electrical structure of the information processing apparatus according to this embodiment.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of screen display processing of the information processing apparatus according to this embodiment.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the display switching process of the information processing apparatus of this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 1. Management System

[0023] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the management system 10 of this embodiment. Additionally, Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the electrical structure of the information processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment.

[0024] The management system 10 includes an information processing device 20. The information processing device 20 includes a control unit 22, a display unit 30, an operation receiving unit 32, and a communication unit 34, which are electrically connected to each other via a bus or other circuit 36.

[0025] The control unit 22 is responsible for the overall control of the information processing device 20. The control unit 22 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 24. In addition, the control unit 22 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) 26 and a storage unit 28 that can be directly accessed by the CPU 24.

[0026] RAM 26 is used as the working area and buffer area for CPU 24. Storage unit 28 uses non-volatile memory such as HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive).

[0027] The storage unit 28 stores programs (control programs) for controlling the operation of the information processing device 20, as well as data (execution data) required for executing the control programs. Alternatively, the storage unit 28 may include RAM 26.

[0028] The display unit 30 is a device for displaying images. As the display unit 30, a common display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display can be used. Alternatively, a device that projects images and pictures onto an object, such as a projector, can also be used as the display unit 30.

[0029] The operation receiving unit 32 accepts any operation. As the operation receiving unit 32, input devices such as indicator devices, keyboards, touch panels, or hardware buttons can be used. Furthermore, as the operation receiving unit 32, sensors can be used, such as inertial sensors like accelerometers or gyroscopes. Moreover, based on the inertial sensor, displacements such as rotation and tilt of the information processing device 20 itself can be detected.

[0030] Furthermore, when the touch panel is used as the operation receiving unit 32 and the display is used as the display unit 30, the touch panel is disposed on the display surface of the display. Alternatively, in this case, a touch panel display that integrates the display and the touch panel can also be used.

[0031] The communication unit 34 includes a communication module or communication circuit, etc., and communicates with the outside according to the instructions from the control unit 22.

[0032] In this embodiment, the information processing device 20 can be a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a smartphone, a tablet computer, or a tablet PC.

[0033] In addition to the information processing device 20, the management system 10 also includes multiple chromatographic devices 40. Each chromatographic device 40 is a device that separates components contained in a sample according to their different components and detects various components as needed. As the chromatographic device 40, a liquid chromatography device or a gas chromatography device, etc., can be used.

[0034] The chromatography apparatus 40 may also be configured to have a communication unit 42 similar to the communication unit 34 and be capable of communicating with the outside. Furthermore, the chromatography apparatus 40 may also have a display unit 44 similar to the display unit 30. Additionally, the chromatography apparatus 40 may also have an operation receiving unit 46 similar to the operation receiving unit 32.

[0035] In the management system 10 of this embodiment, the information processing device 20 is connected to multiple chromatography devices 40 in a communicable manner via a network 50 such as a LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), Internet or mobile communication network.

[0036] Furthermore, the information processing device 20 can also be directly connected to multiple chromatography apparatuses 40 via wired or wireless means. Therefore, the information processing device 20 can also be directly connected to multiple chromatography apparatuses 40 via short-range wireless communication such as infrared or Bluetooth (registered trademark). Additionally, the communication methods of each chromatography apparatus 40 can be different.

[0037] According to such a management system 10, the information processing device 20 can communicate with multiple chromatography devices 40 and can manage multiple chromatography devices 40 in a unified manner.

[0038] 2. Management screen

[0039] Figure 2 This is an example diagram illustrating the display method of the management screen 60 in this embodiment. Furthermore, in Figure 2 In the example shown, the information processing device 20 is a portable device such as a tablet terminal.

[0040] In this embodiment, a display image 62 is generated in each chromatography apparatus 40. Furthermore, the aspect ratio of the display images 62 of each chromatography apparatus 40 is the same. Also, the size of the display images 62 of each chromatography apparatus 40 is the same. Moreover, it is preferable that the size of the display images 62 of each chromatography apparatus 40 is consistent.

[0041] Display image 62 is an image related to at least one of the analytical results of the chromatography apparatus 40 and the operation of the chromatography apparatus 40. Images related to the analytical results of the chromatography apparatus 40 may include, for example, chromatograms. Images related to the operation of the chromatography apparatus 40 may include, for example, keys operated when starting or stopping the operation of the chromatography apparatus 40, or keys operated when setting the operating conditions of the chromatography apparatus 40. Furthermore, display image 62 may also include images other than these.

[0042] The display image 62 generated by the chromatography apparatus 40 is input to the information processing apparatus 20. The generation of the display image 62 can also be performed on the information processing apparatus 20 side. In this case, the information required to generate the display image 62 is input from the chromatography apparatus 40 to the information processing apparatus 20.

[0043] When a specified application is executed in the information processing device 20, the management screen 60 is displayed on the display unit 30. Furthermore, the method by which the management screen 60 is displayed on the display unit 30 is not particularly limited. For example, the management screen 60 may be displayed on the display unit 30 when the information processing device 20 is able to communicate with at least one or more chromatography apparatuses 40.

[0044] In this embodiment, in the management screen 60, the display images 62 of each chromatography device 40 are arranged with the same aspect ratio.

[0045] Therefore, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, display images 62 (display images 62A to 62D) of each chromatography device 40 related to the analysis results of the plurality of chromatography devices 40 and the operation of the plurality of chromatography devices 40 are arranged on the management screen 60 with the same aspect ratio. The management screen 60 is displayed on the display unit 30. Figure 2 The display images 62A to 62D are display images 62 input from different chromatographic devices 40 to the information processing device 20, and have the same aspect ratio.

[0046] Each display image 62A-62D functions as an interface to each chromatographic apparatus 40. Therefore, each display image 62A-62D can also be considered a screen related to at least one of the analytical results of each chromatographic apparatus 40 corresponding to each display image 62A-62D and the operation of each chromatographic apparatus 40. For example, when any display image 62 is operated, the chromatographic apparatus 40 corresponding to that display image 62 performs various processes.

[0047] 3. Changes to the display method of the management screen

[0048] The information processing device 20 in this embodiment has the following function: when the operation receiving unit 32 receives an operation (change operation) for changing the display mode of the management screen 60, it prevents the aspect ratio of the displayed image 62 from changing.

[0049] For example, in the case of a device such as a tablet terminal that has the function of detecting the rotation of the device itself, the operation receiving unit 32 receives the operation (rotation operation) for rotating the information processing device 20 itself.

[0050] In this situation, to prevent the displayed image 62 from being displayed in a tilted state, the management screen 60 rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the information processing device 20. Thus, the management screen 60 changes its display mode so that its vertical direction aligns with its vertical direction. Therefore, the rotation operation is included in the change operation.

[0051] When the management screen 60 rotates, its size sometimes changes according to the size of the display unit 30. In this case, in conventional information processing devices, the aspect ratio of the management screen 60 changes as its size changes.

[0052] In conventional information processing devices, the display image 62 is displayed on the management screen 60 as large as possible. Therefore, if the aspect ratio of the management screen 60 changes, there is a problem that the aspect ratio of the display image 62 also changes.

[0053] Furthermore, in the case of a device such as a desktop PC used as the information processing device 20, which has the function of arbitrarily adjusting the size of the management screen 60, the operation receiving unit 32 accepts the operation for changing the size of the management screen 60 (size change operation). In addition, the size change operation refers to the operation of changing at least one of the vertical width and horizontal width of the management screen 60. It can be an operation of changing one of the vertical width and horizontal width of the management screen 60, or it can be an operation of changing both the vertical width and horizontal width of the management screen 60 at the same time.

[0054] Size change operation is an operation performed on tablet terminals and desktop PCs to change the size of a screen, a process that has been ongoing for a long time. When performing an operation to change the size of the management screen 60, the display mode of the management screen 60 is changed by changing at least one of its vertical width and horizontal width. Therefore, the size change operation is included in the change operation.

[0055] Size change operations include, for example, directly changing the size of the management screen 60. Directly changing the size of the management screen 60 includes dragging the border of the management screen 60, pinching in the management screen 60, and pinching out the management screen 60.

[0056] Furthermore, the rotation operation is an operation that indirectly changes the size of the management screen 60. Therefore, it can also be said that the rotation operation is included in the size change operation.

[0057] In conventional information processing devices, when a size change operation is performed, the aspect ratio of the management screen 60 sometimes changes along with the size of the management screen 60. If the aspect ratio of the management screen 60 changes, there is a problem, as described above, that the aspect ratio of the displayed image 62 also changes.

[0058] Thus, if the aspect ratio of the displayed image 62 changes every time a change operation (rotation operation or size change operation) is performed, it is inconvenient in managing multiple chromatography devices 40.

[0059] For example, regarding the display image 62 corresponding to the analysis results, if the aspect ratio is changed, the gradient and the interval between peaks in the chart will change, and the user may misinterpret the analysis results.

[0060] Additionally, if the aspect ratio of the displayed image 62 is changed, the user experience of operating the displayed image 62 will also change.

[0061] Therefore, in this embodiment, when the operation receiving unit 32 receives a change operation, the management screen 60, which rearranges the display images 62 while maintaining the aspect ratio, is displayed on the display unit 30.

[0062] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the rearrangement of display image 62 in this embodiment. Furthermore, Figure 3 The information processing device 20 is a device capable of handling rotational operations. Additionally, in Figure 3 The illustration of image 62 is appropriately omitted in the text.

[0063] In this embodiment, when the operation receiving unit 32 receives a change operation (rotation operation) to change the size of the management screen 60, a rearrangement process is performed. The rearrangement process can also be a process of rearranging the display image 62 to be displayed as large as possible while maintaining the aspect ratio.

[0064] When the rearrangement process is performed, the display area 64 of the management screen 60 is equally divided into the same number of parts as the displayed image 62. Figure 3In the example shown in (a), there are four display images 62, so when... Figure 3 When a change operation (rotation operation) is performed as in (b), the display area 64 is equally divided into four parts. As a mode for dividing the display area 64 into multiple subdivision areas 66, the following first subdivision mode can be considered ( Figure 3 (c)), second segmentation pattern ( Figure 3 (d) and the third segmentation pattern ( Figure 3 (e)).

[0065] In the first segmentation mode, the display area 64 is divided along one direction. Figure 3 In the example shown in (c), the display area 64 is divided in such a way that multiple segmented regions 66 are arranged along the short side of the management screen 60.

[0066] In the second segmentation mode, the display area 64 is segmented along a direction different from that in the first segmentation mode. Figure 3 In the example shown in (d), the display area 64 is divided in such a way that multiple segmented regions 66 are arranged along the long side of the management screen 60.

[0067] In the third segmentation mode, the display area 64 is divided along two directions. Figure 3 In the example shown in (e), the display area 64 is divided in such a way that multiple segmented regions 66 are arranged in a matrix along the long and short sides of the management screen 60.

[0068] If the display area 64 is to be displayed as large as possible while maintaining its aspect ratio, then the aspect ratio of the segmented display area 64, i.e., the segmented area 66, is preferably close to the aspect ratio of the displayed image 62. Therefore, it is most preferable that the aspect ratio of the segmented area 66 is the same as that of the displayed image 62.

[0069] exist Figure 3 In the example shown, when following the third segmentation pattern ( Figure 3 When the display area 64 is divided (e) by the method, the display image 62, which maintains its aspect ratio, can be displayed to its full potential. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the rearrangement process is performed, such as Figure 3 As shown in (e), the image 62 will be rearranged into a matrix.

[0070] Furthermore, in cases where the number of displayed images 62 is odd, the third segmentation mode is handled by displaying one more image 62.

[0071] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a first embodiment of the rearrangement of display images 62 according to this embodiment. Furthermore, Figure 4The information processing device 20 is a device capable of handling rotational operations. Figure 4 In the example shown, the images 62 (images 62A to 62D) are arranged in a straight line. Figure 4 (a) and matrix ( Figure 4 Switching between (b) and (c) does not change the size of the displayed image 62. However, the size of the displayed image 62 can also be changed.

[0072] Figure 5 This is a diagram of a second embodiment showing a rearrangement of display images 62 according to this embodiment. Furthermore, Figure 5 The information processing device 20 is a device capable of handling dimensional change operations. Figure 5 In the example shown, the images 62 (images 62A-62D) are arranged in a matrix ( Figure 5 (a) and linear ( Figure 5 Switching between (b) and (c) simultaneously changes the size of the displayed image 62. However, the size of the displayed image 62 may also remain unchanged.

[0073] In conventional information processing devices, if the size of the displayed image 62 becomes smaller than the specified size due to a change in the size of the management screen 60, it may cause inconvenience in managing multiple chromatography devices 40.

[0074] Specifically, if the image 62 is displayed in a way that the size of the image is smaller than the specified size, visual recognition of the image 62 and operation of the image 62 may become difficult.

[0075] Therefore, in this embodiment, the size of the displayed image 62 is prevented from becoming smaller than a predetermined size. Hereinafter, refer to... Figure 6 The method will be explained.

[0076] Figure 6 This is a diagram of a third embodiment showing a rearrangement of display images 62 according to this embodiment. Furthermore, Figure 6 The information processing device 20 is a device capable of handling dimensional change operations. Figure 6 In the example shown, in the state of displaying all display images 62 (display images 62A to 62D) Figure 6 (a) and the state of displaying a portion of image 62 ( Figure 6 Switching between (b) and (c) does not change the size of the displayed image 62. However, the size of the displayed image 62 can also be changed.

[0077] In this embodiment, Figure 6When a change operation is received by the operation receiving unit 32 in state (a) and the size of the management screen 60 becomes smaller than the specified size, the display images 62 corresponding to a portion of the multiple chromatography devices 40 are rearranged on a management screen 60 and displayed on the display unit 30. Figure 6 (b) or (c)). "The case where the size of the management screen 60 becomes smaller than the specified size" can be either the case where at least one of the vertical width and horizontal width of the management screen 60 becomes less than the threshold, or the case where the ratio of the size of the management screen 60 to the size of the display image 62 (at least one of the ratio of the vertical width and the ratio of the horizontal width) becomes less than the threshold.

[0078] exist Figure 6 In the example shown in (b), as the size of the management screen 60 changes, the size of the displayed image 62 becomes smaller than the specified size, therefore the displayed images 62A and 62B are rearranged on the management screen 60. Furthermore, in this case, alternatives such as... Figure 6 As shown in (b), images 62A and 62B are rearranged on management screen 60, while images 62C and 62D are rearranged on management screen 60.

[0079] In addition, in this embodiment, when a portion of the display image 62 is displayed on the management screen 60, the operation receiving unit 32 receives the operation (switching operation) for switching the display of the management screen 60.

[0080] Switching operations are operations performed on tablet terminals and desktop PCs to switch display screens. A switching operation is, for example, directly switching the display of the management screen 60. Directly switching the display of the management screen 60 includes operations such as swiping on the management screen 60.

[0081] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown in (b) and (c), if a switch key 68, which is assigned the function of switching the display of the management screen 60, is displayed on the management screen 60, then the operation of selecting the switch key 68 is included in the switching operation. Furthermore, the switch key 68 is a button reproduced using software.

[0082] In this embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown in (b) and (c), when a switching operation is received by the operation receiving unit 32, the display images 62 corresponding to the other chromatography apparatus 40 are rearranged on the management screen 60 and displayed on the display unit 30 by switching the display of the management screen 60. Therefore, in this embodiment, the rearrangement process is also performed when a switching operation is received by the operation receiving unit 32.

[0083] exist Figure 6In the example shown, when the status of display images 62A and 62B are arranged on the management screen 60 ( Figure 6 When the toggle key 68 is pressed (b), the display of the management screen 60 is switched, and images 62C and 62D are rearranged on the management screen 60. Figure 6 (c)). Additionally, when display images 62C and 62D are arranged on the management screen 60, ( Figure 6 When the toggle key 68 is pressed (c), the display of the management screen 60 is switched, and images 62A and 62B are rearranged on the management screen 60. Figure 6 (b)

[0084] Furthermore, in this embodiment, if the size of the management screen 60 becomes smaller than a predetermined size when the operation receiving unit 32 receives a change operation, the images 62 can be rearranged in advance across multiple pages of the management screen 60, and the page to be displayed can be switched whenever the operation receiving unit 32 receives a switching operation. In this case, the rearrangement process is performed in advance according to different pages.

[0085] In addition, in this embodiment, Figure 6 If, under state (b) or (c), the size of the management screen 60 is changed to a size greater than the specified size, the management screen 60 can display all the display images 62, and switching the display of the management screen 60 may become more time-consuming. In this case, it is also possible that, as Figure 6 As shown in (a), the display images 62 are set up as a group and displayed on the management screen 60, thereby saving the effort of switching the display of the management screen 60 and displaying all the display images 62 (display images 62A to 62D) in a visually recognizable manner.

[0086] Thus, in this embodiment, when the operation receiving unit 32 receives a change operation and the size of the management screen 60 becomes a predetermined size or larger, the display images 62 corresponding to the multiple chromatography devices 40 are rearranged on one management screen 60 and displayed on the display unit 30. "The size of the management screen 60 becoming a predetermined size or larger" can mean that at least one of the vertical width and horizontal width of the management screen 60 becomes a threshold value or larger, or it can mean that the ratio of the size of the management screen 60 to the size of the display image 62 (at least one of the ratio of the vertical width and the ratio of the horizontal width) becomes a threshold value or larger. Furthermore, the determination of whether the management screen 60 becomes "smaller than the predetermined size" and whether the management screen 60 becomes "a predetermined size or larger" can be made using the same threshold value or different threshold values.

[0087] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the chromatography apparatus 40 is equipped with a display unit 44, a display image 62 corresponding to the chromatography apparatus 40 is appropriately displayed on the display unit 44 or the management screen 60.

[0088] Therefore, regarding the display image 62 that can be appropriately displayed on the display unit 44 or the management screen 60, if the aspect ratio is different when it is displayed on the display unit 44 and when it is displayed on the management screen 60, the display image 62 may be visually perceived as different images. In addition, in this case, the user experience changes when operating the chromatography apparatus 40 directly versus when operating the chromatography apparatus 40 via the information processing device 20.

[0089] Therefore, in this embodiment, if at least one of the plurality of chromatography apparatuses 40 is equipped with a display unit 44, the display image 62 input from the at least one chromatography apparatus 40 to the information processing device 20 is displayed on the management screen 60.

[0090] For example, if all the chromatography apparatus 40 is equipped with a display unit 44, the aspect ratio of each displayed image 62 is the same when it is displayed by the chromatography apparatus 40 and when it is displayed by the information processing device 20.

[0091] Alternatively, in the case of a chromatography apparatus 40 that does not have a display unit 44, the aspect ratio of the display image 62 generated by the chromatography apparatus 40 that does not have a display unit 44 can be the same as that of the display image 62 generated by the chromatography apparatus 40 that has a display unit 44 by sharing information related to aspect ratio (aspect ratio information).

[0092] In the case where aspect ratio information is shared among multiple chromatography apparatuses 40, for example, aspect ratio information may be input from a chromatography apparatus 40 equipped with a display unit 44 to an information processing device 20, and the aspect ratio information may be output from the information processing device 20 to a chromatography apparatus 40 that does not have a display unit 44.

[0093] 4. Specific examples of the electrical structure of information processing devices

[0094] Figure 7 This is a functional block diagram illustrating a specific example of the electrical structure of the information processing apparatus 20 according to this embodiment. Furthermore, in Figure 7 Illustrations of RAM 26, etc., are omitted.

[0095] The storage unit 28 stores operation data 72 and display image data 74, etc. Operation data 72 represents the content of the operation processed by the operation receiving unit 32. Display image data 74 is data corresponding to the display image 62.

[0096] Furthermore, multiple copies of operation data 72 and display image data 74 are sometimes stored in the storage unit 28. Additionally, although not illustrated, as described above, control programs and execution data are also stored in the storage unit 28.

[0097] Control unit 70 is controlled by CPU 24 (reference) Figure 1 The execution control program functions as the display processing unit 76.

[0098] When the operation acceptance unit 32 receives a change operation, that is, when there is operation data 72 corresponding to the change operation, the display processing unit 76 uses the display image data 74 to display the management screen 60, which rearranges the display image 62 while maintaining the aspect ratio, on the display unit 30 (see reference). Figures 4-6 ).

[0099] Furthermore, when the operation receiving unit 32 receives a change operation and the management screen 60 becomes smaller than the specified size, the display processing unit 76 rearranges the display images 62 corresponding to a portion of the multiple chromatography apparatuses 40 on the management screen 60 and displays them on the display unit 30. When the operation receiving unit 32 receives a switching operation, the display processing unit 76 switches the display of the management screen 60 to rearrange the display images 62 corresponding to the remaining chromatography apparatuses 40 on the management screen 60 and display them on the display unit 30 (see reference). Figure 6 (b) and (c)).

[0100] Furthermore, when a change operation is received by the operation acceptance unit 32 and the management screen 60 becomes larger than a specified size, the display processing unit 76 rearranges the display images 62 corresponding to the multiple chromatography devices 40 on one management screen 60 and displays them on the display unit 30 (see reference). Figure 6 (a)

[0101] Furthermore, if at least one of the multiple chromatography apparatuses 40 is equipped with a display unit 44 for displaying a display image 62, the display processing unit 76 uses the display image 62 input from the chromatography apparatus 40 equipped with the display unit 44 to display the management screen 60 on the display unit 30. However, the communication between the chromatography apparatus 40 and the information processing unit 20 does not necessarily involve sending and receiving "image data" itself; it can be any communication that sends and receives information capable of reconstructing the same image. For example, compressed data, parameter information displayed on the screen, etc., can also be sent and received.

[0102] 5. Process

[0103] Figure 8This is a flowchart illustrating an example of screen display processing of the information processing apparatus 20 according to this embodiment. For example, screen display processing begins when a specified application is executed.

[0104] In step S1, the management screen 60 is displayed on the display unit 30. The management screen 60 displays the individual images of multiple chromatography devices 40. In step S2, it is determined whether a change request has been received.

[0105] If the result in step S2 is "No", meaning no change request has been received, proceed to step S4. Conversely, if the result in step S2 is "Yes", meaning a change request has been received, proceed to step S3.

[0106] In step S3, the display mode of the management screen 60 is changed. Specifically, in step S3, the display images 62 on the management screen 60 are rearranged while maintaining the aspect ratio.

[0107] In step S4, it is determined whether to end the display of the management screen 60. If the result in step S4 is "No," meaning the display of the management screen 60 has not ended, the process returns to step S2. On the other hand, if the result in step S4 is "Yes," meaning the display of the management screen 60 has ended, the display of the management screen 60 is ended in step S5, and the screen display process is terminated. Alternatively, the determination to end the display of the management screen 60 can be based on whether or not the application has been terminated (step S4).

[0108] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of the display switching process of the information processing apparatus 20 according to this embodiment. For example, when a portion of the displayed images 62 are rearranged on a management screen 60 and displayed on the display unit 30, the process begins as follows: Figure 6 The display switching process is as shown in (b) and (c).

[0109] In step S6, it is determined whether a handover operation has been accepted. If the result in step S6 is "No," meaning no handover operation has been accepted, then proceed to step S8. On the other hand, if the result in step S6 is "Yes," meaning a handover operation has been accepted, then proceed to step S7.

[0110] In step S7, the display of the management screen 60 is switched. Specifically, in step S7, the display images 62 corresponding to the other chromatography devices 40, that is, the display images 62 that are not arranged on the management screen 60, are rearranged on the management screen 60 and displayed on the display unit 30.

[0111] In step S8, it is determined whether all the displayed images 62 have been rearranged due to the change in the size of the management screen 60. If the result in step S8 is "No", that is, if all the displayed images 62 have not been rearranged, the process returns to step S6. On the other hand, if the result in step S8 is "Yes", that is, if all the displayed images 62 have been rearranged due to the change in the size of the management screen 60, the display switching process ends.

[0112] Furthermore, the specific structure listed in this embodiment is an example and can be appropriately modified according to the actual product. Also, regarding each step of the flowchart shown in this embodiment, the processing order can be appropriately changed as long as the same result is obtained.

[0113] 6. Method

[0114] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above exemplary embodiments are specific examples of the following methods.

[0115] (First item) The information processing device involved in one method is an information processing device capable of communicating with multiple chromatographic devices, and may also include:

[0116] First display unit;

[0117] The display processing unit displays a management screen on the first display unit that arranges display images of each of the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses, relating to the analysis results of the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses and at least one of the operation of the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses, in the same aspect ratio; and

[0118] The operations processing department accepts requests to change the display method of the management screen.

[0119] When the operation receiving unit receives the change operation, the display processing unit displays the management screen, which rearranges the display images while maintaining the aspect ratio, on the first display unit.

[0120] According to the information processing apparatus described in the first item, even if the display images of multiple chromatographic apparatuses are displayed on the management screen with the same aspect ratio and the display mode of the management screen is changed, the display images can be rearranged while maintaining the aspect ratio. Furthermore, in this case, changes in the tactile experience of the displayed images or mis-visual recognition of the displayed images due to changes in the display mode of the management screen can be prevented, thus preventing a decrease in convenience when managing multiple chromatographic apparatuses.

[0121] (Second item) In the information processing apparatus described in the first item, it may also be,

[0122] The change operation includes an operation to rotate the information processing device.

[0123] According to the information processing apparatus described in the second item, even when the display mode of the management screen changes due to the rotation of the information processing apparatus, the images can be rearranged while maintaining the aspect ratio. Furthermore, in this case, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the convenience of managing multiple chromatography apparatuses due to the rotation of the information processing apparatus.

[0124] (Third item) In the information processing apparatus described in the first item, it may also be,

[0125] The change operation includes operations for changing the size of the management screen.

[0126] According to the information processing apparatus described in the third item, even when the display mode of the management screen changes due to changes in the size of the management screen, the images can be rearranged and displayed while maintaining the aspect ratio. Furthermore, in this case, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the convenience of managing multiple chromatography devices due to changes in the size of the management screen.

[0127] (Fourth) In the information processing apparatus described in the third item, it may also be,

[0128] When the operation receiving unit receives the change operation and the management screen becomes larger than a specified size, the display processing unit rearranges the display images corresponding to the plurality of chromatographic devices on one of the management screens and displays them on the first display unit.

[0129] According to the information processing apparatus described in the fourth item, when the size of the management screen becomes a predetermined size or larger, the displayed images can be rearranged on the management screen. Furthermore, in this case, a management screen in which all displayed images can be visually recognized can be displayed on the first display unit.

[0130] (Fifth) In the information processing apparatus described in the third item, it may also be,

[0131] When the operation acceptance unit receives the change operation and the management screen becomes smaller than the specified size, the display processing unit rearranges the display images corresponding to a portion of the multiple chromatographic devices on the management screen and displays them on the first display unit. When the operation acceptance unit receives the switching operation, the display processing unit switches the display of the management screen to rearrange the display images corresponding to the remaining chromatographic devices on the management screen and display them on the first display unit.

[0132] According to the information processing apparatus described in the fifth item, it is possible to prevent visual recognition of the displayed image and operation of the displayed image from becoming difficult due to the size of the displayed image becoming smaller than a predetermined size.

[0133] (Sixth item) In the information processing apparatus described in the first item, it may also be,

[0134] At least one of the plurality of chromatography apparatuses includes a second display unit for displaying the displayed image.

[0135] The display processing unit uses information input from the at least one chromatography device to display the management screen on the first display unit.

[0136] According to the information processing apparatus described in the sixth item, the aspect ratio of the displayed images can be made the same whether the image is displayed on the second display unit of the chromatography apparatus or on the first display unit of the information processing apparatus. Furthermore, in this case, it is possible to prevent the images from being visually perceived as different when displayed on the second display unit of the chromatography apparatus and on the first display unit of the information processing apparatus. Moreover, in this case, it is possible to prevent a change in the user experience when operating the chromatography apparatus 40 directly versus when operating it via the information processing apparatus 20.

[0137] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0138] 10: Management system; 20: Information processing device; 30: Display unit; 32: Operation receiving unit; 34: Communication unit; 40: Chromatography apparatus; 42: Communication unit; 44: Display unit; 46: Operation receiving unit; 60: Management screen; 62: Display image; 72: Operation data; 74: Display image data; 76: Display processing unit.

Claims

1.An information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a plurality of chromatographic apparatuses, the information processing apparatus comprising: a first display section; a display processing section that causes a management screen in which all display images of each of the chromatographic apparatuses related to at least one of analysis results of the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses and operations on the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses are arranged in the same aspect ratio to be displayed on the first display section; and an operation receiving section that receives a change operation for changing a display method of the management screen, wherein the display processing section causes the management screen in which the all display images are rearranged while maintaining the aspect ratio to be displayed on the first display section when the change operation is received by the operation receiving section, wherein the display processing section causes each chromatographic analysis result or operation to be displayed in a plurality of divided regions of the management screen, wherein the plurality of divided regions are equally divided into the same number as the display images, wherein a mode of the division is (i) a first division mode in which the management screen is arranged in a short side direction, (ii) a second division mode in which the management screen is arranged in a long side direction, or (iii) a third division mode in which the management screen is arranged in a matrix shape in the long side direction and the short side direction. 2.The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the change operation includes an operation for causing the information processing apparatus to rotate. 3.The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the change operation includes an operation for changing a size of the management screen. 4.The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display processing section causes the display images corresponding to the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses to be rearranged on one management screen and displayed on the first display section when the management screen becomes a prescribed size or more upon the change operation being received by the operation receiving section. wherein 5.The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the display processing section causes the display images corresponding to a part of the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses to be rearranged on one management screen and displayed on the first display section when the management screen becomes less than a prescribed size upon the change operation being received by the operation receiving section, and the display processing section causes the display images corresponding to the remaining chromatographic apparatuses to be rearranged on the management screen and displayed on the first display section by switching the display of the management screen upon a switching operation being received by the operation receiving section. 6.The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of chromatographic apparatuses includes a second display section for displaying the display images, and the display processing section causes the management screen to be displayed on the first display section using information input from the at least one chromatographic apparatus. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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