Interactive intelligent specimen storage device and system

Through the interactive sample intelligent storage system, the automatic collection and transportation of samples is solved by using identification codes, and the problem of untimely sample collection and environmental problems are solved, and the diagnosis and treatment efficiency and detection accuracy are improved, especially for critically ill patients.

CN119132525APending Publication Date: 2024-12-13SHENZHEN NANSHAN DISTRICT SHEKOU PEOPLES HOSPITAL (SHENZHEN QIANHAI SHEKOU FREE TRADE ZONE HOSPITAL)
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Application Number
CN202411057675.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-02
Publication Date
2024-12-13

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Technical Problem

During the hospital diagnosis and treatment process, the collection and transportation of human excrement samples often require frequent round trips by medical staff, resulting in increased workload, especially in the case of a long distance, and the sample collection is not timely and the environmental sanitation and temperature control are insufficient, which affects the impact of Test accuracy, especially for critically ill patients.

Method used

An interactive sample intelligent storage system is designed, including a detection client, an intelligent storage device and a collection and transportation device. By generating an identification code carrying identity information, the intelligent storage device identifies and collects samples, and updates the detection process through the data server. Progress, automatic collection and transportation of samples, ensure that samples are stored in low temperature environments, and achieve timely and accurate processing of samples.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the work burden of medical staff, improves the timeliness of sample collection and environmental sanitation, ensures the preservation of samples under low temperature conditions, and enhances the accuracy of test results, especially for critically ill patients.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a specimen storage system, which comprises a detection client, and the detection client is used for identifying codes; the intelligent storage device is used for collecting, storing and identifying the detection samples carrying the identification codes and sending sample reserving information; the data server receives and sends the reserved sample information to update the progress of the sample detection process; the collecting and conveying device is controlled to move to the intelligent storage device, obtains the detection samples from the intelligent storage device, conveys the detection samples to the detection chamber for detection, and updates the progress of the sample detection process; and the detection client inputs the detection result according to the detection, updates the progress of the detection process, and sends the detection result and the progress of the detection process to the data server. The specimen storage system solves the technical problems that in the prior art, reserved specimens need to be manually collected, collection is not timely, and the sanitation and temperature of the specimen environment of a reserved sample area are insufficient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of medical products, and in particular to an interactive specimen intelligent storage device and system. Background Art

[0002] During diagnosis and treatment in hospitals, it is often necessary to use testing equipment to test human excrement. After the test, the doctor will make appropriate diagnosis and treatment based on the test results.

[0003] The area for collecting human excrement samples is generally in a specific location, which is far away from the testing department and doctors, so medical staff are needed to collect and transport them to the testing room. This undoubtedly increases the workload of medical staff, especially when the distance is far.

[0004] Among them, when testing critically ill patients, it is also necessary to collect samples in a timely manner. At this time, it is necessary to check whether the samples have been retained. It is often found that when medical staff take samples, they find that the samples have not been retained, or the retained samples are unqualified. In addition, the area where the samples are collected needs to be clean, and the samples in the area need to be isolated from each other to prevent mixing. At the same time, the samples themselves need to be kept in a relatively low temperature environment so that the microbial detection of the samples will be more accurate. Summary of the invention The purpose of the present invention is to provide an interactive specimen intelligent storage device and system, aiming to solve the technical problems that specimens need to be collected manually, the collection is not timely, and the hygiene and temperature of the specimen environment in the sample storage area are insufficient. The specimen storage system provided by the present invention includes a detection client, and the detection client is used to generate an identification code carrying corresponding information of the sample to be detected and corresponding to the patient's identity, characterized in that the system also includes: An intelligent storage device, the intelligent storage device is used to collect and store the test samples carrying the identification code, identify the identification code of the sample, and send the sample retention information that the sample has been retained; A data service end, wherein the data service end receives the sample retention information and sends it to the detection client to update the progress of the sample detection process; A collecting and transporting device, which moves to the intelligent storage device according to the control of the detection client and communicates with the intelligent storage device, obtains the detection sample from the intelligent storage device, and transports the detection sample to the detection room for detection, and sends the transportation information of the sample to the detection client through the data service end to update the progress of the sample detection process; The detection room is configured to be installed with the detection client. After the detection client recognizes the identification code of the sample, it enters the detection result according to the detection, updates the progress of the sample detection process, and sends the detection result and the progress of the detection process to the data service end.

[0005] The specimen storage system disclosed in the present invention first generates an identification code corresponding to the items to be tested according to the patient's identity through the detection client, the identification code includes identity information and detection sample items, the detection client sends the identification code to the intelligent storage device through the data service end, and the patient picks up the detection sample container with the corresponding identification code affixed in the detection room. After the patient retains the detection sample, the patient identifies the identification code on the intelligent storage device and puts the detection sample in. The intelligent storage system sends the sample retention information that the sample has been retained to the data service end and / or the detection client, the detection client controls the collection and transportation device to move to the intelligent storage device and obtains the detection sample from the intelligent storage device after communication and pairing with the intelligent storage device, and transports the detection sample to the detection room for detection, and updates the detection process progress. After the detection is completed, the detection client enters the corresponding detection result according to the identification code and sends the detection result and the updated detection process progress to the data service end, so as to facilitate remote viewing of the results.

[0006] The system of the present invention can retain the test samples in a fixed area, that is, in a smart storage device, while identifying the identification code. The smart storage device can promptly feedback the sample retention information to the test client. After receiving the sample retention information, the test client can promptly control the collection and transportation device to go to the smart storage device, and obtain the corresponding test samples after pairing and identification, and send the test samples to the testing room for testing, thereby overcoming the technical problems in the prior art that personnel are required to constantly go back and forth to the sample retention area to manually collect samples, and there is the problem of untimely collection.

[0007] Among them, when the retained samples correspond to critically ill patients, the update of the testing process progress on the testing client can also provide guidance for medical operators, and promptly dispatch collection and transportation equipment to collect the retained samples for testing.

[0008] Among them, when the retained samples are stored in the intelligent storage device, the ambient temperature and environmental hygiene inside the intelligent storage device can also be controlled, overcoming the corresponding technical problems existing in the sample retention area in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the system module and working process of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent storage device of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a module of the intelligent storage device of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collecting and transporting device of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the module of the collecting and transporting device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] The present invention will be further described and illustrated below in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings: Please refer to Figure 1 The present invention discloses an interactive specimen intelligent storage system 100, which first includes: 1. Detection client 10 The detection client 10 is used to generate an identification code A that carries the corresponding information of the sample to be detected and corresponds to the patient's identity, and sets the detection process progress according to the message, transportation, detection, and detection completion. After the detection sample is detected in the detection room, the detection result is entered; the detection client 10 sends the detection process progress and the detection result to the data service end 30 in real time.

[0011] After generating the identification code A, the medical staff prints the identification code A and pastes the identification code A on the container B for retaining the sample for testing, and returns it to the patient for the patient to retain the sample. The detection client 10 is also used to send the generated identification code A to the intelligent storage device 20 through the data service end 30, so that the patient can retain the sample.

[0012] 2. Intelligent storage device 20, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 The intelligent storage device 20 is used to collect and store the test samples carrying the identification code A, identify the identification code A of the sample, and send the sample retention information that the sample has been retained.

[0013] The smart storage device 20 is internally provided with a plurality of partitions, each of which is independent of each other, and each of which is provided with at least one carrier plate 21, the carrier plate 21 being used to carry a container B containing a test sample, and different carrier plates 21 being used to carry different test sample containers B. The container B here has the identification code A attached thereto.

[0014] In the present invention, different carrier trays 21 are loaded with test sample containers B corresponding to different test items according to the sizes of the test sample containers B. For example, feces is placed in one carrier tray 21 and urine is placed in another carrier tray 21 .

[0015] The smart storage device 20 further includes: a first communication module 22 , a barcode scanning camera 23 , a door control switch 24 and a first control module 25 .

[0016] Specifically, the first communication module 22 is used to communicate with the data service end 30 and / or the detection client 10 to obtain the identification code A, and send the sample retention information to the data service end 30 and / or the detection client 10. The received identification code A is used to open the door after the code scanning camera 23 scans and identifies the code when the detection sample container B is placed, and the sample retention information is sent to the detection client 10 to update the detection process progress.

[0017] The code scanning camera 23 is disposed on the housing of the intelligent storage device 20 and faces the outside of the housing, and is used to identify the identification code A on the test sample.

[0018] Among them, the door control switch 24 is used to control the door C of the intelligent storage device to open and close after opening for a set time. The door control switch 24 controls the door C to open only after successfully receiving the identification code A, so as to identify the identity information of the person who puts in the test sample.

[0019] Among them, the first control module 25 is used to receive the identification code A information recognized by the code scanning camera 23, and judge whether the identification code A information is correct according to the identification code A received by the first communication module 22, and control the door control switch 24 to open the warehouse door C when the identification code A information is correct.

[0020] The intelligent storage device 20 further includes: a weighing scale 26 , a voice prompt module 27 , a temperature control module 28 , an ultraviolet disinfection module 29 and a display device 210 .

[0021] The weighing scale 26 is placed in the partition, the carrying plate 21 is placed above the weighing scale 26, and the bottom of the container B is in contact with the weighing scale 26. The weighing scale 26 is used to weigh the weight of each container B placed therein and send the weighing result. The first control module 25 determines whether the weighing result of the weight of the container B placed therein is qualified according to the preset sample weight required by different test samples; when the weighing result is within the preset corresponding test sample weight range, it is considered that the weighing is successful, otherwise it is considered that the weighing fails.

[0022] The voice prompt module 27 is used to play a corresponding prompt voice according to the judgment made by the first control module 25 on the weight of the container B to determine whether it is qualified.

[0023] The temperature control module 28 is disposed in the intelligent storage device 20 and is used to adjust the ambient temperature in the intelligent storage device 20. The regulated temperature is controlled to be lower than the room temperature, which can effectively restrain the growth of microorganisms in the sample and ensure the accuracy of the test results as much as possible.

[0024] The ultraviolet disinfection module 29 is arranged in the smart storage device 20 and faces the partition, and is used to disinfect the environment inside the smart storage device 20 to avoid poor environmental hygiene in the smart storage device 20 due to long-term use, which affects the detection results.

[0025] The display device 210 is arranged on the housing and is in communication connection with the first control module 25 so as to display the identification code A information recognized by the code scanning camera 23, the progress of the detection process of the detection sample corresponding to the identification code A, and the internal ambient temperature of the intelligent storage device 20.

[0026] 3. Data server 30 The data service end 30 receives the sample retention information and sends it to the detection client 10 to update the sample detection process progress. The data service end 30 is also used to receive the detection result.

[0027] In the present invention, the data service end 30 acts as a data intermediary, receiving and sending the progress of the detection process and the status of each between the detection client 10, the intelligent storage device 20 and the collection and transportation device 40, and can timely feedback information such as abnormalities, and can realize the upload and viewing of cloud detection results.

[0028] 4. Collection and delivery device 40, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 After the collecting and transporting device 40 moves to the intelligent storage device 20 and communicates with the intelligent storage device 20 according to the control of the detection client 10, it obtains the detection sample from the intelligent storage device 20, and transports the detection sample to the detection room for detection, and sends the transportation information of the sample to the detection client 10 through the data service terminal 30 to update the progress of the sample detection process.

[0029] The collecting and transporting device 40 further includes: a second communication module 41 , a driving control module 42 , a second control module 43 and a grabbing mechanical arm 44 .

[0030] The second communication module 41 is connected to the detection client 10 for receiving control from the detection client 10 and sending the transport information to the data service end 30 and / or the detection client 10 after acquiring the detection sample; The driving control module 42 is used to control the movement of the collecting and transporting device 40; The second control module 43 is used to receive the sampling control information sent by the detection client 10 and control the driving control module 42 to move to the intelligent storage device 20 according to the sampling control information; the second control module 43 sends the pairing information to the first communication module 22 through the second communication module 41 to control the working state of the door control switch 24 to open the warehouse door C; The grabbing robot arm 44 extends into the intelligent storage device 20 to grab the carrier plate 21 according to the control of the second control module 43, and stores the carrier plate 21 in the receiving and transporting device 40; After receiving the carrier plate 21 , the second control module 43 controls the driving control module 42 to move the receiving and transporting device 40 to the inspection room.

[0031] In the present invention, firstly, the detection client 10 generates an identification code A corresponding to the items to be detected according to the patient's identity, and the identification code A includes the identity information and the detection sample items. The detection client 10 sends the identification code A to the smart storage device 20 through the data service end 30. The patient picks up the detection sample container B with the corresponding identification code A pasted in the detection room. After the patient retains the detection sample, the patient identifies the identification code A on the smart storage device 20 and puts the detection sample in. The smart storage system 100 sends the sample retention information that the sample has been retained to the data service end 30 and / or the detection client 10. The detection client 10 controls the collection and transportation device 40 to move to the smart storage device 20 and obtains the detection sample from the smart storage device 20 after communication and pairing with the smart storage device 20, and transports the detection sample to the detection room for detection, and updates the detection process progress. After the detection is completed, the detection client 10 enters the corresponding detection result according to the identification code A and sends the detection result and the updated detection process progress to the data service end 30, so as to facilitate remote viewing of the results.

[0032] The system of the present invention can retain the test sample in a fixed area, that is, in the intelligent storage device 20, while identifying the identification code A. The intelligent storage device 20 can promptly feedback the sample retention information to the testing client 10. After receiving the sample retention information, the testing client 10 can promptly control the collecting and transporting device 40 to go to the intelligent storage device 20, and obtain the corresponding test sample after pairing and identification, and send the test sample to the testing room for testing, thereby overcoming the technical problem in the prior art that personnel are required to constantly go back and forth to the sample retention area to manually collect samples, and there is the problem of untimely collection.

[0033] Among them, when the retained sample corresponds to a critically ill patient, the update of the detection process progress on the detection client 10 can also provide guidance for the medical operator to promptly dispatch the collection and transportation device 40 to collect the retained sample for inspection.

[0034] Among them, when the retained samples are stored in the intelligent storage device 20, the ambient temperature and environmental hygiene inside the intelligent storage device 20 can also be controlled, overcoming the corresponding technical problems existing in the sample retention area in the prior art.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, rather than to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solution of the present invention can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A specimen storage system, the system comprising a detection client, the detection client being used to generate an identification code carrying information of a sample to be detected and corresponding to the patient's identity, characterized in that: The system further comprises: An intelligent storage device, the intelligent storage device is used to collect and store the test samples carrying the identification code, identify the identification code of the sample, and send the sample retention information that the sample has been retained; A data service end, wherein the data service end receives the sample retention information and sends it to the detection client to update the progress of the sample detection process; A collecting and transporting device, which moves to the intelligent storage device according to the control of the detection client and communicates with the intelligent storage device, obtains the detection sample from the intelligent storage device, and transports the detection sample to the detection room for detection, and sends the transportation information of the sample to the detection client through the data service end to update the progress of the sample detection process; The detection room is configured to be installed with the detection client. After the detection client recognizes the identification code of the sample, it enters the detection result according to the detection, updates the progress of the sample detection process, and sends the detection result and the progress of the detection process to the data service end.

2. The specimen storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device is provided with a plurality of partitions, each of which is independent of each other, and each of which is provided with at least one carrier plate, the carrier plate being used to carry containers containing test samples, and different carrier plates being used to carry different test sample containers; Wherein, the intelligent storage device further comprises: A first communication module, the first communication module is used to communicate with the data service end and / or the detection client to obtain the identification code and send the sample retention information to the data service end and / or the detection client; A code scanning camera, which is disposed on the housing of the intelligent storage device and faces the outside of the housing, and is used to identify the identification code on the test sample; A door-controlled switch, the door-controlled switch is used to control the door of the intelligent storage device to open and close after being opened for a set time; The first control module is used to receive the identification code information recognized by the code scanning camera, and determine whether the identification code information is correct based on the identification code received by the first communication module, and control the door control switch to open the warehouse door when the identification code information is correct.

3. The specimen storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device also includes: A weighing scale, the weighing scale is placed in the partition, the carrying plate is placed above the weighing scale, the bottom of the container is in contact with the weighing scale, and the weighing scale is used to weigh the weight of each container placed therein and send the weighing result; The first control module determines whether the weight of the container placed therein is qualified according to the preset sample weights required by different test samples; A voice prompt module is used to play a corresponding prompt voice according to the judgment made by the first control module on the weight of the container to indicate whether it is qualified.

4. The specimen storage system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device also includes: A temperature control module, the temperature control module is arranged in the intelligent storage device and is used to adjust the ambient temperature in the intelligent storage device; An ultraviolet disinfection module is disposed in the intelligent storage device and faces the partition, and is used to disinfect the environment inside the intelligent storage device.

5. The specimen storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device also includes a display device, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected to the first control module to display the identification code information recognized by the code scanning camera, the progress of the detection process of the detection sample corresponding to the identification code, and the internal ambient temperature of the intelligent storage device.

6. The specimen storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection and delivery devices include: A second communication module, the second communication module is connected to the detection client for receiving control from the detection client and sending the shipping information to the data service end and / or the detection client after acquiring the detection sample; A drive control module, the drive control module is used to control the movement of the collecting and conveying device; The second control module is used to receive sampling control information sent by the detection client, and control the driving control module to move to the intelligent storage device according to the sampling control information; the second control module sends pairing information to the first communication module through the second communication module to control the working state of the door control switch to open the warehouse door.

7. The specimen storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The receiving and transporting device comprises: a grabbing robot arm, which extends into the intelligent storage device to grab the carrier tray according to the control of the second control module, and stores the carrier tray in the receiving and transporting device; After receiving the carrier plate, the second control module controls the driving control module to move the receiving and transporting device to the detection room.

8. An intelligent storage device, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device is provided with a plurality of partitions, each of which is independent of each other, and each of which is provided with at least one carrier plate, the carrier plate being used to carry containers containing test samples, and different carrier plates being used to carry different test sample containers; Wherein, the intelligent storage device further comprises: A first communication module, the first communication module is used to communicate with the data service end and / or the detection client to obtain the identification code on the detection sample and send the sample retention information to the data service end and / or the detection client; A code scanning camera, which is disposed on the housing of the intelligent storage device and faces the outside of the housing, and is used to identify the identification code on the test sample; A door-controlled switch, the door-controlled switch is used to control the door of the intelligent storage device to open and close after being opened for a set time; The first control module is used to receive the identification code information recognized by the code scanning camera, and determine whether the identification code information is correct based on the identification code received by the first communication module, and control the door control switch to open the warehouse door when the identification code information is correct.

9. The intelligent storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device also includes: A weighing scale, the weighing scale is placed in the partition, the carrying plate is placed above the weighing scale, the bottom of the container is in contact with the weighing scale, and the weighing scale is used to weigh the weight of each container placed therein and send the weighing result; The first control module determines whether the weight of the container placed therein is qualified according to the preset sample weights required by different test samples; A voice prompt module is used to play a corresponding prompt voice according to the judgment made by the first control module on the weight of the container to indicate whether it is qualified.

10. The specimen storage system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device also includes: A temperature control module, the temperature control module is arranged in the intelligent storage device and is used to adjust the ambient temperature in the intelligent storage device; An ultraviolet disinfection module is disposed in the intelligent storage device and faces the partition, and is used to disinfect the environment inside the intelligent storage device.

11. The specimen storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The intelligent storage device also includes a display device, which is arranged on the shell and is communicatively connected to the first control module to display the identification code information recognized by the code scanning camera, the progress of the detection process of the detection sample corresponding to the identification code, and the internal ambient temperature of the intelligent storage device.