Midstream urine sample collection method and system

Abstract

The invention relates to a midstream urine sample collection method and system. The method comprises the following steps: calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction sent by a user, and sending sampling indication information for indicating the user to collect midstream urine; a first detector is used for detecting the midstream urine sample size in the sampling device, and when the midstream urine sample size reaches a midstream urine sample preset value, the sampling device is driven to move to a post-treatment area; a second detector is used for detecting sampling tube information of the post-processing area, and when the sampling tube information reaches a preset condition, a post-processing device is driven to carry out post-processing operation, so that a collected midstream urine sample is sealed and stored in the sampling tube; and sending ending indication information for indicating ending of midstream urine collection. According to the scheme provided by the invention, full-automatic collection of the midstream urine sample can be realized, the body, clothes and the like of a subject are prevented from being polluted in the collection process, and the collected sample size is high in accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of urine sampling, and in particular to a method and system for collecting midstream urine samples. Background Art

[0002] Urinalysis is a routine item when visiting a medical institution or having a physical examination. As a basic item in the physical examination, urine analysis can reflect the type and condition of diseases of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, etc.).

[0003] Urine analysis requires sampling of urine, and it is best to collect midstream urine. According to the order of urination, urine can be divided into front, middle and back urine. Because front and back urine are easily contaminated, when doing urine routine and urine bacteriological examination, generally remove the first 10~30mL of urine discharged, and collect the subsequent urine, that is, midstream urine.

[0004] At present, the process of urine sampling is mainly as follows: the examinee takes a urine cup and a urine analysis test tube with a barcode (hereinafter referred to as urine tube) into the bathroom, collects the midstream urine into the urine cup, opens the lid of the urine tube, and then pours about 10mL of urine from the urine cup into the urine tube, screws on the lid of the urine tube, and pours out the remaining urine in the urine cup. During this collection process, urine is easy to splash out, contaminating the examinee's hands and other parts of the body; and the hands need to hold the urine cup and urine tube, which is not convenient for putting on and taking off clothes. The urine sampling process is cumbersome and difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a fully automatic intelligent urine sample collection system. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve or partially solve the problems existing in the related art, the present application provides a midstream urine sample collection method and system, which can realize the fully automatic collection of midstream urine samples, avoid urine contamination of the subject's body, clothing, etc. during the collection process, and the collected sample volume is highly accurate.

[0006] The first aspect of the present application provides a method for collecting a midstream urine sample, comprising: Calling the corresponding sampling device according to the collection instruction issued by the user, and issuing sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect midstream urine; Using a first detector to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling device, and when the amount reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample, driving the sampling device to move to a post-processing area; Using the second detector to detect the sampling tube information of the post-processing area, when it reaches the preset condition, the post-processing device is driven to perform the post-processing operation, so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; Send out an end indication message to indicate the end of midstream urine collection.

[0007] In some embodiments, before calling the corresponding sampling device according to the collection instruction issued by the user, the method further includes: calling the corresponding toilet according to the user's identity information or the user's choice.

[0008] In some embodiments, the method of calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user and issuing sampling instruction information for instructing the user to collect midstream urine includes: Calling the corresponding sampling device to collect the front urine according to the collection instruction issued by the user, and issuing the front urine sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect the front urine; The first detector is used to detect the amount of the front urine sample in the sampling device. When it reaches a preset value of the front urine sample, the sampling device is driven to switch to a midstream urine sample collection mode, and midstream urine sampling instruction information is issued to instruct the user to collect midstream urine.

[0009] In some embodiments, calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user includes: Calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user, so that a first sampling cup of the sampling device is connected to a front urine sample tube, and a second sampling cup is connected to the sampling tube; The method uses the first detector to detect the amount of the front urine sample in the sampling device, and when the amount reaches the preset value of the front urine sample, drives the sampling device to switch to the mid-stream urine sample collection mode, and issues mid-stream urine sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect mid-stream urine, including: The first detector detects the amount of the fore-stream urine sample collected into the fore-stream urine sample tube by the first sampling cup, and when the amount reaches a preset value of the fore-stream urine sample, the sampling device is driven to switch to a mid-stream urine sample collection mode, and mid-stream urine sampling instruction information is issued to instruct the user to collect mid-stream urine; The method of using the first detector to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling device and driving the sampling device to move to the post-processing area when the amount reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample comprises: The first detector is used to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample collected into the sampling tube through the second sampling cup, and when it reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample, the sampling device is driven to move to the post-processing area.

[0010] In some embodiments, calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user includes: Scan and obtain user identity information; Calling the corresponding sampling device according to the collection instruction issued by the user; The method of using the second detector to detect the sampling tube information of the post-processing area and driving the post-processing device to perform post-processing operations when the information reaches a preset condition, so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; issuing an end indication information to indicate the end of mid-stream urine collection, includes: Using the second detector to detect whether there is a sampling tube at the sealing site of the post-processing area; if yes, the sampling tube is sealed so that the collected midstream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; Performing labeling on the sealed sampling tube according to the user identity information; The marked sampling tube is moved to the sample transfer site in the post-processing area; and an end indication message is issued to indicate the end of midstream urine collection.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second detector is activated upon receiving a detection result of the first detector indicating that the volume of the midstream urine sample reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample.

[0012] The second aspect of the present application provides a midstream urine sample collection system, comprising: A pre-processing device, used to call a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user, and issue a sampling instruction message to instruct the user to collect midstream urine; A sampling device, used for detecting the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling device by using a first detector, and driving the sampling device to move to a post-processing area when the amount reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample; The post-processing device is used to detect the sampling tube information of the post-processing area using the second detector, and when it reaches the preset conditions, it drives the post-processing device to perform post-processing operations so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; and is used to issue an end indication information to indicate the end of mid-stream urine collection.

[0013] In some embodiments, the sampling device further comprises a first sampling cup, a second sampling cup, a front urine sample tube, and a sampling tube; Among them, the first sampling cup includes a first sampling part and a first discharge channel which are interconnected, and the second sampling cup includes a second sampling part and a second discharge channel which are interconnected. The first sampling part and the second sampling part are both arranged in an open shape, and an end of the first discharge channel away from the first sampling part can be connected to the front urine sample tube, and an end of the second discharge channel away from the second sampling part can be connected to the sampling tube.

[0014] In some embodiments, the opening diameter of the second sampling portion is larger than that of the first sampling portion, the first sampling portion is placed inside the second sampling portion, and the outer side of the first sampling portion is in close contact with the inner side of the second sampling portion; the first sampling portion has a closing component at one end away from the first material discharge channel, and the closing component is electrically connected to the first detector; During the collection of the front urine sample, the first sampling portion is arranged in an open shape; When the first detector detects that the amount of the first-pass urine sample in the first-pass urine sample tube reaches a preset value of the first-pass urine sample amount, the first sampling portion is transformed from an open state to a closed state through the closing component.

[0015] A third aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, including: Processor; and The memory stores executable codes thereon, and when the executable codes are executed by the processor, the processor is caused to execute the method as described above.

[0016] A fourth aspect of the present application provides a computer-readable storage medium having executable code stored thereon. When the executable code is executed by a processor of an electronic device, the processor is caused to execute the method as described above.

[0017] The technical solution provided by the present application may include the following beneficial effects: through the cooperation of the pre-treatment device, the sampling device and the post-treatment device, the mid-stream urine sample of the subject can be fully automatically collected without the need for manual operation by the subject, ensuring that the subject is not contaminated by urine during the mid-stream urine collection process. Moreover, through the mutual cooperation of various detectors, the mid-stream urine sample of the subject can be collected more accurately, avoiding the pollutants carried in the front urine sample from affecting the urine test results of the subject. The separate sampling bucket can realize the separate collection of front urine and mid-stream urine samples, further avoiding the contamination of the front urine on the mid-stream urine sample, and the structure is simple, which can maximize the use of space and has a wide range of applications.

[0018] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent by describing in more detail the exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the midstream urine sample collection system shown in the first embodiment of the present application; Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the position of the internal structure of the midstream urine sample collection system shown in the first embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 1 of the present application; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the process of the midstream urine sample collection method shown in Example 1 of the present application; Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a sampling bucket in a midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 2 of the present application; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the connection position of the sampling bucket and the sampling tube in the midstream urine sample collection system shown in the third embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the state of the sampling bucket in the midstream urine sample collection system shown in the third embodiment of the present application; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the state 2 of the sampling bucket in the midstream urine sample collection system shown in the third embodiment of the present application; Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] 1. Defecation equipment; 11. Urinal; 12. Washer 1; 13. Washer 2; 2. Pre-processing device; 21. Scanner; 22. Speaker; 23. Display; 3. Sampling device; 31. First telescopic rod; 32. First clamping claw; 33. First detector; 4. post-processing device; 41. second telescopic rod; 42. second clamping claw; 43. second detector; 44. tube; 45. tube cover tube; 46. suction cup; 47. flushing mechanism; 48. water collecting tank; 5. Sampling hopper; 51. Upper part; 511. Leakage hole; 52. Lower part; 53. Float; 54. First sampling cup; 541. First sampling part; 542. First material discharge channel; 55. Second sampling cup; 551. Second sampling part; 552. Second material discharge channel; 56. Closing part; 6. Sampling tube; 61. Anterior urine sample tube; 71. Sampling area; 72. Material unloading point; 73. Sealing point; 74. Sample transfer point. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the present application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0023] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The singular forms of "a", "said" and "the" used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates other meanings. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0024] It should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0025] Urinalysis is very important, but the current method of collecting urine samples is inconvenient and has defects such as odor and easy contamination of hands.

[0026] In response to the above problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a midstream urine sample collection method and system, which can realize the fully automatic collection of midstream urine samples, avoid contamination of the subject's body, clothing, etc. during the collection process, and the collected sample volume is highly accurate.

[0027] The technical solution of the embodiments of the present application is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] It should be noted that the midstream urine sample collection system described in this application can exist independently of the defecation device, that is, it can be installed on the defecation device later according to needs; it can also be produced in an integrated manner with the defecation device and used as a complete set of equipment. The following is a detailed description of the complete set of equipment formed after integration into a toilet as an example.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 1 of the present application. Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the position of the internal structure of the midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0030] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system can be installed on one side of the wall or on a rack. The mid-stream urine sample collection system includes a defecation device 1, a pre-processing device 2, a sampling device 3 and a post-processing device 4.

[0031] Among them, the defecation equipment 1 includes a toilet and a flushing mechanism. The toilet is a complete set of mechanisms including a toilet bowl 11, a gasket 12, a gasket 2 13, a cover body and an armrest (not shown in the figure). The user can call the corresponding toilet according to his identity information or the user's choice, so as to adapt to users of different ages, different genders and different needs.

[0032] The toilet 11 is located on the ground and is open. The inside of the toilet 11 is the defecation area. The inside of the toilet 11 is connected to an external sewage pipe, and urine and the like in the toilet 11 can be discharged into the sewage pipe. Washer 12, washer 2 13, a cover body and a handrail are rotatably connected in sequence above the toilet 11, wherein the height of washer 2 13 is greater than that of washer 12. Washer 1 12 and washer 13 are both annular structures with an opening in the middle, and wereher 12 and washer 13 are made of rubber, silicone and the like, and their upper surfaces are smooth so as to facilitate direct contact with human skin.

[0033] When the user of the midstream urine sample collection system is a male, the toilet to be called can be a single toilet 11; when the user of the midstream urine sample collection system is a young female or a female with a height of less than 1.0m, the toilet to be called can be a combination of toilet 11 + washer 12 (seat height is about 0.25m); when the user of the midstream urine sample collection system is an adult female or a female with a height of more than 1.0m, the toilet to be called can be a combination of toilet 11 + washer 12 + washer 2 13 (seat height is about 0.4m); when the user of the midstream urine sample collection system is a person with limited mobility or a disabled person, other auxiliary equipment such as handrails can be called on the basis of the above to meet the midstream urine sample collection needs of different groups of people. The toilet selection can also be selected by the user according to personal needs.

[0034] The pre-processing device 2 includes a scanner 21, a speaker 22 and a display 23. The display 23 can be set on one side of the defecation device 1 or above the defecation device 1, and includes a display screen that can be used to display the method of using the midstream urine sample collection system and buttons for users to select corresponding treatments according to personal needs. Users can use buttons to select and call the corresponding toilet according to their personal identity (including gender, age and other conditions). The display screen can also be used to display patterns such as bar codes and QR codes. The pattern is scanned by a mobile terminal carried by the user, such as a mobile phone, and the personal identity information is filled in or confirmed, so that the midstream urine sample collection system can obtain the user's identity information, and then automatically call the corresponding toilet according to the user's identity information.

[0035] The scanner 21 can be integrated with the display 23 or can be separately provided. The scanner 21 can be a QR code scanning device, a bar code scanning device, etc., and obtain the user's identity information by scanning the user's examination form or the examination code of the examinee displayed on a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone carried by the user. It can also be a scanning device for an ID card / medical insurance card, etc., to identify and record the user's identity information by scanning the user's ID card / medical insurance card, etc.

[0036] The speaker 22 can be provided integrally with the display 23, or it can be provided separately. When the user's identity information is obtained, the subject information can be confirmed, which means that the user has issued a collection instruction, and the system can call the corresponding sampling device 3 according to the collection instruction issued by the user. Alternatively, the user can issue a collection instruction through a button in the display 23, and then call the corresponding sampling device 3. Alternatively, the user can issue a collection instruction on a mobile device, and then call the corresponding sampling device 3. At the same time, the speaker 22 issues a sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect midstream urine, so that the user moves to a suitable position and prepares for the midstream urine collection posture.

[0037] In addition, the defecation device 1 or the pre-treatment device 2 may also include a detector, for example, a detector installed around the toilet 11 or around the display 23, for detecting the distance between the user and the toilet 11 to determine whether the user is ready for defecation. Before the user is ready, a prompt message can be issued through the speaker 22 to guide the user to move to a suitable position; when it is detected that the user has moved to a suitable position, a sampling instruction message is issued.

[0038] The sampling device 3 and the post-processing device 4 are arranged on one side of the toilet 11, and the specific components of the sampling device 3 and the post-processing device 4 can be covered by a casing or a hood.

[0039] See also Figure 2The sampling device 3 includes a collection mechanism. The collection mechanism includes a first telescopic rod 31, a first clamp 32, a sampling bucket 5 and a first detector 33. The sampling bucket 5 is clamped and fixed by the first clamp 32. The first clamp 32 is fixed at one end of the first telescopic rod 31 and can move horizontally under the automatic extension and retraction of the first telescopic rod 31. The extension and retraction of the first telescopic rod 31 can be controlled by, for example, a cylinder, a screw motor, etc., and the present application does not limit this.

[0040] The sampling area 71 is located directly above the urinal 11, and the side away from the urinal 11 and the user's defecation is the post-processing area, that is, the area covered by the casing or the hood. When the sampling device 3 is not started, the collection mechanism is located in the post-processing area; after the sampling device 3 is started, the first telescopic rod 31 can drive the sampling hopper 5 to move to the sampling area 71, and after the mid-stream urine sampling is completed, the sampling hopper 5 is driven to move to the material discharge point 72 in the post-processing area.

[0041] The sampling hopper 5 is provided with a liquid inlet on the top and a liquid outlet on the bottom, and the overall shape is funnel-shaped, that is, the upper opening is larger than the lower opening, which is convenient for receiving urine. When in the sampling process, the liquid outlet is in a closed state; when in the discharge process, the liquid outlet is in an open state. The sealing of the liquid outlet can be achieved by, for example, using components such as valves, plugs, and covers, which are not limited in this embodiment. The operation of changing the liquid outlet from a closed state to an open state and from an open state to a closed state can be achieved by corresponding components. For example, the opening and closing of the valve can be driven by a motor to rotate or push and pull the valve.

[0042] The first detector 33 can be mounted on the first telescopic rod 31, and is used to detect the liquid volume in the sampling hopper 5, for example, a visual sensor can be used. When the volume of the midstream urine sample in the sample reaches the preset value of the midstream urine sample, the first telescopic rod 31 drives the sampling hopper 5 to move from the sampling area 71 to the unloading point 72 of the post-processing area. The preset value of the midstream urine sample can be set to 10mL.

[0043] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the midstream urine sample collection system shown in the first embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the post-processing device 4 includes a feeding mechanism and a sealing mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a second telescopic rod 41, a second clamping jaw 42, and a second detector 43. The second telescopic rod 41, the second clamping jaw 42, and the second detector 43 are all located in the post-processing area, and the second clamping jaw 42 is connected to the movable end of the second telescopic rod 41. The second clamping jaw 42 is used to clamp and fix the sampling tube 6 and connect or move the tube mouth of the sampling tube 6 to the bottom of the liquid outlet of the sampling bucket 5. The extension and retraction of the second telescopic rod 41 can be controlled by, for example, a cylinder, a screw motor, etc., and this application does not limit this.

[0045] The second detector is activated upon receiving the detection result of the first detector that "the volume of the midstream urine sample reaches the preset value of the midstream urine sample".

[0046] When the second detector 43 detects that there is a sampling tube 6 at the unloading site 72 of the post-processing area, the system drives the liquid outlet of the sampling hopper 5 to change from a closed state to an open state, so that the mid-stream urine sample in the sampling hopper 5 is discharged into the sampling tube 6. After unloading, the second telescopic rod 41 drives the second clamp 42 to drive the sampling tube 6 to move to the sealing site 73 of the post-processing area. The sampling tube 6 can be placed in the second clamp 42 by the user when issuing a collection instruction, and the second clamp 42 drives it to move to the unloading site 72; a tube 44 for storing the sampling tube 6 and a mechanical arm for taking the sampling tube 6 can also be set in the system. After the user issues a collection instruction, the mechanical arm takes the sampling tube 6 from the lower end opening of the tube 44, transfers it to the second clamp 42 for fixing, and then drives the second clamp 42 by the second telescopic rod 41 to drive the sampling tube 6 to move to the unloading site 72.

[0047] In addition, the post-processing device 4 also includes a sealing mechanism located in the post-processing area. The sealing mechanism includes a tube cover tube 45, a robotic arm and a suction cup 46. The tube cover tube 45 is located above the second clamp 42, and there is an opening below the tube cover tube 45 to allow a single sampling tube cover to pass through. The movable end of the robotic arm is connected to the suction cup 46. When the second detector 43 detects that there is a sampling tube 6 at the sealing site 73, the system drives the suction cup 46 to absorb the sampling tube cover and move it to the tube mouth of the sampling tube 6 under the drive of the robotic arm, and then tighten it at the tube mouth of the sampling tube 6, so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube 6.

[0048] Furthermore, the post-processing device 4 may also include a marking mechanism. The marking mechanism is located in the post-processing area, and the obtained user identity information label is printed on the sampling tube 6 or the sampling tube cover at the same time as or after the sealing process. The marking mechanism described in the present application may be, for example, a label printer, an inkjet printer, etc., and the present application does not limit this.

[0049] One end of the second telescopic rod 41 away from the second clamping jaw 42 is connected to a rotating shaft. The second telescopic rod 41 can be driven by a driving source such as a motor and rotate relative to the rotating shaft with the rotating shaft as the center of the circle to drive the second clamping jaw 42 and the sampling tube 6 to move to the sample transmission site 74, and the speaker 22 sends an end indication message to indicate the end of midstream urine collection. Figure 1As shown, the sample transfer site 74 can be an open window for the user to place the sampling tube 6 on the second clamping jaw 42, and for the user to take away the collected midstream urine sample sampling tube 6. The sample transfer site 74 can also be an entrance of a delivery pipeline connected to a urine testing laboratory, through which the collected midstream urine sample sampling tube 6 is delivered to the laboratory for testing, eliminating the step of sending the staff or user to the laboratory for testing, thus saving manpower.

[0050] Furthermore, the post-processing device 4 may also include a flushing mechanism 47. The flushing mechanism 47 is located above the unloading site 72, and there is a water collection tank 48 below the unloading site 72. The water collection tank 48 is connected to the sewage pipe and can discharge sewage into the sewage pipe. When the mid-stream urine sample in the sampling bucket 5 is transferred to the sampling tube 6 and moved to the sample transfer site 74, the flushing mechanism 47 can spray water to flush the sampling bucket 5 and the first clamp 32, and then blow air to dry the sampling bucket 5 and the first clamp 32, and the flushing water flows into the water collection tank 48 below. It can prevent urine residue from damaging the equipment and contaminating the collected samples of other users; at the same time, it can also reduce the use of disposable sampling consumables such as urine cups.

[0051] Furthermore, the post-processing device 4 may also include a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism is located at the sealing area, and after the sealing process and before the marking process, the sampling tube 6 can be rinsed with water and dried with air by the cleaning mechanism to prevent urine from remaining on the surface of the sampling tube 6 or the second clamping jaw 42 during the unloading process, maintain the cleanliness of the equipment, and prevent stains on the surface of the sampling tube 6 from contaminating the user's hands.

[0052] Corresponding to the aforementioned system embodiment, the present application also provides a method for collecting midstream urine samples. Figure 4 It is a schematic flow chart of the midstream urine sample collection method shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0053] See also Figure 4 The midstream urine sample collection method comprises the following steps: S11. Calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user, and issuing sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect midstream urine.

[0054] Before calling the corresponding sampling device 3 according to the collection instruction issued by the user, the corresponding toilet can also be selected and called according to the user's identity information or the user's identity. That is, the user can select a toilet suitable for his personal identity through the corresponding button on the display 23, specifically including selecting and calling the corresponding toilet according to his gender, age and other special needs, so that users of different genders and identities can use the device.

[0055] Subsequently, the user can be scanned by the scanner 21 or the pattern shown on the display 23, and the user's identity information can be obtained, and then the user is determined to be a subject who needs to use the sampling device 3, and the midstream urine sample collection system is automatically awakened and triggered to perform the midstream urine sample collection operation; if there is no scanning step, it can be determined that the user has a normal defecation need and is not interested in collecting urine samples, and the sample collection system is not triggered to start. The user's identity information may include the user's performance, gender, age, examination items, etc.

[0056] That is, in some embodiments, the user identity information can be scanned and obtained, and the corresponding sampling device 3 can be called according to the collection instruction issued by the user. The corresponding sampling device 3 can be called according to the selection instruction of the user on the display 23 or the personal client for whether the sampling tube 6 is needed, etc. The corresponding sampling device 3 is called. For example, when the sampling tube 6 is needed, the sampling tube 6 will be taken from the tube 44 by the manipulator; when the sampling tube 6 is not needed, the sampling tube 6 brought by the user is obtained and moved to the appropriate position of the sampling device 3. It can adapt to the needs of different scenarios and different users.

[0057] The sampling instruction information issued can be displayed to the subject in the form of voice from the speaker 22, screen display from the display 23, and information received from a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, to prompt the subject to move to the side of the toilet 11 to prepare for urination, so that the urine discharged by the subject can be more accurately collected by the sampling device 3.

[0058] Before issuing the sampling instruction information, the following may be included: detecting whether the subject is located in the positioning area, and issuing the sampling instruction information when the subject's position meets the conditions, for instructing the subject to collect midstream urine. The positioning area is the position around the toilet bowl, that is, when the detector detects that the subject is located in the positioning area, the sampling instruction information is issued to facilitate the subject to discharge urine into the sampling bowl.

[0059] Since urine analysis requires midstream urine, the subject can judge whether the front stream urine has been discharged according to the urination time, and then adjust the posture to discharge urine into the sampling bucket 5 for midstream urine collection.

[0060] Furthermore, the system can also set the preset time / preset value of the first urine sample according to the historical urination time or the volume / weight of urine collected in the urination area. When the urination time reaches the preset time of the first urine sample or the volume / weight of urine collected in the urination area reaches the preset value of the first urine sample, it is judged that the subject has finished urinating the first urine, and then a sampling instruction message is issued to instruct the subject to collect mid-stream urine, so as to reduce the error caused by the subject's self-judgment. For example, the preset time of the first urine sample can be set to 3~5s. After the preset time is reached, the subject is prompted to adjust his posture so that the urine can be discharged into the sampling bucket 5, and at the same time, the sampling bucket 5 of the sampling device 3 moves from the post-processing area to the sampling area 71 to collect mid-stream urine.

[0061] S12, using the first detector to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling device, and when it reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample, driving the sampling device to move to the post-processing area.

[0062] When the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling bucket 5 reaches the preset value of the midstream urine sample, for example, when the volume of the midstream urine sample in the sampling bucket 5 reaches the preset volume of the midstream urine, the sampling bucket 5 is automatically moved away from the sampling area 71, so that the automatic collection of the midstream urine sample can be realized without manually moving the sampling bucket 5 away, thus avoiding the problem of urine contaminating the hands or other parts, and realizing pollution-free automatic collection; and through the automated control method, the appropriate amount of midstream urine sample can be obtained more accurately, and there is no previous urine residue in the sampling bucket 5, so the sample is less disturbed.

[0063] The midstream urine sample preset value in this embodiment may be volume, weight, etc., or a scale mark may be made on the side wall of the sampling bucket 5, and when the scale mark is reached, it is determined that the midstream urine sample preset value is reached. This application does not impose any limitation on this.

[0064] S13, using the second detector to detect the sampling tube information in the post-processing area, and when it reaches a preset condition, driving the post-processing device to perform a post-processing operation, so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube.

[0065] In some embodiments, the second detector 43 can be used to detect whether there is a sampling tube 6 at the sealing site 73 of the post-processing area; if there is, the sampling tube 6 is sealed so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube 6; the sealed sampling tube 6 is labeled according to the user identity information; the labeled sampling tube 6 is moved to the sample transfer site 74 of the post-processing area, and an end indication message is issued to indicate the end of mid-stream urine collection.

[0066] Furthermore, the second detector 43 can be used to detect whether there is a sampling tube 6 at the unloading site 72 of the post-processing area and whether there is a sampling bucket 5 above the unloading site 72. When the positional relationship between the sampling tube 6 and the sampling bucket 5 meets the preset conditions, the system drives the liquid outlet at the lower end of the sampling bucket 5 to change from a closed state to an open state, so that the mid-stream urine sample in the sampling bucket 5 is discharged into the sampling tube 6, and then the sampling tube 6 is transferred to the sealing site 73. When there is a sampling tube 6 at the sealing site 73, the system drives the mechanical arm to move and suck the sampling tube cover through the suction cup 46, and then moves it to the tube mouth of the sampling tube 6 and tightens it at the tube mouth of the sampling tube 6, so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube 6. After sealing is completed, the user identity label obtained in step S11 is imprinted on the surface of the sampling tube 6 or on the sampling tube cover, and then the sampling tube 6 is moved to the sample transfer site 74 in the post-processing area for the user to take or the collected mid-stream urine sample sampling tube 6 is transported to the laboratory for testing through a transport pipeline.

[0067] In addition, the system can also perform water flushing and air drying on the sampling tube 6 after the sealing process and before the marking process to ensure the cleanliness of the sampling tube 6.

[0068] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the second detector 43 is activated upon receiving the detection result of "the amount of midstream urine sample reaches the preset value of midstream urine sample" from the first detector 33, so as to ensure that the processing steps such as unloading, sealing, marking, and cleaning are performed consecutively after the midstream urine sample collection step, and avoid post-processing operations on the empty sampling tube 6.

[0069] Furthermore, after the material is unloaded and the sampling tube 6 is moved to the sealing position 73 or the sample transfer position 74, the system can also drive the flushing mechanism 47 to spray and dry the sampling bucket 5 to avoid urine residue damaging the device and causing cross-interference of samples from different users.

[0070] S14. Sending an end indication message to indicate the end of midstream urine collection.

[0071] After the sampling tube 6 and the midstream urine sample arrive at the sample transfer site 74, the speaker 22 will issue an indication message indicating that the midstream urine sample collection is complete. The user can choose to transfer the sample by sampling by himself or by transporting it to the laboratory through a transport channel according to the collection instruction in step S11.

[0072] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sampling bucket in the midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 2 of the present application.

[0073] See also Figure 5The sampling hopper 5 is composed of an upper half 51 and a lower half 52 which are connected by a snap or screw connection. The upper end of the upper half 51 is open to receive urine; the lower end is closed and has a leak hole 511; the upper end of the lower half 52 is open, and the upper end of the lower half 52 is connected to the outer wall of the lower end of the upper half 51 by a snap or screw connection, and the lower end of the upper half 51 and the upper end of the lower half 52 are connected and connected. There is a floating ball 53 in the lower half 52, the volume of which is larger than the diameter of the leak hole 511 and the density is smaller than urine. The floating ball 53 is made of light plastic, and the outer contour of the floating ball 53 is consistent with the inner contour of the lower end of the upper half 51. The lower side surface of the upper half 51 is provided with a liquid outlet, and the lower end surface of the lower half 52 is provided with a liquid discharge port. When in the sampling process, the liquid outlet and the liquid discharge port are both in a closed state, and urine flows through the upper half 51 and into the lower half 52 through the leakage hole 511. As the urine increases, the float 53 floats up and blocks the leakage hole 511; then the urine is collected in the upper half 51. The upper half 51 and the lower half 52 are detachably connected, which is convenient for cleaning and placing the float 53 in the lower half 52.

[0074] Therefore, when it is applied to the collection of midstream urine samples, the lower part 52 of the sampling bucket 5 can be used to collect the front urine, and then the upper part 51 can be used to collect the user's midstream urine. The user does not need to adjust the urination posture to achieve the collection of the midstream urine sample. It can also reduce the waste of midstream urine in the process of moving the sampling bucket 5 to the sampling area 71 after the front urine sampling is completed, so as to ensure the amount of urine collected.

[0075] When the collection of the mid-stream urine sample is completed, the sampling hopper 5 moves to the top of the discharge point 72, and the sampling tube 6 is located below the liquid outlet of the upper half 51 and is connected to the liquid outlet. The system drives the liquid outlet to change from a closed state to an open state, and the mid-stream urine sample flows into the sampling tube 6. When the collection of the mid-stream urine sample is completed, the system drives the liquid discharge port to change from a closed state to an open state, and the front urine sample is discharged. At the same time, the sampling hopper 5 can be sprayed, rinsed, and dried by the flushing mechanism 47. The sealing of the liquid outlet and the liquid discharge port and the realization of the state transition are consistent with the sealing of the liquid outlet and the state transition of the sampling hopper 5 described in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated.

[0076] Furthermore, when the sampling hopper 5 is used to collect the midstream urine sample, there is no need to detect the collected amount of the forestream urine sample, and the midstream urine sample is automatically collected after the forestream urine sample is collected.

[0077] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the connection position of the sampling bucket and the sampling tube in the midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 3 of the present application. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the sampling bucket in the midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 3 of the present application. Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the state of the sampling bucket in the midstream urine sample collection system shown in Example 3 of the present application.

[0078] See also Figure 6-8 The sampling hopper 5 includes a first sampling cup 54 and a second sampling cup 55. The first sampling cup 54 includes a first sampling portion 541 and a first material discharge channel 542 that are interconnected, and the second sampling cup 55 includes a second sampling portion 551 and a second material discharge channel 552 that are interconnected. The first sampling portion 541 and the second sampling portion 551 are both open, and the open diameter of the first sampling portion 541 is smaller than that of the second sampling portion 551. The first sampling portion 541 is placed in the second sampling portion 551, and the outer side surface of the first sampling portion 541 is tightly attached to the inner side surface of the second sampling portion 551. The upper end surface of the first sampling portion 541 is higher than the upper end surface of the second sampling portion 551. There is a bent surface at the upper end surface of the first sampling portion 541. When the first sampling portion 541 is placed in the second sampling portion 551, the bent surface of the first sampling portion 541 is placed on the upper end of the second sampling portion 551, so that the upper end of the second sampling portion 551 is sealed.

[0079] The upper end surface of the first sampling portion 541 is also provided with a closing component 56. The closing component 56 can be a pull-out strip with elastic deformation properties, and both ends of the pull-out strip are connected to the telescopic rod, and the telescopic rod is electrically connected to the first detector 33. The opening state and the closed state of the first sampling portion 541 can be switched through the telescopic rod and the closing component 56. The extension and retraction of the telescopic rod can be controlled by, for example, a cylinder, a screw motor, etc., and the present application does not limit this.

[0080] One end of the first feeding channel 542 away from the first sampling portion 541 may be connected to the front urine sample tube 61, and one end of the second feeding channel 552 away from the second sampling tube 6 may be located above the sampling tube 6 and communicate with the sampling tube 6. An opening may be provided on the side of the second feeding channel 552 to allow a portion of the first feeding channel 542 to be located inside the second feeding channel 552 and another portion to be located outside the second feeding channel 552, so that the connection between the first feeding channel 542 and the front urine sample tube 61 and the connection between the second feeding channel 552 and the sampling tube 6 are independent of each other. The first sampling cup 54 can be used to collect the front urine sample into the front urine sample tube 61. When the first detector 33 detects that the front urine sample collection amount in the front urine sample tube 61 reaches the preset value of the front urine sample, the first sampling part 541 is driven to change the open state into a closed state, so that the second sampling part 551 receives the midstream urine in an open state; the midstream urine sample can be collected into the sampling tube 6 by the second sampling cup 55. When the first detector 33 detects that the midstream urine sample collection amount in the sampling tube 6 reaches the preset value of the midstream urine sample, the sampling bucket 5 is driven to move from the sampling area 71 to the post-processing area to realize the collection of the midstream urine sample.

[0081] The first discharge channel 542 and the second discharge channel 552 can be bellows, which can automatically expand and contract when the sampling bucket 5 moves between the sampling area 71 and the post-processing area to ensure the smooth operation of the sampling device 3. A drainage port can also be provided at the bottom of the front urine sample tube 61. After the collection of the mid-stream urine sample is completed, the front urine in the front urine sample tube 61 is discharged through the drainage port. After that, the sampling bucket 5 and the front urine sample tube 61 can also be sprayed, rinsed and dried by the flushing mechanism 47 to ensure the cleanliness of the sampling device 3.

[0082] Correspondingly, the midstream urine collection method involved in the third embodiment may include: S21. Select and call a corresponding toilet according to the user's identity information or the user's identity.

[0083] S22. According to the collection instruction issued by the user, the corresponding sampling device is called to collect the front urine, and the front urine sampling instruction information is issued to instruct the user to collect the front urine.

[0084] When the sampling device 3 used is the sampling device 3 shown in the third embodiment, the first sampling cup 54 in the sampling device 3 is connected to the front urine sample tube 61 , and the second sampling cup 55 is connected to the sampling tube 6 .

[0085] S23, using the first detector to detect the amount of the front urine sample in the sampling device, and when it reaches the preset value of the front urine sample, driving the sampling device to switch to the midstream urine sample collection mode, and issuing a midstream urine sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect midstream urine.

[0086] When the sampling device 3 used is the sampling device 3 shown in the third embodiment, the first detector 33 is used to detect the amount of the fore-stream urine sample collected by the first sampling cup 54 into the fore-stream urine sample tube 61. When the amount reaches the preset value of the fore-stream urine sample, the sampling device 3 is driven to switch to the mid-stream urine sample collection mode and issue a mid-stream urine sampling instruction message to instruct the user to collect mid-stream urine. S24, using the first detector to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample collected into the sampling tube through the second sampling cup, and when it reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample, driving the sampling device to move to the post-processing area.

[0087] S25. Utilize the second detector to detect the sampling tube information in the post-processing area, and when it reaches a preset condition, drive the post-processing device to perform a post-processing operation, so that the collected midstream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube.

[0088] S26. Sending an end indication message to indicate the end of midstream urine collection.

[0089] Except that the urine sample collection process is different from the method described in Example 1, other steps can refer to the method described in Example 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0090] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device shown in an embodiment of the present application.

[0091] See also Fig. 9 , the electronic device 1000 includes a memory 1010 and a processor 1020 .

[0092] The processor 1020 may be a central processing unit (CPU), or other general-purpose processors, digital signal processors (DSP), application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components, etc. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or the processor may be any conventional processor, etc.

[0093] The memory 1010 may include various types of storage units, such as system memory, read-only memory (ROM), and permanent storage devices. Among them, ROM can store static data or instructions required by the processor 1020 or other modules of the computer. The permanent storage device may be a readable and writable storage device. The permanent storage device may be a non-volatile storage device that does not lose the stored instructions and data even after the computer is powered off. In some embodiments, the permanent storage device uses a large-capacity storage device (such as a magnetic or optical disk, flash memory) as a permanent storage device. In some other embodiments, the permanent storage device may be a removable storage device (such as a floppy disk, optical drive). The system memory may be a readable and writable storage device or a volatile readable and writable storage device, such as a dynamic random access memory. The system memory may store some or all instructions and data required by the processor at run time. In addition, the memory 1010 may include any combination of computer-readable storage media, including various types of semiconductor storage chips (such as DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, programmable read-only memory), and disks and / or optical disks may also be used. In some embodiments, the memory 1010 may include a readable and / or writable removable storage device, such as a laser disc (CD), a read-only digital versatile disc (such as a DVD-ROM, a double-layer DVD-ROM), a read-only Blu-ray disc, an ultra-density optical disc, a flash memory card (such as an SD card, a mini SD card, a Micro-SD card, etc.), a magnetic floppy disk, etc. The computer-readable storage medium does not include carrier waves and transient electronic signals transmitted wirelessly or wired.

[0094] The memory 1010 stores executable codes, and when the executable codes are processed by the processor 1020 , the processor 1020 can execute part or all of the methods described above.

[0095] In addition, the method according to the present application may also be implemented as a computer program or a computer program product, which includes computer program code instructions for executing some or all of the steps in the above method of the present application.

[0096] Alternatively, the present application can also be implemented as a computer-readable storage medium (or non-transitory machine-readable storage medium or machine-readable storage medium) on which executable code (or computer program or computer instruction code) is stored. When the executable code (or computer program or computer instruction code) is executed by a processor of an electronic device (or server, etc.), the processor executes part or all of the steps of the above-mentioned method according to the present application.

[0097] The embodiments of the present application have been described above, and the above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and changes are obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The selection of terms used herein is intended to best explain the principles of the embodiments, practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for collecting midstream urine samples, characterized in that: include: Calling the corresponding sampling device according to the collection instruction issued by the user, and issuing sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect midstream urine; Using a first detector to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling device, and when the amount reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample, driving the sampling device to move to a post-processing area; Using the second detector to detect the sampling tube information of the post-processing area, when it reaches the preset condition, the post-processing device is driven to perform the post-processing operation, so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; Send out an end indication message to indicate the end of midstream urine collection.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that Before calling the corresponding sampling device according to the collection instruction issued by the user, the method further includes: The corresponding toilet is called according to the user's identity information or the user's choice.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method of calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user and issuing sampling instruction information for instructing the user to collect midstream urine includes: Calling the corresponding sampling device to collect the front urine according to the collection instruction issued by the user, and issuing the front urine sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect the front urine; The first detector is used to detect the amount of the front urine sample in the sampling device. When it reaches a preset value of the front urine sample, the sampling device is driven to switch to a midstream urine sample collection mode, and midstream urine sampling instruction information is issued to instruct the user to collect midstream urine.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The method of calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user includes: Calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user, so that a first sampling cup of the sampling device is connected to a front urine sample tube, and a second sampling cup is connected to the sampling tube; The method uses the first detector to detect the amount of the front urine sample in the sampling device, and when the amount reaches the preset value of the front urine sample, drives the sampling device to switch to the mid-stream urine sample collection mode, and issues mid-stream urine sampling instruction information to instruct the user to collect mid-stream urine, including: The first detector detects the amount of the fore-stream urine sample collected into the fore-stream urine sample tube by the first sampling cup, and when the amount reaches a preset value of the fore-stream urine sample, the sampling device is driven to switch to a mid-stream urine sample collection mode, and mid-stream urine sampling instruction information is issued to instruct the user to collect mid-stream urine; The method of using the first detector to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling device and driving the sampling device to move to the post-processing area when the amount reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample comprises: The first detector is used to detect the amount of the midstream urine sample collected into the sampling tube through the second sampling cup, and when it reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample, the sampling device is driven to move to the post-processing area.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The method of calling a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user includes: Scan and obtain user identity information; Calling the corresponding sampling device according to the collection instruction issued by the user; The method of using the second detector to detect the sampling tube information of the post-processing area and driving the post-processing device to perform post-processing operations when the information reaches a preset condition, so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; issuing an end indication information to indicate the end of mid-stream urine collection, includes: Using the second detector to detect whether there is a sampling tube at the sealing site of the post-processing area; if yes, the sampling tube is sealed so that the collected midstream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; Performing labeling on the sealed sampling tube according to the user identity information; The marked sampling tube is moved to the sample transfer site in the post-processing area; and an end indication message is issued to indicate the end of midstream urine collection.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that The second detector is activated when receiving the detection result of the first detector that "the amount of the midstream urine sample reaches the preset value of the midstream urine sample".

7. A midstream urine sample collection system, characterized in that: include: A pre-processing device, used to call a corresponding sampling device according to a collection instruction issued by a user, and issue a sampling instruction message to instruct the user to collect midstream urine; A sampling device, used for detecting the amount of the midstream urine sample in the sampling device by using a first detector, and driving the sampling device to move to a post-processing area when the amount reaches a preset value of the midstream urine sample; The post-processing device is used to detect the sampling tube information of the post-processing area using the second detector, and when it reaches the preset conditions, it drives the post-processing device to perform post-processing operations so that the collected mid-stream urine sample is sealed in the sampling tube; and is used to issue an end indication information to indicate the end of mid-stream urine collection.

8. The system according to claim 7, characterized in that The sampling device also includes a first sampling cup, a second sampling cup, a front urine sample tube and a sampling tube; Among them, the first sampling cup includes a first sampling part and a first discharge channel which are interconnected, and the second sampling cup includes a second sampling part and a second discharge channel which are interconnected. The first sampling part and the second sampling part are both arranged in an open shape, and an end of the first discharge channel away from the first sampling part can be connected to the front urine sample tube, and an end of the second discharge channel away from the second sampling part can be connected to the sampling tube.

9. The system according to claim 8, characterized in that The opening diameter of the second sampling portion is larger than that of the first sampling portion, the first sampling portion is placed inside the second sampling portion, and the outer side surface of the first sampling portion is in close contact with the inner side surface of the second sampling portion; the first sampling portion has a closing component at one end away from the first material discharge channel, and the closing component is electrically connected to the first detector; During the collection of the front urine sample, the first sampling portion is arranged in an open shape; When the first detector detects that the amount of the first-pass urine sample in the first-pass urine sample tube reaches a preset value of the first-pass urine sample amount, the first sampling portion is transformed from an open state to a closed state through the closing component.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having executable codes stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, causes the processor to execute the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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