Sample analysis pipeline

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a sample analysis assembly line. The sample analysis assembly line comprises a sample input module, a conveying track, a pre-processing module, a sample analysis module, a post-processing module, a refrigeration storage module, a main control module and a display module. Wherein the main control module can control the display module to display the storage position of the sample in the refrigeration storage module, such as the sample position layout information or the storage position of a part of samples to be dispatched, so that a user can quickly and conveniently position and search the required sample in the refrigeration storage module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medical equipment technology, and more specifically, to a sample analysis pipeline. Background Art

[0002] The sample analysis pipeline (referred to as pipeline system or pipeline for short) includes multiple sample analyzers connected in cascade, and is a medical testing system that can realize automatic distribution and automatic testing of samples to be tested.

[0003] The workflow of the pipeline system is generally to first receive the samples, then centrally pre-process the samples, such as automatic code scanning, sample sorting, centrifugation and decapping, etc., and then assign the pre-processed samples to the corresponding sample analyzer according to the test items of the samples. After the samples are measured by the sample analyzer, the samples are post-processed, such as re-filming or re-capping the samples, and then the samples are dispatched to the refrigerated storage module of the pipeline system for storage to back up the samples. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a sample analysis pipeline to facilitate users to locate and search for samples in the refrigerated storage module.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a sample analysis pipeline, comprising: a sample input module, a transport track, a pre-processing module, a sample analysis module, a post-processing module, and a cold storage module; the sample input module is used to receive samples, the transport track is used to sequentially transfer samples to the pre-processing module, the sample analysis module, the post-processing module, and the cold storage module; wherein the cold storage module is provided with at least one storage location, the storage location being used to store the samples at low temperatures;

[0006] The sample analysis pipeline further includes a main control module and a display module in communication with the main control module; the main control module is configured as follows:

[0007] Control the display module to display the sample position layout information of the refrigerated storage module under the first perspective in the sample layout viewing interface; in response to the user's operation of switching the first perspective to the second perspective, control the display module to switch the sample position layout information under the first perspective to the sample position layout information under the second perspective, wherein the sample position layout information is used to indicate the storage position of the sample in the refrigerated storage module.

[0008] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a sample analysis pipeline, comprising: a sample input module, a transport track, a pre-processing module, a sample analysis module, a post-processing module, and a cold storage module; the sample input module is used to receive samples, the transport track is used to sequentially transfer samples to the pre-processing module, the sample analysis module, the post-processing module, and the cold storage module; wherein the cold storage module is provided with at least one storage location, the storage location being used to store the samples at low temperatures;

[0009] The sample analysis pipeline further includes a main control module and a display module in communication with the main control module; the main control module is configured as follows:

[0010] In response to the user inputting the identification of the sample to be scheduled, the storage location of the sample to be scheduled corresponding to the identification of the sample to be scheduled in the cold storage module is determined; and the display module is controlled to display the storage location of the sample to be scheduled in the cold storage module.

[0011] In the sample analysis pipeline provided in the embodiment of the present application, the main control module can control the display module to display the storage location of the samples in the refrigerated storage module, such as the sample location layout information or the storage location of some samples to be scheduled, so as to facilitate the user to quickly and conveniently locate and find the required samples in the refrigerated storage module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0013] Figure 1 A front view of the appearance structure of the cold storage module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a sample analysis pipeline provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 3 Another structural diagram of the sample analysis pipeline provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 4 An internal structure diagram of a cold storage module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 5A A schematic diagram of an interface including sample location layout information provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 5BA schematic diagram of another interface including sample location layout information provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 6 A front view of the appearance structure of the cold storage module and the post-processing module provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 7 A flow chart of a method for displaying sample location layout information provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 8 A flow chart of a method for displaying a sample storage location provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a display interface including sample storage locations provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] A refrigerated storage module (also known as a low-temperature storage module) is set up in the sample analysis pipeline. Samples tested by the sample analysis module can be transferred to the refrigerated storage module for backup storage. The process of storing samples in the refrigerated storage module can also be called archiving. Usually, the storage period of the samples in the refrigerated storage module is pre-set (such as one week or one month). When the samples reach the set storage time, the refrigerated storage module can automatically or manually discard expired samples to make storage space for the latest archived samples.

[0025] Figure 1 The front view of the refrigerated storage module is shown. The refrigerated storage module is typically a cabinet, but other storage devices are also possible. During routine production line management, samples are sealed and stored in the cold environment of the refrigerated storage module. When testing is required, the line's scheduling system automatically dispatches samples from the refrigerated storage module. However, in some special circumstances, the user may need to manually remove samples from the refrigerated storage module.

[0026] For example, if a test result is abnormal or controversial, samples need to be dispatched to the sample analysis module in the production line for retesting, or quality control samples need to be dispatched from the cold storage module for quality control, but the dispatch system fails and cannot complete the dispatch task. Another example is that the temperature system in the cold storage module fails and cannot maintain the low temperature environment within the module, requiring manual transfer of samples from the module to another cold storage unit.

[0027] A large number of samples are typically stored within a refrigerated storage module. When manually retrieving samples from the module, the user needs to clearly identify the sample storage location, i.e., which sample is stored in which storage location, so that the user can easily locate the sample to be retrieved. Therefore, users need to know the storage location of samples within the module.

[0028] Current pipeline systems, such as the Roche pipeline or the Walvent pipeline, only display the sample capacity in the refrigerated storage module, or only display the temperature information of the refrigerated storage module, and do not display the sample storage location information. In the case of manual operation of the refrigerated storage module, the user needs to spend a lot of time and energy to locate the sample to be operated from a large number of samples. To this end, the various embodiments of the present application provide a sample analysis pipeline, in which the main control module in the pipeline system controls the display module to display the storage location information of the sample in the refrigerated storage module, so that the user can quickly locate the required sample in the refrigerated storage module.

[0029] It should be noted that the storage location information provided and displayed in the various embodiments of the present application is not limited to helping users remove samples from the refrigerated storage module. After the user knows the storage location information, he or she can perform relevant operations according to actual needs. The specific content of the operation processing is not limited in the various embodiments of the present application.

[0030] See Figure 2 , which shows the structure of the sample analysis pipeline provided by an embodiment of the present application, including: a sample input module 10, a pre-processing module 20, a sample analysis module 30, a post-processing module 40, a refrigerated storage module 50, a transport track 60, a main control module 70 and a display module 80.

[0031] The sample input module 10 is used to receive samples. This is generally where users place samples. When the pipeline system is operating, the sample input module 10 automatically scans and sorts the samples for processing by the next module, such as the pre-processing module 20.

[0032] The pre-processing module 20, the sample analysis module 30, and the post-processing module 40 are cascaded in sequence through the transport track 60. Under the control of the scheduling module (not shown in the figure), the transport track 60 is used to transfer the samples input by the sample input module 10 to the pre-processing module 20, the sample analysis module 30, and the post-processing module 40 in sequence for corresponding processing.

[0033] The pre-processing module 20 is used to complete the pre-processing of the sample. Figure 3 As shown, the pre-processing module 20 may include one or more of a centrifugation module 21, a serum detection module 22, a decapping module 23 and a dispensing module 24. The centrifugation module is used to centrifuge the sample to be centrifuged, and the serum detection module is used to detect whether the amount of serum in the sample is sufficient and / or whether the serum quality of the test sample is qualified, so as to determine whether the sample after centrifugation can be used for subsequent determination. The decapping module is used to decap the sample after centrifugation. It will be understood that in this application, capping, filming, decapping and demembraning the sample refers to capping, filming, decapping and demembraning the sample tube containing the sample. Generally, the sample needs to be decapped after centrifugation for the subsequent dispensing module or analysis module to perform sample separation or sampling. The dispensing module is used to separate the sample, for example, to divide a sample into multiple samples, so as to send them into different sample analysis modules for determination.

[0034] The sample analysis module 30 is used to test the centrifuged and uncapped samples. The number and type of sample analysis modules 30 are not specifically limited and can be one or more. To improve efficiency and test throughput, a pipeline system typically includes multiple sample analysis modules 30. These sample analysis modules 30 can be used to measure the same or different parameters, depending on the needs of the user and department.

[0035] The post-processing module 40 is used to complete the post-processing of the sample. Figure 3 As shown, the post-processing module 40 includes a filming / capping module 41 for filming or capping the sample. In one embodiment, the post-processing module may also include a filming / capping module for removing the film or cap from the sample. For example, if a sample needs to be retested, the sample will be dispatched from the cold storage module 50, removed from the filming / capping module, and then dispatched to the sample analysis module 30 for measurement.

[0036] The samples that have completed the test are transported to the refrigerated storage module 50 by the transport track 60. The refrigerated storage module 50 is provided with at least one storage location, which is used to store samples at low temperatures. In some embodiments, the refrigerated module can be provided with a display screen, and in other embodiments, a display screen may not be provided. The refrigerated storage module 50 can be provided with multiple storage layers, each storage layer includes at least one storage location, and each storage location can be used to store samples. It should be noted that in addition to the test samples, the refrigerated storage module can also be used to store samples with different functions such as quality control samples and calibration samples.

[0037] To facilitate sample storage, in some embodiments, the refrigerated storage module can arrange samples in zones, layers, and columns. Specifically, the refrigerated storage module includes at least one storage zone, each of which is provided with multiple storage layers, each of which includes multiple storage columns (storage columns can be considered storage locations), with each storage location being used to place a sample rack. The sample rack includes multiple sample wells to accommodate multiple samples simultaneously. For example, the sample rack includes 5 rows and 6 columns, totaling 30 sample wells. Of course, the storage locations can also be directly provided with wells for placing individual samples.

[0038] like Figure 4 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the internal storage space of a refrigerated storage module. The module includes storage area A and storage area B. Each storage area includes seven storage layers, L1-L7, and each storage layer includes nine storage slots, O1-09. Each storage slot can accommodate a sample rack with 30 wells. It should be noted that the number of storage areas, storage layers, and storage slots included in this refrigerated storage module is merely illustrative; in actual applications, other numbers of storage areas, storage layers, and storage slots may be configured.

[0039] The samples are stored in the cold storage module according to certain arrangement rules. The main control module 70 is connected to the display module 80 for communication. The main control module 70 can control the display content of the display module 80. Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, the main control module 70 is configured to perform the following steps S701-S702:

[0040] S701: Controlling a display module to display sample location layout information of a cold storage module under a first viewing angle on a sample layout viewing interface. S702: In response to a user switching the first viewing angle to a second viewing angle, controlling the display module to switch the sample location layout information under the first viewing angle to the sample location layout information under the second viewing angle. The first viewing angle and the second viewing angle are different.

[0041] The main control module 70 can be a working control device of the sample analysis pipeline, or it can be a control device independent of the working control device of the sample analysis pipeline. The main control module 70 can obtain the sample position layout information of the cold storage module 50 under multiple viewing angles. In some embodiments, the sample position layout information is obtained by a visual perception device provided in the cold storage module. When the sample is dispatched to the cold storage module, the dispatch module of the pipeline system stores the sample in the corresponding storage position according to certain rules, and records the storage position where the sample is stored. The correspondence between the sample and the storage position can be recorded in the working control device of the pipeline system and / or the laboratory information management system (LIS, Laboratory Information Management System). In some embodiments, the sample position layout information can be obtained from the working control device of the sample analysis pipeline, in some embodiments, the sample position layout information can be obtained from the LIS system, and so on.

[0042] The viewing angle refers to the user's viewing angle when viewing samples within the refrigerated storage module, such as the front view, top view, or side view. The main control module 70 controls the display module 80 to display the sample layout information from one viewing angle. To switch to viewing the sample layout information from another viewing angle, the user can input a viewing angle switching operation. The main control module 70 responds to the user's viewing angle switching operation and switches to displaying the sample layout information from the other viewing angle. For ease of distinction, the two viewing angles are referred to as the first viewing angle and the second viewing angle.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first viewing angle is a system default viewing angle, such as the front viewing angle of a storage area. In some embodiments, the first viewing angle is associated with an open storage area, i.e., the front viewing angle of the currently opened storage area of ​​the refrigerated storage module. For example, if storage area B of the refrigerated storage module is opened, the first viewing angle is the front viewing angle of storage area B.

[0044] The sample position layout information is used to indicate the storage positions of the samples in the refrigerated storage module, that is, the sample position layout information under the first perspective indicates the various storage positions where the samples can be observed from the refrigerated storage module under the first perspective; the sample position layout information under the second perspective refers to the various storage positions where the samples can be observed from the refrigerated storage module under the second perspective.

[0045] When the refrigerated storage module places samples according to the arrangement layout of zones, layers, and columns, the sample position layout information from the first perspective includes: the layout information of each storage position in the storage zone and storage layer from the first perspective, the storage position is called the first storage position, and the first storage position is associated with the identifier of the sample rack where the first storage position is placed; the sample position layout information from the second perspective includes: the layout information of each storage position in the storage zone and storage layer from the second perspective, the storage position is called the second storage position, and the second storage position is associated with the identifier of the sample rack where the second storage position is placed.

[0046] by Figure 5A and Figure 5B For example, Figure 5A An example of sample location layout information obtained by viewing the front storage area of ​​the cold storage module from a frontal perspective is shown. Figure 5B The figure shows an example of sample location layout information obtained by viewing a cold storage module from a top view. The sample location layout information includes the layout of each storage location, and each storage location includes the identification of the sample rack placed therein, such as N0001. It should be noted that Figure 5A and Figure 5B The sample rack labels are for illustration purposes only. In practice, they are the actual labels for stored sample racks. A storage location without a sample rack label indicates that no sample rack is placed in that location. To indicate the number of samples in a sample rack, you can set different colors for the storage locations. For example, a dark color throughout a storage location indicates a full sample rack; a dark color halfway through a dark location indicates a partially full sample rack.

[0047] In some embodiments, switching from the first perspective to the second perspective includes any of the following situations:

[0048] The sample layout viewing interface includes a front view control and a top view control corresponding to the cold storage module, so that the user can switch between the front view and the top view of the cold storage module. Figure 5A and Figure 5B The upper right corner of the sample layout viewing interface includes "front view" and "top view" controls. Users can click these two controls to switch the refrigerated storage module between the front view and the top view.

[0049] The sample layout viewing interface includes different storage area controls in a vertical perspective, allowing the user to switch between vertical perspectives of multiple different storage areas of the cold storage module. For example, Figure 5A The sample layout viewing interface includes two storage area controls, "front" and "back". Users can click the two controls to switch between the front storage area and the back storage area of ​​the cold storage module. It can be understood that the sample position layout information of each storage area under the front view includes the storage bits of all storage layers, such as Figure 5A The figure shows storage bits of nine storage layers including L1-L9.

[0050] The sample layout viewing interface includes different storage layer controls under the top view, so that the user can switch between the top views of multiple different storage layers of the cold storage module. For example, Figure 5B The sample layout viewing interface includes 9 storage layer controls from L1 to L9. Users can click on each storage layer control to switch between the top view of the cold storage module. It can be understood that the sample position layout information of each storage layer under the top view includes the storage bits of all storage areas, such as Figure 5B The figure shows the storage bits of four storage areas, namely A, B, C and D.

[0051] In some embodiments, the sample position layout information under the first viewing angle and the sample position layout information under the second viewing angle are sample position layout information displayed in the form of a two-dimensional plane diagram, such as Figure 5A and 5B The sample position layout information shown may be displayed in the form of a list, chart, etc. In other embodiments, the sample position layout information under the first viewing angle and the sample position layout information under the second viewing angle are displayed in the form of a three-dimensional stereogram, so that the user can more intuitively view the distribution position of each sample.

[0052] When the sample layout information is displayed in a three-dimensional image, the switch from the first perspective to the second perspective is input by touching the three-dimensional image, for example, by dragging or rotating the three-dimensional image to switch perspectives, making it more convenient and flexible for the user to switch perspectives. In some embodiments, the sample layout viewing interface also includes a perspective switching control, and the switch from the first perspective to the second perspective is input by clicking the perspective switching control.

[0053] The sample analysis pipeline includes a display module 80, which displays sample location layout information. This display module can include any one or more of the following: a display screen located in the sample input module, a display screen located in the sample analysis module, a display screen located in the post-processing module, a display screen located in the cold storage module, a display screen for the sample analysis pipeline middleware, and a display screen on a mobile terminal. Users can view the sample location layout information for the cold storage module on any of these display modules in the pipeline system, helping them quickly locate the sample they need to operate on within the cold storage module, saving them the effort and time required to locate and search for the sample, and improving their overall experience with the pipeline system.

[0054] In actual applications, the main control module 70 can control the display module to display the sample location layout information of the cold storage module in different scenarios.

[0055] In one embodiment, in response to a user's operation to view the location layout information, the main control module 70 controls the display module to display the sample location layout information of the refrigerated storage module at a first viewing angle. For example, a user may input a command to view the location layout information in a human-computer interaction module of the pipeline system, such as a display module with a touch function. The main control module 70 then controls the display module to display the sample location layout information of the refrigerated storage module at the first viewing angle. The first viewing angle may be a system default viewing angle or a user-input viewing angle.

[0056] In one embodiment, if a temperature control failure of the cold storage module is detected, the main control module 70 controls the display module to display the sample position layout information of the cold storage module under a first viewing angle, which may be a system default viewing angle.

[0057] If a temperature control failure occurs in a refrigerated storage module, it is usually necessary to transfer all samples in the module to other refrigerated storage devices. During the transfer process, it is usually necessary to classify and transfer samples according to certain rules, such as classifying and transferring samples according to archiving time, so that samples with the same archiving time can be stored in the same area of ​​the refrigerated storage device to facilitate the subsequent disposal of samples according to archiving time. Of course, the classification rules are not limited to archiving time, and can include any one or more of archiving time, sample type, sample source, test item type, and test item package. Sample types include blood samples, urine samples, etc., sample sources include emergency, outpatient, hospitalization, etc., test items include biochemical items, immunology items, etc., and test item packages include tumor screening packages, liver function packages, etc.

[0058] Currently, in this scenario, users need to scan the barcode of each sample to understand the sample information from the barcode and then classify the samples, which makes the classification and removal of samples very labor-intensive. To save users' time and effort, in some embodiments, the sample location layout information also includes classification information of the samples in the sample rack. Once the user has viewed the sample classification information, they can classify and locate the samples in the cold storage module according to the classification information, making it easier to subsequently remove the samples according to the classification information.

[0059] like Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, in addition to being associated with the sample rack identifier, the storage location is also associated with the filing time of the samples in the sample rack, such as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc. In this embodiment, the sample location layout information includes sample classification information, allowing users to intuitively view the storage location of samples of the same classification, making it easier for users to retrieve samples of the same classification from the refrigerated storage module, and reducing the user's manual operation workload.

[0060] If the sample location layout information is displayed on a display module that is far away from the refrigerated storage module, it may be inconvenient for the user to view the sample location information when taking the sample out of the refrigerated storage module. In order to further facilitate the user to locate the sample when taking the sample out of the refrigerated storage module, the sample location layout information can be directly displayed on the display screen of the refrigerated storage module. Specifically, the main control module 70 is specifically configured as follows: if it is detected that the refrigerated storage module 50 is opened, the display screen of the refrigerated storage module 50 is controlled to display the sample location layout information of the refrigerated storage module under a first viewing angle. The first viewing angle can be a system default viewing angle, or it can be a viewing angle related to the storage area where the refrigerated storage module is opened. For example, if storage area A is opened, the first viewing angle is the positive viewing angle of storage area A.

[0061] If the cold storage module is not equipped with a display screen or the display screen area is small, the sample location layout information can be displayed on the display screen of other modules adjacent to the cold storage module. Figure 6 As shown, the left side is a refrigerated storage module and the right side is a post-processing module. The sample position layout information can be displayed on the display screen of the post-processing module adjacent to the refrigerated storage module.

[0062] If the cold storage module includes multiple storage areas, each storage area may be provided with a corresponding display screen. The display screens of each storage area may display the sample position layout information under the same viewing angle, or may display the sample position layout information under the viewing angle corresponding to each storage area.

[0063] In some embodiments, the user can pre-configure sample partitions for the cold storage module. Each sample partition is associated with preset sample classification information, indicating which classification of samples is stored in which sample partition. For example, the cold storage module may be pre-configured to include seven sample partitions: Sample partition 1 is used to store samples filed on Mondays, Sample partition 2 is used to store samples filed on Tuesdays, and so on.

[0064] The main control module 70 is further configured to, upon detecting that the refrigerated storage module is opened, control a remote display module to display information about at least one sample partition pre-configured for the refrigerated storage module, as well as preset sample classification information associated with each sample partition. The remote display module may be a display screen of a mobile terminal. Displaying the pre-configured sample partition and sample classification information on the remote display module can assist a user in classifying and removing samples from the refrigerated storage module.

[0065] In actual applications, users may need to dispatch some samples from the cold storage module and therefore only need to view the storage locations of some samples. For example, if the dispatch system fails and cannot dispatch samples that need to be retested, the user needs to view and manually remove the samples that need to be retested. Therefore, the embodiment of the present application also provides a sample analysis pipeline to meet the user's need to locate some samples to be dispatched.

[0066] like Figure 2 The sample analysis pipeline structure shown includes: a sample input module, a transport track, a pre-processing module, a sample analysis module, a post-processing module, and a cold storage module; the sample input module is used to receive samples, and the transport track is used to transfer samples to the pre-processing module, the sample analysis module, the post-processing module, and the cold storage module in sequence; wherein the cold storage module is provided with at least one storage location, and the storage location is used to store samples at low temperatures; the sample analysis pipeline also includes a main control module, and a display module that is in communication with the main control module. The relevant functions of each module can be referred to the description of the above embodiments and will not be repeated here. The main control module is configured to perform the following steps: Figure 8 The display method steps shown include steps S801-S802.

[0067] S801: In response to a user inputting a sample ID to be scheduled, the storage location of the sample to be scheduled corresponding to the sample ID to be scheduled is determined in the cold storage module. The user may input the sample ID to be scheduled in any human-computer interaction module of the pipeline system, such as inputting the sample ID to be scheduled as 10012. Based on the sample ID to be scheduled input by the user, the main control module determines the storage location of the sample to be scheduled corresponding to the sample ID in the sample location layout information of the cold storage module.

[0068] S802: Control the display module to display the storage location of the sample to be scheduled in the cold storage module.

[0069] For example Figure 9 As shown, after the user inputs the sample ID to be scheduled (sample ID), the main control module can determine its storage location, and then display the storage location of the sample to be scheduled on the display module. The sample ID to be scheduled input by the user can be one or more, and the storage location displayed by the display module can be one or more storage locations of the sample to be scheduled. It should be noted that Figure 9 The type, filing time, and barcode are not necessary information and can be displayed or not according to actual needs.

[0070] like Figure 9 As shown in the figure, the storage location "A1-L3-N0003-01" indicates "storage area A1, layer 3, sample rack number N1001, well position 01." Users can use the storage location to find specific samples. Once the user sees the storage location of the sample to be dispatched, they can quickly and easily locate and retrieve the sample from the refrigerated storage module, avoiding the tedious search process and providing a better user experience.

[0071] The display module includes any one or more of the following: a display screen provided on the sample input module, a display screen provided on the sample analysis module, a display screen provided on the post-processing module, a display screen provided on the cold storage module, a display screen of the middleware of the sample analysis pipeline, and a display screen of a mobile terminal. It is understood that in order to facilitate users to retrieve samples to be scheduled from the cold storage module to a greater extent, the main control module displays the storage location of the samples to be scheduled in the cold storage module on the display screen of the cold storage module, so that users can quickly and easily view the storage location of the samples to be scheduled in the cold storage module and then retrieve them. In some embodiments, the cold storage module can be provided with multiple display screens, each of which can display the storage location of the samples to be scheduled.

[0072] In some embodiments, the refrigerated storage module includes at least one storage area, each storage area is provided with a plurality of storage layers, each storage layer includes a plurality of storage locations, and one storage location is used to place a sample rack. The storage location of the sample to be scheduled includes the following four hierarchical identifiers: storage area identifier, storage layer identifier, storage location identifier and / or sample rack identifier, and sample rack hole identifier. Since only one sample rack is placed in a storage location, either the storage location identifier or the sample rack identifier can be displayed, or both. For example, "A-L9-1-N1001-32" represents the storage location of "storage area A-9th layer-1st column-sample rack number N1001-32nd hole location".

[0073] In actual applications, if a sample scheduling failure is detected in the refrigerated storage module, the main control module 70 can control the display screen of the refrigerated storage module to display the storage location of the sample to be scheduled in the refrigerated storage module, so that when the scheduling module cannot automatically schedule the sample from the refrigerated storage module, the user can quickly and conveniently locate the position of the sample to be scheduled in the module manually, and then manually remove the sample to be scheduled from the module to avoid the impact of the scheduling module failure.

[0074] For the above description of the disclosed embodiments, the features described in the various embodiments in this specification can be replaced with each other or combined, so that professional and technical personnel in the field can implement or use this application. This article is described with reference to various exemplary embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes and corrections can be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of this article. For example, various operating steps and components for performing operating steps can be implemented in different ways (for example, one or more steps can be deleted, modified or incorporated into other steps) according to a specific application or considering any number of cost functions associated with the operation of the system.

[0075] The terms "first," "second," and so on, used in the specification and claims herein and in the accompanying drawings are used to distinguish between different items, not to describe a particular order. Furthermore, the terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus comprising a series of steps or elements is not limited to the listed steps or elements but may optionally include steps or elements not listed, or may optionally include other steps or elements inherent to the process, method, or apparatus.

[0076] In addition, as will be understood by those skilled in the art, the principles of this document may be embodied in a computer program product on a computer-readable storage medium pre-loaded with computer-readable program code. Any tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be used, including magnetic storage devices (hard disks, floppy disks, etc.), optical storage devices (CD-ROMs, DVDs, Blu-Ray disks, etc.), flash memory, and / or the like. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing device to form a machine, such that the instructions executed on the computer or other programmable data processing device may generate a device that implements a specified function. These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory, which may instruct the computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a specific manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory may form an article of manufacture, including an implementation device that implements the specified function. The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device, thereby causing the computer or other programmable device to execute a series of operational steps to produce a computer-implemented process, such that the instructions executed on the computer or other programmable device may provide the steps for implementing the specified function.

[0077] The foregoing detailed description has been described with reference to various embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure will be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and all such modifications will be included within its scope. Similarly, the advantages, other advantages and solutions to the problems of the various embodiments have been described above. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to the problems and any elements that can produce these, or make them more specific, should not be interpreted as critical, required or necessary. The term "comprising" and any other variants used in this article are all non-exclusive inclusions, so that a process, method, article or device that includes a list of elements includes not only these elements, but also other elements that are not explicitly listed or do not belong to the process, method, system, article or device. In addition, the term "coupled" and any other variants used in this article refer to physical connections, electrical connections, magnetic connections, optical connections, communication connections, functional connections and / or any other connections.

[0078] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sample analysis pipeline, characterized in that: include: A sample input module, a transport track, a pre-processing module, a sample analysis module, a post-processing module, and a cold storage module; the sample input module is used to receive samples, and the transport track is used to sequentially transfer samples to the pre-processing module, the sample analysis module, the post-processing module, and the cold storage module; the cold storage module is provided with at least one storage location, and the storage location is used to store the samples at low temperatures; The sample analysis pipeline further includes a main control module and a display module in communication with the main control module; the main control module is configured as follows: Control the display module to display the sample position layout information of the refrigerated storage module under the first perspective in the sample layout viewing interface; in response to the user's operation of switching the first perspective to the second perspective, control the display module to switch the sample position layout information under the first perspective to the sample position layout information under the second perspective, wherein the sample position layout information is used to indicate the storage position of the sample in the refrigerated storage module.

2. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: The cold storage module includes at least one storage area, each storage area is provided with a plurality of storage layers, each storage layer includes a plurality of storage locations, and each storage location is used to place a sample rack.

3. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 2, wherein: The sample position layout information at the first viewing angle includes: layout information of each first storage location in the storage area and storage layer at the first viewing angle, wherein the first storage location is associated with an identifier of a sample rack placed therein; The sample position layout information under the second viewing angle includes: layout information of each second storage location in the storage area and storage layer under the second viewing angle, wherein the second storage location is associated with an identifier of a sample rack placed therein.

4. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 3, wherein: The first storage location also includes classification information of the samples in the sample rack placed in the first storage location; the second storage location also includes classification information of the samples in the sample rack placed in the second storage location; wherein the classification information includes at least one of archiving time, sample type, sample source, test item type, and test item package.

5. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 2, wherein: Switching from the first perspective to the second perspective includes any of the following situations: The sample layout viewing interface includes a front view control and a top view control corresponding to the cold storage module, so that the user can switch between the front view and the top view of the cold storage module; The sample layout viewing interface includes different storage area controls in a positive viewing angle for allowing a user to switch between positive viewing angles of a plurality of different storage areas of the cold storage module; The sample layout viewing interface includes different storage layer controls under a top perspective, so that the user can switch between top perspectives of multiple different storage layers of the refrigerated storage module.

6. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: The sample position layout information under the first viewing angle and the sample position layout information under the second viewing angle are sample position layout information displayed in the form of a two-dimensional plane diagram; or, The sample position layout information under the first viewing angle and the sample position layout information under the second viewing angle are sample position layout information displayed in the form of a three-dimensional stereogram.

7. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 6, wherein: When the sample position layout information is displayed in the form of a three-dimensional stereogram, the operation of switching from the first perspective to the second perspective is input by touching the three-dimensional stereogram.

8. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: The sample layout viewing interface further includes a perspective switching control, and the operation of switching from the first perspective to the second perspective is input by clicking the perspective switching control.

9. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: The display module includes any one or more of the following: a display screen arranged on the sample input module, a display screen arranged on the sample analysis module, a display screen arranged on the post-processing module, a display screen arranged on the cold storage module, a middleware display screen of the sample analysis pipeline, and a mobile terminal display screen.

10. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: The main control module is specifically configured as follows: If a temperature control failure of the cold storage module is detected or in response to a user's operation to view the position layout information, the display module is controlled to display the sample position layout information of the cold storage module under the first viewing angle.

11. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: The display module includes a display screen provided on the cold storage module, and the main control module is specifically configured as follows: If it is detected that the cold storage module is opened, the display screen of the cold storage module is controlled to display the sample position layout information of the cold storage module at a first viewing angle.

12. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 1, wherein: The main control module is further configured as: If it is detected that the cold storage module is opened, the remote display module is controlled to display information of at least one sample partition preset for the cold storage module and preset sample classification information associated with each sample partition.

13. A sample analysis pipeline, characterized in that: include: A sample input module, a transport track, a pre-processing module, a sample analysis module, a post-processing module, and a cold storage module; the sample input module is used to receive samples, and the transport track is used to sequentially transfer samples to the pre-processing module, the sample analysis module, the post-processing module, and the cold storage module; the cold storage module is provided with at least one storage location, and the storage location is used to store the samples at low temperatures; The sample analysis pipeline further includes a main control module and a display module in communication with the main control module; the main control module is configured as follows: In response to the user inputting the identification of the sample to be scheduled, the storage location of the sample to be scheduled corresponding to the identification of the sample to be scheduled in the cold storage module is determined; and the display module is controlled to display the storage location of the sample to be scheduled in the cold storage module.

14. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 13, wherein: The cold storage module includes at least one storage area, each storage area is provided with a plurality of storage layers, each storage layer includes a plurality of storage locations, and each storage location is used to place a sample rack; The storage location of the sample to be scheduled includes the following four hierarchical identifications: a storage area identification, a storage layer identification, a storage position identification and / or a sample rack identification, and a well position identification of the sample rack.

15. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 13, wherein: The display module includes any one or more of the following: a display screen arranged on the sample input module, a display screen arranged on the sample analysis module, a display screen arranged on the post-processing module, a display screen arranged on the cold storage module, a middleware display screen of the sample analysis pipeline, and a mobile terminal display screen.

16. The sample analysis pipeline according to claim 13, wherein: The display module includes a display screen provided on the cold storage module, and the main control module is specifically configured as follows: If it is detected that a sample scheduling failure occurs in the cold storage module, the display screen of the cold storage module is controlled to display the storage location of the sample to be scheduled in the cold storage module.

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