Blood culture bottle receiving and sending method and device

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention relates to the technical field of receiving and dispatching management, in particular to a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching method and device, the working state of a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device is obtained so as to activate the receiving mode or the dispatching mode of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device, and after the receiving mode is activated, the receiving mode or the dispatching mode of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device is activated. And performing information authentication on the to-be-collected blood culture sample bottle at the bottle inlet to obtain sample information of the blood culture sample bottle, analyzing the sample information based on the blood culture sample bottle collection record, and collecting the blood culture sample bottle to a specified temporary storage position in a blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity of the blood culture bottle receiving and transmitting device according to an analysis result. And after the issuing mode is activated, receiving a sending instruction issued by a worker, and issuing a specified blank blood culture bottle in a blood culture bottle storage cavity of the blood culture bottle transceiving device out of a bottle opening according to the sending instruction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this disclosure relate to the technical field of receiving and dispatching management, and more specifically, the embodiments of this disclosure relate to a method and apparatus for receiving and dispatching blood culture bottles. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical testing, blood culture is an important means of diagnosing bloodborne infections. The traditional distribution of blood culture bottles and the receipt of specimens usually rely on manual operation. The specimen receipt and recording process is cumbersome, the manual operation is inefficient, and it is easy to cause information omissions or errors. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for receiving and sending blood culture bottles to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a method for receiving and sending blood culture bottles is provided, comprising: The working status of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device is obtained to activate the receiving or dispensing mode of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device. When the collection mode is activated, the blood culture specimen bottle to be collected at the inlet is authenticated to obtain the specimen information of the blood culture specimen bottle. The specimen information is then parsed based on the blood culture specimen bottle collection record, and the blood culture specimen bottle is collected to the designated temporary storage position in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device according to the parsing result. When the dispensing mode is activated, the device receives a dispensing instruction from the staff and dispenses the specified blank blood culture bottle from the blood culture bottle storage chamber of the blood culture bottle dispensing device according to the dispensing instruction.

[0005] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device is provided for implementing a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching method as described in any one of the first aspects, comprising: Blood culture bottle storage chamber, blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber, and operating table; The blood culture bottle storage chamber includes several storage positions, which are used to store unused blank blood culture bottles. The blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity includes several temporary storage positions, which are used to store blood culture specimen bottles coated with blood specimens, and the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity is used to provide a culture environment for the blood specimens stored therein. The operating console includes an outlet, an inlet, and an information operating console. The inlet is connected to the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber, and the outlet is connected to the blood culture bottle storage chamber. The information operating console includes an information recognition module, a human-computer interaction module, and a control module. The control module is connected to the information recognition module and the human-computer interaction module, respectively. When the information recognition module recognizes the staff information, the control module distributes the blank blood culture bottle matching the distribution instruction issued by the staff through the human-computer interaction module to the outlet. When the information recognition module recognizes the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle, the control module receives the blood culture specimen bottle located at the inlet and temporarily stores it in the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber.

[0006] The technical solution disclosed herein has the following beneficial effects: This disclosure achieves automation and intelligence in operation by activating the receiving or dispensing mode based on the device's working status. In receiving mode, the specimen bottle information is authenticated and parsed, and the specimen bottle can be reasonably stored in the designated temporary storage location, ensuring that the specimen storage is orderly and meets the requirements. In dispensing mode, blank blood culture bottles can be accurately dispensed according to instructions. The overall method improves the efficiency of blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing, reduces human error, optimizes the specimen management process, and helps to improve the accuracy and standardization of medical testing work. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the steps of a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching method according to this exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the structure of a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device according to this exemplary embodiment; Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the functional modules of a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device according to this exemplary embodiment.

[0008] Reference numerals: 100-Blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device, 10-Blood culture bottle storage chamber, 101-Storage position, 20-Blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber, 201-Temporary storage position, 30-Operating table, 11-Aerobic bottle storage module, 12-Anaerobic bottle storage module, 13-Child bottle storage module, 21-Anaerobic bottle temporary storage sub-chamber, 22-Aerobic bottle temporary storage sub-chamber, 31-Outlet, 32-Inlet, 33-Information operating table, 331-Information identification module, 332-Human-machine interaction module, 333-Control module, 334-Communication module, 200-Information system. Detailed Implementation

[0009] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this disclosure can be arbitrarily combined with each other. Furthermore, although a logical order is shown in the flowchart, in some cases, the steps shown or described may be performed in a different order than that shown here.

[0010] The term "comprising" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this disclosure are intended to cover non-exclusive protection. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0011] In this disclosure, there are one or more embodiments; "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between the associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following associated objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or plural items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0012] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order, sequence, size, or priority. For example, the terms "first dialogue information" and "second dialogue information" in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely used to distinguish different dialogue information. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0013] The exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are schematic illustrations of this disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Some block diagrams shown in the drawings may be functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically or logically independent entities. These functional entities may be implemented in software, in hardware modules or integrated circuits, or in networks, processors, or microcontrollers. Implementations can be carried out in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein. The features, structures, or characteristics described in this disclosure can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more implementations. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to give a thorough description of the embodiments of this disclosure. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that one or more specific details may be omitted when implementing the technical solutions of this disclosure, or other methods, components, devices, steps, etc., may be used to replace one or more specific details. It should be noted that in the embodiments of this disclosure, the dissemination and use of data comply with relevant national laws and regulations. This disclosure provides a method for receiving and sending blood culture bottles, including: S1: Obtain the working status of the blood culture bottle transceiver 100 to activate the receiving mode or dispensing mode of the blood culture bottle transceiver 100. S2: When the collection mode is activated, the blood culture specimen bottle to be collected at the inlet 32 ​​is authenticated to obtain the specimen information of the blood culture specimen bottle, and the specimen information is parsed based on the blood culture specimen bottle collection record, so as to collect the blood culture specimen bottle to the designated temporary storage position 201 in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity 20 of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device 100 according to the parsing result; S3: When the distribution mode is activated, the device receives the sending instruction from the staff and, according to the sending instruction, distributes the specified blank blood culture bottle in the blood culture bottle storage cavity 10 of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device 100 to the bottle opening 31.

[0014] In step S1 of the embodiments provided in this disclosure, the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 has two main functions: receiving blood culture specimen bottles and dispensing blank blood culture bottles. It should be noted that the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 is an automated device, so it is necessary to first obtain the working status of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100, and then activate the corresponding working mode, i.e., the receiving mode or the dispensing mode.

[0015] The working mode of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 is obtained by sensing the device status of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100. If a blood culture specimen bottle is placed in the inlet 32 ​​of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100, the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 will sense the blood culture specimen bottle in the inlet 32, thereby determining the working state as the receiving state, and then activating the receiving mode of the corresponding receiving state. If the information identification module 331 of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 identifies the identity authentication information of the staff, it will confirm that the working state is the dispensing state, and then activate the dispensing mode of the corresponding dispensing state. It should be noted that this part of the technology is explained in detail in the subsequent structural design of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100.

[0016] The blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 is provided with a blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 and a blood culture bottle storage chamber 10. The blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 is used to store blood culture specimen bottles, and the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 is used to store blank blood culture bottles. The blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 is connected to the inlet 32. Blood culture specimen bottles to be collected are placed through the inlet 32 ​​to transfer the blood culture specimen bottles to the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20. The blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 is connected to the outlet 31. Blank blood culture bottles in the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 are dispatched through the outlet 31.

[0017] The transfer of blood culture specimen bottles and blank blood culture bottles can be achieved through an automatic transfer mechanism. The automatic transfer mechanism has various designs, including robotic arm type and sliding rail type. The robotic arm type automatic transfer mechanism uses a robotic arm to hold the bottle to control the position transfer of the bottle. The sliding rail type automatic transfer mechanism uses a sliding rail under the bottle to drive the movement of the bottle. In addition, the two types can be combined, that is, the bottle is transferred between the inlet 32 ​​and the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20, and between the outlet 31 and the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 through the sliding rail. After the bottle is transferred into the designated position in the chamber, it is then transferred by the robotic arm inside the chamber.

[0018] In step S2 of the embodiment provided in this disclosure, when the collection mode is activated, the blood culture specimen bottle to be collected at the inlet 32 ​​is authenticated to obtain the specimen information of the blood culture specimen bottle. The specimen information is used to describe the basic identification code of the specimen and to record the information of the stored blood culture specimen bottle in the information system 200 so that the subsequent reference record can be accurately retrieved. At the same time, through the analysis of the specimen information, the optimal temporary storage location 201 is selected for the blood culture specimen bottle so that the blood sample specimen in the blood culture specimen bottle is properly stored.

[0019] The blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 has multiple storage slots 201, each capable of holding one blood culture specimen bottle. It's important to note that the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 also includes an environmental control system. This system regulates various environmental factors within the storage chamber 20 to ensure the storage environment meets the needs of the blood culture specimen bottles. These environmental factors include temperature, light, and oxygen levels. Crucially, the environmental control system comprises multiple environmental control modules, each distributed across different slots. Therefore, by controlling the parameters of different environmental adjustment modules, the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 can be divided into multiple unit areas, each with a different storage environment. Thus, the blood culture specimen bottle can be stored in the optimal temporary storage position 201 according to the storage requirements of the blood culture specimen bottle. That is, the specimen information is analyzed based on the blood culture specimen bottle collection record in this technical step, so as to collect the blood culture specimen bottle to the designated temporary storage position 201 in the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device 100 according to the analysis result.

[0020] However, a unit area contains multiple temporary storage locations 201. When each unit area has other blood culture specimen bottles in its temporary storage location 201, and the storage environment of each unit area cannot be completely matched with the blood culture specimen bottles to be collected, additional calculation steps are required. This involves calculating various adjustment methods of the potential storage environment of each unit area, the impact of each adjustment method on the other blood culture specimen bottles that have already been collected, and the degree of matching with the storage requirements of the blood culture specimen bottles to be collected. Then, based on the importance level of each blood culture specimen bottle that has already been collected and the importance level of the blood culture specimen bottle to be collected, corresponding weights are assigned to the magnitude of the impact and the degree of matching. A comprehensive analysis is then conducted to obtain the optimal adjustment method of the storage environment of the unit area and the optimal temporary storage location 201 for the blood culture specimen bottles to be collected.

[0021] In step S3 of the embodiment provided in this disclosure, when the distribution mode is activated, a distribution instruction issued by the staff is received. The distribution instruction describes the type and quantity to be distributed. Then, according to the specified type and quantity, the specified blank blood culture bottles in the blood culture bottle storage cavity 10 of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 are distributed out of the bottle opening 31 for use by the staff.

[0022] In one embodiment, the step of parsing the specimen information based on the blood culture bottle collection record, and collecting the blood culture specimen bottle to be collected to the designated temporary storage position 201 in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity 20 of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 according to the parsing result includes: S21: Based on the blood culture bottle collection record, perform a feasible temporary storage location analysis on the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity 20 to obtain the distribution information of each temporary storage location 201 available for temporary storage of blood culture specimen bottles in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity 20. S22: Query the temporary storage environment label of each temporary storage location 201 fed back by the temporary storage location distribution information through the information system 200, and at the same time query the importance level and storage requirement characteristics of the blood culture specimen bottle corresponding to the specimen information through the information system 200. S23: Combine the temporary storage environment labels of each temporary storage bit 201 with the temporary storage empty bit distribution information and express them in a vectorized form to obtain the temporary storage environment feature matrix. S24: Based on the temporary storage environment feature matrix, perform an adaptive analysis on the importance level and storage requirement characteristics, and determine the temporary storage location 201 for receiving blood culture specimen bottles according to the adaptive analysis results, and receive the blood culture specimen bottles to the designated temporary storage location 201 in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity 20 of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device 100.

[0023] In step S21, the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 retrieves blood culture bottle receiving records from local storage or information system 200. These records contain information such as the storage location 101 of the received blood culture specimen bottles and the storage time. This information is associated with a pre-constructed temporary storage cavity digital model. The temporary storage cavity digital model is a virtual representation of the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity 20, which includes the structure of the temporary storage cavity, the number of each temporary storage position 201, the location, and other information. Based on the receiving records, the relevant parameters in the temporary storage cavity digital model are adjusted. For example, the temporary storage position 201 of the stored blood culture specimen bottles is marked as occupied, the occupancy status of each temporary storage position 201 in the model is updated, and the temporary storage status information of each temporary storage position 201 is extracted from the adjusted temporary storage cavity digital model to form temporary storage cavity distribution information.

[0024] The blood culture bottle collection record reflects the current actual usage of the temporary storage chamber, while the pre-built digital model of the temporary storage chamber is a general framework. By combining the collection record with the digital model and adjusting the parameters, the temporary storage status of each temporary storage position 201 in the temporary storage chamber can be obtained in real time and accurately. This provides basic data for subsequent analysis of feasible temporary storage position 201 placement, ensuring that subsequent operations are based on the actual state of the temporary storage chamber.

[0025] The distribution information of temporary storage cavities is analyzed to screen out unoccupied temporary storage slots 201. In addition, the physical characteristics of blood culture specimen bottles (such as size, shape, etc.) and the structural characteristics of the temporary storage cavities can be considered to exclude those temporary storage slots 201 that are not suitable for storing blood culture specimen bottles due to space limitations or other factors. The remaining information on temporary storage slots 201 suitable for storing blood culture specimen bottles is organized into temporary storage slot distribution information, including the number and location of temporary storage slot 201.

[0026] The distribution information of temporary storage chambers reflects the occupancy status of each temporary storage location 201. Considering that not all unoccupied temporary storage locations 201 are suitable for storing blood culture specimen bottles, further analysis of the distribution information of temporary storage chambers can be conducted to screen out feasible temporary storage locations 201. This can ensure that blood culture specimen bottles have suitable storage space and avoid damage to specimen bottles or inability to be stored properly due to the selection of inappropriate temporary storage locations 201.

[0027] In step S22, the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device 100 establishes a connection with the information system 200 through the communication module, sends the information such as the number of each temporary storage slot 201 in the temporary storage slot distribution information to the information system 200, queries the temporary storage environment label of each temporary storage slot 201, the temporary storage environment label includes environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, light, and the stability of the area where the temporary storage slot 201 is located, and at the same time, sends the specimen information of the blood culture specimen bottle (such as specimen number, patient information, etc.) to the information system 200, queries the importance level of the specimen bottle (such as ordinary specimen, urgent specimen, etc.) and storage requirement characteristics (such as specific temperature range, whether light protection is required, etc.).

[0028] Different blood culture specimen bottles have different requirements for storage environment, and the environmental conditions of different temporary storage positions 201 in the temporary storage chamber also vary. By querying the temporary storage environment label of temporary storage position 201 and the importance level and storage requirement characteristics of blood culture specimen bottles, more comprehensive information can be provided for the subsequent selection of temporary storage position 201, ensuring that the specimen bottles can be stored in an environment that meets their storage requirements, and guaranteeing the quality of the specimens and the accuracy of the test results.

[0029] In step S23, each temporary storage location 201 in the temporary storage location distribution information is associated with its corresponding temporary storage environment label to form a dataset containing the temporary storage location 201 number, location, and various environmental parameters. The information in the dataset is quantified, for example, environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity are converted into numerical values, and non-numerical information such as stability is encoded and converted into numerical values. The quantified data is arranged into a matrix according to certain rules to form a temporary storage environment feature matrix. Each row of the matrix represents a temporary storage location 201, and each column represents an environmental parameter or related information of a temporary storage location 201. Vectorization can convert complex temporary storage location 201 information and environmental information into a matrix form that is easy for computers to process. The temporary storage environment feature matrix provides a unified data structure for subsequent adaptive analysis, which facilitates mathematical operations and comparisons and can more efficiently find the most suitable temporary storage location 201 for blood culture specimen bottles.

[0030] In step S24, the importance level and storage requirement characteristics of the blood culture specimen bottle are quantified. For example, the importance level is converted into a weight value, and the storage requirement characteristics are converted into a set of numerical requirements. Then, the quantified importance level and storage requirement characteristics are compared and analyzed with the temporary storage environment feature matrix. Distance measurement, similarity calculation, and other methods can be used to calculate the matching degree between each temporary storage position 201 and the blood culture specimen bottle. The temporary storage positions 201 are sorted according to the matching degree, and the temporary storage position 201 with the highest matching degree is selected as the designated temporary storage position 201 for receiving the blood culture specimen bottle. Finally, the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device 100 controls the robotic arm and other equipment to move the blood culture specimen bottle from the inlet 32 ​​to the designated temporary storage position 201.

[0031] Through adaptive analysis, the importance and storage requirements of blood culture specimen bottles, as well as the environmental conditions of temporary storage location 201, can be comprehensively considered to select the most suitable temporary storage location 201. This ensures that the blood culture specimen bottles are in the best storage environment during the temporary storage process, reducing the impact of unsuitable storage environment on the specimens, improving the accuracy and reliability of specimen testing, and accurately collecting the specimen bottles to the designated temporary storage location 201, completing the entire collection process and realizing the orderly management of blood culture specimen bottles.

[0032] In one embodiment, the temporary storage environment label includes real-time environmental parameters of the unit area where the temporary storage position 201 is located within the temporary storage cavity 20 of the blood culture bottle, as well as the range of environmental parameter adjustment. The steps for adaptively analyzing the importance level and storage requirement characteristics based on the temporary storage environment feature matrix include: S251: Based on the temporary storage environment feature matrix, perform a matching analysis of the real-time environmental parameters of the unit area where each temporary storage location 201 is located to obtain the environmental matching degree between the blood culture specimen bottle and each temporary storage location 201. S252: Perform trial adjustments on the real-time environmental parameters of the cell area where each temporary storage location 201 is located within the range of environmental parameter adjustment, and perform matching analysis on various forms of trial adjustments on storage demand characteristics based on the temporary storage environment feature matrix, until the various temporary storage environments that each cell area can provide and the corresponding environmental matching degree are obtained. S253: Compare the importance level of the blood culture specimen bottle with the importance level of the other blood culture specimen bottles already stored in each unit area, and determine the temporary storage location 201 for collecting the blood culture specimen bottle based on the comparison results, various temporary storage environments and corresponding environmental matching degree.

[0033] In step S251, real-time environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and light intensity, are extracted from the temporary storage environment feature matrix for the cell region where each temporary storage location 201 is located. At the same time, the storage requirements of the blood culture specimen bottle are defined, such as specific temperature range and humidity requirements. For each temporary storage location 201, its real-time environmental parameters are compared with the storage requirements of the blood culture specimen bottle one by one. A preset matching algorithm can be used, such as calculating the difference or similarity between the real-time environmental parameters and the storage requirements. For example, if the storage requirement requires a temperature of 2-8℃, and the real-time temperature of a certain temporary storage location 201 is 5℃, the matching score of the temporary storage location 201 on the temperature parameter can be calculated according to certain rules.

[0034] A comprehensive evaluation of the matching scores of various environmental parameters can be conducted using methods such as weighted summation to obtain the overall environmental matching degree between the blood culture specimen bottle and the temporary storage location 201. The weight of each environmental parameter can be set according to its importance to the blood culture specimen. Blood culture specimens are quite sensitive to environmental conditions, and different specimens may have different storage requirements. By matching and analyzing the real-time environmental parameters of each temporary storage location 201 with the characteristics of specimen storage requirements, temporary storage locations 201 that are closer to the specimen's environmental requirements can be quickly selected, providing basic data for subsequent selection of temporary storage locations 201 and ensuring that the specimen is in a relatively suitable environment during the temporary storage process.

[0035] In step S252, the environmental parameter adjustment range of the cell area where each temporary storage location 201 is located is obtained from the temporary storage environment label. For example, the temperature can be adjusted from 1 to 10℃, and the humidity can be adjusted from 30% to 70%. Within the environmental parameter adjustment range of each temporary storage location 201, the environmental parameters are adjusted in a certain step size. For example, the temperature is adjusted in a step size of 1℃, and the humidity is adjusted in a step size of 5%. Each time an adjustment is made, the storage requirement features are re-matched and analyzed based on the temporary storage environment feature matrix, and a new environmental matching degree is calculated. The temporary storage environment that each temporary storage location 201 can provide under different adjustment conditions and the corresponding environmental matching degree are recorded to form a complete dataset.

[0036] The real-time environmental parameters of some temporary storage locations 201 may not fully meet the storage requirements of blood culture specimen bottles. However, after making appropriate adjustments within the range of environmental parameter adjustment, a better matching effect may be achieved. By conducting trial adjustments and matching analysis, the potential of each temporary storage location 201 can be fully explored, more suitable environmental conditions for specimen storage can be found, and the flexibility and adaptability of specimen storage can be improved.

[0037] In step S253, the importance level of the blood culture specimen bottle (such as ordinary specimen, urgent specimen, etc.) is obtained and compared with the importance level of the remaining blood culture specimen bottles stored in each unit area. Certain rules can be set to evaluate the difference in this importance level. For example, the importance level is divided into different levels, and the level difference between the two is calculated. This difference is used as part of the first adaptability factor. The various temporary storage environments that each unit area can provide and the corresponding environmental matching degree are used as the second adaptability factor. Different weights can be assigned to the first adaptability factor and the second adaptability factor respectively. According to the set weights, the first adaptability factor and the second adaptability factor are comprehensively calculated by weighted summation, etc., to obtain the comprehensive adaptability score of each temporary storage position 201. The temporary storage position 201 with the highest comprehensive adaptability score is selected as the temporary storage position 201 for collecting blood culture specimen bottles.

[0038] Blood culture specimen bottles have different importance levels, and their requirements for storage environment and safety may also differ. For example, urgent specimens may require a more stable and suitable storage environment, and interference with other specimens should be avoided. Combining the importance level comparison results with the environmental matching degree for comprehensive analysis can take into account various factors more comprehensively, ensure that high-importance specimens receive better storage conditions, and at the same time make full use of the space resources of the temporary storage chamber to achieve optimized management of specimen storage.

[0039] Please see Figures 1-3As shown, this disclosure provides a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 for implementing the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching method described in any one of the first aspects. The blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 provided in this disclosure supports automated intelligent dispensing of blank blood culture bottles and intelligent reception and temporary storage of blood culture specimen bottles, which can effectively improve operational efficiency and accuracy. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 1 The blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 includes: a blood culture bottle storage chamber 10, a blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20, and an operating table 30.

[0040] The blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 includes multiple storage positions 101 for storing unused blank blood culture bottles. The blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 includes multiple temporary storage positions 201 for storing blood culture specimen bottles coated with blood samples. The blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 is used to provide a culture environment for the blood samples stored therein. It can be understood that a blank blood culture bottle refers to an unopened blood culture bottle, and a blood culture specimen bottle refers to a blood culture bottle after the blood sample has been coated.

[0041] The operating console 30 includes an outlet 31, an inlet 32, and an information operating console 3033. The inlet 32 ​​is connected to the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 so that the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 can insert the blood culture specimen bottle placed in the inlet 32 ​​into the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20. The outlet 31 is connected to the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 so that the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 can distribute blank blood culture bottles in the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 to the outlet 31. The information operating console 3033 includes an information recognition module 331, a human-computer interaction module, and a control module. The control module is connected to the information recognition module 331 and the human-computer interaction module respectively. When the information recognition module 331 recognizes the staff information, the control module is used to distribute the blank blood culture bottle matching the distribution instruction issued by the staff through the human-computer interaction module to the outlet 31. When the information recognition module 331 recognizes the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle, the control module receives the blood culture specimen bottle located at the inlet 32 ​​into the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 for temporary storage.

[0042] The information identification module 331 can identify staff information through methods such as barcode scanning, sensor recognition, biometric recognition, and employee ID / password recognition. An information database containing all staff information can be pre-built in the information control panel 3033. Depending on the identification method of the information identification module 331, when the information on the barcode, QR code, NFC (Near Field Communication) tag, or RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag held by the staff matches the information in the database, or when the staff's facial or fingerprint information matches the information in the database, or when the staff's entered employee ID and password match the information in the database, the control module can confirm that the information identification module 331 has identified the staff information. That is, confirming that the information identification module 331 has identified the staff information means confirming that the information identification module 331 has correctly identified the staff information that matches the information recorded in the database. At this time, the control module can grant the staff member the right to retrieve bottles and distribute the corresponding bottles according to the dispensing instructions issued by the staff member through the human-machine interaction module. Blank blood culture bottles are dispensed to outlet 31 so that staff can coat the blood specimens to be cultured to obtain blood culture specimen bottles. The dispensing instruction may include information such as the type, quantity, and size of the required blood culture bottles. The blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 can store various blank blood culture bottles to meet different blood culture needs. The control module can dispense the required type, quantity, and size of blank blood culture bottles to outlet 31 according to the dispensing instruction. It can be understood that the staff information may include information such as the staff's department or group; and in the event of personnel changes, the staff information stored in the information department can be added, deleted, or modified accordingly.

[0043] The above describes the basic process of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 dispensing blood culture bottles according to staff information and dispensing instructions. After receiving the required blank blood culture bottle, the staff can coat the blood sample in the blood collection tube with the blood sample that needs to be cultured and tested on the workbench to form a blood culture sample bottle. It is understood that the coated blood culture sample bottle needs to be transported to the testing center (or laboratory) by a transport vehicle for culture and testing. The blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 is usually placed in the outpatient or emergency department to meet the needs of outpatient (emergency) departments. The transport vehicle may only transport the blood culture sample bottles from the outpatient (emergency) department to the testing center at intervals. Before the blood culture sample bottle is coated and sent to the testing center, it also needs to meet the culture requirements. This embodiment of the invention provides a blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 with a culture environment, which can meet the culture requirements of the blood culture sample bottle before it is sent to the testing center, and realize the temporary storage of the blood culture sample bottle.

[0044] Blood culture specimen bottles are labeled with information about the specimens. The information recognition module 331 can obtain this information by recognizing the label. Understandably, when blood culture is required, the hospital's information system 200 generates both blood collection tube labels and blood culture bottle labels when the doctor prescribes the test for the patient. The blood collection tube label indicates blood collection information, such as the patient to whom the blood belongs and the test performed, to facilitate subsequent processing and testing of the collected blood and to provide the test results to the corresponding patient. The blood collection tube label is affixed to the blood collection tube by medical personnel when collecting blood from the patient. The blood culture bottle label is used for... The blood culture bottle label is used to identify the patient, culture environment, and testing items to facilitate subsequent culture and testing of the blood sample and to provide the test results to the corresponding patient. Staff can issue a dispensing instruction based on the blood culture bottle label to transmit the retrieval information to the control module, thereby obtaining the required blank blood culture bottles. When applying the blood sample, the corresponding blood culture bottle label is attached to the blood culture bottle to prevent the omission or error of the sample information. The workbench for applying the blood sample can be set up next to the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 to avoid contamination in the middle of the path due to long bottle picking and placing.

[0045] After the staff completes the coating of the blood culture specimen bottle, they can first place the blood culture specimen bottle in the recognition position of the information recognition module 331 so that the information recognition module 331 can recognize the specimen information, and then place the blood culture specimen bottle in the inlet 32. When the control module confirms that the information recognition module 331 recognizes the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle, it receives the blood culture specimen bottle located in the inlet 32 ​​into the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 for temporary storage.

[0046] The information identification module 331 can identify the blood culture bottle label to obtain specimen information through barcode scanning or sensor recognition. Specimen information includes at least the patient to whom the blood belongs, the culture environment, and the testing items. The blood culture bottle label can be a barcode label, QR code label, NFC label, or RFID label, etc., and can be set according to actual needs. The information identification module 331 can be configured with identification points, for example, uniformly located on the information operating table 3033, or separately located on the information operating table 3033 and the bottle inlet 32, to achieve staff information identification and blood culture specimen bottle identification respectively. When the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 includes multiple sub-chambers with different culture environments, the control module can also send the blood culture specimen bottle to the corresponding sub-chamber according to the specimen information, realizing automatic docking and temporary storage of the blood culture specimen bottle. The blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 can be equipped with environmental control equipment to adjust environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide content within the chamber, thereby regulating the internal environment so that the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 can provide a culture environment consistent with that of the testing center.

[0047] The blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a blood culture bottle storage chamber 10, a blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20, and an operating table 30. The blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 can provide multiple unused blank blood culture bottles to meet the needs of laboratory use; the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 can provide a culture environment for blood specimens to meet the temporary storage needs of coated blood culture specimen bottles before they are sent to the testing center for culture; the operating table 30 can realize the intelligent dispensing of blank blood culture bottles and receiving of temporarily stored blood culture specimen bottles. Specifically, in the operating table 30, the outlet 31 and inlet 32 ​​serve as the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing windows of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100. The information operating table 3033 serves as the core intelligent control component of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100. When the information recognition module 331 confirms that the staff information has been identified, the control module automatically dispenses blank blood culture bottles according to the dispensing instructions issued by the staff, which can realize the automatic and accurate dispensing of blank blood culture bottles. In addition, when the information recognition module 331 confirms that the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle has been identified, the control module automatically receives the blood culture specimen bottle and sends it to the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 for temporary storage, which can realize the automation of specimen receiving, avoid the tedious manual receiving and recording process, improve operational efficiency and avoid information errors and omissions. Furthermore, based on the two identification processes of staff information and specimen information, the subsequent dispensing or receiving procedures are only carried out after successful identification, which can prevent non-staff members from taking the wrong items and prevent the wrong receipt of non-blood culture specimens. Therefore, the blood culture bottle receiving and dispensing device 100 can realize the intelligent dispensing of blank blood culture bottles and the intelligent receiving and temporary storage of blood culture specimen bottles. By automating the receiving and dispensing, it improves operational efficiency and accuracy, and solves the error rate and waste caused by manual operation.

[0048] The specific structure of each component in the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 is described below by way of example, but it is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0049] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a structural block diagram of a blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. See also... Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment, optionally, the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 includes three storage modules: an aerobic bottle storage module 11, an anaerobic bottle storage module 12, and a pediatric bottle storage module 13. Each storage module includes multiple storage slots 101. The aerobic bottle storage module 11 stores aerobic blank blood culture bottles, the anaerobic bottle storage module 12 stores anaerobic blank blood culture bottles, and the pediatric bottle storage module 13 stores pediatric blank blood culture bottles. Correspondingly, when the confirmation information identification module 331 identifies staff information, the control module determines the type and quantity of blank blood culture bottles to be distributed based on the distribution instruction issued by the staff through the human-computer interaction module, and distributes the corresponding type and quantity of blank blood culture bottles from the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 to the outlet 31.

[0050] This embodiment is configured in such a way that the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 can store various types of blank blood culture bottles, comprehensively meeting the needs of outpatient and emergency departments. The number of storage slots 101 in each storage module can be configured according to actual needs. For example, more storage slots 101 can be provided for types of blank blood culture bottles used more frequently, or three storage modules can be configured with the same number of storage slots 101, for example, each including 80-150 storage slots 101, specifically, each storage module can include 100 storage slots 101. As long as the needs of outpatient and emergency departments are met, the specific number of storage slots 101 in each storage module is not limited here.

[0051] Based on the above embodiments, optionally, the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 includes two mutually isolated storage sub-chambers: an anaerobic storage sub-chamber 21 and an aerobic storage sub-chamber 22. Each storage sub-chamber includes multiple storage positions 201; the anaerobic storage sub-chamber 21 maintains an anaerobic culture environment, and the aerobic storage sub-chamber 22 maintains an aerobic culture environment. Correspondingly, when the confirmation information identification module 331 identifies the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle, the control module determines the required culture environment for the blood specimen in the blood culture specimen bottle based on the specimen information, and receives the blood culture specimen bottle from the inlet 32 ​​into the storage sub-chamber with the corresponding culture environment. It is understood that because pediatric blood culture bottles differ from adult blood culture bottles in specifications, a separate pediatric bottle storage module 13 is provided in the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 to store blank pediatric blood culture bottles. However, the culture environment of blood culture specimen bottles coated for children is essentially no different from that of blood culture specimen bottles coated for adults. The culture environment for blood specimens does not distinguish between adult and children. Therefore, the temporary storage chamber of the blood culture bottle only needs to be divided into anaerobic and aerobic temporary storage chambers to meet the culture requirements of blood specimens.

[0052] This embodiment is configured in such a way that the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20 can provide different culture environments, comprehensively meeting the temporary storage needs of various blood specimens in outpatient and emergency departments. The number of storage positions 201 contained in each storage sub-chamber can be configured according to actual needs. For example, more storage positions 201 can be provided for storage sub-chambers with higher usage, or two storage sub-chambers can be configured with the same number of storage positions 201, for example, each including 100-200 storage positions 201. As long as the temporary storage needs of outpatient and emergency departments are met, the specific number of storage positions 201 included in each storage sub-chamber is not limited here.

[0053] See Figure 3 Based on the above embodiments, optionally, the information operation console 3033, in addition to having an information recognition module 331, a human-computer interaction module 332, and a control module 333, also includes a communication module 334; the communication module 334 is connected to the control module 333 and the information system 200 respectively. The control module 333 is also used to upload the specimen information and the receiving time of the blood culture specimen bottle to the information system 200 via the communication module 334 when the information recognition module 331 confirms that the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle has been recognized. This achieves information synchronization of the blood culture bottle-related information throughout the entire information system 200, which is beneficial for real-time monitoring of the specimen status and realizing full-process tracking of the blood culture specimen bottle testing status; furthermore, by uploading the receiving time to the information system 200, the temporary storage time can be recorded and synchronized, which is beneficial for timely reminders to staff to remove the blood culture specimen bottle. Furthermore, the control module 333 is also used to record the storage time of each blank blood culture bottle in the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10, and to upload the expiration warning information of the blank blood culture bottle to the information system 200 through the communication module 334 when the remaining validity period of the blank blood culture bottle drops to a preset time. This serves two purposes: firstly, it reminds staff to use the blank blood culture bottles as soon as possible within the validity period to avoid waste due to expiration; secondly, it reminds staff to replace expired blank blood culture bottles in a timely manner to avoid them occupying storage space 101. For example, the control module 333 can sort the blank blood culture bottles according to their remaining validity period and prioritize issuing those with shorter remaining validity periods to reduce waste. The preset time can be set according to actual needs and is not limited here. For example, the information system 200 in the hospital can be a Hospital Information System (HIS) or a Laboratory Information System (LIS), which can be set according to actual application needs.

[0054] In summary, the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention comprises: 1. Blood culture bottle storage chamber 10: includes multiple storage modules for storing blank blood culture bottles of different specifications; the device supports the automatic distribution of blank blood culture bottles through staff information identification and distribution instruction input.

[0055] 2. Blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20: includes two temporary storage sub-chambers for receiving patient blood samples and providing different culture environments; the device supports automatic docking with blood culture sample bottles through sample information recognition.

[0056] 3. Control panel 30: includes bottle outlet 31, bottle inlet 32, and information control panel 3033. The information control panel 3033, as the core intelligent processing component of the control panel 30, specifically includes: 1) Information recognition module 331: used to identify staff information and specimen information to ensure information matching.

[0057] 2) Human-computer interaction module 332: used to enable interaction between staff and control module 333.

[0058] 3) Control module 333: Used to control the operation of the entire device, including the dispensing of blank blood culture bottles, the receiving of blood culture specimen bottles and information recording; wherein, the recorded information includes, but is not limited to, staff information, specimen information, specimen receiving time and remaining expiration date of blank blood culture bottles.

[0059] 4) Communication module 334: Used to interact with information system 200 to realize information synchronization between blood culture bottle receiving and sending device 100 and information system 200. For example, it can provide reminder and warning functions within the validity period of blank blood culture bottles.

[0060] Based on the above embodiments, optionally, for the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10, each storage module may include at least one storage drawer, and each storage drawer includes multiple storage positions 101; at least some storage drawers are stacked. Furthermore, each storage module is equipped with a quantity identification module, which is used to detect the number of blank blood culture bottles in the corresponding storage module and upload the information to the control module 333.

[0061] This embodiment is configured in a way that is equivalent to using a multi-layer drawer-type design for the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10, supporting the classified storage of blank blood culture bottles of different specifications. The specifications of the blank blood culture bottles may include type and size, etc. For example, the information control panel 3033 includes a communication module 334, which is connected to both the control module 333 and the information system 200. The control module 333 is also used to upload the number of blank blood culture bottles in each storage module to the information system 200 via the communication module 334, so as to promptly remind staff to replenish the bottles when the number is low.

[0062] Specifically, the quantity identification module may include a number of quantity identification sensors corresponding to the number of storage drawers in the corresponding storage module. That is, each storage drawer is equipped with a corresponding quantity identification sensor to monitor the number of blank blood culture bottles in each drawer. For example, the quantity identification sensors may include pressure sensors or weight sensors, determining the number of blank blood culture bottles in the storage drawer based on pressure or mass. Thus, by equipping the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 with sensors, the inventory status can be monitored in real time.

[0063] Based on the above embodiments, optionally, for the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20, the anaerobic temporary storage sub-chamber 21 includes: a first environmental control device for providing an anaerobic culture environment; and the aerobic temporary storage sub-chamber 22 includes: a second environmental control device for providing an aerobic culture environment. Each environmental control device can regulate environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide concentration within its respective sub-chamber.

[0064] Furthermore, the anaerobic temporary storage chamber 21 also includes: a first environmental monitoring device, connected to the control module 333, used to monitor the culture environment within the anaerobic temporary storage chamber 21 and transmit the monitoring results to the control module 333; the aerobic temporary storage chamber 22 also includes: a second environmental monitoring device, connected to the control module 333, used to monitor the culture environment within the aerobic temporary storage chamber 22 and transmit the monitoring results to the control module 333. This allows for the monitoring of the culture environment in both temporary storage chambers.

[0065] The control module 333 can also be connected to a first environmental control device and a second environmental control device. The control module 333 can control the first environmental control device to adjust the culture environment within the anaerobic temporary storage chamber 21 based on the detection results of the first environmental control device, thereby maintaining a certain anaerobic culture environment within the anaerobic temporary storage chamber 21. Furthermore, the control module 333 can control the second environmental control device to adjust the culture environment within the aerobic temporary storage chamber 22 based on the detection results of the second environmental control device, thereby maintaining a certain aerobic culture environment within the aerobic temporary storage chamber 22.

[0066] Based on the above embodiments, optionally, for each module in the information operation console 30, please refer to the following specific embodiments, but these are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0067] In one embodiment, the information identification module 331 optionally includes at least one of a barcode scanner, an RFID reader, and an NFC reader. The barcode scanner can identify barcodes and / or QR codes. The information identification module 331 may also include a biometric device, such as a fingerprint reader and / or a facial recognition device; the information identification module 331 may also include an input device to support staff input of information such as employee ID and password. This configuration allows the information identification module 331 to support at least one of employee ID / password, barcode, QR code, NFC, and RFID technologies, facilitating rapid identification of staff information and specimen information.

[0068] In one embodiment, the human-machine interaction module 332 may optionally include at least one of a touch screen and a keyboard to facilitate interaction between the operator and the control module 333. Furthermore, the human-machine interaction module 332 may also include a display screen to show the operating status in real time, thereby visualizing the device control process.

[0069] In one implementation, the control module 333 may optionally be developed based on an embedded system, supporting automated control and remote monitoring. Furthermore, the control module 333 may also be equipped with a fault self-checking function to ensure stable operation of the device. The fault self-checking may include: self-checking whether various sensors in the device are faulty, and self-checking whether the culture environment in each temporary storage sub-chamber is abnormal.

[0070] In one implementation, the communication module 334 may optionally be a wired or wireless communication module, supporting either wired or wireless communication methods, and enabling real-time data interaction with the information system 200. Furthermore, the communication module 334 and the information system 200 transmit encrypted data using a preset encryption method. By providing data encryption functionality, information security is ensured, and leakage of sensitive information such as patient information is prevented. The preset encryption method can be set according to actual needs, and any encryption method approved by the hospital can be used.

[0071] See Figure 3 Based on the above embodiments, the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 may optionally include an air purification device 34, which is used to purify the air at the outlet 31 and inlet 32 ​​to provide a sterile environment. This sterile design ensures that the specimen receiving process is uncontaminated; combined with the automatic docking function, it also ensures rapid connection between the specimen and the blood culture bottle.

[0072] For example, the air purification device 34 can be installed in the operating table 30. Alternatively, the workbench used by the staff to coat blood samples can be a laminar flow hood, specifically a biological laminar flow hood, which is equipped with its own air purification device. This device continuously filters the air to achieve sterility of the workbench, and since the workbench is located adjacent to the device, the air purification device in the workbench can also be reused to provide a sterile environment for the inlet / outlet bottle 32. Preferably, the entire device and workbench are kept in a sterile state to minimize contamination during sample coating and transportation, thereby improving the accuracy of the test results.

[0073] In one specific embodiment, optionally, the working process of the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 includes: 1. Staff members enter information into the system through scanning or typing to form a database.

[0074] 2. When the control module determines that the staff information matches the information in the database based on the identification result of the information identification module 331, it confirms that the information identification module 331 has identified the staff information. Then, in conjunction with the distribution instructions issued by the staff, it automatically selects and distributes the required blank blood culture bottles. The information identification module 331 can obtain the identification result by scanning labels, scanning barcodes, entering employee ID passwords, or scanning faces.

[0075] 3. The control module receives the blood culture specimen bottle coated with the patient's blood sample from the inlet 32, realizes docking with the blood culture specimen bottle through specimen information recognition, sends it into the corresponding temporary storage sub-cavity, and records the receiving time and feeds it back to the hospital's information system 200.

[0076] 4. The control module records the specimen information identified by the information recognition module 331 and uploads it to the hospital's information system 200. The combination of points three and four allows for comprehensive recording of relevant information about the blood culture specimen bottle, enabling relevant personnel to know when and from which patient the blood specimen was collected, what type of culture was required, and what tests were performed.

[0077] 5. Real-time monitoring of specimen status, such as the current location of the specimen, the current processing flow, the storage time in the temporary storage chamber, and whether the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 has been transported. Each blood culture specimen bottle has a unique label recording its information. From the moment the blood culture specimen bottle is placed into the device, tracking the label allows for complete tracking of the blood specimen from receipt to obtaining the test results.

[0078] In summary, this invention provides a dual-dispensing device for blood culture bottles. Through automated design, it achieves intelligent dispensing of blank blood culture bottles and intelligent reception and temporary storage of blood culture specimen bottles, improving operational efficiency and accuracy, reducing the error rate and waste associated with manual operation. It effectively solves the following problems that may arise from manual operation in related technologies: 1) Low efficiency and proneness to errors in manual operation, leading to waste due to difficulty in detecting errors within the shelf life of culture bottles; 2) Cumbersome specimen reception and recording processes, easily resulting in information omissions or errors; 3) Delayed specimen reception at night; 4) Inability to achieve real-time monitoring and tracking of specimen status. This device can be widely used in hospital laboratories and hospital storage centers, possessing high practical value.

[0079] It should be noted that the accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the actual size of the device and the division of module positions. The size and placement of each module can be set according to actual needs.

[0080] The blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100 provided in any embodiment of the present invention can be applied to the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching method, and has corresponding beneficial effects. The blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching method can be executed by the control module in the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching device 100, and the blood culture bottle receiving and dispatching method includes: When the information recognition module 331 recognizes the staff information, it distributes the blank blood culture bottle matching the distribution instruction from the blood culture bottle storage chamber 10 to the bottle outlet 31 according to the distribution instruction issued by the staff through the human-computer interaction module.

[0081] When the confirmation information recognition module 331 recognizes the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle, the blood culture specimen bottle located at the inlet 32 ​​is received into the blood culture bottle temporary storage chamber 20 for temporary storage.

[0082] In the blood culture bottle dispensing and receiving method provided in this embodiment of the invention, blank blood culture bottles are automatically dispensed according to the dispensing instruction issued by the staff member when the confirmation information identification module 331 identifies the staff member's information, thus achieving automatic and accurate dispensing of blank blood culture bottles. Furthermore, when the confirmation information identification module 331 identifies the specimen information on the blood culture specimen bottle, the blood culture specimen bottle is automatically received and temporarily stored in the blood culture bottle storage chamber 20, thus automating specimen receiving, avoiding the tedious manual receiving and recording process, improving operational efficiency, and preventing information errors. Moreover, based on the two identification processes of staff member information and specimen information, subsequent dispensing or receiving procedures are only performed after successful identification, preventing unauthorized personnel from mistakenly taking the items and preventing the incorrect receipt of non-blood culture specimens. Therefore, this blood culture bottle dispensing and receiving method can achieve intelligent dispensing of blank blood culture bottles and intelligent receiving and temporary storage of blood culture specimen bottles, improving operational efficiency and accuracy through automated dispensing and receiving, and solving the error rate and waste caused by manual operation.

[0083] As can be seen from the above, the technical solutions disclosed herein can be implemented as methods, apparatus, devices, computer program products, storage media, electronic devices, etc. Those skilled in the art will understand that various aspects of this disclosure can be specifically implemented in the following forms: a completely hardware implementation, a completely software implementation (including firmware, microcode, etc.), or a combination of hardware and software implementations, which may be referred to as "circuit," "module," or "device," respectively.

[0084] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific methods, steps, or structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. Those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments based on the specific implementations provided in this disclosure. Therefore, the specific implementations provided in this disclosure are merely exemplary, and the scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the claims, and should cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary technical means in the art not disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A blood culture bottle transceiving method, characterized by, The method comprises the following steps: acquiring the working state of a blood culture bottle receiving and sending device to activate the receiving mode or the sending mode of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device; when the receiving mode is activated, performing information authentication on a blood culture specimen bottle to be received at an inlet, obtaining specimen information of the blood culture specimen bottle, and analyzing the specimen information based on a blood culture specimen bottle receiving record to receive the blood culture specimen bottle into a specified temporary storage position of a blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device according to the analysis result; when the sending mode is activated, receiving a sending instruction issued by a worker, and sending a specified blank blood culture bottle in a blood culture bottle storage cavity of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device to the inlet according to the sending instruction.

2. The blood culture bottle transceiving method of claim 1, wherein, The step of analyzing the specimen information based on the blood culture specimen bottle receiving record to receive the blood culture specimen bottle to be received into a specified temporary storage position of a blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device according to the analysis result comprises the following steps: analyzing the feasible temporary storage positions of the blood culture specimen bottle in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity according to the blood culture specimen bottle receiving record to obtain temporary storage position distribution information of each temporary storage position in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity that can temporarily store the blood culture specimen bottle; querying the temporary storage environment labels of each temporary storage position fed back by the temporary storage position distribution information through an information system, and querying the importance level and storage demand characteristics of the blood culture specimen bottle corresponding to the specimen information through the information system; combining the temporary storage environment labels of each temporary storage position with the temporary storage position distribution information and performing vectorization expression to obtain a temporary storage environment characteristic matrix; performing adaptive analysis on the importance level and storage demand characteristics based on the temporary storage environment characteristic matrix to determine the temporary storage position for receiving the blood culture specimen bottle according to the adaptive analysis result, and receiving the blood culture specimen bottle into the specified temporary storage position of the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity of the blood culture bottle receiving and sending device.

3. The blood culture bottle transceiving method of claim 2, wherein, The temporary storage environment label comprises real-time environment parameters of a unit area in which the temporary storage position is located in the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity, and an environment parameter adjustment range; The step of performing adaptive analysis on the importance level and storage demand characteristics based on the temporary storage environment characteristic matrix comprises the following steps: performing matching analysis on the real-time environment parameters of the unit area in which each temporary storage position is located based on the storage demand characteristics of the temporary storage environment characteristic matrix to obtain the environment matching degree of the blood culture specimen bottle and each temporary storage position; performing trial adjustment on the real-time environment parameters of the unit area in which each temporary storage position is located within the environment parameter adjustment range, and performing matching analysis on each type of trial adjustment of the storage demand characteristics based on the temporary storage environment characteristic matrix until each type of temporary storage environment that can be provided by each unit area and the corresponding environment matching degree are obtained; comparing the importance level of the blood culture specimen bottle with the importance levels of the remaining blood culture specimen bottles stored in each unit area, and comprehensively analyzing to determine the temporary storage position for receiving the blood culture specimen bottle based on the comparison result and each type of temporary storage environment and the corresponding environment matching degree.

4. A blood culture bottle receiving device, characterized in that, The method for implementing any one of claims 1-3 comprises the following steps: The blood culture bottle storage cavity, the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity and the operation table; The blood culture bottle storage cavity comprises a plurality of storage positions for storing unused blank blood culture bottles; The blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity comprises a plurality of temporary storage positions for storing blood culture sample bottles coated with blood samples, and the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity is used to provide a culture environment for the blood samples stored therein; The operation table comprises a bottle outlet, a bottle inlet and an information operation table, the bottle inlet is communicated with the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity, the bottle outlet is communicated with the blood culture bottle storage cavity, the information operation table comprises an information identification module, a human-computer interaction module and a control module, the control module is connected with the information identification module and the human-computer interaction module respectively, the control module is used to, when confirming that the information identification module identifies the staff information, according to the distribution instruction issued by the staff through the human-computer interaction module, distribute the blank blood culture bottles in the blood culture bottle storage cavity that match the distribution instruction to the bottle outlet, and, when confirming that the information identification module identifies the sample information on the blood culture sample bottle, receive the blood culture sample bottle at the bottle inlet to the blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity for temporary storage.

5. The blood culture bottle handling device of claim 4, wherein the blood culture bottle is a Vacutainer® blood culture bottle. The information operation table further comprises a communication module connected with the control module and an information system respectively; The control module is further used to, when confirming that the information identification module identifies the sample information on the blood culture sample bottle, upload the sample information and the receiving time of the blood culture sample bottle to the information system through the communication module, and record the storage time of each blank blood culture bottle in the blood culture bottle storage cavity, and upload the valid period warning information of the blank blood culture bottle to the information system through the communication module when the remaining valid period of the blank blood culture bottle decreases to a preset length of time; The communication module is a wired communication module or a wireless communication module, and encrypted data transmission is performed between the communication module and the information system through a preset encryption mode.

6. The blood culture bottle handling device of claim 4, wherein the blood culture bottle is a Vacutainer® blood culture bottle. The blood culture bottle storage cavity comprises an aerobic bottle storage module, an anaerobic bottle storage module and a children bottle storage module, each storage module comprises a plurality of storage positions; wherein the aerobic bottle storage module is used to store aerobic blank blood culture bottles, the anaerobic bottle storage module is used to store anaerobic blank blood culture bottles, and the children bottle storage module is used to store blank blood culture bottles for children; The control module is used to, when confirming that the information identification module identifies the staff information, determine the type and quantity of blank blood culture bottles to be distributed according to the distribution instruction issued by the staff through the human-computer interaction module, and distribute the corresponding type and quantity of blank blood culture bottles in the blood culture bottle storage cavity to the bottle outlet.

7. The blood culture bottle handling device of claim 4, wherein the blood culture bottle is a Vacutainer® blood culture bottle. Each storage module comprises at least one storage drawer, and each storage drawer comprises a plurality of storage positions, and each storage drawer is arranged in a stacked form; In addition, each storage module is provided with a quantity identification module, which is used to detect the quantity of blank blood culture bottles in the corresponding storage module and upload to the control module; The quantity identification module includes quantity identification sensors in the same number as the storage drawers in the corresponding storage module, and the quantity identification sensors include pressure sensors or weight sensors.

8. The blood culture bottle handling device of claim 4, wherein the blood culture bottle is a Vacutainer® blood culture bottle. The blood culture bottle temporary storage cavity includes an anaerobic temporary storage sub-cavity and an aerobic temporary storage sub-cavity which are isolated from each other, and each of the anaerobic temporary storage sub-cavity and the aerobic temporary storage sub-cavity includes a plurality of temporary storage positions; The anaerobic temporary storage sub-cavity is provided with a first environment adjusting device for providing an anaerobic culture environment; The aerobic temporary storage sub-cavity is provided with a second environment adjusting device for providing an aerobic culture environment; The control module is used for determining a culture environment required by a blood sample in the blood culture sample bottle according to sample information on the blood culture sample bottle when it is confirmed that the information identification module identifies the sample information, and receiving the blood culture sample bottle from the bottle inlet into the temporary storage sub-cavity with the corresponding culture environment.

9. The blood culture bottle handling device of claim 8, wherein the blood culture bottle is a Vacutainer® blood culture bottle. The anaerobic temporary storage sub-cavity is provided with a first environment detecting device connected to the control module, and the first environment detecting device is used for detecting a culture environment in the anaerobic temporary storage sub-cavity and transmitting a detection result to the control module; The aerobic temporary storage sub-cavity is provided with a second environment detecting device connected to the control module, and the second environment detecting device is used for detecting a culture environment in the aerobic temporary storage sub-cavity and transmitting a detection result to the control module.

10. The blood culture bottle handling device of claim 4, wherein the blood culture bottle handling device is configured to be used with a blood culture bottle having a neck with a diameter of 1.5 inches or less. The air purification device is used for purifying air of the bottle outlet and the bottle inlet to provide a sterile environment. The information identification module includes at least one of a code scanning device, an RFID identification device and an NFC identification device; The human-computer interaction module includes at least one of a touch screen and a keyboard, and the human-computer interaction module further includes a display screen.

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