A Smart Storage Method for Pathological Specimens

Abstract

This invention provides an intelligent storage method for pathological specimens, comprising an automated cabinet, an intelligent management system, a fully automated batch scanner, a temporary storage cabinet for pathological specimens, and a handheld terminal. It achieves disordered storage, precise positioning, intelligent borrowing and returning, batch scanning, multi-terminal synchronization, and end-to-end security protection for pathological specimens. The method employs technologies such as LED positioning, voice prompts, cabinet management, precise slide positioning, batch storage of paraffin blocks, resume transmission after network outages, and multiple security protections. The beneficial effects of this invention are: it enables disordered storage, precise retrieval, intelligent management, end-to-end traceability, multiple security protections, and full-process quality control compliance for pathological specimens, meeting the standardized, intelligent, and efficient management needs of medical institutions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pathological specimen storage technology, and more specifically to an intelligent storage method for pathological specimens. Background Technology

[0002] Pathological diagnosis is widely recognized as the "gold standard" for disease diagnosis, and pathological specimens are the core physical evidence for pathological diagnosis, clinical teaching, scientific research, forensic identification, and medical dispute resolution. Normative documents such as the "Guidelines for the Construction and Management of Pathology Departments" clearly require that medical institutions strengthen the management of pathology records, clearly define the retention periods for pathological specimens, paraffin blocks, positive smears, negative smears, and tissue specimens; establish and improve the system for borrowing and consulting pathological specimens and smears; implement internal quality control, and establish a complete record of the entire process, including specimen reception, storage, processing, diagnosis, report issuance, reagents and consumables, instrument calibration, internal quality control, and external quality assessment, with the retention period meeting legal requirements.

[0003] In clinical practice, traditional pathological specimen storage commonly uses ordinary metal filing cabinets or sheet metal cabinets, but this method has a series of problems: 1. The storage order is chaotic and there is no standardized location mechanism. Paraffin blocks, pathological specimens, and archives are mixed together without unique codes or location associations. Finding them depends on manual memory and searching through cabinets one by one, which takes several minutes to tens of minutes. This is extremely inefficient and prone to errors.

[0004] 2. The management methods are primitive and lack digital traceability capabilities. Borrowing, returning, transferring, and destroying all rely on paper registration, which is prone to loss, omission, and misregistration, creating management blind spots and posing security risks such as lost, misplaced, or expired specimens.

[0005] 3. The storage structure is simplistic and space utilization is low. The cabinets lack a dedicated layered and categorized design, making them unsuitable for the different shapes and storage densities of paraffin blocks, pathological specimens, and archives. The capacity is fixed, and the expandability is poor, making it difficult to cope with the continuous growth in specimen volume.

[0006] 4. Lack of safety protection, high risk to personnel and specimens. There are no mechanisms for preventing falls, pinching, emergency braking, or foot locking, making it prone to accidents such as drawers falling off, cabinets tipping over, and injuries to personnel during operation; there is no emergency power outage plan, making operation impossible during power outages.

[0007] 5. Information is isolated and closed, unable to connect with the hospital's information system. Data is not interconnected, and batch entry, rapid query, statistical analysis, and report export are not supported, making it difficult to meet the requirements of quality control and inspection review.

[0008] 6. Rigid operating mode with no mobile support. Operations can only be performed at fixed workstations, the process is cumbersome and repetitive, resulting in high labor intensity for medical staff and low overall work efficiency.

[0009] While some existing technologies include intelligent storage shelves or file management equipment, most are general industrial warehousing or file management modifications. They have not been deeply optimized for the specific morphology, storage standards, operating procedures, and safety requirements of pathological specimens. They generally lack core functions such as specimen-specific positioning, multi-terminal collaboration, offline operation, batch high-speed scanning, security linkage, and access control, and cannot truly meet the high-quality, standardized, and intelligent management needs of hospital pathology departments.

[0010] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an intelligent pathological specimen storage method that can deeply optimize the specific morphology, storage standards, operating procedures, and safety requirements of pathological specimens, and truly meet the high-quality, standardized, and intelligent management needs of hospital pathology departments. Summary of the Invention

[0011] To address the problems in existing technologies, this invention provides an intelligent storage method for pathological specimens. Through the coordinated use of automated cabinets, an intelligent management system, a fully automated batch scanner, a pathological specimen storage cabinet, and a handheld terminal, and employing technologies such as LED positioning, voice prompts, cabinet management, precise slide positioning, batch storage of paraffin blocks, resume transmission after network outages, and multiple security protections, it achieves disordered storage, precise retrieval, intelligent management, full-process traceability, multiple security protections, and full-process quality control compliance of pathological specimens. This meets the standardized, intelligent, and efficient management needs of medical institutions for pathological specimens, solving the problems of chaotic storage, difficult retrieval, low management efficiency, significant security risks, and inability to meet specimen storage management standards in existing technologies.

[0012] The present invention provides an intelligent storage method for pathological specimens, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Pathological specimen information collection. The pathological specimens are scanned in batches using a fully automated batch scanner or individually using a handheld terminal. The pathological specimen information is then uploaded to the intelligent management system in real time. Step 2: Information synchronization. The intelligent management system is deployed on the hospital's intranet, and the host computer operating software, main computer software, and handheld terminals are all intelligently managed to synchronize data and instructions. Step 3, intelligent cabinet loading: The intelligent management system receives the cabinet loading instruction, automatically schedules the automated cabinet to open the drawer compartments, and accurately locates the storage position through LED positioning indicator lights and voice prompts to complete the disordered storage of pathological specimens; Step 4, Intelligent Search and Retrieval: Enter the pathology number, and the intelligent management system will automatically locate the target automated cabinet, drawer, and coordinates. LED indicator lights and voice prompts will be provided simultaneously to complete the accurate search and retrieval of the pathology specimen. Step 5, Borrowing and Return Management: The intelligent management system records and verifies the borrowing and returning of pathological specimens, and stores logs at the same time. Step 6, Return Management: Select pathological specimens to be returned in batches or individually. The intelligent management system locates the pathological specimen, removes it, completes the return, and updates the data synchronously. Step 7, Safety Protection: The intelligent management system monitors and protects the pathological specimens inside the automated cabinet and external operators in real time through infrared detection, emergency braking, foot braking, anti-fall protection, and positioning protection. It automatically switches to manual control mode in the event of a power outage.

[0013] The present invention is further improved in that, in step 1, the fully automatic batch scanner reads the QR code or barcode of the pathological specimen by taking pictures and recognizing it. The scanning speed is 5 per second, and a maximum of 40 pathological specimens can be scanned at the same time. The scanned data and images are uploaded to the intelligent management system simultaneously.

[0014] In a further improvement to the present invention, in step 2, the intelligent management system includes a database of the hospital intranet, host computer operation software, and mainframe host software. The host computer operation software is used to be installed on any computer in the hospital intranet and on a handheld terminal. The mainframe host software is used to be installed in the automated cabinet and is compatible with the host computer operation software. The handheld terminal is communicatively connected to the automated cabinet.

[0015] In a further improvement to this invention, in step 3, the automated cabinet adopts a three-layer combination structure of upper, middle and lower layers. The upper layer of the automated cabinet is used to store pathological records, the middle layer is used to store paraffin blocks, and the lower layer is used to store pathological specimens. Each of the upper, middle and lower layers of the automated cabinet is equipped with multiple drawers. Each drawer is equipped with a positioning indicator light, an infrared detection module, an emergency braking module, an anti-fall mechanism, a voice prompt module, and a positioning protection mechanism.

[0016] In a further improvement, step 3 of the present invention includes a pathological specimen storage cabinet for temporary storage, transfer and transportation of pathological specimens. The standard version of the pathological specimen storage cabinet can hold 3,200 paraffin blocks and 5,600 pathological specimens.

[0017] The present invention is further improved in that, in step 4, the intelligent management system supports the visual display of the storage status of automated cabinets and drawers, displaying the percentage, the quantity stored and the remaining capacity, and has color warnings. It also has two unlocking and loading modes: manual selection and automatic positioning.

[0018] In a further improvement to the present invention, in step 4, the main body of the drawer compartment is made of high load-bearing cold plate welded together, and the surface is coated with matte electrostatic powder coating. Each drawer compartment has an independent number. The front of the drawer compartment is provided with a magnetic door. The top of the drawer compartment is provided with a stainless steel handguard. The bottom of the drawer compartment is provided with universal brake wheels.

[0019] In a further improvement to this invention, in step 1, when the handheld terminal is connected to the intelligent management system, it performs operations such as loading, transferring, returning, borrowing, returning, and querying in real time. After the handheld terminal is disconnected from the intelligent management system, it records the operation data locally and automatically uploads the operation data synchronously after connecting to the intelligent management system.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention provides an intelligent storage method for pathological specimens. Through the coordinated use of automated cabinets, intelligent management systems, fully automated batch scanners, pathological specimen storage cabinets, and handheld terminals, it achieves disordered storage, precise positioning, intelligent borrowing and returning, batch scanning, multi-terminal synchronization, and full-process security protection for pathological specimens. Employing technologies such as LED positioning, voice prompts, cabinet management, precise slide positioning, batch storage of paraffin blocks, offline transmission resumption, and multiple security protections, it can meet the standardized, intelligent, and efficient management needs of medical institutions for pathological specimens. The integrated guidance of LED positioning, voice prompts, and automatic movement allows direct access to the target location by inputting the pathology number, achieving disordered storage, precise retrieval, and intelligent error prevention. Retrieval time is reduced from minutes to seconds, improving efficiency by over 80%. It flexibly adapts to build a three-terminal interconnected architecture of PC, main unit, and handheld terminal, supporting online / offline dual-mode operation. Mobile operations break spatial limitations and are adaptable to complex scenarios such as peak hours, emergencies, and mobile office work in pathology departments. Categorized storage doubles capacity with a dedicated three-layer categorization system. The system features precise slide positioning and large-capacity paraffin block storage, increasing space utilization by 50% and adapting to the long-term specimen growth needs of hospitals. Its comprehensive seven-layer safety protection system completely eliminates risks such as pinching, falls, tipping, and misoperation. Manual switching during power outages ensures 24 / 7 availability, providing dual protection for personnel and specimen safety. Digital traceability ensures compliant and controllable full-process digital recording, real-time uploading, permanent storage, access control, and report export, fully meeting the stringent requirements of the National Health Commission for quality control, record management, retention periods, and borrowing systems. High-speed scanning seamlessly integrates with batch high-speed recognition, achieving a 99.9% recognition rate, real-time data synchronization, and compatibility with mainstream hospital information systems, enabling one-time specimen information collection, hospital-wide sharing, and full traceability, eliminating information silos. User-friendly designs such as reduced-intensity magnetic anti-detachment, stainless steel hand guards, omnidirectional brakes, tilt placement, voice prompts, and one-click scanning significantly reduce the workload of medical staff, improve work comfort, and solve the problems of chaotic traditional pathology specimen storage, difficulty in retrieval, low management efficiency, significant safety hazards, and inability to meet specimen storage management standards. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides an intelligent storage method for pathological specimens, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Pathological specimen information collection. Pathological specimens are scanned in batches using a fully automated batch scanner, or individually using a handheld terminal. The information is uploaded to the intelligent management system in real time. The fully automated batch scanner uses photo recognition to read the QR codes or barcodes on the specimens, scanning at a speed of 5 specimens per second, with a maximum of 40 specimens scanned simultaneously. Scanned data and images are uploaded to the intelligent management system synchronously. When the handheld terminal is connected to the intelligent management system, it performs operations such as loading, transferring, returning, borrowing, returning, and querying in real time. After disconnecting from the intelligent management system, the handheld terminal records the operation data locally and automatically uploads it upon reconnecting to the system.

[0024] Step 2: Information Synchronization. The intelligent management system is deployed on the hospital's intranet, and the host computer operating software, main unit software, and handheld terminal are all part of the fully intelligent management system, synchronizing data and instructions. The intelligent management system includes a database on the hospital's intranet, host computer operating software, and main unit software. The host computer operating software is installed on any computer on the hospital's intranet and on handheld terminals. The main unit software is installed inside the automated cabinet and is compatible with the host computer operating software. The handheld terminal is communicatively connected to the automated cabinet.

[0025] Step 3: Intelligent Cabinet Loading. The intelligent management system receives loading instructions and automatically schedules the automated cabinet to open its drawers. LED positioning indicators and voice prompts precisely locate the storage positions, completing the disordered storage of pathology specimens. The automated cabinet employs a three-layer structure: the upper layer stores pathology files, the middle layer stores paraffin blocks, and the lower layer stores pathology specimens. Each layer has multiple drawers, and each drawer is equipped with a positioning indicator, infrared detection module, emergency braking module, anti-fall mechanism, voice prompt module, and positioning protection mechanism. A temporary pathology specimen storage cabinet is also included for temporary storage, transfer, and transportation. The standard model of this temporary storage cabinet can hold 3200 paraffin blocks and 5600 pathology specimens.

[0026] Step 4, Intelligent Search and Retrieval: Enter the pathology number, and the intelligent management system automatically locates the target automated cabinet, drawer, and coordinates. LED indicator lights and voice prompts provide synchronized prompts, completing the accurate search and retrieval of the pathology specimen. The intelligent management system supports visual display of the storage status of the automated cabinets and drawers, showing percentages, stored quantities, and remaining capacity, with color-coded warnings. It also offers both manual selection and automatic positioning unlocking and loading modes. The drawer body is constructed from high-load-bearing cold-rolled steel plate, with a matte electrostatic powder coating. Each drawer has a unique number, a magnetic door on the front, a stainless steel handrail on the top, and omnidirectional casters on the bottom.

[0027] Step 5, Borrowing and Return Management: The intelligent management system records and verifies the borrowing and returning of pathological specimens, and stores logs.

[0028] Step 6, Return Management: Select pathological specimens to be returned in batches or individually. The intelligent management system locates the pathological specimen, removes it, completes the return process, and updates the data synchronously.

[0029] Step 7, Safety Protection: The intelligent management system monitors and protects the pathological specimens inside the automated cabinet and external operators in real time through infrared detection, emergency braking, foot braking, anti-fall protection, and positioning protection. It automatically switches to manual control mode in the event of a power outage.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, the intelligent storage method for pathological specimens of the present invention has five core modules: automated cabinet, fully automatic batch scanner, pathological specimen temporary storage cabinet, intelligent management system, and handheld terminal.

[0031] The automated cabinets can be flexibly expanded into single-cabinet or multi-cabinet layouts according to the hospital's site and storage needs. Each cabinet adopts a balanced three-layer structure: the upper layer is dedicated to storing pathology files, the middle layer to storing paraffin blocks, and the lower layer to storing pathology specimens. This ensures even weight distribution, a stable center of gravity, and proportional balance, and can be customized in size and capacity. Each drawer integrates a high-precision positioning indicator light, an infrared detection module, an emergency braking module, a foot brake module, an anti-fall mechanism, a voice prompt module, and a positioning protection mechanism. The positioning indicator light illuminates during storage and retrieval, ensuring accurate positioning; the infrared detection module immediately triggers emergency braking when a person or foreign object enters the danger zone, preventing pinching injuries and misoperation; the foot brake module allows operators to lock the cabinet with a single button, improving operational stability; the anti-fall mechanism prevents drawers from accidentally detaching, protecting specimen safety; the voice prompt module simultaneously broadcasts operating instructions and status, reducing the error rate; and the positioning protection mechanism ensures precise stopping and smooth operation. The cabinet control unit supports free switching between three modes: touch, manual, and electric. Normal operation uses electric and touch control for high efficiency and convenience; in case of power failure or malfunction, it automatically switches to manual mode, using a crank handle for movement and retrieval, without affecting clinical work. The cabinet has a reserved standard data interface for direct connection to the hospital server, enabling data uploading and command issuance.

[0032] The fully automated batch scanner is a high-speed identification device specifically designed for pathology specimens. It uses photo recognition technology to read QR codes or barcodes on pathology specimens, achieving dual functionality in one machine. The device boasts a scanning speed of up to 5 specimens per second or 1 box per minute, capable of handling 40 pathology specimens at a time with a recognition rate of no less than 99.9%. The scanning angle is freely adjustable to ensure stable reading even for blurry or tilted codes. The scanner incorporates a self-developed control system with a user-friendly, all-Chinese interface, seamlessly integrating with hospital LIS, HIS, and pathology information systems. After scanning, data is uploaded to the intelligent management system database in real time, simultaneously generating specimen IDs, location associations, storage time, operator information, and other data to form a digital ledger. The fully automated batch scanner possesses learning and analysis capabilities, automatically marking unrecognized codes and prompting manual rescanning to ensure data integrity.

[0033] Pathology specimen storage cabinets are used for receiving, temporarily storing, transferring, and transporting pathology specimens, enabling seamless flow of specimens from the processing room to the storage area. The standard model has a capacity of 3200 paraffin blocks and 5600 specimens. The drawer compartments are fully compatible with automated cabinets, allowing for direct loading without changing containers, thus improving efficiency. The drawer body is constructed from high-load-bearing cold-rolled steel, ensuring a robust and deformation-resistant structure. The surface is finished with matte electrostatic powder coating, which is corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and provides no glare. Each drawer compartment has a unique serial number for quick location and management. A magnetic door on the front prevents the storage box from detaching during pushing. A stainless steel handrail on the top provides easy and comfortable pushing and pulling. Universal casters at the bottom allow for free turning and locking, meeting indoor movement and transportation needs.

[0034] The intelligent management system serves as the system's brain, comprising a database, host computer operating software, and mainframe software, all deployed within the hospital's intranet to ensure data security and controllable access permissions. The database acts as the core data hub, responsible for system-wide instruction distribution, data storage, information synchronization, and historical record retention, supporting simultaneous access from multiple terminals and ensuring data consistency. The host computer operating software can be installed on any computer within the hospital's intranet, allowing medical staff to perform operations such as querying, borrowing, returning, statistics, and reporting from their offices. The mainframe software is deployed within the automated cabinets, with functions identical to the host computer. It executes instructions automatically upon receipt; when multiple instructions are received simultaneously, they are executed sequentially, or manually interrupted, paused, or terminated via any terminal, offering high flexibility. The system supports three-level visual monitoring of storage status at the automated cabinet, column, and drawer levels, displaying percentages, stored quantities, and remaining capacity in real time, with color-coded alerts (e.g., red for full, yellow for alert, green for idle). The system offers two unlocking and cabinet loading modes: automatic mode (direct location by entering the pathology number) and manual mode (selecting cabinets, columns, and drawers step by step), adapting to different operating habits and emergency scenarios.

[0035] The handheld terminal extends mobile operation, employing an industrial-grade PDA that connects stably to the automated cabinet via WiFi or Bluetooth. In online mode, it directly executes all operations including cabinet loading, transfer, return, borrowing, returning, querying, and statistics. In offline mode, it automatically caches operation records locally and uploads them with a single click upon connecting to the internet, ensuring no data loss and uninterrupted operation. The handheld terminal features a built-in high-performance barcode scanning module, supporting one-click scanning of cabinet coordinate QR codes and pathology specimen QR codes, automatically filling in location and specimen information, significantly reducing manual input and improving operation speed and accuracy. The handheld terminal covers full functionality including specimen storage, specimen entry, cabinet loading, specimen unlocking, specimen management, specimen statistics, security management, and cabinet commands, achieving the same operational capabilities as a PC-based host computer.

[0036] The cabinet coordinate unique identification system adopts a unified coding rule: automated cabinet-column-drawer compartment. For example, A-1-1 represents the first drawer compartment in the first column of cabinet A. Each coordinate generates a unique QR code, which is affixed to the corresponding location. After scanning the code with a handheld terminal or barcode scanner, the system immediately analyzes and locates the target position, enabling quick unlocking, cabinet installation, querying, and return, all without the need for manual memorization or searching.

[0037] As can be seen from the above, the intelligent storage method for pathological specimens provided by this invention, through the coordinated use of automated cabinets, intelligent management systems, fully automated batch scanners, pathological specimen temporary storage cabinets, and handheld terminals, achieves disordered storage, precise positioning, intelligent borrowing and returning, batch scanning, multi-terminal synchronization, and full-process security protection for pathological specimens. Employing technologies such as LED positioning, voice prompts, cabinet management, precise slide positioning, batch storage of paraffin blocks, offline transmission resumption, and multiple security protections, it can meet the standardized, intelligent, and efficient management needs of medical institutions for pathological specimens. The method uses a three-in-one guidance system of LED positioning, voice prompts, and automatic movement; inputting the pathology number allows direct access to the target location, achieving disordered storage, precise retrieval, and intelligent error prevention. Retrieval time is reduced from minutes to seconds, improving efficiency by over 80%. It flexibly adapts to build a three-terminal interconnected architecture of PC, main unit, and handheld terminal, supporting online / offline dual-mode operation. Mobile operations break spatial limitations and are adaptable to complex scenarios such as peak hours, emergencies, and mobile office work in pathology departments. Categorized storage doubles capacity with a dedicated three-layer classification design, ensuring precise slide positioning. Positioning and large-capacity paraffin block storage improve space utilization by 50%, adapting to the medium- and long-term specimen growth needs of hospitals; comprehensive protection with seven layers of safety protection completely eliminates risks such as pinching, falls, tipping, and misoperation; manual switching during power outages ensures 24 / 7 availability, providing dual protection for personnel and specimen safety; digital traceability ensures compliant and controllable full-process digital recording, real-time uploading, permanent retention, access control, and report export, fully meeting the stringent requirements of the National Health Commission for quality control, record management, retention periods, and borrowing systems; high-speed scanning seamlessly connects to batch high-speed recognition with a 99.9% recognition rate, real-time data synchronization, and compatibility with mainstream hospital information systems, enabling one-time specimen information collection, hospital-wide sharing, and full traceability, eliminating information silos; user-friendly designs such as reduced-intensity magnetic anti-detachment, stainless steel hand guards, omnidirectional brakes, tilt placement, voice prompts, and one-click scanning significantly reduce the labor intensity of medical staff, improve work comfort, and solve the problems of chaotic storage, difficult retrieval, low management efficiency, significant safety hazards, and inability to meet specimen storage management standards in existing technologies.

[0038] The specific embodiments described above are preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the specific scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, these specific embodiments. All equivalent changes made in accordance with the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for intelligent storage of pathological specimens, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Pathological specimen information collection. The pathological specimens are scanned in batches using a fully automated batch scanner or individually using a handheld terminal. The pathological specimen information is then uploaded to the intelligent management system in real time. Step 2: Information synchronization. The intelligent management system is deployed on the hospital's intranet, and the host computer operating software, main computer software, and handheld terminals are all intelligently managed to synchronize data and instructions. Step 3, intelligent cabinet loading: The intelligent management system receives the cabinet loading instruction, automatically schedules the automated cabinet to open the drawer compartments, and accurately locates the storage position through LED positioning indicator lights and voice prompts to complete the disordered storage of pathological specimens; Step 4, Intelligent Search and Retrieval: Enter the pathology number, and the intelligent management system will automatically locate the target automated cabinet, drawer, and coordinates. LED indicator lights and voice prompts will be provided simultaneously to complete the accurate search and retrieval of the pathology specimen. Step 5, Borrowing and Return Management: The intelligent management system records and verifies the borrowing and returning of pathological specimens, and stores logs at the same time. Step 6, Return Management: Select pathological specimens to be returned in batches or individually. The intelligent management system locates the pathological specimen, removes it, completes the return, and updates the data synchronously. Step 7, Safety Protection: The intelligent management system monitors and protects the pathological specimens inside the automated cabinet and external operators in real time through infrared detection, emergency braking, foot braking, anti-fall protection, and positioning protection. It automatically switches to manual control mode in the event of a power outage.

2. The intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step 1, the fully automatic batch scanner uses a photo recognition method to read the QR code or barcode of the pathological specimen. The scanning speed is 5 per second, and a maximum of 40 pathological specimens can be scanned at the same time. The scanned data and images are uploaded to the intelligent management system simultaneously.

3. The intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to claim 2, characterized in that: In step 2, the intelligent management system includes a database of the hospital intranet, host computer operation software, and mainframe host software. The host computer operation software is used to install on any computer in the hospital intranet and on a handheld terminal. The mainframe host software is used to install in the automated cabinet and is compatible with the host computer operation software. The handheld terminal is communicatively connected to the automated cabinet.

4. The intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to claim 3, characterized in that: In step 3, the automated cabinet adopts a three-layer combination structure of upper, middle and lower layers. The upper layer of the automated cabinet is used to store pathological files, the middle layer is used to store paraffin blocks, and the lower layer is used to store pathological specimens. Each of the upper, middle and lower layers of the automated cabinet is equipped with multiple drawers. Each drawer is equipped with a positioning indicator light, an infrared detection module, an emergency braking module, an anti-fall mechanism, a voice prompt module and a positioning protection mechanism.

5. The intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to claim 4, characterized in that: In step 3, a pathological specimen storage cabinet is also provided for the temporary storage, transfer and transportation of pathological specimens. The standard model of the pathological specimen storage cabinet can hold 3,200 paraffin blocks and 5,600 pathological specimens.

6. The intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to claim 5, characterized in that: In step 4, the intelligent management system supports a visual display of the storage status of automated cabinets and drawers, showing percentages, stored quantities, and remaining capacity, and includes color-coded warnings. It also offers two unlocking and loading modes: manual selection and automatic positioning.

7. The intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to claim 6, characterized in that: In step 4, the main body of the drawer compartment is welded with high load-bearing cold plate and the surface is coated with matte electrostatic powder coating. Each drawer compartment has an independent number. The front of the drawer compartment is equipped with a magnetic door, the top of the drawer compartment is equipped with a stainless steel hand guard, and the bottom of the drawer compartment is equipped with universal brake wheels.

8. The intelligent storage method for pathological specimens according to claim 7, characterized in that: In step 1, when the handheld terminal is connected to the intelligent management system, it performs operations such as loading, transferring, returning, borrowing, returning, and querying in real time. After the handheld terminal is disconnected from the intelligent management system, it records the operation data locally and automatically uploads the operation data after connecting to the intelligent management system.

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