Information presentation device, information presentation method, and program

Abstract

The present application provides an information presentation device, comprising: one or more imaging units configured to image a container disposed at a predetermined collection position; an image acquisition unit configured to acquire an imaging image obtained by the imaging unit imaging at one or more predetermined times during a unit collection period from when a container containing a sample is disposed at the collection position to when a sample probe after collecting the sample is disposed outside the container; a determination unit configured to determine at least one of an abnormality related to the collection of the sample during the unit collection period and an abnormality related to a measurement result of the collected sample; and an information presentation unit configured to include the imaging image acquired by the image acquisition unit in abnormality-related information when presenting abnormality-related information related to the abnormality determined by the determination unit, thereby constituting an information presentation device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an information prompting device, an information prompting method, and a program.

[0002] This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2024-047921, filed on March 25, 2024, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background Technology

[0003] There is a known technique for detecting the location of the serum sub-interface based on a sample image obtained by color photography of a blood collection tube (e.g., see Patent Document 1).

[0004] Existing technical documents Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-223914 Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem that the invention aims to solve In analytical devices that automatically perform the action of collecting samples from a container containing samples using a sample probe and then measuring the collected samples (samples, calibrators, quality control samples, etc.), the quality of the sample collection (sampling) by the sample probe from the container will affect the measurement results.

[0006] Therefore, it is required to accurately grasp the sampling status of the sample taken by the sample probe.

[0007] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to accurately grasp the sampling status of the sample taken by the sample probe.

[0008] Technical solutions for solving technical problems One aspect of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned problems is an information prompting device comprising: one or more camera units configured to photograph a container disposed at a predetermined collection position; an image acquisition unit that acquires video images obtained by the camera units at one or more predetermined times during a unit collection period from when the container containing the sample is disposed at the collection position until the sample probe after collection is located outside the container; a determination unit that performs at least one of the following: a determination related to an anomaly occurring corresponding to the collection of the sample during the unit collection period, and a determination related to an anomaly of the measurement result of the collected sample; and an information prompting unit that, when prompting for an anomaly association information related to the anomaly determined by the determination unit, includes the video image acquired by the image acquisition unit at the time of collection of the sample corresponding to the anomaly of the object in the anomaly association information.

[0009] One aspect of the present invention is an information prompting method, which is an information prompting device comprising one or more camera units configured to capture images of a container positioned at a predetermined acquisition location. The information prompting method includes: an image acquisition step, wherein the image acquisition unit acquires video images obtained by the camera unit capturing images at one or more predetermined times during a unit acquisition period from when the container containing the sample is positioned at the acquisition location until the sample probe after acquisition is outside the container; a determination step, wherein the determination unit performs at least one of: a determination related to an anomaly corresponding to the acquisition of the sample during the unit acquisition period, and a determination related to an anomaly related to the measurement results of the acquired sample; and an information prompting step, wherein when the information prompting unit prompts an anomaly association information related to the anomaly determined by the determination step, it includes the video image acquired by the image acquisition step at the time of acquisition of the sample corresponding to the anomaly of the object in the anomaly association information.

[0010] One aspect of the present invention is a program for enabling a computer, serving as an information prompting device, to function as an image acquisition unit, a determination unit, and an information prompting unit. The information prompting device includes one or more camera units configured to capture images of a container positioned at a predetermined acquisition location. The image acquisition unit acquires video images captured by the camera units at one or more predetermined times during a unit acquisition period, from when the container containing the sample is positioned at the acquisition location until the sample probe after acquisition is outside the container. The determination unit performs at least one of the following: a determination related to an anomaly occurring corresponding to the acquisition of the sample during the unit acquisition period, and a determination related to an anomaly of the measurement results for the acquired sample. When the information prompting unit provides an anomaly association information related to the anomaly determined by the determination unit, it includes the video image acquired by the image acquisition unit during the acquisition of the sample corresponding to the anomaly in the anomaly association information.

[0011] Invention Effects According to the present invention, the sampling status of the sample taken by the sample probe can be accurately grasped. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the analysis apparatus in this embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the container at the data acquisition location and the camera in this embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the sample collection process in this embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the data collection status information in this embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating other examples of data collection status information in this embodiment.

[0017] Figure 6 This is an example diagram showing an error association information screen in this embodiment.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the liquid level state of the sample inside the container in this embodiment.

[0019] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates an example of the processing procedure performed by the analysis device in this embodiment, which relates to the prompting of error-related information.

[0020] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of the analysis device in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0021] [summary] The following description, using an analytical apparatus as an example, explains the information display device, information display method, and procedure of this embodiment. The analytical apparatus of this embodiment is one that collects samples by taking samples from a container containing the sample to be analyzed, and analyzes the collected samples. The analytical apparatus of this embodiment collects (samples) the sample from the container using a sample probe (hereinafter also simply referred to as a probe).

[0022] The analytical apparatus of this embodiment acquires a camera image (acquisition status image) by photographing the container, which is the object of acquisition, during each unit of sample acquisition from a container located at the acquisition position. Furthermore, the analytical apparatus of this embodiment determines whether an acquisition-related error (acquisition error (sampling error)) has occurred each time a sample is acquired from the container. An acquisition error is an example of an anomaly that occurs corresponding to the acquisition of a sample.

[0023] Furthermore, the analysis apparatus of this embodiment can provide information related to the acquisition error corresponding to the sample acquisition in which an acquisition error has been determined to have occurred. This information can be displayed, for example, on the display unit of the analysis apparatus or a terminal that can communicate with the analysis apparatus. In this embodiment, when displaying information related to the acquisition error, an image of the acquisition status obtained by camera during the acquisition of the corresponding sample is included in the display.

[0024] [Example of the functional configuration of an analytical device] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates a functional configuration example of the analysis apparatus 100 according to this embodiment. The analysis apparatus 100, as hardware, can be configured to include storage devices such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and SSD (Solid State Drive). The functions of the analysis apparatus 100 shown in this diagram are implemented by the CPU within the analysis apparatus 100 executing a program.

[0025] The analysis device 100 in this figure includes a measurement unit 101, a camera 102 (an example of an image unit), a control unit 103, a storage unit 104, an operation unit 105, a display unit 106, and a communication unit 107.

[0026] The measuring unit 101 is the part where the sample is measured. The measuring unit 101 stores containers containing samples. Samples are sequentially collected from the stored containers and dispensed into containers used for testing. The dispensed samples are then used as the objects of measurement. The measuring unit 101 measures the collected samples.

[0027] In the measuring unit 101, when collecting a sample from the container, it is done by inserting a probe into the container and drawing the sample from the probe.

[0028] The camera 102 is configured to capture images of the container positioned at the collection location from the side within the measurement unit 101. The camera 102 captures images at predetermined times during each collection unit, for example, under the control of the control unit 103. The captured images obtained by the camera 102 are acquired by the information acquisition unit 131 of the control unit 103 as collection status images. These collection status images are processed as images representing the condition of the sample being collected by the probe during the corresponding collection unit.

[0029] Figure 2 This figure shows the positional relationship between the container 300, located at the acquisition position SP of the measuring unit 101, and the camera 102. It also shows the situation where the probe 200 is inserted into the container 300 from above to collect the sample.

[0030] This diagram illustrates an example where the sample placed in container 300 is centrifuged blood. In this case, the blood sample placed in container 300 is separated into three layers from top to bottom: a first layer (LY1) of plasma, a second layer (LY2) of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) layer (brownish-yellow layer), and a third layer (LY3) of blood cells. In this case, sample collection is performed using the first layer (LY1) of plasma. Therefore, when aspirating the sample, the vertical position of the tip of probe 200 is adjusted so that it is positioned within the first layer (LY1).

[0031] The following is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the case of collecting plasma from the first layer LY1 as the test subject from a container 300 containing a blood sample will be explained.

[0032] Camera 102, for example, is configured to capture images of the entire container 300 positioned at acquisition position SP from the side. In this case, it is preferable to set the positional relationship between the container 300 and camera 102 such that, for example, the vertical line passing through the center of the container 300 in the left-right direction is aligned with the optical axis of the lens of camera 102.

[0033] Return the description Figure 1 .

[0034] The measuring unit 101 includes a sensor unit 111. The sensor unit 111 includes one or more sensors, each configured to detect a predetermined phenomenon in response to a determination of an acquisition error. The sensor unit 111 may include a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor detects the pressure in the hollow portion of the probe 200. The hollow portion of the probe 200 is the area through which the sample being collected passes.

[0035] Alternatively, the sensor unit 111 may also include an electrostatic capacitance sensor. The electrostatic capacitance sensor can detect whether the tip of the probe 200 is in contact with the liquid serving as a sample within the container 300 of the object being sampled.

[0036] The control unit 103 executes various controls within the analysis device 100. Specifically, the control unit 103 performs controls related to the measurement actions of the measurement unit 101. Additionally, the control unit 103 performs controls to provide information prompts related to acquisition errors.

[0037] The control unit 103 is a functional unit that provides information prompts related to acquisition errors. It includes an information acquisition unit 131 (an example of an image acquisition unit), a determination unit 132, an information prompting unit 133, and a measurement motion control unit 134.

[0038] The information acquisition unit 131 acquires the acquisition processing result information output by the measurement unit 101 for each acquisition unit period. The acquisition processing result information indicates the operational status of the measurement unit 101 during the corresponding acquisition unit period, and may include, for example, detection information output by the sensors included in the sensor unit 111 during the corresponding acquisition unit period. Additionally, the information acquisition unit 131 acquires acquisition status images obtained by the camera 102 during each acquisition unit period. The information acquisition unit 131 stores the acquisition status information, including the acquisition processing result information and the acquisition status images, acquired during each acquisition unit period in the acquisition status information storage unit 141.

[0039] The determination unit 132 makes a determination related to the collection error during each unit collection period based on the collection status information obtained during each unit collection period.

[0040] Information prompting unit 133 provides information prompts related to the collection error based on the determination by judgment unit 132 that a collection error has occurred during the sample collection during the unit collection period.

[0041] Specifically, the information prompting unit 133 can display information related to the acquisition error on the display unit 106. Alternatively, the information prompting unit 133 can also send the information related to the acquisition error to a user terminal used by the operator of the analysis device 100, thereby prompting the user with the information on the user terminal.

[0042] The measurement motion control unit 134 controls the motion of hardware such as mechanisms in the measurement unit 101 by performing measurements in the measurement unit 101.

[0043] The storage unit 104 stores various information corresponding to the analysis device 100. The storage unit 104 includes a data acquisition status information storage unit 141.

[0044] The data collection status information storage unit 141 stores the data collection status information corresponding to each sample collection for a container 300.

[0045] The operation unit 105 includes various operating elements and input devices included in the analysis device 100. Additionally, the operation unit 105 may also include input devices connected to the analysis device 100. The operation unit 105 outputs operation signals corresponding to operations performed on the various operating elements and input devices to the control unit 103. The control unit 103 performs processing corresponding to the input operation signals.

[0046] The display unit 106 displays images under the control of the control unit 103.

[0047] The communications unit 107 communicates with other terminals and other devices via the network.

[0048] [Regarding the camera recording times during the data collection period] Reference Figure 3 The operation flow of the measuring unit 101 during a unit sampling period corresponding to a single sample collection for a container 300, and an example of the recording time using the camera 102, will be explained. In this figure, the measuring unit 101 operates in the order of operation process HW1 to HW10.

[0049] The action process HW1 indicates that the container 300 of the object being sampled at the sampling position SP of the measuring unit 101 has not yet moved over.

[0050] Next, the container 300 of the object to be collected moves from the state of operation process HW1 to the collection position SP, so that the container 300 of the object to be collected is configured at the collection position SP as shown in operation process HW2.

[0051] For example, a label identifying the sample to be measured is affixed to the container 300 containing the sample. Therefore, in the measuring unit 101, as shown in operation process HW3, the container 300 containing the sample, which is positioned at the sampling position SP as shown in operation process HW2, is rotated so that the label is not captured by the camera 102.

[0052] It should be noted that, for example, by setting the camera 102 to a near-infrared camera, it is sometimes possible to capture images through the label. In this case, when capturing images of the container 300 containing the sample to be measured, there is no need to consider avoiding the label, and therefore the rotation of the container 300 based on the action process HW2 can be omitted.

[0053] However, in the following description, camera 102 is not a near-infrared camera but a camera that captures images corresponding to ordinary visible light, taking the case requiring action process HW2 as an example.

[0054] After the container 300, the object of the sample collection, is rotated via action process HW3, as shown in action process HW4, camera 102 takes its first image of the container 300. The image captured by camera 102 yields a first acquisition status image (first acquisition status image: an example of a first image captured). The first acquisition status image represents the state of the sample in container 300 at the moment before acquisition and without probe 200 during the corresponding unit acquisition period.

[0055] Based on the first acquisition status image, it can be determined whether the measurement of the sample placed in the container 300 of the acquisition object located at the acquisition position SP is feasible. Therefore, the determination unit 132 can determine whether the measurement of the sample is feasible based on the first acquisition status image. If the determination unit 132 determines that the measurement of the sample cannot be performed, the control unit 103 can not collect the sample from the corresponding container 300, but instead treat it as a measurement failure error, for example, and return it to the original storage position. The measurement failure error corresponds to whether the sample collection can be performed, and therefore can be included in one type of acquisition error in this embodiment.

[0056] After capturing the first acquisition status image, the measuring unit 101 lowers the probe 200, as shown in the operation process HW5, to the following state: the probe 200 is inserted into the container 300 of the acquisition object, and the tip of the probe 200 is immersed to a predetermined depth in the first layer LY1 of the sample in the container 300 of the acquisition object.

[0057] As shown in action procedure HW6, with the tip of probe 200 immersed in the sample within container 300 as in action procedure HW5, camera 102 takes a second image, thus obtaining a second acquisition status image (second acquisition status image: an example of a second video image). The second acquisition status image represents the state at the time before acquisition, during the corresponding unit acquisition period, with the tip of probe 200 immersed in the sample within container 300.

[0058] After capturing the second acquisition status image through the operation process HW6, the measuring unit 101, as shown in the operation process HW7, picks up a predetermined amount of sample through the probe 200.

[0059] After the sample is aspirated through the action process HW7, as shown in the action process HW8, while the probe 200 is immersed in the sample in the container 300 of the sample collection object, the camera 102 takes a third picture, thereby obtaining a third acquisition status image (third acquisition status image: an example of a third camera image).

[0060] After the third camera is captured via action process HW8, the probe 200 is raised as shown in action process HW9, so that it is outside the container 300 of the object being captured.

[0061] After the probe 200 is moved outside the container 300 of the object to be collected by the operation process HW9, the container 300, which is now the object to be collected, is removed from the collection position SP and returned to the designated storage position in the measurement unit 101 as shown in the operation process HW10.

[0062] It should be noted that the measuring unit 101 may sometimes perform multiple measurements for a sample corresponding to a single test object. In this case, the measuring unit 101 collects multiple samples for the same container 300 during each unit collection period corresponding to each of the multiple test objects. Alternatively, the measuring unit 101 may also collect multiple samples (e.g., calibrators) when performing a single measurement for a sample corresponding to a single test object. In the case of collecting multiple samples in this way, as part of the sample collection process for a container 300, the first measurement is based on... Figure 3 The actions based on actions HW1 to HW9 are repeated from the second time onwards. Based on this, in the final step, after the actions based on actions HW4 to HW9, action HW10 can be used to return container 300 from the acquisition position SP to the designated storage position.

[0063] Furthermore, the first acquisition status image, as described above, is used to determine whether the sample within the container 300 is in a measurable state. Based on this, when multiple sample acquisitions are performed from a single container 300 for multiple measurement items corresponding to a sample of a single measurement object, it is possible to adopt the viewpoint that the first acquisition status image only needs to be acquired once initially. Therefore, when multiple measurement items are performed for a sample corresponding to a single measurement object, the acquisition of the first acquisition status image before sample acquisition based on the operation process HW4 can be performed during the first sample acquisition, while the acquisition of the first acquisition status image can be omitted after the second acquisition.

[0064] [Regarding the determination of data collection errors] exist Figure 3 During the unit acquisition period when the measuring unit 101 and the camera 102 are operating, for example, as shown below, the determination unit 132 can perform a determination related to acquisition errors. In the following description, the following case will be used as an example: the sensor unit 111 includes a pressure sensor that detects the pressure inside the hollow part of the probe 200 and an electrostatic capacitance sensor that detects the contact (liquid surface contact) between the tip of the probe 200 and the liquid surface of the sample. The determination unit 132 performs a determination related to acquisition errors based on the detection output of the pressure sensor.

[0065] The probe 200 is inserted into the container 300 by moving from top to bottom at the collection position. The front end of the probe 200 comes into contact with the liquid surface of the sample layer (first layer LY1) of the sample being collected, and then enters the first layer LY1, becoming immersed in the sample.

[0066] The pressure sensor in sensor section 111 detects the pressure in the hollow section formed in probe 200. The hollow section holds the sample drawn from container 300.

[0067] The measuring unit 101 corresponds to Figure 3 During the transition from action process HW4 to action process HW5, when the probe 200 descends to contact the liquid surface of the container 300, air is released from the hollow part of the probe 200 to the front end.

[0068] At this time, the pressure sensor detects the pressure in the hollow section. The pressure detected by the pressure sensor is a relatively low value when the tip of the probe 200 is not in contact with the liquid surface of the sample, but it increases significantly when the tip of the probe 200 is in contact with the liquid surface of the sample. Based on this pressure change during the transition from operation process HW4 to operation process HW5, the determination unit 132 determines, for example, that a state of liquid surface contact has occurred.

[0069] Alternatively, the determination unit 132 can also determine whether a state of liquid surface contact has occurred based on the detection output of the electrostatic capacitance sensor.

[0070] In addition, in such Figure 3 During the operation process of HW7, when the sample is aspirated by probe 200, the pressure sensor detects the pressure generated based on the situation that the hollow part is filled by the sample through aspiration.

[0071] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown in the transition from action process HW8 to action process HW9, when the probe 200, which holds the sample in the hollow part, rises and leaves the container 300 of the sample collection object after the sample is collected, the change in electrostatic capacitance detected by the electrostatic capacitance sensor detects that the front end of the rising probe 200 transitions from the state of being immersed in the sample to the state of leaving the liquid surface.

[0072] As described above, based on the detection output of the sensor unit 111, under normal acquisition conditions, the determination unit 132 determines the state in which the front end of the descending probe 200 is in contact with the liquid surface of the sample, and the state in which the front end of the rising probe 200 leaves the liquid surface of the sample.

[0073] Based on this, the determination unit 132, based on the detection output of the sensor unit 111, can, for example as described below, make determinations related to acquisition errors based on various error types such as high-position liquid surface contact, abnormal sample quantity, abnormal acquisition quantity, probe blockage, and insufficient aspiration.

[0074] High-position liquid surface contact is a sampling error caused by misdetecting liquid surface contact at a position higher than the actual liquid level. When the determination unit 132 detects liquid surface contact at a position higher than the liquid level of the sample as set for the container 300 based on the detection output of the pressure sensor or electrostatic capacitance sensor, it determines that a high-position liquid surface contact sampling error has occurred.

[0075] The abnormal sample quantity is due to a sampling error caused by the sample quantity in container 300 being less than the reference quantity before sampling, resulting in liquid surface contact occurring at a position lower than the reference liquid level. When the determination unit 132 detects liquid surface contact occurring at a position lower than the intended liquid level for the sample, based on the detection output of a pressure sensor or electrostatic capacitance sensor, it determines that a sampling error, i.e., an abnormal sample quantity, has occurred.

[0076] Abnormal sampling volume is a sampling error caused by taking an inappropriate amount of sample when collecting the sample through probe 200.

[0077] When performing multiple measurements on a single sample, the measuring unit 101 collects samples multiple times from the same container 300 for each measurement. In this case, the determination unit 132 pre-stores the height position of the probe 200 at the point of liquid contact detected during sample collection (absorption) for each measurement. Then, the determination unit 132 compares the height position of the probe 200 at the point of liquid contact detected in the current sample collection with the height position of the probe 200 in the previous collection. If the difference in the compared height positions does not match the appropriate amount of sample collected, the determination unit 132 determines that a collection error, i.e., an abnormal collection amount, has occurred.

[0078] Probe blockage is an example of a collection error where, instead of only plasma being drawn through probe 200, blood clots are also drawn, causing blockage in the hollow part of probe 200 and preventing normal aspiration.

[0079] For the determination unit 132, if in the corresponding Figure 3 If, during the sample aspiration process HW7, the pressure detected by the pressure sensor deviates from the range of the value appropriately set for sample aspiration, it is determined that a sampling error has occurred due to probe blockage.

[0080] Insufficient aspiration is a sampling error caused by the probe 200 leaving the liquid surface of the sample midway through aspiration, resulting in inadequate aspiration.

[0081] The determination unit 132 compares the first electrostatic capacitance detected by the electrostatic capacitance sensor when the probe 200 descends and contacts the liquid surface of the sample with the second electrostatic capacitance detected by the electrostatic capacitance sensor after sample aspiration is completed. If aspiration is performed normally without incomplete aspiration, the state of contact between the probe 200 and the liquid surface of the sample is maintained, therefore the second electrostatic capacitance after aspiration is equal to the first electrostatic capacitance. For the determination unit 132, for example, if the difference between the first and second electrostatic capacitances is a certain value or higher, it can be determined that an aspiration error due to incomplete aspiration has occurred.

[0082] [Collection Status Information] Figure 4 Indicates corresponding to Figure 3 The example of the operation process is an example of the acquisition status information stored by the acquisition status information storage unit 141. The acquisition status information in this figure corresponds to the case of sample acquisition for a sample of a test object. The acquisition status information in this figure corresponds to the following case: a test item is measured based on a sample corresponding to a test object, and a sample is acquired from the container 300 during a unit acquisition period.

[0083] The data acquisition information in this figure includes fields such as sample ID, acquisition ID, measurement item, acquisition date and time, error message, and acquisition status image.

[0084] The Sample ID field stores the Sample ID that uniquely identifies the sample corresponding to the test subject. For example, in the case of a blood test, the Sample ID can also be an ID associated with the person being tested.

[0085] The Acquisition ID field stores a unique acquisition ID that represents the corresponding sample acquisition.

[0086] The fields for measurement items store information about the measurement items specified for the sample corresponding to the measurement object.

[0087] The date and time field stores the date and time of collection of the sample as the corresponding measurement object.

[0088] The error information field stores information indicating the error condition (error information). Specifically, the error information indicates whether an error occurred in the collection of the sample for the corresponding measurement object. If an error occurred, it can indicate the type of collection error (inability to measure, high liquid level contact, abnormal collection volume, probe blockage, insufficient aspiration).

[0089] The field of the acquired status image stores the acquired status images (first acquired status image, second acquired status image, and third acquired status image) obtained by the camera 102 during the corresponding acquisition period.

[0090] It should be noted that the captured images (first captured image, second captured image, and third captured image) can each be assigned the capture date and time of the corresponding camera as metadata. Alternatively, although specific illustrations are omitted, a field storing the capture date and time of each captured image can be included within the captured image information.

[0091] The acquisition status image stored in the acquisition status information can be the original image obtained by the camera 102, maintaining its original size and format, or it can be an image reduced in size from the original image or converted to a specified compression format. When reducing the size from the original image, cropping can be performed to exclude areas in the original image where the container 300 and probe 200 are not present.

[0092] In addition, as mentioned above, sometimes multiple test items are measured for a single test object. Figure 5 (A) indicates the data collection status information when multiple test items are measured based on a sample corresponding to a test object, and the sample is collected by multiple units during the collection period. Figure 5 The information on the collection status of (A) is also consistent with Figure 4 The same applies to the case where a sample is collected for a single test object. Additionally, Figure 5 The collection status information in (A) specifically corresponds to the following situation: three test items are measured based on a sample corresponding to a test object, and the sample is collected from the same container 300 during the three unit collection periods.

[0093] The data acquisition information in this image includes fields for sample ID, measurement item, acquisition date and time, error message, and acquisition status image.

[0094] exist Figure 5 In the data collection information (A), each of the three measurement items (Measurement Item 1, Measurement Item 2, and Measurement Item 3) has its own field. Each of the three fields can store information representing the specific measurement item. In this case, the Sample ID stored in the Sample ID field is shared across all three measurement items.

[0095] In addition, for the collection ID, measurement item, collection date and time, error message, and collection status image, three fields are set for each of the three measurement items (measurement item 1, measurement item 2, and measurement item 3).

[0096] Each field of the acquisition ID corresponding to each of the three measurement items stores the acquisition ID that is uniquely associated with each sample acquisition from container 300 for the purpose of measuring the corresponding measurement item.

[0097] Each field corresponding to the collection date and time for each of the three measurement items stores the date and time of sample collection from container 300 for the purpose of measurement for the corresponding measurement item.

[0098] It should be noted that when the samples for each test item are collected continuously in the same container 300, for example, the specified date and time during the period from the first to the last (third) sample collection can be used as the collection date and time shared by the three test items.

[0099] Each field corresponding to the error information for each of the three test items stores error information indicating the error situation when collecting the sample from container 300 in order to perform the corresponding test item.

[0100] The fields for the acquisition status images correspond to each of the three measurement items, with three images each for the first acquisition status image, the second acquisition status image, and the third acquisition status image.

[0101] In this figure, image file 11, image file 12, and image file 13 are stored in the fields corresponding to the first acquisition status image, the second acquisition status image, and the third acquisition status image of measurement item 1, respectively.

[0102] In addition, image file 12, image file 22, and image file 32 are stored in the fields corresponding to the first acquisition status image, the second acquisition status image, and the third acquisition status image of measurement item 2, respectively.

[0103] In addition, image file 13, image file 23, and image file 33 are stored in the fields corresponding to the first acquisition status image, the second acquisition status image, and the third acquisition status image of measurement item 3, respectively.

[0104] exist Figure 5 (A) In such acquisition status information, the acquisition ID corresponding to each measurement item is associated with a common sample ID. In this acquisition status information format, the acquisition status images (first acquisition status image, second acquisition status image, and third acquisition status image) are associated with their respective acquisition IDs and with the common sample ID.

[0105] For example, if an error occurs during the acquisition of the first acquisition status image in the HW4 process before sample acquisition, subsequent sample acquisition may not proceed, potentially preventing the assignment of an acquisition ID. In this case, even without an associated acquisition ID, it is still possible to associate the first acquisition status image with the sample ID and manage it.

[0106] Furthermore, as described above, when multiple sample collections are performed from a container 300 based on the measurement of multiple measurement items, the first collection status image can be generated during the operation of the first sample collection, and can be omitted during the operation of the second and subsequent sample collections.

[0107] like Figure 5 (B) As illustrated, the acquisition status information in this case can be in a structure that does not store image file 12 and image file 13, wherein image file 12 is stored as a first acquisition status image corresponding to measurement item 2 and image file 13 is stored as a first acquisition status image corresponding to measurement item 3.

[0108] [Example of error association information] The analytical apparatus 100 of this embodiment provides information related to sampling errors that occur during sample collection in the measurement unit 101 (error association information (an example of abnormal association information)). The analytical apparatus 100 can provide this information by displaying the error association information on the display unit 106 provided with the analytical apparatus 100. Alternatively, the analytical apparatus 100 can also provide the error association information at a user terminal or similar device by sending the error association information to the user's terminal.

[0109] Furthermore, error association information can be displayed, for example, after sample collection is completed. For instance, the information display unit 133 of the analyzer 100 can use the collection status information stored in the collection status information storage unit 141 to display a list of collection status information for each sample collection performed so far on the display unit 106 and the user terminal. The user selects a list item indicating a collection error from the displayed list of collection status information. The information display unit 133 can then display error association information on the display unit 106 and the user terminal based on the collection status information corresponding to the selected list item.

[0110] Figure 6 This diagram illustrates an example of displaying error association information on a display unit 106, user terminal, or similar device. The diagram shows an example of displaying error association information via an error association information screen.

[0111] exist Figure 6The error information screen displays the situation where a data acquisition error occurred, along with detailed information about the error, including the measurement items related to the sample acquisition, the acquisition date and time, the acquisition ID, and the error type. The corresponding error code is also displayed in the error type section.

[0112] In addition, Figure 6 The error association information screen also includes image areas AR1, AR2, and AR3 that indicate the acquisition status image obtained by camera 102 during the corresponding sample acquisition action.

[0113] Image region AR1 is the region that indicates the state of the container 300 before the collection (absorption) of the corresponding sample.

[0114] Furthermore, as mentioned above, when multiple sample acquisitions are performed for a single test object based on multiple test items, the first acquisition status image can be set to be acquired during the first sample acquisition, but not during subsequent sample acquisitions. In this case, the acquisition status information, such as... Figure 5 As shown in (B), the first acquisition status image is stored in image file 11 obtained during the first sample acquisition, and subsequent acquisitions are in an unstored state.

[0115] In this case, if an acquisition error occurs during one of the multiple sample acquisitions of a sample corresponding to a measurement object, image file 11 will be displayed in the image area AR1 of the error association information screen.

[0116] Image area AR2 is the area that indicates the second acquisition status image, which shows the state of the probe 200 tip immersed in the sample in container 300 before the corresponding sample is collected (absorbed).

[0117] Image area AR3 is the area that indicates the third acquisition status image, which shows the state of the probe 200 tip immersed in the sample in container 300 after the corresponding sample is collected (absorbed).

[0118] It should be noted that the information displayed on the error association information screen is not limited to... Figure 6 The information is illustrated. For example, it can be attached to image areas AR1, AR2, and AR3 to indicate the sample ID, shooting date and time, and measurement item name corresponding to the acquired image in a prescribed manner. In this case, the indication of the sample ID, shooting date and time, and measurement item name can be located anywhere within image areas AR (AR1, AR2, AR3) or outside image areas AR.

[0119] Users can access Figure 6 The error association information screen displays the status of any data acquisition errors that have occurred. Figure 6 In the error association information screen, in addition to text-based error association prompts, corresponding sample collection status images are displayed in image areas AR1, AR2, and AR3. Based on the collection status images displayed in image areas AR1, AR2, and AR3, the user can visually understand the state of the sample in container 300 before the probe 200 is immersed in the sample, and the state of the sample in container 300 before and after sample collection when the probe tip is immersed in container 300. Therefore, the user can accurately grasp the situation of any collection errors that have occurred.

[0120] For example, by visually acquiring images of the situation, users can sometimes grasp the state inside the container 300 that is difficult or impossible to detect by the sensors in the sensor unit 111.

[0121] As an example Figure 7 (A) Figure 7 (B) both indicate the state where the tip of probe 200 is immersed in the first layer LY1 of the sample inside the container. Based on this, Figure 7 (A) For example, due to the high viscosity of the plasma in the first layer LY1, the liquid surface of the first layer LY1 in contact with the probe 200 is concave. On the other hand, Figure 7 (B) For example, due to the low viscosity of the plasma in the first layer LY1, the liquid surface of the first layer LY1 in contact with the probe 200 is raised. This is an example of a sample whose liquid surface state is difficult to detect by the sensor in the sensor unit 111.

[0122] Users can confirm the acquisition status by visually viewing the second or third acquisition status image displayed in image area AR2 or image area AR3. Figure 7 (A) or Figure 7 (B) The state of the liquid level in that sample. The user confirmed... Figure 7 (A) or Figure 7 (B) In the case of such a sample liquid surface state, for example, it can be inferred that the abnormal viscosity of the sample is related to the cause of the acquisition error. Thus, by displaying the acquisition status image in the error association information screen, it is also helpful to infer the cause of the acquisition error.

[0123] The acquisition status images displayed in image areas AR1, AR2, and AR3 can be zoomed in upon user input. By zooming in, users can examine the content of the acquisition status images in more detail.

[0124] [Processing Example] Reference Figure 8 The flowchart illustrates an example of the processing procedure performed by the analysis apparatus 100 of this embodiment in relation to the prompting of error association information. The processing in this diagram corresponds to the following situation: a sample is collected once from a container 300 corresponding to a sample to be measured. Furthermore, the processing in this diagram corresponds to the following situation: during continuous sample collection of a predetermined number of containers, an error determination is performed each time a sample is collected, and error association information is prompted based on the determination that a collection error has occurred.

[0125] Step S100: In the analysis device 100, the measurement action control unit 134 controls the movement so that a container 300, which is the sample to be collected, is transported from the storage position to the collection position of the measurement unit 101.

[0126] Step S102: In the case of a device mechanism that requires the container 300 to be rotated, the measurement motion control unit 134 controls the measurement unit 101 to rotate the container 300, which is the object to be collected, by the collection position configured in step S100, so that the label pasted on the container 300 will not be captured by the camera 102.

[0127] Step S104: The information acquisition unit 131 begins acquiring detection information output by each sensor in the sensor unit 111. It should be noted that the acquisition of detection information in step S104 can begin, for example, at the moment when the container 300 is rotated in step S102.

[0128] Step S106: After acquiring detection information through step S104, as follows Figure 3 As shown in HW4, the information acquisition unit 131 performs the first image capture via the camera 102. The information acquisition unit 131 acquires the image captured in this image capture as the first acquisition status image.

[0129] It should be noted that, although in Figure 8 The details are omitted here, but the determination unit 132 can, as described above, determine whether a measurement failure error has occurred based on the first acquisition status image during the stage of acquiring the first acquisition status image through step S106. If a measurement failure error is determined to have occurred, the measurement action control unit 134 can interrupt the subsequent measurement-related actions.

[0130] Step S108: After acquiring the first acquisition status image through step S106, the measurement motion control unit 134 controls the probe 200 to descend and enter the container 300 positioned at the acquisition location. The measurement motion control unit 134, as follows... Figure 3As shown in HW5, the probe 200 is brought to a state where its tip is immersed in the sample in the container 300 at a predetermined depth, and the descent of the probe 200 is stopped. Therefore, the measurement action control unit 134 can, based on the detection information output by the sensor unit 111, determine that the descending probe 200 has made contact with the liquid surface, and then cause the probe 200 to descend further by a predetermined distance.

[0131] Step S110: After the probe 200 has been lowered in step S108, the information acquisition unit 131... Figure 3 As shown in the action process HW6, the camera 102 performs a second recording. The information acquisition unit 131 acquires the image obtained from this recording as a second acquisition status image.

[0132] It should be noted that sometimes, the probe 200, which descends in step S108, may mistakenly detect liquid contact at a position higher than the actual liquid level of the sample, resulting in a sampling error. In this case, steps S112 and S114, described later, can be skipped, and the sample can be skipped instead of proceeding to step S116.

[0133] Step S112: After completing the second imaging in step S110, in order to collect the sample from container 300, as follows... Figure 3 As shown in HW7, the measurement action control unit 134 controls the aspiration of the sample from the container 300 through the probe 200.

[0134] Step S114: After acquiring the second acquisition status image through step S112, as follows... Figure 3 As shown in HW8, the information acquisition unit 131 performs a third image capture via camera 102 while the probe 200, in the sample-taking state, is inserted into the container 300. The information acquisition unit 131 acquires the image captured in this image capture as the third acquisition status image.

[0135] Step S116: After acquiring the third acquisition status image through step S114, the measurement motion control unit 134 controls the probe 200 inserted into the container 300 to rise, thus pulling the probe 200 out of the container 300. Through such control, as... Figure 3 The action process is shown in HW9, which is the state in which the probe 200 is detached from the container 300.

[0136] The probe 200, pulled out of the container 300, is in a state where the sample taken in step S112 is held in the hollow portion. Therefore, the measurement action control unit 134 can control the measurement unit 101 to perform the action of injecting the sample held in the probe 200 into the container for measurement.

[0137] Step S118: After removing the probe 200 from the container 300 in step S116, as follows Figure 3 As shown in HW10, the motion control unit 134 controls the transport of the container 300 located at the collection position to the designated storage position.

[0138] Step S120: Next, the determination unit 132 performs a determination related to acquisition errors in this sample acquisition. The determination unit 132 can perform the determination related to acquisition errors based on the detection information of the sensor unit 111 obtained from step S104. In addition to the detection information of the sensor unit 111, the determination unit 132 can also utilize the acquisition status images obtained in steps S106, S110, and S114.

[0139] The determination unit 132, as a determination unit related to acquisition errors, can determine whether an acquisition error occurred during the current sample acquisition. Furthermore, if an acquisition error is determined to have occurred, the determination unit 132 can also determine the type of acquisition error that occurred.

[0140] Step S122: The information acquisition unit 131 generates acquisition status information corresponding to this sample acquisition. Figure 5 (A)). The data acquisition status information can store the content of the determination in step S120 as error information. In addition, the data acquisition status information is stored in the data acquisition status images (first data acquisition status image, second data acquisition status image, and third data acquisition status image) acquired in steps S106, S110, and S114. The information acquisition unit 131 stores the generated data acquisition status information in the data acquisition status information storage unit 141.

[0141] Step S124: The information prompting unit 133 determines whether a sampling error has occurred based on the determination result of the previous step S120. If it is determined by step S124 that no sampling error has occurred, step S126 is skipped, and the processing of this graph ends. For example, it can jump to the processing for the next sample sampling.

[0142] Step S126: If a sampling error is determined to have occurred in step S124, the information prompting unit 133 prompts an error message corresponding to the current sample sampling. Specifically, the information prompting unit 133 generates an error message image based on the sampling status information corresponding to the current sample sampling, and controls the display of the generated error message image on the display unit 106 or on a user terminal connected via communication.

[0143] It should be noted that, in step S106, when the first acquisition status image is obtained, if a determination related to an unmeasurable error is made, and an unmeasurable error is determined to have occurred, the container 300 can be transported to the storage location through the processing in step S118. Based on this, for example, an error message related to the unmeasurable error can be displayed in step S126.

[0144] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of the analysis device 100. The analysis device 100 in this diagram includes a measurement unit 1001, a camera 1002, a user interface 1003, a communication device 1004, a ROM 1005, a RAM 1006, a storage device 1007, a CPU 1008, and a GPU 1009.

[0145] The measuring unit 1001, camera 1002, user interface 1003, communication device 1004, ROM 1005, RAM 1006, storage device 1007, CPU 1008, and GPU 1009 are connected via bus 1010.

[0146] The measuring section 1001 is the part where the sample is measured, corresponding to... Figure 1 Measurement section 101.

[0147] Camera 1002 captures images of the container positioned at the acquisition location from the side of the measuring unit 1001. Camera 1002 corresponds to... Figure 1 Camera 102.

[0148] User interface 1003 includes hardware corresponding to the user interface. Specifically, user interface 1003 may include input devices (buttons, buttons, touch panels, mice, keyboards, etc.) that are present in or connected to the analysis device 100. In addition, user interface 1003 may include display devices, sound output devices, etc., that are present in or connected to the analysis device 100.

[0149] Communication device 1004 is a device that communicates via a network.

[0150] ROM1005 stores data that cannot be rewritten.

[0151] RAM1006 temporarily stores the data used by CPU1008 and GPU1009 for computation.

[0152] The storage device 1007 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive) that stores various types of data, such as program data.

[0153] CPU 1008 performs calculations based on various controls, processes, etc., by executing programs stored in storage device 1007.

[0154] GPU1009 performs image processing-related tasks.

[0155] It should be noted that the same functionality as the analysis device 100 can also be achieved by using multiple network-corresponding devices distributed across the network that are capable of performing the prescribed processing.

[0156] <Variation Example> The following describes variations of the above embodiments.

[0157] [First Variation] Multiple cameras 102 can be set up to capture images of the side of the container 300 from different directions. In this case, the information acquisition unit 131 can correspond to multiple cameras 102 respectively, acquire multiple first acquisition status images, second acquisition status images and third acquisition status images, and store them in acquisition status information.

[0158] [Second variation] Information prompting unit 133 can determine the error-related information screen corresponding to the displayed error from the first to third acquisition status images. Figure 6 Images acquired during sample acquisition that show a high correlation with the identified error type are selected from the acquisition errors that occurred during the acquisition process. In this case, for example, the acquisition image captured at the moment when the action process with the highest probability of the identified error type is most likely to occur can be identified as the acquisition image with a high correlation with the identified error type.

[0159] The information prompt unit 133 can highlight the image area displayed by the determined acquisition status image in a prescribed manner in the image areas AR1, AR2, and AR3 of the error association information screen.

[0160] In addition, the information prompt unit 133 can also select and display the image area that is determined to be highly correlated with the identified error type from the image areas AR1, AR2, and AR3 in the error association information screen.

[0161] [Third variation] In the error association information screen, as a specific example, a portion of the first acquisition status image to the third acquisition status image can be displayed. For example, if it is determined that there is almost no phenomenon that would cause an acquisition error before the sample is acquired, two acquisition status images can be displayed: the first acquisition status image as a reference and the third acquisition status image after the sample is acquired.

[0162] In this case, the acquisition status image that is not displayed in the error association information screen can also be taken without taking pictures during the sample acquisition process.

[0163] [Fourth variation] In the above embodiments, the acquisition status image is a still image, but the acquisition status image may also be, for example, a single sample acquisition image. Figure 3 The motion image is obtained by continuously capturing images during the action process HW2 to HW9. Based on this, for example, the information acquisition unit 131 can, for example, display the acquisition status image of the motion image. Figure 3 The time of the action process of acquiring the first acquisition status image to the third acquisition status image of the still image is HW4, HW6, HW8, and the time corresponding to the occurrence of acquisition error is added with a timestamp or set the chapter separation point.

[0164] [Fifth Variation] In the above embodiment, the determination unit 132 makes a determination related to anomalies that occur during sample collection, i.e., collection errors.

[0165] In this modified example, the determination unit 132 can make a determination related to the abnormality of the measurement result, which is obtained by measuring the sample collected in the measurement unit 101 as the measurement object.

[0166] In this case, the information acquisition unit 131 can acquire the measurement results of the sample collected as the measurement target from the measurement unit 101, and store the measurement result information representing the measurement results in the storage unit 104. The information acquisition unit 131 can store the measurement result information for each measurement item of the sample as the measurement target in the storage unit 104. Alternatively, it can also... Figure 4 or Figure 5 The measurement results are stored in the collection status information shown.

[0167] The determination unit 132 can determine whether there is an abnormality in the measurement results for each measurement item of the sample to be measured, based on the measurement results information obtained as described above. For example, the determination unit 132 can determine whether an abnormality has occurred in the measurement results based on whether the measured values ​​shown in the measurement results are outside the normal range.

[0168] Alternatively, for example, the user can visually confirm the measurement results. For measurement results judged to be abnormal, an operation can be performed to assign a flag indicating that the measurement result is abnormal. In this case, the determination unit 132 can determine whether the measurement result is abnormal based on whether the measurement result has been assigned a flag.

[0169] The information prompting unit 133 can display an anomaly-related information screen on the display unit 106 and the user terminal, indicating that the determination unit 132 has determined that an anomaly has occurred in the measurement results. In this case, the information prompting unit 133 can include the acquisition status image obtained during the acquisition of the sample corresponding to the measurement results determined to be abnormal in the anomaly-related information. Such an anomaly-related information screen can be based on... Figure 6 The way to display error-related information on the screen.

[0170] In this situation, the abnormal correlation information screen also includes an image of the acquisition status. Therefore, regarding abnormal measurement results, users can appropriately judge the impact of acquisition errors as well.

[0171] In this modified example, the abnormality-related information screen can be displayed when the determination unit 132 determines that the measurement result obtained from the measurement unit 101 is abnormal during the sequential measurement of the sample of the measurement object by the measurement unit 101.

[0172] Furthermore, after the measurement of a set of test samples is completed, a summary of the measurement results can be displayed on the display unit 106 and the user terminal. This summary of measurement results includes the measurement results that are determined to be abnormal by the judgment unit 132. In this case, the summary of measurement results can be a summary of the measurement results that have been determined to be abnormal, or it can be a summary of the measurement results for each set of test samples in a prescribed manner to make the measurement results determined to be abnormal identifiable. Based on this, the user can perform an operation to select the measurement result they want to refer to from the measurement results that have been determined to be abnormal in the summary of measurement results. The information prompt unit 133 can display an abnormality-related information screen indicating the measurement result selected by the operation.

[0173] Additionally, users can select any measurement result from the overview of measurement results. The information prompt unit 133 can display a measurement result information screen that provides detailed information about the measurement result corresponding to the selected item, including data collection status information. Such a measurement result information screen can, for example, be based on... Figure 6 This is a way to display error-related information on the screen. In this case, for example, if a user suspects that a measurement result in the overview of measurement results is abnormal, they can immediately check the detailed information of the measurement result together with the camera image.

[0174] [Sixth Variation] The probe 200 can also be an integrated structure with a puncture device for perforating the cap of the container 300 when collecting samples from the container 300.

[0175] [Seventh Variation] It should be noted that the analysis device 100 may also be configured such that the functions specified in the analysis device 100 are distributed among each of a plurality of devices, which are connected by communication and cooperate with each other to realize the functions of the analysis device 100.

[0176] It should be noted that the program used to implement the functions of the analysis device 100 described above can also be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, allowing a computer system to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium, thereby performing the processing required by the analysis device 100. Here, "allowing a computer system to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium" includes installing the program into the computer system. The term "computer system" here includes hardware such as an operating system and peripheral devices. In addition, a "computer system" may also include multiple computer devices connected via a network including communication lines such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated lines. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as floppy disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, as well as storage devices such as hard disks built into a computer system. Thus, the recording medium storing the program can also be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. In addition, the recording medium also includes recording media located internally or externally that can be accessed from a distribution server for distributing the program. The program code stored in the recording medium on the distribution server may be different from the executable program code in the terminal device. That is, the form in which a program is stored on a distribution server is not limited, as long as it is downloaded from a distribution server and can be installed in an executable form on a terminal device. It should be noted that the program can also be divided into multiple parts, downloaded separately at different times, and then merged on the terminal device, or the distribution servers that distribute the divided programs separately may be different from each other. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" also includes media that retain programs for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory (RAM) within a computer system acting as a server or client when sending programs over a network. Additionally, the aforementioned program can also be a program that is part of the program designed to achieve the aforementioned functions. Furthermore, it can also be a so-called differential file (differential program) that can achieve the aforementioned functions through combination with programs already recorded in the computer system.

[0177] <Postscript> (1) One embodiment of this invention is an information prompting device comprising: one or more camera units configured to photograph a container disposed at a predetermined collection position; an image acquisition unit that acquires photographic images obtained by the camera units at one or more predetermined times during a unit collection period from when the container containing the sample is disposed at the collection position until the sample probe after the sample is collected is outside the container; a determination unit that performs at least one of: a determination related to an anomaly occurring corresponding to the collection of the sample during the unit collection period, and a determination related to an anomaly of the measurement result of the collected sample; and an information prompting unit that, when prompting for an anomaly association information related to the anomaly determined by the determination unit, includes the photographic image acquired by the image acquisition unit at the time of collection of the sample corresponding to the anomaly of the object in the anomaly association information.

[0178] (2) One embodiment of this invention is the information prompting device described in (1), wherein the image acquisition unit acquires at least one of a first camera image, a second camera image, and a third camera image during the unit acquisition period, wherein the first camera image is obtained by the camera unit taking a picture of a container in a state where the sample probe is not placed before the sample is acquired, the second camera image is obtained by the camera unit taking a picture of a container in a state where the sample probe is placed before the sample is acquired, and the third camera image is obtained by the camera unit taking a picture of a container in a state where the sample probe is placed after the sample is acquired.

[0179] (3) One aspect of this embodiment is the information prompting device described in (2), wherein the image acquisition unit acquires the first camera image, the second camera image and the third camera image during each unit acquisition period corresponding to each sample acquisition when the sample is collected multiple times from a sample placed in a container.

[0180] (4) One aspect of this embodiment is the information prompting device described in (2), wherein, when the image acquisition unit collects multiple samples from a sample placed in a container, it can acquire the first camera image, the second camera image, and the third camera image during the unit collection period corresponding to the first sample collection, and acquire the second camera image and the third camera image during each unit collection period corresponding to the second and subsequent sample collections.

[0181] (5) One embodiment of this invention is an information prompting method, which is an information prompting method in an information prompting device. The information prompting device includes one or more camera units configured to capture images of a container disposed at a predetermined collection position. The information prompting method includes: an image acquisition step, wherein the image acquisition unit acquires video images obtained by the camera unit capturing images at one or more predetermined times during a unit collection period from when the container containing the sample is disposed at the collection position until the sample probe after the sample is collected is located outside the container; a determination step, wherein the determination unit performs at least one of: a determination related to an anomaly occurring corresponding to the collection of the sample during the unit collection period, and a determination related to an anomaly of the measurement result of the collected sample; and an information prompting step, wherein when the information prompting unit prompts an anomaly association information related to the anomaly determined by the determination step, it includes the video image acquired by the image acquisition step at the time of collection of the sample corresponding to the anomaly of the object in the anomaly association information.

[0182] (6) One embodiment of this invention is a program that enables a computer, which is an information prompting device, to function as an image acquisition unit, a determination unit, and an information prompting unit. The information prompting device includes one or more camera units configured to capture images of a container disposed at a predetermined acquisition position. The image acquisition unit acquires video images obtained by the camera units capturing images at one or more predetermined times during a unit acquisition period from when the container containing the sample is disposed at the acquisition position until the sample probe after the sample is acquired is outside the container. The determination unit performs at least one of the following: a determination related to an anomaly that occurs corresponding to the acquisition of the sample during the unit acquisition period, and a determination related to an anomaly that occurs in the measurement results of the acquired sample. When the information prompting unit prompts an anomaly association information related to the anomaly determined by the determination unit, it includes the video images acquired by the image acquisition unit in the anomaly association information corresponding to the unit acquisition period in which the anomaly of the object occurred.

[0183] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 100 Analytical apparatus 101 Measurement Department 102 cameras 103 Control Department 104 Storage Department 111 Sensor Department 131 Information Acquisition Department 132 Judgment Department 133 Information Prompt Department 134 Measurement of motion control unit 141 Data Collection Status Storage Department 105 Operations Department 106 Display Department 107 Ministry of Communications 200 probes 300 containers 1001 Measurement Department 1002 camera 1003 User Interface 1004 Communication Equipment 1005 ROM 1006 RAM 1007 Storage Device 1008 CPU 1009 GPU 1010 bus.

Claims

1. An information prompting device, characterized in that, have: One or more camera units are configured to capture images of containers positioned at designated acquisition locations; An image acquisition unit acquires video images obtained by the imaging unit at more than one predetermined moment during a unit acquisition period, from the time the container containing the sample is positioned at the acquisition location until the sample probe after acquisition is outside the container. The determination unit performs at least one of the following: a determination related to an anomaly occurring in connection with the collection of a sample during the unit collection period, and a determination related to an anomaly in the measurement results of the collected sample. as well as The information prompting unit, when prompting abnormal association information related to the abnormality determined by the determination unit, includes the camera image acquired by the image acquisition unit when collecting the sample corresponding to the abnormality of the object in the abnormal association information.

2. The information prompting device according to claim 1, wherein, During the unit acquisition period, the image acquisition unit acquires at least one of a first camera image, a second camera image, and a third camera image. The first camera image is obtained by the camera unit taking a picture of the container without the sample probe before acquiring the sample. The second camera image is obtained by the camera unit taking a picture of the container with the sample probe inside before acquiring the sample. The third camera image is obtained by the camera unit taking a picture of the container with the sample probe inside after acquiring the sample.

3. The information prompting device according to claim 2, wherein, When the image acquisition unit acquires multiple samples from a sample placed in a container, it acquires at least one of the first camera image, the second camera image, and the third camera image during each acquisition unit corresponding to each sample acquisition.

4. The information prompting device according to claim 2, wherein, When the image acquisition unit acquires multiple samples from a sample placed in a container, it acquires the first camera image, the second camera image, and the third camera image during the unit acquisition period corresponding to the first sample acquisition, and acquires at least one of the second camera image and the third camera image during each unit acquisition period corresponding to the second and subsequent sample acquisitions.

5. An information prompting method in an information prompting device, characterized in that, The information display device includes one or more cameras configured to capture images of a container positioned at a designated data collection location. The information prompting method includes: The image acquisition step, wherein the image acquisition unit acquires video images obtained by the imaging unit at more than one predetermined time during a unit acquisition period from when the container containing the sample is positioned at the acquisition location to when the sample probe after acquiring the sample is outside the container. The determination step, wherein the determination unit performs at least one of: a determination related to an anomaly occurring corresponding to the collection of a sample during the unit collection period, and a determination related to an anomaly of the measurement results for the collected sample; and In the information prompting step, when the information prompting unit provides prompts for abnormal association information related to the abnormality determined by the determination step, it includes the camera image acquired in the image acquisition step during the collection of the sample corresponding to the abnormality of the object in the abnormal association information.

6. A program, characterized in that, This is used to enable a computer, which serves as an information display device, to function as an image acquisition unit, a judgment unit, and an information display unit. The information display device includes one or more cameras configured to capture images of a container positioned at a designated data collection location. The image acquisition unit acquires video images obtained by the imaging unit at more than one predetermined moment during a unit acquisition period, from the time the container containing the sample is positioned at the acquisition location until the sample probe after acquisition is outside the container. The determination unit performs at least one of the following: a determination related to an anomaly occurring corresponding to the collection of a sample during the unit collection period, and a determination related to an anomaly in the measurement results of the collected sample. When the information prompting unit provides prompts for abnormality-related information related to the abnormality determined by the determination unit, it includes the camera image acquired by the image acquisition unit during the collection of the sample corresponding to the abnormality of the object in the abnormality-related information.

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