Automatic Analysis Device Visual Container Selection Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
In automatic analysis devices, operators often incorrectly input container numbers due to difficulty in intuitively recognizing the assigned numbers, leading to erroneous analysis results, especially when handling multiple types of samples.
Innovation Solution
The device incorporates a setting screen with an image display area and a text display area, where selection areas for each container number are visually distinct, allowing operators to easily recognize and input the correct numbers, and simultaneously displays text areas for multiple sample types to prevent errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If operators manually input container numbers on a conventional setting screen, then the analysis condition can be set, but container numbers are easily input erroneously due to difficulty in intuitively recognizing them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the conventional text-only container number display into a two-dimensional visual representation showing the physical arrangement of sample containers. The setting screen now displays both an image of the container holding unit with container positions and a corresponding table, allowing operators to visually locate and select container numbers by their spatial position rather than searching through text entries.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a visual copy of the physical container holding unit arrangement on the setting screen. The image display shows a schematic representation of the container holding unit with containers positioned as they physically exist, enabling operators to intuitively recognize and select the correct container number by matching the visual layout with the actual physical arrangement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different setting screens are displayed for multiple types of samples, then each sample type can be configured, but the same container number may be erroneously input across different sample types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple setting screens for different sample types into a single unified setting screen. This screen simultaneously displays setting fields for multiple sample types (e.g., unknown sample, standard sample, control sample) along with a shared visual display of container positions. Operators can configure all sample types on one screen while visually confirming container number assignments, preventing duplicate or erroneous inputs across different sample types.
3Device complexity
If conventional text-only display is used for container numbers, then the setting screen remains simple, but operators cannot intuitively recognize container numbers leading to input errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a visual dimension to the setting screen by incorporating an image display area that shows the physical arrangement of sample containers. This image is positioned adjacent to the table displaying container numbers and sample type settings, creating a spatial reference that helps operators intuitively recognize and select the correct container numbers without adding significant complexity to the overall interface.
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AI summary
An automatic analysis device capable of effectively preventing incorrect container number input when analysis conditions are set. An image display area and text display area are provided in a setting screen. An image in which a selection area is assigned to each container number corresponding to a sample container is displayed in the image display area. If a selection area in the image display area is selected through operation unit operation, the container number expressing the selected selection area is displayed in the text display area (container number input part). If the container number expressing the selected sample container is displayed in the text display area (container number input part) as a result of operation unit operation, the display mode of the selection area corresponding to the container number is switched.