Sample Analyzer Data Management Screen Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In sample analyzers, users face inefficiency when trying to view related measurement results, as they must close the detailed information screen, search for related results, and reopen the detailed information screen, making it cumbersome to refer to validation or re-test measurements.
Innovation Solution
The sample analyzer is designed to display related measurement results, such as initial and secondary measurements, directly alongside the primary result screen using predefined operations, eliminating the need for users to search and switch screens.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If users close the detailed information screen to search for related measurement results, then they can access related data, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-fetches and stores related measurement results (such as validation measurements and re-test measurements) in advance in the storage unit. When a user views a measurement result, the controller automatically retrieves and displays related results without requiring the user to perform search operations, thus eliminating the need to close and reopen screens.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines multiple measurement results (primary result and related results) into a single integrated display interface. The display unit shows both the current measurement result and related results simultaneously in one screen, allowing users to compare and reference data without switching between different screens or closing existing displays.
2Loss of information
If users manually search for related measurement results in the list, then they can find the required data, but productivity decreases due to multiple screen switches
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically identifies and retrieves related measurement results based on the currently displayed result, using the controller to autonomously search and fetch data from the storage unit. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for users to manually search through lists or perform multiple screen switches, thereby significantly improving productivity.
3Ease of operation
If the system displays only one measurement result at a time, then the interface remains simple, but users cannot easily reference related results
Solution Approach 1:
The system extends the display interface by adding a new dimension for showing related measurement results alongside the primary result. The display unit presents multiple results in a structured layout (such as main display area and sidebar, or primary and secondary sections), allowing users to view current and related data simultaneously without cluttering the interface or sacrificing simplicity.
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AI summary
A data management computer for a sample measuring apparatus is disclosed. The computer comprises a data storage, a display section; an input device; and a controller. The data storage stores results of measurements for a sample obtained by the sample measuring apparatus, the measurements including an initial measurement for a sample and a secondary measurement which is performed on the sample following the initial measurement. The controller is programmed to cause the display section to display a first result screen which shows a result of the initial measurement for a sample, receive a predefined operation by use of the input device while displaying the first result screen, and cause the display section to display, in a response to the predefined operation, a second result screen which shows a result of the secondary measurement for the sample.