Automatic Analyzer Standby Transition via Patient Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automatic analysis systems are inefficient when the automatic analyzer is in a standby state, as it takes time to transition to an operational state, thereby delaying the output of analysis results.
Innovation Solution
An automatic analysis system that includes a control unit to transition the automatic analyzer from a standby state to an operation state upon receiving patient information, allowing for early preparation and reducing the time from specimen reception to result output.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If the automatic analyzer is kept in standby state to save energy, then energy consumption is reduced, but the time from specimen reception to result output increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit performs preliminary actions by transitioning the automatic analyzer from standby state to operation state as soon as patient information is received, before the specimen physically arrives. This advance preparation eliminates the delay that would otherwise occur when the analyzer needs to start up from standby, thus reducing the total time from specimen reception to result output while maintaining energy savings during periods of no activity
2Loss of time
If the automatic analyzer transitions from standby state to operation state quickly, then the time from specimen reception to result output is shortened, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from the medical information system regarding patient information reception to dynamically control the state transitions of the automatic analyzer. When patient information is detected, the control unit immediately transitions the analyzer to operation state. This feedback-driven approach ensures rapid response when needed while allowing the system to return to standby state when not in use, thus balancing energy consumption with response time requirements
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AI summary
The present invention provides an automatic analysis system whereby the time from when a specimen is received to when a result is output can be reduced even when an automatic analyzer is in a standby state. Provided is an automatic analysis system comprising an automatic analyzer for analyzing a patient specimen, a conveyance device for conveying the specimen to the automatic analyzer, and a control unit for controlling the automatic analyzer and the conveyance device, the automatic analysis system being characterized in that the control unit causes the automatic analyzer in a standby state to transition to an operation state when patient information is received from a medical information system or the conveyance device.