Assay Consumable Identifier RFID Tracking System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for conducting biological assays face challenges in efficiently tracking and managing assay information associated with consumables, leading to complexities in data management and operational adjustments during assays.
Innovation Solution
The development of an assay system that includes a reader capable of reading, writing, and erasing information from an assay consumable identifier, allowing for the adjustment of assay operations based on stored information such as consumable details, sample information, and chain of custody data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If assay information is manually tracked and managed, then data management complexity is reduced, but tracking efficiency and operational adjustments during assays deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical tracking methods with an automated electronic identification system using RFID tags and readers. The reader automatically reads assay information from RFID tags on consumables, eliminating manual data entry and tracking while improving efficiency and enabling real-time operational adjustments.
2Loss of information
If RFID tags are used to store assay information, then information tracking capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID tags serve multiple functions: storing assay information, enabling automatic identification, and facilitating real-time tracking. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into a single integrated solution, managing complexity while improving information tracking.
3Measurement precision
If multiple parallel tracking systems are used to monitor analytical parameters, then measurement completeness is improved, but system complexity and operational difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple parallel tracking systems into a single integrated system where the RFID reader consolidates information from various sources (consumable identifiers, analytical parameters, operational data) into one unified tracking mechanism, reducing operational complexity while maintaining comprehensive monitoring.
4Device complexity
If assay information is not automatically adjusted, then system simplicity is maintained, but assay accuracy and adaptability to consumable variations deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from RFID-tagged consumable information to automatically adjust assay operations. The reader reads consumable-specific data and feeds it back to modify assay parameters in real-time, ensuring accuracy while adapting to variations in different consumables without requiring complex manual intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating assay information with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system includes a reader adapted to read/erase/write information from/to an assay consumable identifier associated with the assay consumable. Various types of assay information are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system.