Assay Software Modules for Parallel Analysis Without Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional assay analysis systems are limited in their ability to perform multiple assays simultaneously without software interference, leading to limitations in diagnostic information and increased costs and time for patient diagnosis.
Innovation Solution
A modularized assay-specific software interface is developed, allowing for the parallel execution of multiple assays on a single analyzer, with each assay module instance operating independently to prevent software interference and ensure reproducibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conventional assay analysis system performs multiple assays simultaneously on the same computer, then diagnostic efficiency and throughput are improved, but software interference between assays occurs leading to reduced reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The software is divided into separate, independent modules for each assay type. Each module operates as an isolated process with its own memory space and resources, preventing interference between different assay analyses while allowing simultaneous execution on the same computer system.
Solution Approach 2:
A standardized interface layer is introduced between the assay modules and the host system. This intermediary enables communication and data exchange between multiple assay instances while maintaining isolation, allowing simultaneous operations without direct interference between modules.
2Reliability
If multiple assays are performed sequentially on the same analyzer, then software interference is avoided, but diagnostic time and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the software into independent modules, the system enables parallel execution of multiple assays that were previously required to run sequentially. Each module can process different assay data simultaneously without interfering with others, reducing total diagnostic time while maintaining software isolation.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular architecture allows the system to maintain continuous operation across multiple assays. While one assay module is processing data, other modules can simultaneously collect data, prepare analysis, or generate reports, eliminating idle time and maintaining continuous productive action.
3Device complexity
If a single software instance performs multiple assay types, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different assay configurations decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Each assay module is designed with universal interfaces and standardized data structures that allow the same modular framework to accommodate different assay types and configurations. The host system provides universal control mechanisms that work across all module types, achieving both simplicity and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic module loading and configuration capabilities, allowing assay modules to be added, removed, or modified at runtime without affecting the core system architecture. This dynamic approach enables flexible adaptation to different assay requirements while maintaining a consistent underlying structure.
Data Source
AI summary
An assay analyzer measures data to evaluate whether a sample contains a certain material. Multiple assays may be performed in parallel, sometimes by the same analyzer with multiple assays on a single card, or by multiple analyzers run by a single computer. In a control computer each assay has an assay module instance to perform calculations upon the raw data measured by the analyzer to produce a final result. Each of these assay module instances operates independently and separately without influencing the calculations of the other assay module instances.