Automated Suitability Checks for Multi-Component Analysis Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
The operational suitability determination of complex analysis systems, such as liquid chromatography systems, is prone to human error due to the need for manual testing and reference to multiple suitability check documents, especially when systems consist of numerous components, leading to complicated and error-prone processes.
Innovation Solution
An automatic suitability determination system that includes a check document storing part, a retrieving part, a test execution part, and a determination part, which automatically reads and executes tests based on pre-prepared electronic suitability check documents, eliminating the need for custom automation software and reducing human intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual suitability determination is performed by referring to check documents, then the process can be performed with simple tools, but human error increases and determination work becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation where the determination system automatically executes tests and evaluates results based on stored check documents, eliminating the need for manual intervention while maintaining determination accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of referring to documents and recording results with an automated computer-based system that electronically stores check documents, executes tests, and automatically determines suitability
2Extent of automation
If determination automation software is prepared according to component configuration, then automation of suitability determination is achieved, but software must be customized for each system configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by using a standardized automated determination framework that can handle multiple component configurations through a common interface, eliminating the need for custom software development for each system variant
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-storing suitability check documents and test procedures in a database before actual determination operations, allowing the system to automatically retrieve and execute appropriate tests without requiring configuration-specific software customization
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AI summary
The automatic suitability determination system includes a check document storing part, a check document retrieving part, a determination test execution part, and a suitability determination part. The check document storing part stores suitability check documents. The check document retrieving part is configured to read out the suitability check document related to a determining target component of operational suitability from the check document storing part. The determination test execution part is configured to read information contained in the suitability check document read out by the check document retrieving part and to execute tests of suitability determination items specified in the suitability check document by making the determining target component of the operational suitability operate based on the information. The suitability determination part is configured to determine, based on results of the tests executed by the determination test execution part, suitability for the suitability determination items corresponding to the tests.