Colony Counting Device for Automated Spreadsheet Count Tables
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Solution Overview
Problem
The burden on users regarding colony counting is significant due to the need for manual transcription and creation of count tables, which can lead to errors and hinder the introduction of colony counters.
Innovation Solution
A colony counting device with an acquisition section to capture images and an execution section to process counts, utilizing first software to read user files in a matrix format and create count tables, reducing the need for manual transcription.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a colony counter with electronic count table creation is used, then transcription burden is reduced, but user interface familiarity becomes a barrier to introduction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent copies the familiar spreadsheet interface and functionality into the colony counter's count table creation system. Users can create count tables using the same matrix format and spreadsheet operations they already know from general-purpose software, eliminating the need to learn a new interface while still achieving automated counting and electronic table generation.
2Reliability
If manual transcription of count results is required, then transcription errors occur and burden increases, but automated electronic file input requires unfamiliar software operation
Solution Approach 1:
The colony counter system performs self-service by automatically generating electronic count tables from imaging data without requiring manual transcription. The system handles the entire process from image acquisition to electronic file output, eliminating transcription errors and reducing user burden while maintaining ease of operation through familiar spreadsheet interfaces.
3Extent of automation
If count tables are created with specialized colony counter software, then automated counting is achieved, but users must learn new software interfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The colony counter's count table creation function is designed to be universal, accepting and processing data in the same matrix format as general-purpose spreadsheet software. This multi-functionality allows the specialized device to operate with familiar software interfaces, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining full automation capabilities for colony counting and electronic file generation.
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AI summary
Burden on a user regarding counting colonies is mitigated. A colony counting device includes an acquisition section that acquires an image of colonies generated in a test individual, and an execution section that executes first software, the execution section executing processing of counting the number of the colonies from the image of the colonies. The execution section reads a user file that holds information in a matrix format is created by second software different from the first software in order to count the colonies generated in the test individual or to manage a count result of the colonies. Moreover, the execution section creates a count table to be used to count the colonies based on the user file.