Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer Parameter Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
In chromatograph mass spectrometers, analysts face the cumbersome task of separately setting and updating parameters for analysis and data analysis operations, leading to potential mismatches and operational mistakes.
Innovation Solution
A control device that allows simultaneous or separate display of analysis condition and compound information tables, with automatic identification number management and coordination control to align measurement and retention times or mass-to-charge ratios, enabling independent and synchronized setting of parameters for analysis and data analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If parameters for analysis and data analysis are set in separate tables (SIM measurement condition table and compound information table), then the device can perform independent analysis and data processing operations, but the analyst must perform repetitive input operations for the same parameters in both tables, which is troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the SIM measurement condition table and compound information table into a unified table structure where analysis parameters and data analysis parameters are integrated. This allows the same parameter settings to be automatically shared between analysis operations and data processing operations, eliminating the need for repetitive manual input while maintaining operational independence.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified table structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it stores both analysis conditions and compound information, supports both real-time analysis operations and post-acquisition data processing, and provides a single source of truth for all parameter settings. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate parameter input in multiple tables.
2Ease of operation
If parameters for analysis and data analysis are set in separate tables, then each operation can be configured independently, but changes made in one table are not automatically reflected in the other table, requiring manual updates and potentially leading to mismatches
Solution Approach 1:
By consolidating analysis parameters and data analysis parameters into a single unified table, the patent ensures that any parameter setting or modification automatically applies to both analysis operations and data processing operations. This eliminates parameter mismatches and ensures consistency without sacrificing the ability to independently configure different operational aspects.
Solution Approach 2:
The unified table structure provides automatic feedback mechanisms where parameter changes are immediately reflected across all related operations. The system maintains real-time consistency by ensuring that modifications to analysis parameters automatically update data processing parameters, preventing mismatches and ensuring reliable operation.
3Productivity
If an automatic creation function generates SIM condition settings from compound information, then initial parameter matching is achieved, but subsequent manual changes to SIM conditions are not reflected in compound information, requiring additional manual updates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the automatic generation function and manual editing capability into a unified parameter management system. The unified table structure allows parameters to be initially generated automatically from compound information and then freely modified by users, with all changes automatically synchronized across the system. This eliminates the need for separate update operations while maintaining both automation benefits and user flexibility.
Data Source
AI summary
Sequential identification numbers are automatically provided and undisplayed, constant, unique numbers are assigned to each event registered in an analysis condition setting table 100. Since correspondence information between the identification numbers and the unique numbers changes due to the reassignment of identification numbers when an event is deleted from the table, event identification numbers for each compound are changed by referring to the correspondence information on a compound information table. As a result, it is possible to avoid the misalignment of event identification numbers between both tables. In addition, when an instruction is given to coordinate the time information or m/z information on both tables, the information on one table is reflected on the other table in accordance with the identification numbers.