Preparation Instrument Control Using an Integrated Instruction File
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Solution Overview
Problem
The inefficiency of producing and managing multiple work processing files for each preparation work in automatic detection-composition preparation instruments, leading to increased complexity and difficulty in editing, modifying, or maintaining these files, especially when common work actions are involved and developers change.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize a single integrated instruction file and work data file, allowing for the generation of a detection composition used for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule by displaying option fields, receiving user selection information, determining a work data file, searching for matching instructions in an integrated instruction file, and processing these instructions to control the preparation instrument.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple work processing files are produced for each preparation work, then the preparation instrument can perform various detection composition preparations, but the complexity of managing and maintaining these files increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the work processing system into two distinct parts: a master file containing all possible work actions and instructions, and individual work files that reference only the specific instructions needed for each preparation task. This segmentation allows the system to support multiple preparation types while keeping individual work files simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The master file serves as a universal repository that contains all possible work actions and instructions applicable to any preparation work. By creating a single multi-functional master file that can support all preparation types, the system eliminates the need to create separate complete processing files for each work type, thereby reducing management complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate work processing files are created for each preparation work, then specific detection compositions can be prepared, but the time and effort required to produce and maintain these files increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-compiling a comprehensive master file that contains all possible work actions and instructions before any specific preparation work begins. This advance preparation eliminates the need to create or modify complete processing files for each new detection composition type, as users can simply reference the pre-prepared master file and select the needed instructions, thereby significantly reducing file production time.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of creating entirely new work processing files for each detection composition type, the system uses the master file as a template or source that can be copied or referenced. Individual preparation works copy or reference the necessary instructions from the master file rather than maintaining separate complete files, reducing the time and effort required to produce and maintain multiple work files.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple work processing files are maintained for different preparation works, then various nucleic acid extraction and amplification protocols can be implemented, but the difficulty of editing and modifying these files increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the instruction set into a centralized master file and individual work reference files. This segmentation allows developers and users to edit and modify protocols in the master file without affecting the structure of individual preparation workflows. Changes to common instructions in the master file automatically reflect across all preparation works that reference them, making editing and modification significantly easier while maintaining protocol variety.
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AI summary
Provided is a method and device for controlling a preparation instrument that prepares a detection composition used for detecting a target nucleic acid molecule in a specimen using an integrated instruction file.