Sample Processing Apparatus Error Display Controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sample processing apparatuses for clinical samples like blood often require users to manually search through extensive operating manuals to understand and resolve issues, as help dialogues provided are not sufficient for users unfamiliar with the apparatus operations, leading to inefficiencies in troubleshooting.
Innovation Solution
A sample processing apparatus equipped with a display and memory for showing relevant parts of an electronic manual, allowing users to access operation procedures directly when issues arise, including video tutorials for clearer guidance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If help dialog with error list is provided, then basic error information is available, but users unfamiliar with operations cannot understand proper troubleshooting sequence
Solution Approach 1:
The system prepares and stores detailed operation procedures and video tutorials in advance in the memory unit, linked to specific error codes. When an error occurs, the controller automatically retrieves and displays the pre-prepared troubleshooting guide corresponding to the error code, eliminating the need for users to search through manuals or understand complex operational sequences.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary between the error detection system and the user. It translates error codes into user-friendly troubleshooting guides and video tutorials, bridging the gap between technical error information and user comprehension. The display unit serves as another intermediary, presenting information in an accessible format with visual aids.
2Reliability
If users search through operating manual to understand troubleshooting, then detailed procedures can be found, but time and effort are wasted
Solution Approach 1:
Troubleshooting procedures and video tutorials are prepared and stored in advance in the memory unit, associated with specific error codes. When an error occurs, the controller automatically retrieves and displays the relevant pre-prepared guide, eliminating the need for users to search through manuals and significantly reducing troubleshooting time while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and stores copies of troubleshooting procedures and video tutorials in the memory unit, accessible via the controller. These copies are linked to error codes, allowing users to access replicated versions of the information without needing to locate or search through the original manual or video library.
3Loss of information
If extensive operating manual is provided, then comprehensive procedures are available, but users must manually search through it
Solution Approach 1:
The comprehensive troubleshooting information stored in the memory unit is segmented and organized by error codes. Each error code has its own dedicated troubleshooting procedure and video tutorial. The controller segments the information retrieval process by automatically selecting and displaying only the relevant segment corresponding to the detected error, rather than presenting the entire manual.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller extracts and displays only the specific troubleshooting procedure and video tutorial relevant to the detected error code, separating it from the rest of the comprehensive manual stored in memory. This extraction process presents only the necessary information to users, eliminating the need to navigate through extensive manual content.
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AI summary
The present invention is a sample processing apparatus. The apparatus includes: a sample processing unit configured to process a sample; a display; a memory for storing an electronic manual for the sample processing apparatus; and a controller that is capable of showing a relevant part of the electronic manual on the display when a trouble has occurred in the sample processing unit, the relevant part of the electronic manual describing an operation procedure to deal with the trouble.