Urine Sample Testing Apparatus with Flexible Combination Checking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing urine sample testing apparatuses are limited in their ability to check measurement results for combinations of items not pre-set in the device, making it difficult to flexibly respond to user requests for new combinations of measurement items.
Innovation Solution
A urine sample testing apparatus comprising a urine qualitative measuring section, a urine sediment measuring section, an operation part for specifying combinations of measurement items, an information processing unit to determine relationships between measurement results, and an output unit to display determination results, allowing users to easily check new combinations of measurement items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If measurement result checking is limited to pre-set combinations of items, then the device structure remains simple and reliable, but the adaptability to user requests for new combinations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The information processing unit is designed to perform multiple functions: it not only checks pre-set combinations of measurement items but also accommodates user-defined combinations through the operation part. This universal design allows the same hardware to handle both traditional and customized checking requirements without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static, fixed combination checking approach to a dynamic, flexible approach where users can define their own combinations through the operation part. The information processing unit dynamically adapts its checking logic based on user inputs, allowing the system to respond to varying needs while maintaining a relatively simple underlying structure.
2Ease of operation
If only pre-set measurement item combinations are checked, then the measurement result checking process remains efficient and straightforward, but the flexibility to check new combinations according to user desire is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures standard combination checking functions that are automatically available without requiring user setup. These pre-set combinations provide immediate ease of operation for common checking needs, while the operation part allows users to extend this functionality when needed, combining the benefits of pre-configured simplicity with user-defined flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The operation part enables users to independently define their own measurement item combinations without requiring system reconfiguration or complex setup procedures. Users can directly input their desired combinations into the information processing unit, making the system self-adaptive to their specific needs while maintaining operational simplicity.
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AI summary
A urine sample testing apparatus may include a urine qualitative measuring section configured to acquire a measurement result for each of a plurality of urine qualitative measurement items and a urine sediment measuring section configured to acquire a measurement result for each of a plurality of urine sediment measurement items. The apparatus may also include an operation part that can specify a combination of one of the plurality of urine qualitative measurement items and one of the plurality of urine sediment measurement items. An information processing unit may also be included.