JP2000211709A - Control of reagent in container and device therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control method of reagent in-container and a device therefor which permits only a particular person for handling to operate a reagent storage in controlling the reagent, and which can control the unique information of the reagent at a time, and attain high safety control and workability. SOLUTION: A certified card 11 issued to a particular person for handling a reagent is read. After the certification, the registered item 15 of a new reagent 10 to be controlled, and a work menu are indicated on a display 4 of a controller 3, the necessary items of the new reagent 10 are inputted into the controller based on the indication, an identifying label 17 on which information, specific to the reagent, to be recognized about reagent in container based on its input is described, capable of being read by a reading means 6, is printed and pasted on the container of the reagent 10 to be controlled. The weight of the reagent in container to be controlled is measured, its measured value is inputted into the controller 3, and the reagent in container is stored in a reagent storage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for managing a reagent contained in a container, which can easily and clearly manage a reagent for which strict storage is required.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, there are medical institutions, various research facilities, and companies that use various reagents including powerful drugs, and these reagents have dangers when used. The key is normally locked and is strictly managed so that only the keeper of this key or the person who can open and close the lock with the ID card can use and handle it. .

However, when these reagents in containers are stored in a large number or in a large number of types, the type of each one of the reagents, the date of storage receipt, the date of taking out, the person taking out, the destination, Management of its own information, such as the amount of use, is complicated, and it is often difficult to perform centralized management. Therefore, in some cases, the drug manufacturer uses a barcode label attached to the container at the time of product shipment, reads this barcode label with a barcode scanner,
This was part of the management of the reagent-specific information described above.

However, also in this case, when storing a plurality of containers using the same reagent, since a bar code label indicating the same information is attached to these containers, it is not possible to differentiate the information for each container. Further, when the barcode label is not attached to the reagent container, management by this system cannot be performed. And other various problems.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and reads an authentication card previously issued to a specific reagent handler, and after this authentication, displays the control means. Means for displaying the registered items and the operation menu of the new reagent to be managed, inputting necessary items of the new reagent to the control means based on the display, and recognizing the reagent contained in the container based on the input. An identification label that can be read by the reading means that describes the information is printed, the identification label is attached to the container of the reagent to be managed, and the weight of the reagent in the container to be managed is weighed. By inputting the measured value to the control means and storing the reagent in the container in the reagent storage, the reagent storage can be managed by only a specific operator in the management of the reagent. , Also able to collectively manage the unique information of the reagent, it is highly safe management of manageability and containers reagent can be obtained workability and its purpose to provide the device.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided an authentication step for reading an authentication card issued to a specific reagent handler in advance, and after this authentication, a display means of a control means. A display step of displaying registered items and a work menu of new reagents to be managed by the user, an initial input step of inputting necessary items of the new reagent to the control means based on the display, and a recognition of the reagent contained in the container based on the input. A printing step of printing an identification label which can be read by a reading means in which the information peculiar to the reagent is written; a step of attaching the identification label to a container of the reagent to be managed; A measuring step of weighing the weight of the reagent, a measuring input step of inputting the measured weight value to the control means, and a storing step of storing the reagent in the container in a reagent storage The management method of the container containing reagents which gave equipped with.

A reagent storage having a lock which can be opened and closed by a key manually operated to store the reagent contained in the container;
An authentication means for reading an authentication card previously issued to a specific reagent handler, a control means having a storage unit for connecting the authentication means and comparing and calculating the read information, and a new means for connecting and managing the control means; Display means for displaying the registered items and the work menu of the reagent so that the items can be input, and label printing for printing an identification label containing information specific to the reagent for recognizing the reagent contained in the container inputted to the control means Means, reading means for reading the reagent-specific information of the identification label attached to the reagent container to be managed and transmitting the information to the control means, and measurement means connected to the control means and weighing the container-containing reagent, The present invention is directed to a configuration of a device for managing a reagent contained in a container, comprising:

The key is stored in a key storage member that can be opened and closed only by using an authentication card that has been authenticated by the authentication means.

[0009]

Next, an embodiment of a method and an apparatus for managing a reagent in a container according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In FIGS. 1 and 2, A is a device for managing a reagent in a container, which includes a reagent storage 1, an authentication unit 2, a control unit 3, a display unit 4, a label printing unit 5, a reading unit 6,
It is basically constituted by the measuring means 7.

The term "reagent" as used herein refers to chemicals of high purity and constant quality used for education, research, testing, analysis, synthesis, and the like on a relatively small scale. In addition, chemicals such as drugs used for treatment and prevention, highly dangerous poisons and explosives shall be included.

The reagent storage 1 has a lock 9 which is opened and closed by a key 8 which is manually operated to store the reagent 10 in a container. The key 8 is authenticated by an authentication means 2 described later. The authentication card 11 is received in a key storage member 12 having an electronic lock mechanism that can be opened and closed only by use. That is, when the authentication card 11 operated by the user is correctly recognized by the authentication means 2, the key storage member 12 is unlocked by the signal via the control means 3 and the key 8 for opening the door of the reagent storage 1. In an error state in which the authentication unit 2 cannot recognize the lock, the unlock signal is not transmitted, and the key storage member 12 is removed.
Keeps the locked state, that is, the key storage member 12 is not opened.

The authentication means 2 includes various necessary data that can be used to identify an individual, such as affiliation and ID number, in addition to personal attributes such as name and gender, which have been issued to a specific reagent handler in advance. Is read on an authentication card 11 stored in a magnetic stripe. When a magnetic card is used as the authentication card 11 attached to a frame of the control means 3 described later, a conventional magnetic card reader is used.

The control means 3 is a means for connecting the authentication means 2 to compare and calculate the read information and a conventional computer having a storage unit, a control unit, an arithmetic processing unit and the like. And authentication means 2, display means 4 described later, label printing means 5, reading means 6, measuring means 7
And so on so that a series of controls can be performed.

The display means 4 is connected to the control means 3 to register a new reagent 10 to be managed as shown in FIG. 3 or a work menu 16 as shown in FIG.
Are displayed in a predetermined arrangement so that a predetermined item for each item can be input. The operability is improved by using a touch panel type display, and a keyboard 14 connected to the control means 3 is further improved. Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, unique information for each reagent 10 can be input.

The above-described label printing means 5 includes a control means 3
The identification label 17 (see FIG. 5) which describes the reagent-specific information 17a for recognizing the reagent 10 contained in the container input to the printer is printed. For each new reagent 10 to be registered, the new reagent 10 The operator who registers the display means 4
Of the information individually input in step 17a
Into a bar code, printed on the sticking paper, and
Get 7.

The above-mentioned reading means 6 reads the reagent-specific information 17a of the identification label 17 affixed to the reagent container 10 to be managed and transmits it to the control means 3, and reads the bar code of the identification label 17 from the bar. A code scanner is used, and a portable scanner or a fixed scanner (not shown) provided at an appropriate position in the frame of the control means 3 is selected.

The measuring means 7 is connected to the control means 3 and weighs the reagent 10 contained in the container. The measuring means 7 uses a conventional electronic balance, and measures the weight before and after use. The actual usage amount and the remaining amount of the reagent 10 are measured, and the respective numerical values are stored in the control means 3.

Therefore, the apparatus A and the method for managing a reagent in a container according to the embodiment of the present invention configured as described above have the following effects. First, an authentication card 11 storing registration information such as the registrant's name and ID number is issued to a specific reagent handler, that is, all the persons who are permitted to use the reagent 10 in advance. In addition, necessary data such as the initial weight and the name of the reagent 10 in the container corresponding to the name of the reagent to be handled are registered in advance for each.

Then, the reagent handler activates each unit in the operating state, and causes the display unit 4 to display the menu 16 on the touch panel type display. As shown in FIG. Then, "replenishment (registration)" is executed by pressing it with a finger or the like to prepare for initial registration of the reagent. In this state, the specific reagent handler causes the authentication means 2 to read the authentication card 11 held by the handler, and after authentication via the control means 3, releases the lock 9 of the reagent storage 1 by the authentication signal. The key storage member 12 containing the key 8 to be released is opened by releasing its lock mechanism. The authenticated reagent handler and the date and time thereof are input to the control means 3 and stored as a use record of the apparatus A. You. For this authentication, a password unique to the reagent handler may be input from the keyboard 14, or the authentication card 11 and the password input may be used together (authentication step).

If correct authentication by the authentication means 2 is not performed, an error message is displayed on the display of the display means 4, the processing of the apparatus A is terminated, and the progress of the processing is stopped.

When the lock of the key storage member 12 is released, the registration item 15 (blank state) of the new reagent 10 to be managed is displayed on the display of the display means 4 as shown in FIG. Input is sequentially performed from the keyboard 14 in accordance with each necessary item. Note that “NO.” And “purchase (registration) date” are automatically input (display step). In addition, if a down menu box including a plurality of items is prepared for each item, it is possible to input only by selecting from the menu, thereby facilitating the input (initial input step).

On the basis of the input information in the initial input step, the label printing means 5 uses the identification label 17 as shown in FIG. The identification label 17 is printed appropriately by the reading means 6 in a later step, and the data is stored in the control means 3 (printing step).

Then, the identification label 17 is attached to the container of the reagent 10 to be managed (adhering step).

Next, the reagent 10 in the container to be managed is placed on the measuring means 7, and the weight of the reagent 10 is weighed (measuring step). The initial weight is automatically measured by inputting the reagent name in the initial input step.

In this measuring step, the value measured by weight is input to the control means 3 and stored (measurement input step).

Thus, the input of information and the identification label 17
Is completed and stored in the reagent storage 1 with the lock 9 opened. After the reagent storage 1 is locked, the key 8 is returned to the key storage member 12 and The lock mechanism is operated (closed state) (storage step).

In the display means 4, by pressing "end" in the menu 16 to complete "replenishment (registration)" of the reagent 10, the control means 3 enters a standby state for the next processing.

As described above, by performing each of the above-described steps, the registration of a new reagent 10 can be performed in a large number because the unique information is easily stored in the control means 3.
When storing a large number of types of reagents 10 in the reagent storage 1, the reagents 10 can be smoothly and reliably stored. The identification label 17 storing the information 17a is created by the label printing means 5 immediately after the information is input in the display means 4 and before being stored in the reagent storage 1, so that the operator can leave the state as it is. It can be attached to the reagent 10, and the identification label 17 of erroneous information for each of the many reagents 10 is not attached, so that there is no so-called attachment error, duplication, missing attachment, and reliable information. Can manage.

The information on these individual reagents 10 stored in the control means 3 can be stored on paper if output by the information printing means 18 as shown in FIGS. If necessary, backup to a medium 19 such as a floppy disk can be performed.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 20 denotes a selector which receives a parallel output from the control means 3 and transmits the signal to the authentication means 2 and the measuring means 7.

Next, a description will be given of an example of using the reagent 10 stored in the reagent storage 1 in each of the above-described steps by using the reagent-in-container management apparatus A according to the embodiment of the present invention. In all the processes in the menu 16, the authentication unit 11 reads the authentication card 11 to recognize the handler, or the operation of operating the lock mechanism of the key storage member 12 by the authentication unit 2 is the authentication process described above. Since the same operations as those in the process and the storage process are performed, detailed description thereof is omitted.

"Removal": First, in the reagent removal process, the reagent handler starts up each unit in the operating state and presses "Removal" in the display menu 16 of the display unit 4. The authentication card 11 held by the operator is read by the authentication means 2, and after authentication through the control means 3, the lock mechanism of the key storage member 12 is released, the key 8 is taken out, and the lock of the reagent storage 1 is locked. On the other hand, the authenticated reagent handler, the date and time thereof, and the like are input to the control means 3 and stored as a use record of the apparatus A.

If the authentication means 2 does not correctly authenticate the reagent handler, an error is displayed on the display of the display means 4 and the processing of the apparatus A is terminated. The progress is stopped, and the alarm means 13 is activated based on the error signal to notify the surroundings of the abnormality.

After the target reagent 10 is taken out from the reagent storage 1 by operating the key 8, the identification label 17 attached to the reagent 10 is read by the reading means 6.

At this time, the date, time, reagent name, user name and the like are automatically inputted to the control means 3 together with the information from the authentication means 2.
Is returned, the lock mechanism is actuated (the lid is closed), and if only the reagent 10 is to be taken out, the menu 16 "End" is pressed to end the processing. Becomes If the reagent 10 is already registered, the name of the reagent is displayed on the display of the display means 4 and, if necessary, the attributes (for example, chemical formula, toxicity, (Melting point, boiling point, smell, color, etc.) and precautions for use can also be displayed.

"Return": Next, when performing a new process of returning the removed reagent 10 to the reagent storage 1 and storing the same, the "return" of the menu 16 on the display means 4 is performed. After pressing, the authentication card 11 held by the operator is read by the authentication means 2, and after authentication through the control means 3, the reagent 10 is read by the reading means 6.
The identification label 17 attached to is read.

Then, the reagent 1 to be returned to the measuring means 7
0 is placed to measure the weight of the contents, and the date, time, reagent name, used amount, user name, etc., are automatically input to the control means 3 together with the information from the authentication means 2. After the authentication of the handler by the authentication means 2, the key storage member 12 containing the key 8 for opening the lock 9 of the reagent storage 1 is opened, and the reagent storage 1 is opened by the key 8, and the reagent 10 is opened. If you just want to return the reagent 10, menu 1
Press "6""END" to end the process.

"To another department": When the target reagent 10 stored in the reagent storage 1 is taken out and transferred to another department, "To another department" of the menu 16 on the display means 4 is set. After pressing, the target reagent 10 is taken out of the reagent storage 1 through the above-described authentication process, and the reading means 6 reads the identification label 17 of the reagent 10.

Then, the management place to be transferred is input to the "storage place" of each item 15 on the display means 4, stored in the control means 3, and the reagent storage 1 is locked. The key 8 is returned to the key storage member 12. In the display means 4, “end” is pressed in the menu 16, and the processing of the reagent 10 “to another department” is completed. Becomes a standby state for the processing of.

"From another department": For storing registered reagents from other departments, use menu 1 on display means 4.
After pressing "from another department" in step 6, the reagent storage 1 is opened through the above-described authentication process, and the reading means 6 reads the identification label 17 of the reagent 10.

Then, the management location of the transfer source is input to the "storage location" of each item 15 on the display means 4, and
It is stored in the control means 3, and the reagent 1 is stored in the measuring means 7.
The weight of 0 is measured and stored in the control means 3.

After the reagent 10 is stored in the reagent storage 1 and locked, the key 8 is returned to the key storage member 12. When the processing of “from another department” of 10 is completed, the control means 3 enters a standby state for the next processing.

"Inventory": In the case of inventory, display means 4
After performing the above-mentioned authentication step by pressing the "inventory" of the menu 16 in the above, the items necessary for the inventory are listed on the display of the display means 4, and the information printing means 18 is operated as necessary to display the list. Pressing "End" on the menu 16 on the display means 4 to end the "inventory" processing of the reagent 10 causes the control means 3 to enter a standby state for the next processing.

"Discard": When the reagent 10 is discarded, the user presses "Discard" in the menu 16 on the display means 4, and after the authentication step, the reagent storage 1 is opened.
The target reagent 10 is taken out, and the reading means 6 reads the identification label 17 of the reagent 10.

Then, the storage information of the reagent 10 in the control means 3 is automatically recorded as discarded, and the amortization date is entered and stored in the item 15. By pressing “END” in step 16 to end the process of “disposing” the reagent 10, the control unit 3 enters a standby state for the next process.

"Search": When searching for the reagent 10, the "search" of the menu 16 on the display means 4 is pressed, and after the above-mentioned authentication step, a reagent search list is displayed on the display of the display means 4. When a required item is input, a list is displayed, and various kinds of information and history of each reagent 10 can be searched. Further, the information printing means 18 operates as necessary to display the list. The printout is performed, and the display unit 4 presses “end” in the menu 16 to end the “search” process for the reagent 10, and the control unit 3 enters a standby state for the next process.

[0047]

As described above, according to the present invention, the identification label to be attached to the reagent contained in the container is formed by the reagent handler, which is formed by adding unique information to each reagent to be handled. In addition to being able to respond flexibly to the needs of reagent handlers, there is no sticking of identification labels for incorrect information on individual reagents out of a large number, so that there are no so-called mistakes, duplication, or missing sticking. In addition, reliable information management can be performed, and confidentiality can be maintained and improved.

Only the genuine registrant can use the reagent, and the registrant and the usage status of the reagent at that time can be centrally managed, so that the reagent management that is rich in crime prevention and safety is provided. Can be.

Also, the key for unlocking and locking the reagent storage is stored in a key storage member having a lock mechanism that responds only to the correct authentication operation of the authentication means in the authentication process. This eliminates erroneous operations at the time of opening / closing by the device or at the time of opening / closing without going through the authentication process, thereby further improving the safety. And so on.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an apparatus for managing a reagent in a container employing the method for managing a reagent in a container according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view exemplarily showing an item column of a display means in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplarily showing a menu of a display means in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing one embodiment of the identification label in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a method for managing a reagent in a container according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Reagent storage 2 Authentication means 3 Control means 4 Display means 5 Label printing means 6 Reading means 7 Measuring means 8 Key 9 Locks 10 Reagents in containers 11 Authentication card 15 Registration items 16 Work menu 17 Identification label

Continued on front page F term (reference) 2E250 AA14 BB00 BB61 3E035 AA01 AA03 BA01 BA04 BB10 3F022 DD01 MM22 MM32 MM35 MM70 PP03 PP04

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An authentication step for reading an authentication card issued to a specific reagent handler in advance, and a display step for displaying, on the display means of the control means, registered items of new reagents to be managed and an operation menu after the authentication. An initial input step of inputting necessary items of the new reagent to the control means based on the display; and an identification which can be read by reading means which describes information specific to the reagent for recognizing the reagent contained in the container based on the input. A printing step of printing a label, a step of attaching the identification label to the container of the reagent to be managed, and a measuring step of weighing the weight of the reagent in the container to be managed,
A method for managing a reagent in a container, comprising: a measurement input step of inputting the measured value to the control means; and a storage step of storing the reagent in the container in a reagent storage. 2. A reagent storage having a lock which is opened and closed by a key manually operated to store a reagent contained in a container, authentication means for reading an authentication card issued in advance to a specific reagent handler, and this authentication means. Control means having a storage unit for comparing and calculating the read information by connection; display means for connecting to the control means to display a registration item or a work menu of a new reagent to be managed and inputting the item;
Label printing means for printing an identification label describing information specific to the reagent for recognizing the reagent contained in the container input to the control means, and reagent specific information for the identification label affixed to the reagent container to be managed. An apparatus for managing a reagent in a container, comprising: reading means for reading and transmitting to the control means; and measuring means connected to the control means for weighing the reagent in the container. 3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the key is stored in a key storage member that can be opened and closed only by using an authentication card that has been authenticated by the authentication means.