KR101494526B1 - Specimen analysis apparatus and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit for sensing a position of a sample analyzing kit; Image capturing unit; And a control unit for receiving a sensing value from the sensor unit and causing a reaction region into which the specimen injected into the specimen analyzing kit is to be imaged to be photographed through the image radiographing unit, And a control unit for identifying the control unit.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a specimen analyzing apparatus and a control method thereof,

The present invention relates to a sample analyzer, and more particularly, to a sample analyzer that implements an accurate analysis result on a sample to be analyzed.

Recently, as interest in health has increased, various techniques for analyzing the health condition of the body using biological samples have been introduced.

Among them, the diagnostic kit can be used to analyze a trace amount of biological sample and to easily check the health condition.

In order to analyze the final results of these diagnostic kits, an antigen-antibody reaction or an enzyme reaction generated by a biological sample should be displayed in a diagnostic kit. .

In order to derive an accurate analysis result for a biological sample, code information including valid information for each diagnostic kit must be recognized. Conventionally, code information is transmitted to a barcode reader or a RFID We mainly used the method of recognizing code information using a unit.

However, in the case of using an existing bar code reader or an RFID unit, additional equipment for code reading must be additionally provided separately from photographing of the diagnostic kit, thereby making it difficult to miniaturize the analyzing apparatus, there is a problem.

In addition, since a separate operation for reading the code is required, the analysis time is delayed and the operation is troublesome.

Therefore, there is a need for studies to find out the correct analysis results for analyzing the diagnostic kits and to improve the methods of taking the sample reaction results.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a specimen analyzing apparatus which maximizes the convenience of a user by making it possible to implement the identification code and the measurement result of the specimen reaction result using a single component so as to realize miniaturization and simplification while being implemented in a selectable mode will be.

A sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit for sensing a position of a sample analyzing kit; Image capturing unit; And a control unit for receiving a sensing value from the sensor unit and causing a reaction region into which the specimen injected into the specimen analyzing kit is to be imaged to be photographed through the image radiographing unit, And a control unit for identifying the control unit.

The specific pattern of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a pattern other than the pattern generated by the specimen.

The specific pattern of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a pattern generated by a foreign matter introduced into the reaction region.

The controller of the analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can identify the existence of the specific pattern from the outside when the existence of the specific pattern is confirmed.

The sensing value of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is a second sensing value, and the controller receives the first sensing value from the sensor unit and transmits the first sensing value to the identification code area of the specimen analyzing kit The second sensing value is received from the sensor unit, the reaction region is photographed through the image capturing unit, and the identification information of the sample analyzing kit is analyzed based on the captured image of the identification code region And analyze the result of the sample reaction based on the photographed image of the reaction region and the identification information.

The sensor unit of the analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first sensing sensor disposed at a first position and a second sensing sensor disposed at a second position.

The sensor unit of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may output the first sensing value when the position of the specimen analyzing kit is a position at which the image sensing unit can photograph the identification code region.

The sensor unit of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may output the second sensing value when the position of the specimen analyzing kit is a position at which the image sensing unit can photograph the reaction region.

The image capturing unit of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can photograph the identification code area and the reaction area according to a positional change caused by movement of the specimen analyzing kit.

The image capturing unit of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can sequentially photograph the identification code area and the reaction area with a time difference.

The controller of the analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may determine whether the identification information is recognized based on the photographed identification code, and may output an error message if the identification information is not recognized .

The controller of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may store an image of the reaction region photographed according to the second sensing value when the identification information is not recognized based on the photographed identification code, Upon receiving the second sensing value, which is output again upon re-insertion of the sample analyzing kit, the sample reaction result can be analyzed using the stored image without performing retaking of the reaction region.

The control method of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention receives the first sensing value from the sensor unit for sensing the position of the specimen analyzing kit and transmits an identification code region of the specimen analyzing kit through the image capturing unit A first step of photographing; A second step of receiving a second sensing value from the sensor unit and capturing a reaction region of the sample analyzing kit through the image capturing unit; And a third step of identifying the presence or absence of a specific pattern based on the photographed image of the reaction region.

The first sensing value of the control method of the specimen analyzing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention may be output when the position of the specimen analyzing kit is a position where the image capturing section can photograph the identification code region.

The second sensing value may be output when the position of the specimen analyzing kit is a position where the image capturing unit can capture the reaction region, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The method for analyzing a specimen analyzing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that if it is discriminated by the third step that a specific pattern does not exist, the identification information of the specimen analyzing kit And analyzing the result of the specimen reaction based on the photographed image of the reaction region and the identification information.

The control method of the specimen analyzer according to another embodiment of the present invention may output a signal that enables identification of the existence of the specific pattern from the outside if the specific pattern is identified as being present by the third step .

The sample analyzer according to the present invention can realize miniaturization and simplification by deriving the identification code and the measurement result of the sample reaction using a single component.

In addition, since it is implemented in a selectable mode, it can be implemented in a desired mode according to the user's environment of use, thereby maximizing convenience for the user.

In addition, a specimen analyzing kit can be stably fixed to the main body for analysis, so accurate specimen analysis can be realized.

In addition, when the specimen reaction result of the specimen analyzing kit is measured, it is possible to prevent errors due to foreign substances that may be generated, thereby maximizing the accuracy of the measurement.

1 is a schematic perspective view showing a specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
3 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a sample analysis kit to be analyzed by the sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing a sample analysis kit to be analyzed by the sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a first embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
6 to 9 are schematic views showing a process in which a sample analyzer of the present invention is operated according to the first embodiment;
10 is a flowchart for illustrating a second embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 to 16 are schematic views showing a process in which the analyzer of the present invention is operated according to the second embodiment.
17 is a flowchart for explaining a third embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
18 is a schematic view showing a process in which a sample analyzer of the present invention is operated according to the third embodiment;
19 is a flowchart for explaining a fourth embodiment for controlling a specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
20 and 21 are schematic views for explaining a modification of the sensor unit of the present invention;

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the inventive concept. Other embodiments falling within the scope of the inventive concept may readily be suggested, but are also considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

The same reference numerals are used to designate the same components in the same reference numerals in the drawings of the embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic cutaway perspective view showing a specimen analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2, a specimen analyzer 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an image capturing unit 200 for capturing the specimen analyzing kit 100, a specimen analyzing kit 100, A storage unit 330, a display unit 340, and a control unit 320. The sensor unit 350 includes a sensor unit 350,

The image capturing unit 200, the sensor unit 350, the storage unit 330, the display unit 340, and the control unit 320 may be implemented by a sample analysis apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. And the shape of the main body 300 may be variously changed according to the intention of the person skilled in the art.

The image capturing unit 200 may be disposed at one side (e.g., upper side) of the insertion unit 310 of the main body 300. [ The insertion unit 310 may be a place where the specimen analyzing kit 100 is inserted and mounted. The image capturing unit 200 may include various types of cameras. The image capturing unit 200 can capture the identification code 110 and the sample reaction result 122 of the sample analyzing kit 100.

The ID code 110 captured by the image capturing unit 200 may be information including a separate code value required to obtain valid information on the sample reaction result 122. [

Here, the specimen reaction result (122) means that the specimen injected into the specimen analyzing kit (100) moves to the reaction region (124) of the reaction pad (120) provided in the specimen analyzing kit It can mean the result of the reaction. The specimen reaction result 122 and the identification code 110 will be described later in more detail.

Here, the image capturing unit 200 may photograph the identification code 110 and the sample reaction result 122 by the reaction region 124 with a time difference. For example, the image capturing unit 200 sequentially displays the identification code 110 and the sample reaction result 122 (122) by the reaction region 124 in accordance with the positional change caused by the movement of the sample analysis kit 100 ), And the analysis result of the specimen can be derived on the basis of the photographed image.

The storage unit 330 may store a program for the operation of the control unit 320 and temporarily store input / output data. The storage unit 330 may store information on the identification codes 110 of the plurality of sample analysis kits 100.

The storage unit 330 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory) (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk.

The display unit 340 displays information processed by the sample analyzer 1. For example, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with the sample analyzer 1 is displayed. The display unit 340 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, a three-dimensional display 3D display). The display unit 340 may be transparent or light transmissive. This can be referred to as a transparent display. A typical example of the transparent display is a transparent LCD or the like. The rear structure of the display unit 340 may also be of a light transmission type.

There may be two or more display units 340 according to the embodiment of the specimen analyzer 1. For example, in the sample analyzer 1, the plurality of display units 340 may be spaced apart from one another or integrally disposed, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

The display unit 340 may be connected to the display unit 340 in a case where the display unit 340 and the sensor for sensing the touch operation (hereinafter, referred to as 'touch sensor') have a mutual layer structure It can also be used as an input device. The touch sensor may have the form of, for example, a touch film, a touch sheet, a touch pad, or the like.

The touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in a pressure applied to a specific portion of the display unit 340 or a capacitance generated in a specific portion of the display unit 340 into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor can be configured to detect not only the position and area to be touched but also the pressure at the time of touch.

If there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal and then transmits the corresponding data to the control unit 180. Thus, the control unit 180 can know which area of the display unit 340 is touched or the like.

The sensor unit 350 can sense the position of the specimen analyzing kit 100 in the specimen analyzer 1. 2, the specimen analyzing kit 100 may be mounted on the inserting portion 310 of the main body 300, and the sensor portion 350 may be mounted on the inserting portion 310 of the main body 300. For example, It is possible to sense whether the kit 100 is completely inserted into the insertion portion 310 or inserted only to a specific position. In particular, the sensor unit 350 may be designed to sense whether the specimen analyzing kit 100 is mounted at the first position of the insertion unit 310 and whether it is mounted at the second position. Here, the first position may indicate a position at which the image capturing unit 200 can capture the identification code 110 of the specimen analyzing kit 100, May refer to a position where the analyzer 200 can capture the reaction region 124 of the sample analyzing kit 100. The sensor unit 350 may be configured to sense the position of the specimen analyzing kit 100 in various ways. A specific implementation of the sensor unit 350 will be described later in detail.

The control unit 320 can control the operations of the sample analyzer 1 described above and can collectively manage the overall operation of the sample analyzer 1. [

FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a sample analysis kit to be analyzed by the sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating a sample analyzing object of the sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing an assay kit.

The kit for analyzing a specimen 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is for analyzing a specimen such as blood of a subject to be checked for health status and includes an identification code 110, a specimen injector 112, a reaction pad And a display portion 114 disposed on the reaction region 124 that is a part of the reaction pad 112 to expose the reaction region 124 so that the reaction region 124 can be photographed visually.

The specimen collected from the blood of the subject can be injected through the specimen injector 112.

The specimen injected through the specimen injector 112 may move to the reaction zone 124 of the reaction pad 120 after a predetermined period of time and may perform a predetermined reaction. Or the specimen injected through the specimen injector 112 may perform a predetermined reaction while moving to the reaction zone 124 of the reaction pad 120. A reaction reagent for smoothly detecting a target sample to be analyzed through the sample analyzer 1 and the sample analyzer kit 100 is provided in the reaction zone 124 or a part of the reaction pad 120, or a reagent may be included.

Accordingly, the specimen undergoes a predetermined reaction during or after the movement to the reaction zone 124. The result of the reaction zone 124 may be referred to as a specimen reaction result (122). More specifically, a change occurs in the reaction region 124 due to the difference in the movement speed depending on the concentration of the analyte contained in the specimen. At this time, the changed color of the reaction region 124 results in the specimen reaction result 122).

At this time, as a result of the reaction, at least one kind of band may be formed in the reaction region 124 as the sample reaction result (122). The sample analyzer 1 can analyze the health status of the sample subject collected by analyzing the sample reaction result 122, that is, the at least one band formed. At this time, the health state of the subject can be analyzed by analyzing the speed at which the band is formed, the color represented by the band, and the position at which the band is formed in the reaction region 124.

The sample analyzer 1 analyzes the sample reaction results 122 by using the image capturing unit 200 such as a camera so that the reaction region of the reaction pad 120 The reaction region 124 needs to be exposed to the outside so that it can be visually recognized by the subject and / or the image capturing unit 200 or the like. In order to visually observe the reaction region 124 as described above, a portion to be exposed is defined as a display portion 114. At this time, the display unit 114 exposes the reaction region 124 so that light corresponding to a visible light region that can be recognized by the human eye can pass therethrough, thereby allowing the reaction region 124 and / And may include a component made of a transparent material so as to protect reaction reagents and the like that may be applied to the reaction region 124. That is, a protective member such as glass or transparent plastic may be included in the display unit 114.

Meanwhile, the sample analyzing kit 100 may include an identification code 110. The identification code 110 may include unique information about the sample analyzing kit 100.

For example, the identification code 110 may be manufacturing lot information of the kit 100 for analyzing a sample according to the present invention.

As another example, the identification code 110 may be an expire date of the sample analysis kit 100.

The information recorded in the identification code 110 may be used to analyze the health status using the sample analysis result 122. [

For example, the result of analyzing the health state through the sample analysis result (122) may be changed. That is, even if the visually identified specimen reaction result 122 is the same, the analysis result of the health state can be changed according to the information recorded in the identification code 110. [ More specifically, when the production lot information is recorded in the identification code 110, the production lot information can be used to calibrate the reading result of the sample reaction result. This is because the characteristics of the specimen analyzing kit 100 may vary depending on the process conditions at the time of producing the specimen analyzing kit 100. The specimen analyzing apparatus 1 may be used for analyzing different samples In order to more accurately read the sample analysis result 122 through the kit 100, the sample analysis result 122 can be calibrated using the production lot information.

In addition, the information recorded in the identification code 110 can be used to determine whether or not the specimen analyzing kit 100 is used. For example, when the identification code 110 includes the effective date, the use of the sample analysis kit 100 may be determined according to the effective date.

The identification code 110 may be photographed by the image capturing unit 200 so that the identification information recorded in the identification code 110 can be read by the sample analyzer 10 .

The sample analyzer 1 analyzes the analysis area of the sample analyzing kit 100 and analyzes the health state of the subject by inserting the sample analyzing kit 100 into the sample analyzer 1 Accordingly, the user of the specimen analyzer 1 can insert the specimen analyzing kit 100 into the inserting unit 310. It should be noted that the sample analyzing kit 100 is not necessarily inserted into the sample analyzer 1 by a person and the sample analyzing kit 100 is not necessarily inserted into the sample analyzer 1 May be inserted.

Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the sample analyzing kit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include two or more reaction pads 120. That is, although the sample analyzing kit 100 shown in FIG. 3 includes one reaction pad 120, more than two reaction pads 120 may be provided. In this case, the reaction pads 120 may include reagents for analyzing different samples. When a plurality of reaction pads 120 are provided, the reaction pads 120 may be separated from the display unit 114, The reactive regions 124 provided in each of the electrodes can be exposed. Thereby, an effect that a plurality of specimens can be detected using one specimen analyzing kit 100 occurs.

Next, a method of controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the sample analyzer 1 described with reference to Figs. 1 and 2 and the sample analyzer kit 100 described with reference to Figs. 3 and 4, The control method of the sample analyzer according to the embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily implemented by the sample analyzer 1 and the sample analyzer kit 100 described above, It is first found out that the present invention can also be implemented by a sample analyzer and a sample analyzer kit in which the external configuration and / or the internal configuration of the sample analyzer 1 and the sample analyzer kit 100 are partially different from each other.

In the following description, it is assumed that the sample analyzing kit 100 is inserted into the sample analyzer 1 by a person like the user for convenience of explanation. However, as described above, It is not necessary that the sample analyzing kit 100 be inserted into the sample analyzer 1.

First, a first embodiment of a control method of a sample analyzer will be described first.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart for explaining a first embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6 to 9 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the sample analyzer according to the first embodiment of the present invention Fig.

Referring to FIG. 5, the controller 320 may receive the first sensing value from the sensor unit 350 (S100). A user or the like can insert the kit for analyzing a specimen 100 into the insertion unit 310 of the specimen analyzer 1 for the analysis of the health condition. , The degree to which the specimen analyzing kit 100 is inserted into the specimen analyzer 1 can be sensed. When the controller 320 receives the first sensing value from the sensor unit 350, the control unit 320 may determine that the sample analyzing kit 100 is in the first position. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the sample analyzing kit 100 starts to be inserted into the insertion portion 310, and the sample analyzing kit 100 is then analyzed by a sample analyzer When the identification code 110 provided in the kit 100 is located at a position (i.e., a first position) at which the image capturing unit 200 can capture the image, The controller 320 can determine that the sample analyzing kit 100 is located at the first position.

The control unit 320 may activate the image capturing unit 200 in response to receiving the first sensing value (S110). In this case, the operation of the image capturing unit 200 means that the image capturing unit 200 captures an image. At this time, the identification code 110 of the specimen analyzing kit 100 can be captured by the image capturing unit 200. Hereinafter, the shooting operation described in step S110 may be referred to as a first shooting.

That is, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the image capturing unit 200 captures the position of the sample analyzing kit 100 according to the sensed value of the sensor unit 350, Whether or not the operation unit 200 is operated can be determined. Particularly, according to the present invention, when the first sensing value is output from the sensor unit 350, the image capturing unit 200 operates to photograph the identification code 110 accurately, (350) can be designed.

6 and 7, when the specimen analyzing kit 100 is inserted into the inserting portion 310 of the main body 300, the specimen analyzing kit 100 is moved to a specific position (for example, The first sensing sensor 352 may be provided to provide the first sensing value when the identification code 110 is at a position where the identification code 110 can be photographed by the image sensing unit 200. [ 6, the first sensing sensor 352 may be provided on one surface of the insertion unit 310, that is, on one surface of the sample analysis kit 100 and the insertion unit 310, .

7, when one end of the specimen analyzing kit 100 is inserted into the inserting portion 310, when the first sensing sensor 352 is touched, 352 may output the first sensing value. The first sensing sensor 352 senses that the identification code 110 is accurately captured by the image sensing unit 200 at the timing at which the first sensing value is output, (For example, a distance corresponding to a half of the length of the identification code 110) in the direction in which the sample analyzing kit 100 is inserted from the placed position.

The control unit 320 may operate a light emitting unit (not shown) provided in the main body 300 before the image capturing unit 200 is operated. The light emitting unit may function to provide light to the inserter 310 where the sample analyzing kit 100 is mounted so that the image capturing unit 200 can take an image well. The light emitting unit may start to emit light after the first sensing value is received and before the image sensing unit 200 is operated. Alternatively, when the user has selected to start analyzing the specimen analyzing kit 100 according to the menu screen output through the display unit 340, the light emitting unit may be provided with an input for selecting to start the operation It is possible to start to emit light in accordance with the above. Then, the light emitting operation of the light emitting unit may be terminated after the image photographing unit 200 completes the photographing. Alternatively, the light emitting unit may continue to emit light until step S160 is performed to smoothly photograph the analysis area 124 to be photographed in step S150, which will be described later.

Then, the control unit 320 may recognize the identification code 110 by analyzing the photographed image of the identification code 110 (S120). The meaning of recognizing the identification code 110 means that the shape and / or color of the identification code 110 is interpreted in accordance with the promised protocol and the information encoded in the identification code 110 is extracted .

Then, the controller 320 may determine whether the identification code 110 has been successfully recognized through step S120 (S130).

Generally, when the user inserts the specimen analyzing kit 100 into the insertion portion 310, when the specimen analyzing kit 100 is positioned at the first position, the insertion is temporarily stopped, The kit 100 is not inserted by pushing the insertion portion 310 completely. That is, the user generally inserts the specimen analyzing kit 100 without stopping until the specimen analyzing kit 100 is completely inserted into the inserting section 310. [ At this time, if the image photographed through the image capturing unit 200 does not include the identification code 110, contains only a small part of the identification code 110, or the image is blurry, 320 may not be able to recognize the identification code 110. FIG.

If it is determined in step S130 that the identification code 110 is not normally recognized, the control unit 320 may output an error message to the user through the display unit 340 in step S140, Can be repeatedly performed. The error message may include a request to the user to insert the specimen analyzing kit 100 into the inserting unit 310 again. If the insertion state of the specimen analyzing kit 100 is maintained for a predetermined period of time despite the fact that the error message is output to the user through step S140 (that is, the user does not remove the specimen analyzing kit again , The control unit 320 may again output an error message. At this time, in addition to visually outputting the error message through the display unit 340, the control unit 320 audibly outputs an error message to the user through the sound output unit (not shown) Can attract attention.

If it is determined in step S130 that the identification code 110 is normally recognized, the control unit 320 may operate the image capturing unit 200 again according to the second sensing value output from the sensor unit 350 (S150). At this time, the reaction region 124 of the specimen analyzing kit 100 can be captured by the image capturing unit 200. Hereinafter, the shooting operation described in step S150 may be referred to as a second shooting.

As described above, as the specimen analyzing kit 100 is continuously inserted into the inserting portion 310, as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, one end of the specimen analyzing kit 100 is inserted into the insertion portion 310, 2 < / RTI > detection sensor 354 as shown in FIG. 9, when the sample analyzing kit 100 is completely inserted into the insertion unit 310, the second sensing sensor 354 outputs the second sensing value, The image capturing unit 200 can be activated again according to the second sensing value to capture the reaction region 124. [

At this time, the insertion position fixing support portion 316 formed in the main body 300 may be designed to be slightly pushed by the outer shape of the sample analysis kit 100. That is, the insertion position fixing corresponding portion 316 may protrude from both sides of the insertion portion 310 of the main body 300 and may have elasticity. Accordingly, in the course of inserting the specimen analyzing kit 100, the insertion position fixing part 116 embedded in both sides of the specimen analyzing kit 100 is positioned at the position corresponding to the insertion position fixing corresponding part 316 It is possible to retreat by elasticity.

9, the insertion position fixing corresponding portion 316 may be formed to correspond to the insertion position fixing portion 116 formed in the specimen analyzing kit 100, and the insertion position fixing corresponding portion 316 316 are inserted into the insertion position fixing part 116 by a restoring force so that the sample analyzing kit 100 can be stably fixed to the insertion part 310 of the body part 300. [

The sample analyzing kit 100 can be more stably fixed to the inserting portion 310 of the main body 300 by the upper and lower vertically extending portions 118, And the movement preventing counterpart 318 is inserted into the upward / downward portion 118 of the upper and lower shafts. That is, the upward / downward movement preventing portion 318 may be formed to correspond to the upward / downward movement preventing portion 318, and the upward / downward movement preventing portion 318 inserted into the upward / The assay kit 100 can be prevented from moving up and down.

Therefore, the insertion position fixing portion 316 and the vertical movement preventing portion 318 formed in the insertion portion 310 of the main body 300 are fitted to the insertion position fixing portion 116 and the upward / downward support portion 118 So that the specimen analyzing kit 100 can be stably fixed in the main body 300.

Therefore, accurate sample analysis can be realized by blocking the movement of the sample analyzing kit 100 such as lifting in the main body 300 beforehand.

The control unit 320 may operate the light emitting unit (not shown) before operating the image capturing unit 200, as described in step S110. If the light emitting operation of the light emitting unit is stopped after the first photographing, the light emitting unit may perform the light emitting operation before the second photographing occurs. At this time, the trigger for the light emitting operation of the light emitting unit may be the reception of the second sensing value output from the sensor unit 350. [ On the other hand, after the second photographing is performed, the light emitting operation of the light emitting unit may be stopped. However, the light emitting operation of the light emitting unit does not necessarily stop after the second photographing is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the recognition of the identification information is successful based on the image of the identification code 110 obtained in step S110 (S130) according to the reception of the first sensing value, There may be cases where At this time, the sample analyzer 1 can be controlled as follows.

First, the controller 320 may perform step S150 after the determination result of step S130 is received even though the second sensing value is received. That is, the above step S150 may be performed only when both of the conditions including the reception of the second sensing value and the determination of successful recognition in step S130 are satisfied.

Second, when the second sensing value is received, the controller 320 may capture an image of the reaction region 124, as described above. That is, when the second sensing value is received, the controller 320 may perform step S150 even before the determination result of step S130 is obtained. If it is determined in step S130 that the identification code 110 is not recognized normally, the control unit (not shown) 320 may store the captured image of the reaction zone 124 in the storage unit 330. When the captured image is stored in the reaction region 124 as described above, the controller 320 outputs the same as the user again reinserts the sample analysis kit 100 according to the output of the error message as described above When the second sensing value is received, the re-photographing of the reaction area 124 may not be performed, and instead, the regenerated image may be used in steps S160 and S170 to be described later.

Then, the control unit 320 may analyze the health condition of the subject based on the images photographed in steps S110 and S160 (S170).

The control method of the analyte analyzer 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is particularly effective when the above described sample reaction is completed before the sample analyzing kit 100 described above is inserted into the sample analyzer 1 And may be for analyzing the kit for analyzing a specimen 100. That is, the specimen is already injected into the specimen injector 112 and the injected specimen moves to the reaction zone 124 to complete the predetermined reaction for analyzing the specimen, and the specimen reaction result 122 is already formed The method for analyzing the assay kit 100 may be a control method of the analyte analyzer 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In step S170, the health status of the sample subject collected by analyzing at least one or more bands formed as the analysis reaction result 122 in the reaction area 124 can be analyzed, as described with reference to FIGS. At this time, as described above, the health state of the subject can be analyzed by analyzing the color represented by the band, the position where the band is formed in the reaction region 124, and the like.

On the other hand, in analyzing the reaction result in step S170, the identification information acquired through steps S110 and S120 may be used as described above. That is, the result analyzed in step S170 can be calibrated using the production lot information encoded in the identification code 110, or the sample analysis inserted using the effective date encoded in the identification code 110 It can be determined whether or not the kit 100 is usable.

The sample analyzing apparatus 1 may be configured such that when the sample analyzing kit 100 includes a plurality of reaction pads 120 for analyzing a plurality of samples, It is possible to photograph a partial area of the reaction pad 120 and analyze the reaction results for a plurality of multi-specimens. At this time, the sample analyzer 1 can analyze the reaction region 124 formed in the plurality of reaction pads 120 by one shot. Of course, it is not excluded from the scope of the present invention that a plurality of photographs are performed in order to analyze the respective reaction results formed on each reaction pad 120.

Although not shown in the figure, if the sample analyzing kit 100 is judged to be unusable based on the effective date, the sample analyzing apparatus 1 sends a message informing that the sample analyzing kit 100 is to be used And output it to the user.

The controller 320 can output the analyzed result so that the user can easily check the contents of the analyzed result. Further, the controller 320 can store the analyzed result in the storage unit 330 so that the analyzed result can be used later (S180).

The analyzed result can be visually displayed through the display unit 340. [

Alternatively, the analyzed result may be audibly output through an audio output unit (not shown).

Alternatively, the analyzed result may be tactually output through a vibration output unit (not shown). The vibration output unit (not shown) is a component that allows the user to feel the vibration, and can inform the user of the analysis result of the health state using the output state of the vibration.

Meanwhile, the controller 320 may select a time required for analyzing the specimen. For example, the control unit 320 can select the time required for analyzing the specimen based on the recognition result of the identification code. That is, the controller 320 can determine that the time required for analyzing the specimen is, for example, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. For example, the control unit 320 may receive the time required for sample analysis from the user, and may select the input value as the time required for analyzing the specimen. That is, when the user inputs the time required for analyzing the specimen to be 5 minutes, the controller 320 can select 5 minutes inputted by the user as the time required for analyzing the specimen. At this time, the controller 320 may provide a user interface to allow a user to easily select a time required for sample analysis.

In this way, when the time required for sample analysis is selected, the controller 320 can output an alarm to the user after the time required for analyzing the sample has elapsed. For example, before performing step S180, or when performing step S180, an alarm may be output to the user.

According to the control method of the specimen analyzing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the specimen analyzing kit 100 displaying the specimen reaction results 122 sequentially displays the identification code 110 and the specimen The reaction result 122 can be photographed. At this time, the identification code 110 and the specimen reaction result 122 need not be provided with a plurality of image capturing units for capturing the identification code 110 and the specimen reaction results 122, And the result 122 can be photographed.

Therefore, the specimen analyzer 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can accurately analyze the specimen through the single image radiographing unit 200, thereby maximizing miniaturization and simplification.

Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the control method of the specimen analyzer 1 will be described.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining a second embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 11 to 16 are diagrams for explaining a process of analyzing the sample analyzer according to the second embodiment Fig.

10, a method of controlling a sample analyzer 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a step S200 of receiving a first sensing value of a sensor unit 350, A step S210 of recognizing the identification code 110, a step S220 of recognizing the identification code 110 from the photographed image, a step S230 of determining whether the identification code 110 is successfully recognized or not, And outputting an error message (S240). In this case, the steps S200 to S240 are the same as or similar to the steps S100 to S140 of the first embodiment described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If it is determined in step S230 that the recognition is successful, the control unit 320 may receive the second sensing value from the sensor unit 350 in step S250. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the specimen analyzing kit 100 is completely attached to the inserting portion 310, the second sensing value may be received from the second sensing sensor 354 .

Then, the control unit 320 determines whether or not the specimen is inputted to the specimen analyzing kit 100 based on the recognition result of the identification code 110 photographed through steps S210 and S220, A reaction environment and / or an analysis environment may be set so as to be well established (S260).

For example, according to the result recognized from the identification code 110, the inserted specimen analyzing kit 100 is used to check the type of a target specimen to be analyzed, and the reaction of the inserted specimen analyzing kit 100 You can set the time. For example, when the kind of the target sample to be analyzed is A using the sample analysis kit 100, the time taken until the result of the sample reaction is derived may be 5 minutes. However, if the type of the target sample is B , The time taken until the result of the sample reaction is derived may be 10 minutes. Therefore, the specimen analyzer 1 can identify the target specimen of the inserted specimen analyzing kit 100 using the identification code 110, and set an appropriate reaction time for the target specimen.

For example, it is possible to check the type of the specimen analyzing kit 100 inserted through the identification code 100 and to set an appropriate temperature for a predetermined reaction to occur in the specimen analyzing kit 100. That is, the most suitable temperature may exist for injecting the specimen to cause a predetermined reaction in the analysis region 124, and the control unit 320 may set the appropriate temperature. Although not shown in the drawing, the specimen analyzer 1 may be provided with the insertion unit 310 and / or the specimen analyzer 310 at the set temperature in the vicinity of the inserting unit 310 into which the specimen analyzing kit 100 is inserted. And a temperature control device for allowing the kit 100 to be held. The temperature regulating device may be, for example, a device such as a heater capable of providing heat to the insertion portion 310 and / or the specimen analyzing kit 100. The temperature regulating device may be, for example, a device such as a cooler capable of taking heat from the insertion portion 310 and / or the specimen analyzing kit 100.

When the setting of the reaction environment and / or the analysis environment as described above is completed, the control unit 320 transmits a message requesting injection of the specimen through the specimen injector 112 provided in the specimen analyzing kit 100 (S270).

The control method of the specimen analyzer 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is particularly effective when the above described specimen analyzing kit 1 100 is inserted into the specimen analyzer 1, And may be one for continuously monitoring what is happening in the assay kit 100 and for analyzing analysis results. That is, after the specimen analyzing kit 100 is injected into the specimen analyzer 1, a specimen is injected into the specimen injector 112 to monitor the occurrence of a predetermined reaction, May be a control method of the analyte analyzer 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14, the message output through step S270 is to guide a user or the like to inject a specimen of the subject into the specimen analyzing kit 100, and as shown in FIG. 15, (340), or may be audibly output through an audio output unit (not shown). Alternatively, the message may be output tactually through a vibration output unit (not shown).

Accordingly, the controller 320 can confirm whether the specimen is normally injected into the specimen injector 112 (S280). The control unit 320 can confirm whether the specimen is injected by various methods.

For example, upon receipt of an input from the user confirming that the specimen has been injected, the controller 320 can confirm that the specimen has been injected.

For example, the control unit 320 may actively sense that the specimen is injected into the specimen injector 112 to confirm that the specimen is injected. At this time, the control unit 320 can determine that the specimen is normally injected by observing the change of the reaction zone 124 using the image capturing unit 200. Alternatively, the control unit 320 may check whether the specimen is injected using other sensors not shown in the figure.

The control unit 320 may monitor the result of the specimen reaction formed in the reaction zone 124 based on the recognized results in step S210 and step S220 (S290). In order to perform step S290, the control unit S320 may continuously or periodically photograph the reaction area 124 using the image capturing unit 200. For example, For example, when the specimen is injected into the specimen injector 112, the specimen moves to the reaction zone 124 through the reaction pad 120 or moves to the reaction zone 124 as described above The control unit 3200 may control the image capturing unit 200 to display the result of the specimen reaction 122 in the reaction region 124 as shown in FIG. In which the state of the sample reaction result is formed in the reaction region 124 in the form of a moving picture in real time or the state in which the sample reaction result is formed can be checked in a time- (For example, a still image) of the reaction region 124 in accordance with a preset cycle such as 1 second, 10 seconds, and / or 1 minute.

The monitoring operation according to step S290 is generally performed during the reaction time set through step S260. If the reaction time is exceeded, the sample reaction result formed in the reaction area 124, which is the same as or similar to that described in step S170 Can be analyzed.

On the other hand, the monitoring operation according to step S290 is not necessarily performed during the reaction time set in step S260, and the control unit 320 can perform analysis of the sample reaction result even before the reaction time passes . For example, if it is determined that the sample reaction result formed in the reaction zone 124 is in an abnormal range when it is determined according to a predetermined standard even before the set reaction time has passed, 320) can terminate the analysis of the sample reaction result.

As described above, when the analysis result is derived, the control unit 320 may output the analyzed result or store it for later use (S300). Step S300 is the same as or similar to step S180 described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to the control method of the analyte analyzing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the effect generated according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide an environment suitable for the reaction to occur in the sample analyzing kit 100 Effect occurs.

Further, even when the predetermined reaction time has not passed, the monitoring result of the continuous reaction results in the effect that the analysis of the sample reaction result can be completed. Thereby, the time required for analyzing one specimen analyzing kit 100 can be shortened.

Next, a third embodiment of the control method of the specimen analyzer 1 will be described.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining a third embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the sample analyzer according to the third embodiment of the present invention Fig.

Referring to FIG. 17, the control unit 320 may receive a user input for selecting a mode from a user or the like (S400).

The mode may include a first mode and a second mode. The first mode may be a mode used when inserting the analyte kit 100 for which the analyte analysis has already been completed, , And the second mode is such that the specimen analyzing kit (100) is inserted into the specimen analyzer (1), the specimen is injected into the specimen analyzing kit (100) And may be a mode used for.

The sample analyzer 1 may provide a predetermined user interface to a user to receive a user input for the mode selection described above.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18, a menu item M1 corresponding to the first mode and a menu item M2 corresponding to the second mode can be displayed through the display unit 340, When the user touches the menu items M1 and M2 corresponding to the respective modes using a finger or the like, the mode corresponding to the touched menu items M1 and M2 is selected .

The control unit 320 may set the sample analyzer 1 to operate the sample analyzer 1 according to the mode selected in operation S400.

For example, the specimen analyzer 1 may include various components necessary for the specimen analyzer 1 to operate in addition to the above-described components and the above-described components, Each of the components and / or modules necessary for the sample analyzer 1 to operate can be activated or ready for operation immediately.

For example, the operation algorithm of the specimen analyzer 1 for allowing the specimen analyzer 1 to operate normally according to each of the above-described modes may be different for the first mode and the second mode described above If one mode is selected in step S400, the control unit 320 may load an operation algorithm corresponding to the selected mode.

By performing such an operation, the sample analyzer 1 can be prepared to operate properly according to the selected mode.

Subsequently, if the first mode is selected, the analyzer 1 operates in the first mode (S420). When the second mode is selected, the analyzer 1 operates in the second mode.

The control method of the specimen analyzer 1 according to the first mode is the same as or similar to that of the first embodiment described above and the control method of the specimen analyzer 1 according to the second mode is similar to that of the second embodiment . Therefore, a detailed description of the control method according to the first mode and the control method according to the second mode will be omitted here.

According to the third embodiment of the present invention, since the sample analyzer 1 according to the present invention is implemented in a selectable mode, it can be implemented in a desired mode according to the user's use environment, .

Next, a fourth embodiment of the control method of the specimen analyzer 1 will be described. The fourth embodiment to be described below is a method of selecting a mode to be operated according to an input of a user in a situation in which the sample analyzer 1 can operate in two or more modes as in the third embodiment And a control method of the sample analyzer 1 for automatically selecting a mode for operation when the sample analyzing kit 100 is inserted into the sample analyzer 1. [

19 is a flowchart for explaining a fourth embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

19, a method of controlling a sample analyzer 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a step S500 of receiving a first sensing value of a sensor unit 350, (S530), recognizing the identification code 110 from the photographed image (S520), determining whether the identification code 110 is successfully recognized (S530), and when the recognition fails, And outputting an error message (S540). At this time, the steps S500 to S540 are the same as or similar to the steps S100 to S140 of the first embodiment described above, so a detailed description will be omitted here.

If it is determined that the recognition of the identification code 100 is successfully performed according to the determination result of step S530, the control unit 320 controls the image capturing unit 200 to operate according to the second sensing value of the sensor unit 350 (S550). It is similar to the step S150 described in the first embodiment in that the image capturing unit 200 is operated in accordance with the second sensing value of the sensor unit 350 to photograph the reaction region 124. [

The control unit 320 analyzes the image of the reaction region 124 photographed at Step S550 and determines whether the sample reaction result 122 is formed in the reaction region 124 or not (S560). 9, when the sample analyzing kit 100 is completely inserted into the insertion portion 310, the sample reaction result 122 is already formed in the reaction region 124 in at least one or more strips , Or whether the sample reaction result 122 is formed in the reaction region 124 as shown in Fig.

Accordingly, if the sample reaction result 122 is formed in the reaction region 124, the control unit 320 can perform the third mode (S570). If the sample reaction result 122 is formed If not, the control unit 320 may perform the fourth mode (S580).

At this time, the operation according to the third mode may include the same or similar steps as the steps S160 to S180 described in the first embodiment of the present invention, and the operation according to the fourth mode is the same as the second embodiment Steps similar to or similar to steps S250 to S300 described in the embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description of the control method according to the third mode and the control method according to the fourth mode will be omitted here.

According to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the operation of the specimen analyzing apparatus can be automatically performed so that the user can select a desired mode automatically by simply inserting the specimen analyzing kit into the specimen analyzing apparatus, The effect of enabling the user to use the sample analyzer more conveniently occurs.

Hereinafter, modified examples of the sensor unit 350 shown in Figs. 6 to 9, Figs. 11 to 13 and the like will be described.

As described above, the sensor unit 350 may include a first sensor 352 and a second sensor 354. This is designed to output the first sensing value and the second sensing value according to the inserted position of the specimen analyzing kit 100.

However, in order to output the first sensing value and the second sensing value when the specimen analyzing kit 100 is mounted at a specific position, two or more sensing sensors 352 and 354 are necessarily provided It should not be.

20 and 21 are schematic views for explaining a modification of the sensor unit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 20, it can be seen that the third sensing sensor 356 is provided in one region of the bottom surface of the inserting portion 310. The position of the third detection sensor 356 may be determined in consideration of the position where the image capturing unit 200 is mounted and the length of the identification code 110 in the insertion direction of the sample analysis kit. At this time, the second sensing sensor 354 shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, 11 to 13, and the like may not be provided with another sensing sensor.

However, as shown in FIG. 21, grooves (G) may be formed in one area of the cover 116b constituting the bottom surface of the specimen analyzing kit 100.

The position of the groove G may be determined to be a position corresponding to the third sensor 356 when the sample analyzing kit 100 is completely mounted on the inserting portion 310.

When the sensor unit 350 and the bottom surface 116b of the sample analyzing kit 100 are formed as described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, the first sensing value and the second sensing value Value can be output.

When one end of the specimen analyzing kit 100 comes into contact with the third sensor 356 as the specimen analyzing kit 100 is inserted into the inserting portion 310, the third sensor 356 May output a first sensing value.

The position of the third sensing sensor 356 matches the position of the groove G when the specimen analyzing kit 100 is completely mounted on the inserting portion 310. [ Accordingly, the third sensing sensor 356 may output a second sensing value.

As described above, it is possible to output the first sensing value and the second sensing value according to the position of the specimen analyzing kit 100 without using two sensing sensors, even with only one sensing sensor. Although there are many other methods for outputting the first sensing value and the second sensing value depending on the position of the specimen analyzing kit 100, many other variations of the line details 350 fall within the scope of the present invention. will be.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the control method of the specimen analyzer 1 will be described.

22 is a flowchart for explaining a fifth embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The control unit 320 provided in the analyzer 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention receives the sensing value from the sensor unit 350 and transmits the sensed value to the sample analysis kit 100 through the image capturing unit 200 The presence or absence of a specific pattern can be identified based on the photographed image of the reaction region 124 after the reaction region 124 into which the injected specimen is introduced is photographed.

Here, the specific pattern may include a pattern other than the pattern generated by the specimen, for example, a pattern generated by a foreign substance or the like introduced into the reaction region.

When the presence of the specific pattern is confirmed, the control unit 320 may output a warning message for allowing the existence of the specific pattern to be discriminated from the outside. Thus, the specific pattern generated by the foreign substance, It may not be included in the analysis of the state.

If the presence of the specific pattern is confirmed by the control unit 320, a warning message may be output and the analysis may be terminated without further analysis. The analyzing process for the sample analyzing kit 100 can be proceeded.

Here, the warning message may be output through the display unit 340. In addition to visually outputting the warning message through the display unit 340, the warning message may be audibly displayed through the sound output unit (not shown) And output the error message to the user again.

Alternatively, it may be tactually outputted through a vibration output unit (not shown).

Hereinafter, a control method of the analyzer 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

Referring to FIG. 22, the method for analyzing a specimen analyzing apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes a step S600 of receiving a first sensing value of the sensor unit 350, A step S610 of recognizing the identification code 110, a step S620 of recognizing the identification code 110 from the photographed image, a step S630 of determining whether the identification code 110 is successfully recognized or not, And outputting an error message (S640). At this time, the steps S600 to S640 are the same as or similar to the steps S100 to S140 of the first embodiment described above, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

If it is determined in step S630 that the recognition is successful, the control unit 320 may receive the second sensing value from the sensor unit 350 and may operate the image sensing unit 200 again according to the second sensing value (S650). The photographing operation described in step S650 can be referred to as a second photographing.

In step S660, the control unit 320 determines whether there is a specific pattern based on the photographed image of the reaction area 124 photographed through step S650.

If it is determined that the specific pattern does not exist, the reaction result displayed in the reaction area 124 is recognized from the captured image (S680), the reaction result is analyzed considering the identification code recognition result (S690) (S695). ≪ / RTI >

The steps S680 to S695 may be similar or identical to steps S160 to S180 of the first embodiment described above, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S670 that a specific pattern exists, the controller 320 may output a warning message indicating that the specific pattern exists from the outside (S670).

When the warning message is output, the analysis process is terminated because the exact health examination of the subject is difficult due to the specific pattern.

Therefore, according to the control method of the analyte analyzing apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent an erroneous measurement that may be caused by foreign substances or the like flowing into the sample analyzing kit 100 Lt; / RTI >

Finally, a sixth embodiment of the control method of the sample analyzer 1 will be described.

23 is a flowchart for explaining a sixth embodiment for controlling a sample analyzer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

23, steps S700 to S760 and steps S780 to S795 are similar to or the same as steps S600 to S660 and S680 to S695 according to the above-described fifth embodiment, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If it is determined in step S770 that a specific pattern is present, the control unit 320 may output a warning message indicating that the specific pattern exists from the outside (S775).

Here, the control unit 320 recognizes the reaction result displayed in the reaction area 124 excluding the specific pattern from the photographed image (S776), analyzes the reaction result in consideration of the identification code recognition result (S777) The result may be output and / or stored (S778).

Therefore, according to the control method of the analyzer 1 of the fifth embodiment of the present invention, in the process of recognizing the reaction result displayed in the reaction region 124 from the photographed image, It is possible to prevent an erroneous measurement from occurring.

While the present invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that changes or modifications may fall within the scope of the appended claims.

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Claims (17)

A sensor unit for sensing a position of the sample analysis kit;
Image capturing unit; And
And a control unit for receiving a sensing value from the sensor unit and capturing a reaction area through which the specimen injected into the specimen analyzing kit flows through the image capturing unit, And a control section
Wherein,
And if the presence of the specific pattern is confirmed, the presence of the specific pattern is distinguishable from the outside.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the specific pattern includes a pattern other than the pattern generated by the specimen.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the specific pattern includes a pattern generated by foreign matter introduced into the reaction region. delete The method according to claim 1,
The sensing value is a second sensing value,
The control unit receives the first sensing value from the sensor unit, captures the identification code area of the specimen analyzing kit through the image capturing unit, receives the second sensing value from the sensor unit, Analyzing the identification information of the specimen analyzing kit based on the photographed image of the identification code region and analyzing the specimen reaction result based on the photographed image of the reaction region and the identification information Specimen analyzer.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the sensor unit includes a first sensing sensor disposed at a first position and a second sensing sensor disposed at a second position.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the sensor unit outputs the first sensing value when the position of the sample analyzing kit is a position at which the image capturing unit can capture the identification code area.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the sensor unit outputs the second sensing value when the position of the sample analyzing kit is a position at which the image capturing unit can capture the reaction region.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the image capturing unit captures the identification code area and the reaction area according to a positional change caused by movement of the sample analyzing kit.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the image capturing unit sequentially captures the identification code area and the reaction area with a time difference.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the control unit determines whether the identification information is recognized based on the photographed identification code,
And outputs an error message if the identification information is not recognized.
6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the control unit stores the image of the reaction area photographed according to the second sensing value when the identification information is not recognized based on the photographed identification code, Wherein the analyzing unit analyzes the reaction result of the specimen using the stored image without performing a retake of the reaction region upon receiving the second sensing value.
A first step of receiving a first sensing value from a sensor unit for sensing the position of the specimen analyzing kit and photographing an identification code area of the specimen analyzing kit through an image capturing unit;
A second step of receiving a second sensing value from the sensor unit and capturing a reaction region of the sample analyzing kit through the image capturing unit; And
And a third step of identifying whether or not a specific pattern exists based on a photographed image of the reaction region.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein the first sensing value is output when the position of the specimen analyzing kit is a position at which the image capturing unit can capture the identification code area. 14. The method of claim 13,
And the second sensing value is output when the position of the specimen analyzing kit is a position at which the image capturing unit can capture the reaction region. 14. The method of claim 13,
If it is identified by the third step that a specific pattern is not present,
And analyzing the identification information of the specimen analyzing kit based on the photographed image of the identification code region and analyzing the specimen reaction result based on the photographed image of the reaction region and the identification information A method for controlling a sample analyzing apparatus.
14. The method of claim 13,
If it is identified by the third step that a specific pattern exists,
And outputting a signal that enables identification of the existence of the specific pattern from the outside.

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