WO2002009020A2 - Verfahren zur handhabung eines gegenstandes - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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- the invention relates to a method for handling an object as well as an object and a device for carrying out the method according to the features in the preambles of claims 1, 25 and 36.
- the invention further relates to the use of the method and the device according to claims 24 and 41 ,
- sample collection vessels in particular blood collection tubes, which are therefor
- Sample tube is attached or, if this has already been done before the sample is taken, the possibility of swapping is that usually several sample vessels for different subjects are stored next to each other.
- labels have the disadvantage of covering a large part of the surface of the sample vessel, so that the optical inspection of the sample itself may be difficult or no longer possible.
- DE 196 21 179 A describes a method for the identification and laboratory diagnostic analysis of samples, e.g. Blood tubes, known.
- This method uses a transponder for data storage, which is attached to the sample vessel.
- the stored data relate on the one hand to the patients themselves or to instructions from the doctor for the laboratory requirements. The latter enables automatic sorting.
- the data is essentially saved at the time of sampling.
- due to the transponder technology it is possible to store the laboratory measurements back on the sample vessel. It is also planned to archive the samples for later post-analysis.
- the disadvantage of this is still that the process reliability at the end of the process is relatively high, but can be described as inadequate at the start of the process.
- the invention is therefore based on the object of creating a method with which the process reliability for handling objects can be increased further, as well as an object and a device which also have a higher level
- This object of the invention is achieved independently by the features in the characterizing parts of claims 1, 25 and 36.
- the advantage of this is that, due to the user guidance made possible by the identification code, confusion of the objects, in particular with regard to the possible usability of these objects, can be almost excluded. It is thus also possible to simplify the handling of these objects by, in particular, centrally steering, ie servicing, offering the user menu-controlled options and thus eliminating additional time expenditure for the user by appropriate revision of the system. It is this way possible, in particular in the event that the object is a blood collection tube, that the user is given appropriate instructions by the information system and the data can only be entered by confirming this.
- the manageability of the method itself can be simplified to such an extent that it can also be carried out by less experienced people. This almost eliminates the risk of confusion, ie incorrect assignment of possible processing steps to the respective objects.
- several objects can be labeled in this way and all that is required is a single data entry. With the correct reading and / or writing device, additional data can be assigned to the object itself with practically no time delay, so that it is not necessary to subsequently fill out accompanying documents etc.
- Existing labeling systems can be integrated by using an at least four-digit identification code, which can also be formed in part by the article number.
- Another advantage is that in addition to the identification code, further data is stored on the object itself, in particular in the form of internationally recognized coding systems, which means that the frequency of errors when using the method, e.g. for blood analyzes, can be further reduced and a reduction in costs is possible, since it can be recognized at a very early point in time whether objects marked in this way are faulty, e.g. by the data not matching, since in this case the subsequent processing steps for the object are unnecessary.
- the storage of personal data can be automated further and an increase in data security is possible.
- the data can furthermore be attached to the object in an optically invisible manner, so that the data may not have to be encrypted, and further processing steps in which, when using transparent objects, a clear view of the object or when using a tubular object on its content is necessary not to be affected by the data field.
- the error rate can be further reduced by automatically locking the "write" function of the reading and / or writing device if the data do not match.
- the automatic generation of an accompanying slip for the object enables the object or the content to be checked at least partially during its transport even without a reading and / or writing device.
- Item possible as a blood collection tube, so that if the accompanying slip and data on the item do not match, the latter is immediately blocked for further processing.
- sample archiving can be carried out with high data security, i.e. that an afterthought
- the use of the method for the analysis of blood samples also has the advantage that the blood sample can be unambiguously and with the greatest possible certainty assigned to a specific individual person.
- a laser-writable plastic e.g. PET, PS, PP
- certain additives e.g. a dye
- magnetizable particles in at least one area of the data field or to arrange a thermally influenceable data field in and / or on the object, thereby creating areas for repeated labeling or overwriting and thus for repeated use of the object.
- the method according to the invention can be used for a sample collection vessel, for example a blood collection tube.
- a sample collection vessel for example a blood collection tube.
- Such vessels usually consist of a single-layer or multi-layer vessel body, preferably made of plastic, and, if they are evacuated, they are for automatic suction of the
- the closure cap usually comprises a self-closing septum in order to allow piercing with a cannula.
- the inside wall of a blood collection vessel can be coated with EDTA, or other coagulants or, controversially, anticoagulants, stabilizing reagents, lysis reagents genes etc. may be contained in the blood collection tube.
- the object of the invention is to limit the possibility of confusion to a large extent even while the blood is being drawn.
- the blood collection vessel is preferably provided with a machine-readable code, the material of the blood collection vessel, for example the plastic or a plastic of a multi-layer laminate, acting as a data carrier, i.e. this coding is inseparably connected to the blood collection vessel.
- a machine-readable code the material of the blood collection vessel, for example the plastic or a plastic of a multi-layer laminate, acting as a data carrier, i.e. this coding is inseparably connected to the blood collection vessel.
- labels can still be used in this context, in order to give the doctor a visual control option.
- Color codes for the most varied types of blood collection tubes are also conceivable.
- the coding is preferably carried out in several digits and can comprise, for example, 4 to 13 characters.
- the identification of the article number, the lot number, the production location and / or the expiry date can be stored on the blood collection tube.
- the type of tube, the dimensioning of the tube and the time of production by specifying the year and month of production, a doctor number and / or a sample number can be permanently stored on the tube, the latter also being provided as variable data by input on site can.
- the coding can be in the form of a bar code, for example, as a one- or two-dimensional bar code.
- the code is preferably attached to the tube itself, for example in the area of the lower edge of the stopper, it is of course also possible to code the stopper yourself, although it should be borne in mind that the unmistakable the ability of the blood collection tube to suffer because the stopper is not inseparably connected to the tube itself. However, both the tube and the stopper can also be coded.
- the coding is preferably not perceptible to the human eye on the blood collection tube, ie in its plastic, for example PET, PS, PP etc., with the aid of a writing instrument, for example a laser. Not only can this further increase the automation in the doctor's office, it can also further increase the safety of the "blood draw" method.
- the last four digits of the article number are used to assign a clear blood tube the blood collection tube is placed in a reading device, which can again be a laser, for example, and the blood collection tube can be correctly positioned in the reading device with the aid of a positioning mark, for example a notch, or else an electronically processable positioning mark
- a reading device which can again be a laser, for example
- the blood collection tube can be correctly positioned in the reading device with the aid of a positioning mark, for example a notch, or else an electronically processable positioning mark
- a menu is opened on which the doctor can determine which tube he is currently using, for which tests this tube is suitable and with the help of this menu or Another Menus or sub-menus give him the opportunity to directly add further data, e.g. from his doctor's master database, e.g.
- Patient data which in turn can come from a master database or can of course be re-entered, such as the patient's first and last name, date of birth, gender, insurance provider, social security number, status, e.g. pensioner, co-insured, etc. and of course also the list of requirements, ie to note and retrieve the requested parameters directly on the tube.
- order data can at least in part be automatically noted on the blood collection tube.
- the cash register number ie the cost unit, and the tariff type can be automatically adopted based on a suggested value, or this data can be revised in the menu, for example by the doctor, if the suggested value is not applicable.
- the order number can be automatically generated from patient data, the cost unit and the time of acceptance, for example.
- data relating to the initial submission number in the event that it is a subcontract, or even key figures for the doctor's budget statistics can also be recorded and noted on the blood collection tube.
- a laboratory identifier ie the identifier of the addressee, can also be due of a suggested value that can be changed can be adopted directly.
- Analysis stations or sample preparation stations so-called quick task places, i.e. Locations at which samples can be introduced directly into the system outside the automatic sample run can be provided.
- diagnosis it should be noted that in the ED of the blood collector, e.g. a database is stored from which a possible diagnosis is made, for example on the basis of the requested parameters to be examined. Of course, the diagnosis can also be changed via an input unit, e.g. a PC keyboard.
- sample data it should be noted that in addition to the tube number already on the empty tube and the tube type, as already mentioned, the analysis request for the sample can also be fixed on the tube, which in turn can be entered manually or as a suggested value, which can also be changed can result from the diagnosis.
- the time of taking the blood sample or the time of labeling is preferably generated fully automatically with the date and time.
- additional information such as the blood type as well as other country- or health insurance-specific data and any comments from the treating doctor are entered in the data field.
- the labeling can be done fully automatically via a reading and / or writing device, e.g. a laser, directly from the menus and submenus after confirmation by the doctor.
- a two-dimensional barcode is preferably used, since its storage capacity is larger compared to the one-dimensional one.
- the data can be both encrypted and unencrypted, with the encryption code for analysis parameters e.g. the ICD-10, ICD9-10, ICD-
- 10-AM or the ATC code is suitable.
- required data can be re-entered at any time, for example by creating the master data for new patients.
- the data can be divided into three groups, namely those which serve to provide information about the tube itself, data on the sample and data for the respective analysis devices.
- a two-dimensional barcode is preferably used for the first two, whereas a one-dimensional barcode is sufficient for the analysis devices.
- other data that do not fall into these groups can be attached.
- the one-dimensional barcode for the analysis devices can, if desired, also be arranged on a label.
- the advantage of this procedure lies in the fact that a large amount of data can be available on a relatively small area, which not only enable automatic sorting in the laboratory, but also allow the sample to be clearly assigned to the patient For example, only the doctor has the anonymity of the patient.
- Reading device and / or writing device e.g. be engraved.
- the further data on the requester i.e.
- the doctor with regard to the patient and the profile of requirements with regard to the analyzes to be carried out, are carried out directly by the doctor with the aid of a writing instrument, which can be designed both as a reading and writing instrument, practically on site in or into the blood collection tube, i.e. whose material is written.
- the data can be entered, for example, via the keyboard of a PC, via a so-called palm-size data terminal, the layout of the display mask being able to adapt to the data, and these can be connected to the reading and / or writing device.
- the software required in each case can be updated, for example, via the Internet.
- the data input can also be language-supported, which further simplifies the system for the user.
- patient data not only from the patient master database of the Doctor, but can also be read from other data carriers, for example using so-called chip cards, and noted directly on the tube.
- a transfer slip can be created automatically to send the blood sample tube to the analyzing laboratory, if necessary be created during the transport of the blood collection tube.
- This transfer slip can, among other things. also serve for procedural safety by comparing the data contained therein with the data stored on or in the blood collection tube from the entry point in the laboratory.
- this data is preferably also transmitted in particular via global networks, e.g. the Internet, by e-mail and / or data carriers, e.g. Diskette, CD-ROMs, made available to the respective laboratory.
- Transfer data provided with the data on the blood collection tube can be transferred from the laboratory to a laboratory information system.
- a reading and / or writing device e.g. A laser is installed, which on the one hand allows the data on the blood collection tube to be automatically taken over and on the other hand makes it possible, if the data were made available via the network, to carry out an automatic incoming inspection.
- samples that cannot be clearly identified can be sorted out at the point of entry, which can then be returned to the doctor's office.
- the samples are processed automatically based on the information in the laboratory information system.
- these can be assigned to the individual analysis stations according to certain sorting criteria, for example the examination parameters.
- sorting further pretreatment steps, such as centrifugation, opening the blood collection tube, aliquoting, possibly with simultaneous labeling or automatic provision of the daughter tubes, for example with barcode labels, and an automatic arrangement of the blood test tubes in so-called racks, in which the tubes in the Follow the analyzers to be passed.
- racks can also already be made available to the doctor, who sends the respective samples in them to the laboratory for analysis. It is also possible to use these racks or specially designed racks for archiving samples.
- the blood test tube itself can also e.g. be checked for shape or plug color using cameras.
- the samples are then analyzed in accordance with the requirements protocol on analyzers known from the prior art, in which customary processing methods, e.g. Pipetting, or the like. Are carried out.
- the results obtained are sent to data archiving.
- a sample is archived, for which the blood sample tubes are automatically closed again with the appropriate stopper. If the stopper is also machine-readable, the stopper that was originally attached can be reused. All of these functions can be taken over by the laboratory automation system according to the invention.
- At least some processing stations such as analyzers, automatic Probenar- '*: chiving can with a read and write device, such as a laser, to be equipped, whereby not only the automated processing of the samples is possible, but also a permanent quality control Form of compliance check ';; the data is carried out on the sample tube with the request protocol •; can.
- a read and write device such as a laser
- the data is carried out on the sample tube with the request protocol •; can.
- the sample archiving preferably includes the automatic storage monitored by the laboratory automation system and, if necessary, the storage of the samples for re-analysis. With the help of the data stored on or in the sample tube, a location can be determined at any time and thus targeted access to the desired blood collection tube. This eliminates the need for a manually managed file and can carry out the desired post-analysis at any time with precise assignment of the sample to the respective one
- Analyzer with simultaneous monitoring of the correctness of the sample and storage of the data on or in the blood collection tube.
- the archiving of samples also has the advantage that it is no longer necessary to take a new sample.
- the analysis results are in turn preferred to the requester via networks, i.e. transmitted to the respective doctor for evaluation or, if an evaluation has already been carried out by the laboratory, only to initiate the necessary treatment.
- networks i.e. transmitted to the respective doctor for evaluation or, if an evaluation has already been carried out by the laboratory, only to initiate the necessary treatment.
- Sending or providing the data via network offers the doctor the advantage that the system is maintained centrally, for example by the laboratory.
- changes in the blood collection tubes for example changes to the reagents presented, can easily be taken into account at any time from one place for the entirety of the doctors connected to the sample management system.
- patient data in particular, can be encrypted by the doctor by means of suitable coding such that the analysis results can ultimately only be assigned to the patient by the doctor himself, and the anonymity of the patient is thus preserved.
- a problem which, for example, occurs at HFV namely the exclusion of patients by society through data flow through "leaks" can be almost completely avoided, of course, provided that the relationship of trust between doctor and patient is maintained.
- the encryption code can be in PDF417 format, for example, which means that storage with e.g. 40% redundancy is achievable.
- the inseparable storage of the expiry date on or in the sample tube means that if already expired blood collection tubes are used - a problem that e.g. occurs in developing countries due to the financing costs for the health system - through the EDP system at the doctor, in particular controlled in turn by the laboratory information system, the description of the blood collection tubes, i.e. of the respective data fields on or in it is blocked and the sending of the sample is therefore futile.
- the blood collection tube itself or parts thereof are used as a data carrier, unauthorized re-labeling is also pointless, which in turn increases the security of the sample management system according to the invention.
- a memory size of approx. 1 KB is sufficient for the required amount of data.
- this should not be understood as limiting the invention, in particular memories with more or less content can also be used.
- the aforementioned, multi-character coding can be limited by the manufacturer to a very small area, e.g. with a maximum length of 12 mm, and a maximum height of 3 mm, which makes reading inaccuracies or special movement - And orientation mechanisms in the reading and / or writing device can be avoided.
- the coding can be done both along the Longitudinal central axis of the blood collection tube, or else be arranged at an angle of at least approximately 90 ° to this axis. The former arrangement in turn avoids the problems which may arise due to the curved surface of the blood collection tubes, so that the space required for the coding can also be larger.
- additional labeling of the blood collection tubes can also be carried out without problems, without the reading or writing process being disturbed by these labels. Especially when the coding is attached to the tube near the stopper.
- the data field can be organized so that a selected reading, i.e. targeted access to certain data or data fields is possible.
- each field of the data structure can have its own so-called field key, which creates a simple possibility to distribute different authorizations for reading the data. This also allows selective waiting, i.e. Individual characteristics can be updated.
- the reading and / or writing device is preferably designed such that a selective reading of individual attributes or features is possible.
- the reading and / or writing itself can take place with or without moving the blood collection tube depending on the amount of data to be stored or depending on whether the reading and / or writing head is moved. So it is e.g. possible with the reading and / or writing head stationary either to rotate the tube or to change its height or to carry out a combination of these two movement modes.
- a position identification mark can be arranged on the blood collection tube, with the aid of which the correct position of the data field relative to the reading and / or writing head can be determined.
- This position identification mark can be made on the one hand via corresponding data fields and / or on the other hand by means of additional marking aids, such as notches, parts projecting over the surface of the blood collection tube or the like.
- additional marking aids such as notches, parts projecting over the surface of the blood collection tube or the like.
- the data are preferably stored on or in the blood collection tube in such a way that the digitization due to e.g. different light transmission of the material for the
- Blood collection tubes can be made. For this, e.g. With a laser, turbidity is caused in certain areas of the data field and, depending on the system, these areas are then assigned either the value 0 or 1, as a result of which a binary code can be generated in a known manner.
- certain additives can be added to the material for the blood collection tube, at least in some areas, for data storage. These additives can be added to the raw material before the blood collection tubes are created, i.e. before the injection molding, are admixed or, on the other hand, it is possible, e.g. Arrange foils in certain areas of the blood collection tube. In this case, the inseparability can be achieved by using a multi-layer blood collection tube and by arranging this film or several films between two layers.
- reading and / or writing devices other than the aforementioned laser can also be used.
- photochromic reagents which are used in particular with UV light, e.g. are cured and this creates a different optical behavior of the material, also to produce blood collection tubes, in which the labeling can be done thermally.
- certain reagents or polymers change their chemical and / or physical properties accordingly when subjected to temperature and this change can be fixed. By precisely heating certain areas in the data field, a binary code or the two-dimensional bar code can be realized in this way.
- the label i.e.
- the material for the blood collection tube can also be made by additives so that multiple labeling is possible and that data can also be deleted.
- the latter is particularly advantageous if the method according to the invention is not only used for blood collection tubes, but also in other fields of application, which are set out by way of example with the aid of the following embodiment variants of the invention.
- the arrangement of a chip with transponder technology is also possible, so that contactless and thus unproblematic reading and / or writing can be made possible.
- the chip can e.g. be placed in a pocket of the blood collection tube or between two layers of a multi-layer label.
- the coding and the data field for further storage of user-oriented data can be designed differently.
- the additives for the material of the blood collection tube are selected so that an impairment of the patient, e.g. is avoided by diffusion of the additives from the blood collection tube into the blood, i.e. So, a certain biocompatibility of the additives is assumed. This requirement does not necessarily exist for other applications.
- the Sample Presorting System covers several functions, e.g. in addition to sorting and / or positioning and / or orientation and / or registration of the blood collection tubes, also quality control, e.g. according to level, color and turbidity of the sample, or Layering, for example when using serum tubes and possibly checking the color and / or turbidity of the individual layers, removing the stopper or opening the tubes in general, classifying them on the analysis racks or the like, dispensing bad parts, possibly centrifuging, Aliquoting and division of sample parts into so-called daughter tubes, optionally with automatic labeling and assignment of a bar code, these latter two functions also being performed separately by separate stations subordinate to the PLC can.
- quality control e.g. according to level, color and turbidity of the sample, or Layering, for example when using serum tubes and possibly checking the color and / or turbidity of the individual layers, removing the stopper or opening the tubes in general, classifying them on the analysis racks or the like, dispensing
- the PLC system is preferably constructed modularly, so that an adaptation to the respective requirements of the laboratory can be carried out accordingly and thus the investment volume can also be controlled.
- This can also be adapted to the equipment of the laboratory by taking into account a wide variety of analysis racks, ie the individual modules may vary slightly as required.
- the racks are preferably circulated, which can also include the user, ie the doctor.
- the PLC or a separate station can also reclose the opened objects, especially the blood collection tubes, whereby a wide variety of closures can be attached, e.g. the plugs originally attached to it or new plugs, e.g. without the septum common for blood collection tubes, various universal stoppers, e.g. with a graduated diameter, i.e. that these plugs can be used to seal vessels of different diameters, a sealing film or various other sealing options.
- the objects are locked again when they have to be opened for further analysis in order to get to their contents and are intended for archiving.
- a profile can be created, this profile preferably being a summary of analysis requirements from the point of view of the work control of the analysis.
- a separate profile is created for each workstation or workgroup, this being the analysis requirements and the required dead volume of the sample, i.e. includes the minimum filling quantity.
- the profile can also include sample priority.
- the PLC system is preferably designed in such a way that up to 5000, for example 3000, blood collection tubes per hour and more, preferably fully automatically according to the most varied Examination parameters and / or tube type can be processed.
- the modular design also has the advantage that other sample vessels, e.g. Capillary blood collection systems, stool vessels, swab sets can be processed by the PLC system, for example by manual sorting of these samples. With capillary blood collection systems, particular attention can also be paid to adapter tubes. In this way, the advantages of the method according to the invention can also be at least partially realized with these sample vessels, in particular the identification and labeling of these objects.
- the modular design also allows adaptation to existing systems and can also take floor loads into account, so that individual laboratory equipment is possible.
- a reading and / or writing device is preferably arranged in each module, so that the individual modules can also be maintained, for example to expand the analysis offer of the laboratory by additional analyzes.
- Any known programs or program packages can of course be used for communication between the laboratory and the doctor's office, e.g. via WinWord or Excel from Microsoft®, via PDF files, via VISIO files or the like.
- the software interface can also include the functions "read all fields”, “read a special field”, “always read a field” and other functions.
- the labeling of the blood collection vessels is no longer necessary due to the method according to the invention and is preferably carried out only according to the customer's requirements.
- Patient data by questioning or looking out the index card or calling in the doctor software.
- the master data is entered for the first time, to read in all the required data from a patient chip card.
- the receptionist no longer has to be informed orally or by hand, but instead uses the informa- tion system. This also provides information on recommended analyzes and the tubes required for this are made available, if necessary automatically with a tube dispenser.
- the analysis request can be entered or selected in the system, with frequently used requirements being predefined.
- the treating doctor can be provided with a uniform organizational structure by entering the diagnosis or the analysis request into the information system. There is no need to fill out patient certificates by hand and enter the analysis requirements.
- the respective order itself is generated automatically by the information system. This means that it is also possible to display a list of open orders while the sample is being taken, and the correct order can be selected, which may need to be confirmed by the patient.
- the information system also provides less experienced users with tips for sample handling, e.g. to be deposited or displayed in the form of a procedural instruction or work instruction. In this way it is also possible to attach optical markings to the blood collection tube for quick assignment.
- the system can also preferably be designed to be maintainable.
- the method according to the invention can also be used for blood donation services.
- the blood donor can do this in the information system using the appropriate forms After filling in and generating the order automatically, for example after measuring blood pressure and after being interviewed by the doctor.
- blood collection tubes are again automatically prepared for the analysis of the donated blood, and labeled - as described - using a reading and / or writing device.
- a region that can be described in the same way can also be arranged on the blood bag itself.
- the respective operating personnel can select from a list of generated orders, for example.
- the data can in turn be made available to the blood bank via a data network.
- the advantage that can be achieved with this is that a comprehensive database is generated before the blood is drawn, which can be used in exceptional situations, for example in the event of blood shortages, to find suitable blood donors. Subsequent data entry is no longer necessary and all data on the respective donor can be called up automatically in this way.
- the blood donor can be identified, for example by means of a fingerprint method or the like, before the blood is drawn, so that errors or incorrect information can be excluded almost 100%.
- the method according to the invention can not only be used for taking blood, be it in the form of blood bags or blood sample tubes, but generally for any objects and for analyzing samples other than blood.
- the application of the method makes sense where multi-stage processing steps are set or where automatic sorting takes place according to certain criteria.
- the method according to the invention can e.g. to
- the data from the respective manufacturer of the products or the packaging are provided with an identification code, whereby the manufacturers mentioned can also be networked with a central administration, in particular that of the department store or the department store chain, so that ultimately the desired data from this Point to be directed centrally.
- the reading and / or writing devices according to the invention which automatically receive the desired data and transfer them to the products, are arranged at the corresponding locations at the respective manufacturers. This makes it easier for the manufacturers to achieve this, since the only thing that has to be taken into account in production is which customer is producing for.
- the reading and / or writing devices according to the invention are also arranged in the respective department store or the members of the chain at the appropriate places, for example at the cash registers.
- the method of the invention can also be used in an embodiment variant, for example for mail purposes.
- Swiss Post has to sort a variety of different letters and parcels according to the respective recipient, according to flexibility, according to the location of the stamp or according to format. If these letters and / or parcels are now equipped with a data carrier, for example in the form of a postage stamp, all the data relating to the sender and addressee can be noted there, directly while the item is being dispatched. It is possible to carry out the further routine, for example using a fingerprint or the like, after an initial entry of personal data relating to the sender, this part of the data entry being able to be automated.
- the feeder himself can then via the terminal Menus enter the respective addressees and the data is transferred directly to the letters and / or parcels via the reading and / or writing device.
- the advantage here is that the data field can be arranged in a fixedly defined area, as a result of which the automatic sorting, ie in particular the frequency of errors by not recognizing data of a handwritten nature, as is currently the case in the prior art, can be reduced , This can reduce the amount of manual manipulation required.
- the respective format of the shipment can be defined via the arranged identification code, so that the area of the data field on the shipment can be determined, for example, via a system. It is also possible that the recipient of the shipment also acknowledges receipt, for example by means of a fingerprint.
- the method can also be used in the area of libraries. Due to the large number of books to be issued and taken back each day, the time required to re-sort them on the relevant shelves is considerable.
- the preferred two-dimensional barcode data field can also be used to store information about the frequency of lending to the respective book itself due to the additional amount of data to be processed.
- systems can be set up with which the library's respective customer can use terminals to determine whether the desired book is currently available and where it can be found in the library. It can be used to operate libraries 24 hours a day, as the rental can be automated to such an extent that a reader removes the book from the shelf and e.g. confirms the removal with a fingerprint.
- the identification code is used for automatic sorting and allocation to the shelves.
- the removal itself from the shelves can e.g. automated by means of removal robots, so that the books can be stored even in the smallest possible space, since entering the storage location, i.e. it is no longer necessary for the reader to search the shelves.
- processing can be predefined in the data field, so that the automatic sorting and assignment to the processing points takes place after receipt of the goods, which means that, at best, no separate storage is required and improved just-in-time production can be provided ,
- settings of the respective processing machines can also be predefined in the data field, so that subsequent manual manipulation can be omitted.
- the method according to the invention it is also possible to carry out the identification of the objects by means of barcodes which are in particular stuck on labels which are arranged on objects.
- the barcodes can be in the form of black and white prints.
- bar codes which have more than these two colors are advantageously used, e.g. the combination red / green / yellow.
- the colors can be arranged side by side or one above the other. A corresponding increase in the storage capacity can thus be achieved with the same space requirement in relation to the black / white coding.
- readers e.g. Lasers are used which enable selective layer-by-layer reading of the layers of color lying one above the other.
- Layers of paint i.e. the corresponding coding, in the object itself, i.e. the material to be provided or to be generated during labeling, e.g. by activating different chromophoric groups.
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