WO2021192585A1 - 検査システム、カートリッジ、検査方法、および検査装置 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to inspection systems, cartridges, inspection methods, and inspection equipment.
- Japanese Patent Publication Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2013-186097
- the inspection system includes a cartridge to which identification information is attached and an inspection device that acquires and inspects the identification information, and determines the suitability of the cartridge based on the identification information. Is performed, and the operation of the inspection device is controlled according to the result of the determination.
- the inspection method is an inspection method in an inspection system including an inspection device that performs inspection using a cartridge to which identification information is given, and is a step of acquiring the identification information from the cartridge. A step of determining the suitability of the cartridge based on the identification information and a step of controlling the operation of the inspection device according to the result of the determination.
- the inspection device is an inspection device that performs inspection using a cartridge to which identification information is given, and includes a connection portion connected to the cartridge, a reading unit for reading the identification information, and an inspection device.
- a control unit that controls the operation according to the result of determination regarding the suitability of the cartridge based on the identification information is provided.
- the inspection system includes a cartridge to which identification information is attached and an inspection device that acquires and inspects the identification information, and measures in the inspection device based on the identification information. Identify the conditions.
- the inspection method is an inspection method in an inspection system including an inspection device that performs inspection using a cartridge to which identification information is given, and is a step of acquiring the identification information from the cartridge. , A step of specifying measurement conditions in the inspection device based on the identification information, and a step of controlling the operation of the inspection device according to the measurement conditions.
- the inspection device is an inspection device that performs inspection using a cartridge to which identification information is given, and includes a connection unit connected to the cartridge, a reading unit that reads the identification information, and the like. It includes a control unit that controls the operation according to the measurement conditions specified based on the identification information.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an inspection system 1 according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the appearance of the inspection device 3 and the cartridge 2 included in the inspection system 1 according to the embodiment.
- the cartridge 2 is not completely mounted on the inspection device 3. That is, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the cartridge 2 is being inserted into the inspection device 3.
- the inspection system 1 is a system capable of inspecting the inspection target contained in the sample P and presenting the result of the inspection to the operator of the inspection apparatus 3 and the requester who requested the inspection. ..
- the inspection system 1 includes a cartridge 2, an inspection device 3, a printing device 4, and a mobile terminal (mobile terminal) 5.
- the inspection device 3 may determine whether or not the cartridge 2 is appropriate. Further, the inspection device 3 may output the result of the determination.
- the inspection device 3 may start the inspection of the sample P using the cartridge 2 when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is appropriate. That is, the cartridge 2 may be used for authentication for the inspection device 3 to start the inspection.
- the inspection device 3 may display the inspection result of the inspection.
- test system 1 a configuration in which urine is used as the sample P and the concentration of the test object contained in the sample P is measured will be described.
- the test system 1 is specifically applied to tests for tumor markers of various cancers, viruses such as influenza, bacteria, or substances for testing specific diseases (for example, hemoglobin A1c in the case of diabetes). There may be. That is, the test system 1 may be used, for example, for quantitative analysis such as measurement of the concentration of the test object contained in the sample P, or qualitative analysis for specifying the type of the substance or the like contained in the sample P.
- the test system 1 may be used for diagnosing a physiological tendency of a subject or a disease based on a test result.
- the result of the test system 1 may be, for example, the presence or absence of a virus, the concentration of a specific substance (cholesterol, etc.) in the blood, the physiological tendency of the subject based on them, the diagnosis of a disease, etc. It may be.
- Physiological tendencies include, for example, whether or not the subject is predisposed to produce a particular substance, whether or not the subject is predisposed to a particular disease, and whether or not the subject is predisposed to a particular disease. It may be a tendency related to the constitution of the subject, such as whether or not the constitution is likely to become serious when suffering from the disease.
- the result of the inspection system 1 may be a result of combining the result of the inspection by the inspection apparatus 3 and the biological information of the subject.
- the test result derived by the test device 3 may be, for example, biological information obtained by attaching the test device 3 to the subject.
- the biological information may be, for example, blood pressure, heartbeat, pulse wave, blood oxygen concentration, blood viscosity, echo image, roentgen image and the like.
- the test result may also include the result of a test performed on a subject such as a human or an animal.
- the result of the test system 1 is determined based on, for example, the result of combining the test result derived by the test device 3 and the echo image obtained by performing an echo test using the mother as a subject.
- the result of the inspection system 1 may be a bone density estimated based on the result of combining the inspection result derived by the inspection apparatus 3 and the X-ray image obtained by X-ray photography of the patient as a subject.
- the inspection system 1 does not necessarily have to use the cartridge 2. That is, the inspection device 3 may, for example, take in inspection data from another inspection device and perform further inspection based on the inspection data.
- the biological information may be obtained from the inspection device 3 and another inspection device, database, or the like.
- the inspection device 3 may be connected to another inspection device, database, or the like by a conventionally known method by wire or wirelessly.
- the inspection device 3 may use a replaceable cartridge 2. Further, a plurality of types of cartridges 2 may be prepared depending on the type of inspection. That is, the type of inspection performed by the inspection device 3 is not particularly limited.
- the example of the sample P is not limited to urine, and may be a substance derived from a living body, for example, blood, sweat, saliva, nasal discharge, or the like.
- the cartridge 2 may be appropriately configured so that the inspection device 3 can detect these samples P.
- the cartridge 2 may be a disposable cartridge that can be attached to and detached from the inspection device 3.
- the cartridge 2 according to one embodiment includes a holding unit 21 for holding a liquid, a liquid receiving unit 22 for taking a sample P into the cartridge 2, and a sensor 23 (measuring device) for detecting an inspection target contained in the sample P. Be prepared.
- a flow path (not shown) is formed inside the cartridge 2.
- the flow path may be connected to the holding portion 21 and the liquid receiving portion 22. That is, the sample P and the liquid held by the holding unit 21 may be supplied to the flow path.
- the sample P and the liquid may be mixed in the flow path.
- the sample P supplied to the flow path may be washed away by the liquid held in the holding unit 21.
- the flow path may be formed by a conventionally known technique.
- the cartridge 2 may be made of, for example, a resin.
- the resin may be, for example, polycarbonate, cycloolefin polymer, polymethylmethacrylate resin, polydimethylsiloxane, or the like.
- the cartridge 2 according to one embodiment is made of a polymethyl methacrylate resin.
- the cartridge 2 can input and output electrical signals to and from the inspection device 3. That is, the cartridge 2 and the inspection device 3 may be electrically connectable.
- the terminals and the like that electrically connect the cartridge 2 and the inspection device 3 may be manufactured by a conventionally known method.
- the cartridge 2 does not have to be physically attached to the inspection device 3.
- the cartridge 2 may include a communication unit capable of communicating with the inspection device 3.
- the cartridge 2 may transmit and receive various information such as an electric signal related to the inspection to and from the inspection device 3 by wire or wireless communication.
- identification information may be added to the cartridge 2.
- the identification information may include product identification information which is information for identifying each cartridge 2.
- the product identification information may be, for example, the serial number of the cartridge 2.
- the identification information may include inspection information which is information used by the inspection apparatus 3 for performing an inspection using the cartridge 2.
- the inspection information may be information about the type of inspection (including information about the inspection target) and / or information about conditions according to the type of inspection (eg, reaction temperature, reaction time, etc.).
- a code indicating identification information (eg, bar code or QR code (registered trademark)) may be affixed or printed on the cartridge 2.
- the inspection device 3 can acquire the identification information from the code by reading the code attached to the housing of the cartridge 2.
- the identification information may be encrypted. That is, the code attached or printed on the cartridge 2 may be generated based on the encrypted identification information.
- the encryption method is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, encryption by a private key.
- the identification information may be encrypted with a private key, and the encrypted identification information may be encoded (eg, barcoded or QR code (registered trademark)). This makes it possible to generate a code containing encrypted identification information.
- the private key used for encryption may be stored in advance in the storage unit 33 of the inspection device 3, or may be acquired by the inspection device 3 from an external device.
- the position where the code is attached or printed on the cartridge 2 is not particularly limited.
- the code may be affixed or printed away from the heated portion of the cartridge 2. That is, the code may be affixed or printed on the cartridge 2 at a position where heat is less likely to be transferred than other parts.
- the cord may be affixed or printed on the upper surface of the cartridge (the surface opposite to the heated surface). In this case, the possibility of the cord disappearing or fading due to heat during or after the inspection is reduced. Therefore, the inspection system 1 can determine the suitability of the cartridge during or after the inspection. In addition, the inspection system 1 can reduce code reading errors by the inspection device 3.
- the code may be made of, for example, an ink whose color does not easily disappear due to heat.
- the cord may use, for example, ink that changes color at a temperature higher than the temperature at which the cartridge 2 is heated.
- the code when the cartridge 2 is heated by the inspection device 3, the code may be attached or printed at a position close to the heated portion of the cartridge 2. That is, the code may be affixed or printed on the cartridge 2 at a position where heat is more easily transferred than other parts.
- the cord when the lower surface of the cartridge 2 is heated, the cord may be affixed or printed on the lower surface of the cartridge 2 (the same surface as the heated surface).
- the inspection device 3 can erase or thin the cord by heat. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the cartridge 2 once used in the inspection device 3 is reused in the same inspection device 3 or another inspection device 3. That is, according to the cartridge 2 according to the embodiment, the malfunction of the inspection device 3 can be reduced.
- the cord may be made of, for example, an ink whose color disappears or becomes lighter due to heat.
- the heating of the cartridge 2 may be performed after the determination regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 is performed. Specifically, the heating to the cartridge 2 (heating to the cord) may be performed before the inspection, at the same time as the inspection, or after the inspection.
- the identification information may be given to the cartridge 2 according to another aspect.
- a chip in which identification information is recorded may be embedded in the cartridge 2 in advance.
- the chip can be configured by a well-known technique, and for example, a memory such as an SSD (Solid State Drive) may be used.
- the identification information of the chip in the cartridge 2 is directly or indirectly (non-contactly) read by the inspection device 3.
- the inspection device 3 may be provided with a reader that can be electrically connected to the inside of the cartridge 2.
- the reader may acquire identification information from the chip when it is electrically connected to the cartridge 2.
- the chip may be destroyed by any method after the determination or inspection regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 is completed.
- the inspection device 3 may electrically destroy the chip due to a short circuit or the like. Further, for example, the inspection device 3 may physically destroy the chip by a tool such as a drill provided in the device. Further, for example, the inspection device 3 may write information indicating that the chip has been used, and control the chip so that the inspection result is not output when the inspection device 3 reads the information.
- the holding unit 21 can hold various liquids. That is, various liquids are sealed inside the holding portion 21.
- the holding portion 21 may be formed of any material depending on the type of liquid used for the inspection. For example, when encapsulating a liquid that is easily oxidized, the holding portion 21 may be formed of a material having a low oxygen permeability. For example, when an acidic liquid is used, the holding portion 21 may be formed of an acid resistant material. Therefore, the holding portion 21 may be made of, for example, aluminum, polypropylene, polyethylene, or the like. In one embodiment, the holding portion 21 is made of polypropylene.
- the holding portion 21 may be formed by a conventionally known technique such as casting.
- the shape of the holding portion 21 is not limited to a specific shape as long as it can hold the liquid.
- the holding portion 21 is, for example, a frustum such as a cone, a triangular pyramid, and a quadrangular pyramid, a frustum such as a cone, a triangular pyramid, and a quadrangular prism, or a pillar such as a cylinder, a triangular prism, and a quadrangular prism.
- the holding portion 21 is a truncated cone.
- the holding unit 21 may supply the liquid held by the holding unit 21 to the sensor 23 by being pressed by a rod (not shown) of the inspection device 3.
- the liquid receiving unit 22 can take the sample P inside the cartridge 2 and supply it to the sensor 23. That is, the liquid receiving unit 22 is connected to the flow path of the cartridge 2.
- the shape of the liquid receiving portion 22 is not particularly limited.
- the liquid receiving portion 22 may be formed integrally with the flow path of the cartridge 2. Alternatively, the liquid receiving portion 22 may be formed as a separate body from the flow path of the cartridge 2.
- the liquid receiving portion 22 may be formed by a conventionally known technique.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the configuration of the sensor 23.
- the sensor 23 according to one embodiment is a sensor using elastic waves, and includes a detection unit 24, a reference unit 25, a pair of first IDT (Inter Digital Transducer) electrodes 26A, a pair of second IDT electrodes 26B, and a substrate 27. ..
- the detection unit 24, the reference unit 25, the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A, and the pair of second IDT electrodes 26B may be located on the substrate 27.
- the sensor 23 may be, for example, a sensor that uses elastic waves, QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance), SPR (Surface Plasma Resonance), FET (Field Effect Transistor), or the like. That is, it suffices that the sensor 23 can mutually convert an electric signal, an elastic wave, a QCM, an SPR, a FET, and the like.
- the sensor 23 may be manufactured by a conventionally known method.
- the sensor 23 according to one embodiment is a sensor that uses elastic waves. That is, the sensor 23 can convert an electric signal and an elastic wave into each other. Further, in this case, the inspection information included in the identification information may include information peculiar to the sensor using the elastic wave, such as the initial phase of the elastic wave and the orientation of the substrate 27.
- a substance (reactant) that reacts with the inspection target may be fixed to the detection unit 24. Therefore, the test target contained in the sample P can react with the reactant in the detection unit 24.
- the detection unit 24 may be made of, for example, metal. Specifically, the detection unit 24 may be composed of a metal such as gold, chromium, and titanium, or a combination of these metals. Further, the detection unit 24 may be a single-layer metal film made of a single material or a multi-layer metal film made of a plurality of materials. The detection unit 24 is not limited to these metals as long as the reactant can be fixed. That is, the detection unit 24 may be made of any material to which the reactant can be fixed. The detection unit 24 may be manufactured by a conventionally known method.
- the reactant may be, for example, an antibody, an enzyme, or the like. That is, the test target may be an antigen, a substrate, or the like.
- the inspection target is not limited to these examples.
- the test target may be an antibody, an enzyme, or the like.
- the reactant may be, for example, an antigen, a substrate, or the like. That is, the combination of the test target and the reactant may be appropriately selected according to the symptom or illness to be tested by the test device 3.
- the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A can generate elastic waves between the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A. Of the generated elastic waves, the elastic waves propagating on the surface of the substrate 27 are also referred to as surface acoustic waves (SAW: Surface Acoustic Wave).
- the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A may be positioned on the substrate 27 so as to sandwich the detection unit 24.
- an electric signal is input to one of the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A under the control of the inspection device 3.
- the input electric signal is converted into an elastic wave propagating toward the detection unit 24 and transmitted from one of the first IDT electrodes 26A.
- the transmitted elastic wave passes through the detection unit 24.
- the other first IDT electrode 26A can receive elastic waves that have passed through the detection unit 24.
- the received elastic wave is converted into an electric signal.
- the converted electric signal is output to the inspection device 3.
- the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A may be formed of, for example, a metal such as gold, chromium or titanium, or a combination of metals thereof. Further, the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A may be a single-layer electrode made of a single material or a multi-layer electrode made of a plurality of materials.
- the propagation characteristics of the elastic wave propagating on the substrate 27 change due to the reaction between the inspection target and the reactant.
- the reaction between the inspection target and the reactant changes the weight applied to the substrate 27 or the viscosity of the liquid in contact with the surface of the substrate 27.
- the magnitude of these changes correlates with the amount of reaction between the test object and the reactant.
- the characteristics of elastic waves (for example, phase, amplitude, period, etc.) are changed by propagating through the detection unit 24.
- the magnitude of the change in properties correlates with the magnitude of the weight applied to the substrate 27 or the magnitude of the viscosity of the liquid in contact with the surface of the substrate 27. Therefore, the inspection device 3 can detect the inspection target based on the change in the characteristics of the elastic wave by using the sensor 23. Specifically, the inspection device 3 can measure, for example, the concentration of the inspection target contained in the sample P.
- the sensor 23 may have two or more combinations of the detection unit 24 and the pair of IDT electrodes 26A.
- the inspection device 3 may detect different types of target substances for each combination, for example.
- the inspection device 3 may detect, for example, a plurality of combinations of target substances of the same type and compare the detection results of each.
- the reactant is not fixed to the reference unit 25. That is, in the reference unit 25, the reaction between the inspection target and the reactant does not occur. Therefore, the reference unit 25 can function as a control of the detection unit 24.
- the reference unit 25 may be configured to be the same as or similar to the detection unit 24.
- the pair of second IDT electrodes 26B can generate elastic waves between the pair of second IDT electrodes 26B.
- the pair of second IDT electrodes 26B may be positioned on the substrate 27 so as to sandwich the reference portion 25.
- an electric signal is input to one of the pair of second IDT electrodes 26B under the control of the inspection device 3.
- the input electric signal is converted into an elastic wave propagating toward the reference unit 25 and transmitted from one of the second IDT electrodes 26B.
- the transmitted elastic wave passes through the reference unit 25.
- the other second IDT electrode 26B can receive elastic waves that have passed through the reference unit 25.
- the received elastic wave is converted into an electric signal.
- the converted electric signal is output to the inspection device 3.
- the pair of second IDT electrodes 26B may be configured to be the same as or similar to the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A.
- the substrate 27 is, for example, a substrate having piezoelectricity. Specifically, the substrate 27 is, for example, a crystal substrate.
- the substrate 27 is not limited to a quartz substrate as long as it can propagate elastic waves. That is, the substrate 27 may be made of any material capable of propagating elastic waves. Further, the substrate 27 may be manufactured by a conventionally known method.
- the inspection device 3 includes a control unit 31, a connection unit 32, a storage unit 33, a display unit 34 (display device), a communication unit 35, and an input unit 36. Further, the control unit 31 includes an information acquisition unit 37, an inspection control unit 38, a calculation unit 39, a code generation unit 40, and an output control unit 41. Further, the storage unit 33 may have a database 42.
- the information acquisition unit 37 may acquire identification information from the cartridge 2.
- the information acquisition unit 37 may output the identification information to the inspection control unit 38 and the calculation unit 39. For example, when the code is printed on the cartridge 2, the information acquisition unit 37 can read each information from the image obtained by capturing the code. Further, the information acquisition unit 37 can acquire the identification information again when the cartridge 2 is replaced.
- the database 42 may include the identification information of the cartridge 2. Then, when the inspection control unit 38 acquires the identification information of the cartridge 2 from the information acquisition unit 37, the inspection control unit 38 refers to the database 42 of the storage unit 33, and obtains the identification information of the cartridge 2 and the identification information registered in the database 42. You may collate. As a result, the inspection control unit 38 can determine the suitability of the cartridge 2.
- the inspection control unit 38 may perform an operation according to the result of the determination. In other words, the inspection control unit 38 controls the operation of the inspection device according to the result of the determination.
- the inspection control unit 38 may perform the determination by executing the determination program for performing the determination, which is stored in the storage unit 33 in advance. Further, the inspection control unit 38 may control the inspection environment of the cartridge 2 based on the information of the inspection conditions included in the inspection information when the operator of the inspection device 3 inputs to start the inspection.
- the inspection control unit 38 collates the product identification information of the cartridge 2 included in the database 42 with the product identification information included in the identification information given to the cartridge 2, and determines whether the cartridge 2 is an appropriate product. It may be determined whether or not.
- the inspection control unit 38 decrypts the encrypted identification information included in the read code by the private key stored in the storage unit 33. If the private key cannot be used for decryption, the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is not an appropriate product. That is, the inspection control unit 38 may determine whether or not the encrypted identification information can be decrypted by the private key in determining whether or not the cartridge 2 is an appropriate product. If the private key can be decrypted, the inspection control unit 38 may consider that the cartridge 2 is a proper product and start the inspection, or collate the decrypted identification information with the product identification information of the database 42. Then, further appropriateness determination may be made.
- Appropriate products are, for example, special products used for inspection of inspection device 3, and certification bodies based on laws (for example, laws on ensuring the quality, effectiveness, and safety of Japanese pharmaceuticals, medical devices, etc.). Includes approved products or genuine products manufactured by legitimate routes. That is, the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is appropriate if the cartridge 2 is an appropriate product such as a dedicated product or a genuine product.
- the inspection control unit 38 determines that the cartridge 2 is not appropriate if the cartridge 2 is a product other than an appropriate product such as a dedicated product used for other inspections or a counterfeit product manufactured by a non-genuine route. You can do it.
- the inspection device 3 may start the inspection when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is appropriate.
- the inspection control unit 38 outputs the determination result to the output control unit 41 without starting the inspection, and displays a display on the display unit 34 prompting the replacement of the cartridge 2. It may be displayed.
- the inspection control unit 38 collates the inspection information included in the database 42 with the inspection information included in the identification information given to the cartridge 2, and determines whether or not the cartridge 2 matches the inspection type. You may judge. That is, the inspection control unit 38 may determine whether or not the cartridge 2 can be used for the inspection of the inspection device 3. That is, the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is appropriate when the cartridge 2 can be used for the inspection of the inspection device 3. Further, the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is not appropriate when the cartridge 2 cannot be used for the inspection of the inspection device 3.
- the inspection control unit 38 conducts an inspection different from the inspection performed by the inspection apparatus 3 even if the product is appropriate (for example, the cartridge 2 inspects the influenza virus, but the inspection apparatus 3 inspects the blood glucose level. If it is, it may be determined that the cartridge 2 is not appropriate.
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is appropriate when the cartridge 2 can be used for the inspection of the inspection device 3.
- the inspection device 3 may start the inspection when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is appropriate.
- the inspection control unit 38 outputs the determination result to the output control unit 41 without starting the inspection, and displays a display on the display unit 34 prompting the replacement of the cartridge 2. It may be displayed.
- the inspection device 3 may periodically update the identification information included in the database 42. For example, when the inspection system 1 is connected to the network, the inspection device 3 may update the identification information via the network. The inspection device 3 may update the identification information contained in the database 42 every time the cartridge 2 is determined. In that case, the inspection device 3 updates the identification information of the database 42 before the determination. Further, for example, the identification information may be updated by connecting an external device such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) that stores the new identification information to the inspection device 3. In this case, the inspection device 3 may appropriately have a port for connecting an external device. The inspection device 3 can acquire new inspection items, new cartridges, new authentication algorithms, and the like by periodically updating the identification information. That is, the inspection system 1 can improve the convenience when using the inspection system 1.
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- the calculation unit 39 may calculate the concentration of the inspection target as the inspection result.
- the calculation unit 39 may output the calculated inspection result to the code generation unit 40 and the output control unit 41.
- the code generation unit 40 may acquire the inspection result from the calculation unit 39 and generate a code (eg, QR code (registered trademark), bar code) indicating the inspection result.
- the code generation unit 40 may output the generated code to the output control unit 41.
- the output control unit 41 controls various outputs of the inspection device 3. Specifically, when the output control unit 41 acquires the determination result regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 from the inspection control unit 38, the output control unit 41 may display the determination result on the display unit 34. Further, when the output control unit 41 acquires the inspection result from the calculation unit 39, the output control unit 41 may display the inspection result on the display unit 34. Further, the output control unit 41 may output the code acquired from the code generation unit 40 and the inspection result to the printing device 4 via the communication unit 35. The output control unit 41 may display the inspection result on the display unit 34.
- connection unit 32 may be connected to the cartridge 2 to exchange various information.
- the connection unit 32 is, for example, a communication module for performing wireless or wired communication, or the cartridge 2 is mounted on the connection unit 32 so that the inspection device 3 and the cartridge 2 are electrically connected to each other. It may be a mechanism (terminal) capable of exchanging information by a signal.
- the connection unit 32 is a communication module, the connection unit 32 can function as a reading unit for reading the identification information of the cartridge 2.
- the database 42 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 33.
- the database 42 may be a database regarding proper cartridge 2 identification information.
- the database 42 may store information for identifying the identification information of the usable cartridge 2 or information for identifying the identification information of the unusable cartridge 2 (for example, the cartridge 2 that has been used once). ..
- the storage unit 33 may store a determination program for determining the suitability of the cartridge 2.
- the storage unit 33 may store information such as an arithmetic expression and calibration curve data for the arithmetic unit 39 to use in the arithmetic.
- the inspection device 3 may further include an imaging unit 43 (camera) as a reading unit for reading the code attached to the cartridge 2.
- an imaging unit 43 camera
- the printing device 4 includes a receiving unit 45, a control unit 46, an output unit 47, and a printing unit 48.
- the control unit 46 of the printing device 4 may acquire the inspection result and the code indicating the inspection result via the receiving unit 45. Further, the control unit 46 may control the output unit 47 to output a medium such as paper.
- the control unit 46 may control the printing unit 48 to print the inspection result and the code on the medium output from the output unit 47.
- the mobile terminal 5 is a mobile terminal device that acquires a code indicating an inspection result and displays the inspection result indicated by the code.
- the mobile terminal 5 is a general-purpose portable information processing terminal device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, but the type thereof is not particularly limited.
- the mobile terminal 5 includes a control unit 51, a communication unit 52, an input unit 53, an imaging unit 54, and a display unit 55.
- the control unit 51 includes an imaging control unit 56, an inspection result reading unit 57, and an output control unit 58.
- the imaging control unit 56 may activate the imaging unit 54 when an input operation for activating the imaging unit 54 is performed from the input unit 53. Further, the image pickup control unit 56 may control the image pickup unit 54 according to the input from the input unit 53 and take an image of the code printed by the printing device 4.
- the inspection result reading unit 57 may acquire an image of the code captured by the imaging unit 54.
- the inspection result reading unit 57 can analyze the image of the code and read the inspection result included in the code.
- the output control unit 58 may control the display unit 55 to display the inspection result.
- the input unit 53 is an input device that receives an input operation from the operator of the inspection device 3, and may be, for example, a touch panel.
- the imaging unit 54 is a digital camera that performs imaging under the control of the imaging control unit 56.
- the display unit 55 is a display device that displays an inspection result, and for example, the touch panel of the input unit 53 may also serve as the display unit 55.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the inspection device 3.
- the information acquisition unit 37 acquires the identification information given to the cartridge 2 via the connection unit 32 (S1).
- the information acquisition unit 37 outputs the identification information to the inspection control unit 38 and the calculation unit 39.
- the inspection control unit 38 When the inspection control unit 38 acquires the identification information, it refers to the database 42 of the storage unit 33 and determines the suitability of the cartridge 2 (S2). Specifically, when the identification information of the cartridge 2 is registered in the database 42 as the identification information of the proper cartridge 2, the inspection control unit 38 determines that the cartridge 2 is the proper cartridge.
- the inspection control unit 38 operates according to the result of the determination. Specifically, when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is not an appropriate cartridge (NO in S2), the inspection control unit 38 sends a determination result of the determination and a message prompting the replacement of the cartridge 2 via the output control unit 41. Then, it is displayed on the display unit 34 (S3).
- the inspection control unit 38 outputs the determination result to the output control unit 41.
- the output control unit 41 controls the display unit 34, and displays a screen indicating that the cartridge 2 mounted on the inspection device 3 is appropriate as a determination result and a screen prompting the start operation of the inspection. Display (S5).
- the inspection control unit 38 controls the cartridge 2 based on the inspection information and adjusts the inspection conditions (S6). Specifically, the inspection control unit 38 controls the rod of the inspection device 3, presses the holding unit 21 of the cartridge 2, and supplies the liquid (sample P) held by the holding unit 21 to the sensor 23. Further, the sample P is supplied to the sensor 23 from the liquid receiving unit 22 via the flow path. Further, the inspection control unit 38 adjusts the temperature of the cartridge 2 so that the temperature becomes suitable for the inspection. Further, the inspection control unit 38 sets the reaction time of the sample P on the sensor 23. After that, the inspection control unit 38 controls the sensor 23 to generate an elastic wave.
- the calculation unit 39 acquires inspection information included in the identification information from the information acquisition unit 37, and an electric signal indicating an elastic wave from the sensor 23.
- the calculation unit 39 refers to the storage unit 33 and acquires information necessary for the calculation for obtaining the inspection result, such as a calculation formula corresponding to the type of inspection indicated by the inspection information.
- the calculation unit 39 calculates the concentration to be inspected as an inspection result based on the information required for the calculation and the electric signal of the elastic wave (S7).
- the calculation unit 39 detects the inspection target based on the electric signal (reference signal) based on the elastic wave passing through the reference unit 25 and the electric signal (detection signal) based on the elastic wave passing through the detection unit 24. can do. Specifically, if the sample P contains a test target, the test target reacts with the reactant, so that a difference occurs between the detection signal and the reference signal. Therefore, for example, the calculation unit 39 can detect the inspection target by taking the difference between the reference signal and the detection signal. The calculation unit 39 outputs the calculated inspection result to the code generation unit 40 and the output control unit 41.
- the code generation unit 40 When the code generation unit 40 acquires the inspection result, it may generate a code indicating the inspection result. The code generation unit 40 may output the generated code to the output control unit 41.
- the output control unit 41 When the output control unit 41 acquires the inspection result from the calculation unit 39, the output control unit 41 controls the display unit 34 to display the inspection result (S8). Further, when the output control unit 41 acquires the inspection result and the code indicating the inspection result, the output control unit 41 outputs the inspection result and the code indicating the inspection result to the printing device 4 via the communication unit 35.
- control unit 46 of the printing device 4 acquires the inspection result and the code indicating the inspection result from the inspection device 3 via the receiving unit 45, the control unit 46 controls the output unit 47 and the printing unit 48, and the inspection result is printed on a medium such as paper. And print the code and output it.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the mobile terminal 5.
- the image pickup control unit 56 of the mobile terminal 5 activates the image pickup unit 54 by an input operation of the user (requester who requested the inspection), and images a code printed on a medium such as paper (S11).
- the inspection result reading unit 57 acquires an image of the code and reads the information (inspection result) indicated by the code (S12).
- the inspection result reading unit 57 outputs the read inspection result to the output control unit 58.
- the output control unit 58 controls the display unit 55 to display the inspection result (S13).
- the inspection device 3 may directly transmit the inspection result to the communication unit 52 of the mobile terminal 5 via the communication unit 35. In this case, the processes of S11 to S13 may be omitted.
- the inspection system 1 includes a cartridge 2 to which identification information is given, and an inspection device 3 that performs inspection using the cartridge 2. Further, the inspection device 3 can acquire the identification information of the cartridge 2 and make a determination regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 based on the identification information before the start of the inspection. According to the above configuration, the identification information given to the cartridge 2 may be read, and a determination regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 may be made before a series of inspections are started. Therefore, the suitability of the cartridge 2 can be determined by a simple configuration.
- the cartridge 2 includes a sensor 23 for detecting an inspection target included in the sample P. Further, the determination in the inspection device 3 may be performed before the sample P is supplied to the sensor 23. With the above configuration, since the suitability of the cartridge 2 is determined before the start of the operation related to the series of inspections, it is possible to prevent the operation for inappropriate inspections from being performed.
- the inspection system 1 includes a printing device 4 that acquires an inspection result from the inspection device 3 and prints the inspection result and a code indicating the inspection result on a medium.
- the mobile terminal 5 included in the inspection system 1 includes an imaging unit 54 that reads a printed code. The inspection system 1 can display on the display unit 55 of the mobile terminal 5 based on the code read by the imaging unit 54.
- a code indicating the test result is printed, so that the doctor or the like can hand the test result to the requester of the test as paper.
- the client can input the inspection result into the mobile terminal 5 and display it by reading the code using the mobile terminal 5.
- the inspection device 3 may include a display unit 34 for displaying information.
- the output control unit 41 may display the result of the inspection regarding the inspection target on the display unit 34. According to the above configuration, the result of the inspection can be notified to the operator of the inspection device 3.
- the determination result regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 is displayed only by the inspection device 3.
- the inspection device 3 may transmit the determination result to the mobile terminal 5, and the mobile terminal 5 may display the determination result on the display unit 55.
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine the suitability of the cartridge 2 and then transmit the result of the determination to the communication unit 52 of the mobile terminal 5 via the communication unit 35.
- the control unit 51 of the mobile terminal 5 acquires the determination result
- the control unit 51 may control the display unit 55 to display the determination result.
- the identification information of the cartridge 2 may include specific information that identifies the inspection device 3 corresponding to the cartridge 2 (the cartridge 2 can be used).
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is appropriate when the cartridge 2 is used in the inspection device 3 corresponding to the specific information of the cartridge 2.
- the inspection device 3 may start the inspection when the cartridge 2 is appropriate. That is, the inspection system 1 according to the embodiment may start the inspection when the cartridge 2 is used in the inspection device 3 corresponding to the specific information.
- the information acquisition unit 37 may acquire specific information included in the identification information of the cartridge 2 and output it to the inspection control unit 38.
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine whether or not the inspection device indicated by the acquired specific information is its own device (appropriate inspection device) by comparing the specific information with the identification information of its own device. Further, the inspection control unit 38 may determine the suitability of the cartridge 2 based on the identification information of the cartridge 2. If the inspection device 3 is an appropriate inspection device and the cartridge 2 is appropriate from the identification information of the cartridge 2, the inspection may be started.
- the inspection control unit 38 displays a display prompting the replacement of the cartridge 2 without starting the inspection. You may go.
- the expiration date of the cartridge 2 may be recorded in advance in the database 42 of the storage unit 33. That is, for example, the inspection control unit 38 collates the expiration date of the cartridge 2 included in the database 42 with the expiration date included in the identification information given to the cartridge 2, and the cartridge 2 is used within the expiration date. It may be determined whether or not the information is provided. That is, the inspection control unit 38 may determine whether or not the cartridge 2 can be used for inspection. Specifically, the inspection control unit 38 may refer to the database 42 and acquire information about the expiration date of the cartridge 2. Subsequently, the inspection control unit 38 may determine whether or not the expiration date has expired.
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is suitable for the inspection if the expiration date of the cartridge 2 has not expired. Further, the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is not appropriate if the expiration date of the cartridge 2 has expired at the time of inspection.
- the inspection device 3 may start the inspection when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is suitable for the inspection. Further, when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is not suitable for the inspection, the inspection control unit 38 may display a display prompting the replacement of the cartridge 2 on the display unit 34 without starting the inspection.
- the expiration date may be, for example, the expiration date guaranteed by the manufacturer of the cartridge 2, the recommended expiration date for use, or the like.
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine whether or not the cartridge 2 is appropriate based on the expiration date included in the identification information given to the cartridge 2.
- the information acquisition unit 37 may acquire information about the expiration date of the cartridge 2 and output it to the inspection control unit 38.
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine whether or not the expiration date of the cartridge 2 has expired.
- the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is appropriate if the expiration date of the cartridge 2 has not expired. Further, the inspection control unit 38 may determine that the cartridge 2 is not appropriate if the expiration date of the cartridge 2 has expired at the time of inspection.
- the inspection device 3 may start the inspection when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is suitable for the inspection. Further, when it is determined that the cartridge 2 is not suitable for the inspection, the inspection control unit 38 may display a display prompting the replacement of the cartridge 2 on the display unit 34 without starting the inspection.
- the inspection device 3 may start the inspection without accepting the start operation from the input unit 36 by the operator. According to the above configuration, the time from mounting the cartridge 2 to displaying the inspection result can be shortened.
- the inspection device 3 may update the database 42 by communicating with an external management server that manages the database 42 via the communication unit 35.
- the database 42 can be kept up to date.
- the communication may be performed periodically, or may be performed when the user performs an input operation instructing an update.
- the inspection information may include information necessary for calculation such as a calculation formula and calibration curve data.
- the calculation unit 39 can calculate the inspection result by using the information included in the inspection information without referring to the storage unit 33.
- the inspection system 1 may include a display device including a display unit in addition to the display unit 34 included in the inspection device 3.
- the inspection device 3 may display the determination result or various inspection results regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 on the display device.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the inspection system 1A according to another embodiment. Unlike the inspection system 1, the inspection system 1A has a determination server (management device) 6. The inspection device of the inspection system 1A is referred to as an inspection device 3A.
- the inspection control unit 38A does not make a determination regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2, and the determination may be made by the determination server 6. Therefore, the information acquisition unit 37A may transmit the acquired identification information to the determination server 6 via the communication unit 35.
- the output control unit 41A can acquire the determination result from the determination server 6 via the communication unit 35. Further, the output control unit 41A may control the display unit 34 and display a screen according to the acquired determination result.
- the determination server 6 may receive the identification information of the cartridge 2 from the inspection device 3A via a communication unit (not shown) and determine the suitability of the cartridge 2.
- the determination server 6 includes a control unit 61 and a storage unit 62.
- the control unit 61 includes a determination unit 63.
- the determination unit 63 may execute a determination program that receives identification information from the inspection device 3A and determines the suitability of the cartridge 2. Further, the determination unit 63 may transmit the determination result to the inspection device 3A.
- the determination program and the database 64 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 62.
- the database 64 may be a database similar to the database 42.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the inspection device 3A.
- the information acquisition unit 37A acquires the identification information of the cartridge 2 via the connection unit 32 as in S1 (S21).
- the information acquisition unit 37A outputs the acquired inspection information to the inspection control unit 38A and the calculation unit 39.
- the information acquisition unit 37A transmits the identification information to the determination server 6 via the communication unit 35 (S22).
- the determination unit 63 of the determination server 6 acquires the identification information, it refers to the database 64 and determines the suitability of the cartridge 2. Since the method of the determination is the same as the method performed by the inspection control unit 38 in S2, the description thereof will be omitted.
- the determination unit 63 determines the suitability of the cartridge 2
- the determination unit 63 transmits the result of the determination to the inspection device 3A.
- the output control unit 41A acquires the result of determination regarding the suitability of the cartridge 2 from the determination server 6 via the communication unit 35 (S23).
- the output control unit 41A performs the processes of S25 and S26 in the same manner as in S3 and S4.
- the output control unit 41A performs the processes from S27 to S30 in the same manner as in S5 to S8.
- the inspection system 1A includes a determination server 6 that acquires identification information of the cartridge 2 from the inspection device 3A via a communication network. Further, the determination server 6 can determine the suitability of the cartridge 2 based on the identification information.
- the determination server 6 can determine the suitability of the cartridge 2 based on the identification information acquired from the inspection device 3. If the determination server 6 is connected to a plurality of inspection devices 3 via the Internet or the like, the identification information of the cartridge 2 can be comprehensively managed, and the identification number used in one inspection device 3 can be used in another. Unauthorized use such as use in the inspection device 3 can be detected.
- FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the inspection system 1B according to the embodiment.
- the inspection system 1B unlike the inspection system 1, has an inspection device 3B.
- the inspection device 3B includes a control unit 31B having a calculation unit 39B, an operation control unit 70, and a destruction unit 71, in addition to the configuration of the inspection device 3.
- the calculation unit 39B calculates the inspection result, the cartridge 2 used for the inspection is destroyed.
- the calculation unit 39B calculates the inspection result in the same manner as the calculation unit 39, and outputs the inspection result to the code generation unit 40 and the output control unit 41. Further, the calculation unit 39B outputs the information indicating that the inspection is completed to the operation control unit 70 at the same time as the output of the inspection result.
- the operation control unit 70 When the operation control unit 70 acquires the information indicating that the inspection is completed from the calculation unit 39B, the operation control unit 70 controls the destruction unit 71 to destroy the cartridge 2 connected to the inspection device 3B.
- the destruction unit 71 destroys the cartridge 2 according to the control of the operation control unit 70.
- Destruction unit 71 The method of destroying the cartridge 2 is not particularly limited, and when the destroyed cartridge 2 is connected to the inspection device 3B again, the inspection device 3B cannot perform the inspection using the cartridge 2. Just do it.
- the destruction unit 71 may destroy the cartridge 2 by folding the terminal of the cartridge 2 or making a hole in the terminal so that the cartridge 2 cannot be physically connected to the inspection device 3.
- the destruction unit 71 may make the code unreadable so that the inspection device 3 cannot inspect using the cartridge 2.
- the breaking unit 71 may overwrite the code with ink so that the code cannot be read from above the barcode.
- the breaking portion 71 may be a heating portion that heats the cord, or the cord may be erased by heating the cord.
- the inspection device 3 may visually confirm that the cartridge 2 has been destroyed on the destroyed cartridge 2. It is preferable to add information that can be used. For example, the inspection device 3 may print characters such as "used" on the destroyed cartridge 2.
- the destruction unit 71 destroys the cartridge 2 after the inspection is completed. This makes it possible to reduce the possibility that the used cartridge 2 will be used again.
- FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the inspection system 1C according to another embodiment.
- the inspection system 1C is different from the inspection system 1 of the first embodiment in that the inspection device 3C has a signal output unit 73 and the control unit 31 has a signal control unit 72.
- the inspection device of the inspection system 1C is referred to as an inspection device 3C.
- the inspection device 3C may specify the measurement conditions of the inspection device 3 based on the identification information of the cartridge 2.
- the identification information may include characteristic information which is information related to the characteristics of the sensor 23 included in the cartridge 2 as a part of the inspection information.
- the characteristic information may include sensitivity information of the sensor 23, information of an electric signal input to the sensor 23 (electric signal information), or parameter information for analyzing an output value from the sensor 23.
- the electric signal information may be, for example, frequency information (frequency information) of the electric signal input to the sensor 23.
- the characteristic information is used to improve the accuracy of the inspection using the cartridge 2.
- the identification information may include product identification information.
- the product identification information may be, for example, the serial number of the cartridge 2 assigned to each cartridge 2. Alternatively, the product identification information may be a lot number assigned to each production lot of the cartridge 2.
- FIG. 10 is an example of a table showing items included in the identification information of the cartridge 2.
- the identification information includes the element sensitivity (fixed amount) indicating the sensitivity of the sensor 23 as the sensitivity information, the frequency of the electric signal input to the sensor 23 as an example of the electric signal information, and the calibration curve as the parameter information. Includes line parameters a to e.
- the frequency information is, for example, information indicating a frequency suitable for measurement by the cartridge 2.
- the sensor 23 inputs an electrical signal to one of the pair of first IDT electrodes 26A.
- the frequency of the electric signal input in the measurement by the sensor 23 it is advantageous to use a frequency having a smaller amplitude ratio (amplitude attenuation amount) of the output signal to the input signal.
- the frequency with the smallest amplitude attenuation may vary from individual sensor 23 to individual sensor 23 production lot, for example due to the physical or mechanical characteristics of the sensor 23. Therefore, the frequency information included in the identification information may be information indicating the optimum frequency for each sensor 23. By measuring using the optimum frequency, the inspection system 1C can improve the inspection ability including the inspection accuracy or the inspection sensitivity.
- the electrical signal information may be information on the electrical signal input to the sensor 23 suitable for measurement by the cartridge 2 and may be information other than frequency information.
- the parameter information is, for example, a parameter of an arithmetic expression used by the inspection device 3 to calculate the concentration to be inspected from the output value of the sensor 23.
- the inspection device 3C (calculation unit 39C) acquires an electric signal output from the sensor 23 and calculates a phase difference signal which is a phase difference from the electric signal input to the sensor 23.
- the concentration of the inspection target can be calculated as the inspection result by using the calculation formula (approximate function) shown in the following formula (1).
- the phase difference signal may be obtained from the difference between the absolute phase of the electric signal input to the sensor 23 and the absolute phase of the electric signal output from the sensor 23.
- the calculation formula may be stored in the storage unit 33C.
- x is a phase difference signal
- y is a density
- a to e are parameters.
- the approximate function suitable for use in calculating the concentration may vary from individual sensor 23 or manufacturing lot of sensor 23. Therefore, by substituting the values of the parameters a to e suitable for each sensor 23, the optimum approximation function can be obtained for each sensor 23. That is, by performing the calculation using the parameters a to e specified for each sensor 23, it is possible to calculate the concentration with higher accuracy.
- the sensitivity information is, for example, information indicating the sensitivity of the sensor 23.
- the sensitivity of the sensor 23 to the electric signal input to the sensor 23 may differ depending on the individual sensor 23 or the manufacturing lot of the sensor 23.
- the above equation (1) can be converted into the following equation (2), but in the case of the sensor 23 having different sensitivities to the input electric signal, the relationship between the phase difference signal and the density is expressed by the following equation (3). That is, since the concentration to be inspected is obtained from the phase difference signal by the following formula (4) obtained by converting the following formula (3), the concentration is calculated differently from the above formula (1).
- ⁇ is a sensitivity ratio
- x, y and a to e are the same as those in the above formula (1).
- the concentration can be calculated more accurately by correcting the parameters of the calculation formula used to calculate the concentration of the inspection target from the output value of the sensor 23 using the sensitivity information.
- the above equation (4) can also be said to be an equation in which the parameters a and d of the above equation (1) are corrected to ⁇ ⁇ a and ⁇ ⁇ d, respectively. Therefore, the concentration can be calculated accurately by correcting the parameters a and d of the calculation formula to ⁇ ⁇ a and ⁇ ⁇ d, respectively.
- the signal control unit 72 may specify the measurement conditions of the inspection device 3 based on the identification information.
- the signal control unit 72 can use the frequency information included in the identification information as the frequency of the electric signal output to the sensor 23.
- the signal control unit 72 may output signal information indicating the frequency to the signal output unit 73.
- the signal output unit 73 may output an electric signal to the cartridge 2 based on the signal information received from the signal control unit 72.
- the calculation unit 39C uses the calculation formula (for example, formula (1)) stored in the storage unit 33C and the parameter information included in the identification information of the cartridge 2.
- An arithmetic expression suitable for the cartridge 2 may be specified. In the present disclosure, the specification of such an arithmetic expression is also included in the concept of specification of measurement conditions. Subsequently, the calculation unit 39C may analyze the output value from the sensor 23 using the specified calculation formula.
- the calculation unit 39C may output the inspection result calculated using the specified calculation formula to the code generation unit 40 and the output control unit 41.
- the calculation unit 39C uses the sensitivity information included in the identification information of the cartridge 2 to specify the sensitivity of the sensor 23 as one of the measurement conditions, and the parameter of the calculation formula. May be corrected.
- the calculation unit 39C acquires the electric signal from the sensor 23, the calculation unit 39C corrects the parameter of the calculation formula using the specified sensitivity. After that, the calculation unit 39C may output the inspection result calculated by using the calculation formula in which the phase difference signal and the corrected parameter are substituted to the code generation unit 40 and the output control unit 41.
- the signal control unit 72 or the calculation unit 39C may specify the measurement conditions based on the product identification information included in the identification information. Specifically, the signal control unit 72 or the calculation unit 39C may, for example, acquire the measurement conditions corresponding to the product identification information via the communication network.
- the inspection system 1C may include a determination server 6C (not shown) having the same configuration as the determination server 6 described in the second embodiment (see FIG. 6).
- the information acquisition unit 37C may transmit the product identification information to the determination server 6C via the communication unit 35C.
- the determination server 6C may specify the measurement conditions corresponding to the product identification information by referring to, for example, a table showing the correspondence between the product identification information and the measurement conditions.
- the signal control unit 72 can acquire the measurement conditions specified from the determination server 6C via the communication unit 35C.
- the inspection device 3C has described an embodiment in which the measurement condition of the inspection device 3 is specified based on the identification information of the cartridge 2 when the cartridge 2 is connected to the inspection device 3C.
- the measurement conditions may be specified after, for example, the suitability of the cartridge is determined based on the identification information. Specifically, for example, it may be performed in the step (S6) of adjusting the inspection conditions in the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the inspection system 1C includes a cartridge 2 to which identification information is attached and an inspection device 3C for acquiring and inspecting the identification information, and measurement conditions in the inspection device 3C based on the identification information. To identify.
- Control blocks of inspection systems 1, 1A and 1C (particularly information acquisition units 37 to 37C, inspection control units 38 to 38A, calculation unit 39, code generation unit 40, control unit 46, inspection result reading unit 57, and determination unit 63). May be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or may be realized by software.
- the inspection systems 1, 1A, and 1C may include a computer that executes a program instruction, which is software that realizes each function.
- the computer may include, for example, one or more processors and a computer-readable recording medium that stores the program. Then, in the computer, the object of the invention according to the present disclosure may be achieved by the processor reading the program from the recording medium and executing the program.
- the processor for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be used.
- the recording medium in addition to a “non-temporary tangible medium” such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used.
- a RAM Random Access Memory
- the program may be supplied to the computer via an arbitrary transmission medium (communication network, broadcast wave, etc.) capable of transmitting the program.
- a transmission medium communication network, broadcast wave, etc.
- one aspect of the present disclosure can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.
- the mode in which the cartridge 2 has the sensor 23 and the inspection target is detected by the cartridge 2 has been described.
- the invention according to the present disclosure is not limited thereto.
- the sensor 23 may be included in the inspection device 3. That is, the inspection target may be detected only by the inspection device 3.
- the cartridge 2 is used for authentication.
- the cartridge 2 may be used for authentication for the inspection device 3 to start the inspection. That is, for example, when the identification information given to the cartridge 2 and the identification information of the cartridge 2 held by the inspection device 3 match, the inspection device 3 may start the inspection. Further, for example, when these identification information does not match, it may be displayed on the display unit 34 of the inspection device 3 and / or the display unit 55 of the mobile terminal 5 that the cartridge 2 is not suitable.
- the cartridge 2 may be used to supply various liquids such as a sample P and a reagent used for the test to the test device 3 in addition to the certification for the test device 3 to start the test. That is, for example, when the identification information given to the cartridge 2 and the identification information of the cartridge 2 possessed by the inspection device 3 match, various liquids are supplied from the cartridge 2 to the inspection device 3, and the inspection device 3 starts the inspection. You can do it.
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<検査システム1の構成>
以下、本開示に係る発明の一実施形態について、詳細に説明する。図1は、一実施形態に係る検査システム1の構成を示すブロック図である。図2は、一実施形態に係る検査システム1が備える検査装置3およびカートリッジ2の外観を示す図である。なお、図2に示す検査装置3では、カートリッジ2が検査装置3に完全に装着されていない。すなわち、図2は、検査装置3にカートリッジ2を挿入する途中の様子を示している。
カートリッジ2は検査装置3に着脱可能な使い捨てのカートリッジであってよい。一実施形態に係るカートリッジ2は、液体を保持する保持部21、検体Pをカートリッジ2の内部に取込む受液部22、および検体Pに含まれる検査対象を検出するセンサ23(測定デバイス)を備える。また、カートリッジ2の内部には、不図示の流路が形成されている。流路は、保持部21および受液部22と接続してよい。すなわち、流路には、検体Pと保持部21が保持する液体が供給されてよい。例えば、検体Pと液体は流路内で混合されてよい。また、例えば、保持部21に保持された液体によって、流路に供給された検体Pが洗い流されてもよい。流路は、従来周知の技術によって形成されてよい。
検査装置3は、制御部31、接続部32、記憶部33、表示部34(表示装置)、通信部35、および入力部36を備える。また、制御部31は、情報取得部37、検査制御部38、演算部39、コード生成部40、および出力制御部41を備える。また、記憶部33は、データベース42を有してよい。
印刷装置4は、受信部45、制御部46、出力部47、および印字部48を備える。印刷装置4の制御部46は、受信部45を介して検査結果および検査結果を示すコードを取得してよい。また、制御部46は、出力部47を制御し、紙等の媒体を出力させてよい。制御部46は、印字部48を制御し、出力部47から出力される媒体に検査結果およびコードを印字させてよい。
携帯端末5は、検査結果を示すコードを取得し、当該コードが示す検査結果を表示する移動体端末装置である。携帯端末5は、例えばスマートフォン、またはタブレット端末等の汎用携帯型情報処理端末装置であるが、その種類は特に限定されない。携帯端末5は、制御部51、通信部52、入力部53、撮像部54、および表示部55を備える。
図4は、検査装置3において行われる処理の流れの一例を示すフローチャートである。まず、検査装置3の接続部32にカートリッジ2が接続されると、情報取得部37は、接続部32を介してカートリッジ2に付与されている識別情報を取得する(S1)。情報取得部37は、識別情報を検査制御部38および演算部39に出力する。
図5は、携帯端末5において行われる処理の流れの一例を示すフローチャートである。携帯端末5の撮像制御部56は、ユーザ(検査を依頼した依頼者)の入力操作によって撮像部54を起動し、紙等の媒体に印字されたコードを撮像する(S11)。検査結果読取部57は、コードの画像を取得し、当該コードが示す情報(検査結果)を読取る(S12)。検査結果読取部57は、読み取った検査結果を出力制御部58に出力する。出力制御部58は、検査結果を取得すると表示部55を制御し、当該検査結果を表示させる(S13)。
一実施形態に係る検査システム1は、識別情報が付与されたカートリッジ2と、当該カートリッジ2を用いて検査を行う検査装置3とを備える。また、検査装置3は、カートリッジ2の識別情報を取得し、当該識別情報に基づいてカートリッジ2の適否に係る判定を、検査の開始前に行うことができる。前記構成によれば、カートリッジ2に付与された識別情報を読み取り、一連の検査が開始される前にカートリッジ2の適否に係る判定が行われてよい。そのため、簡便な構成によりカートリッジ2の適否を判定することができる。
上述した実施形態1では、カートリッジ2の適否に関する判定結果を検査装置3でのみ表示していた。しかし、検査システム1では、検査装置3は判定結果を携帯端末5に送信してもよく、携帯端末5は表示部55に当該判定結果を表示してもよい。
本開示に係る発明の他の実施形態について、以下に説明する。なお、説明の便宜上、実施形態1にて説明した部材と同じ機能を有する部材については、同じ符号を付記し、その説明を繰り返さない。他の実施形態についても同様である。
図7は、検査装置3Aにおいて行われる処理の流れの一例を示すフローチャートである。まず、検査装置3Aにカートリッジ2が接続されると、情報取得部37AはS1と同様に、接続部32を介してカートリッジ2の識別情報を取得する(S21)。情報取得部37Aは、取得した検査情報を検査制御部38Aおよび演算部39に出力する。
他の実施形態に係る検査システム1Aは、検査装置3Aから通信ネットワークを介してカートリッジ2の識別情報を取得する判定サーバ6を備える。また、判定サーバ6は、当該識別情報に基づいてカートリッジ2の適否に係る判定を行うことができる。
本開示に係る発明の他の実施形態について、以下に説明する。なお、説明の便宜上、実施形態1にて説明した部材と同じ機能を有する部材については、同じ符号を付記し、その説明を繰り返さない。
他の実施形態に係る検査システム1Bでは、検査終了後に破壊部71がカートリッジ2を破壊する。これにより、使用済みのカートリッジ2が再度使用される可能性を低減することができる。
本開示に係る発明の他の実施形態について、以下に説明する。
実施形態4に係る検査システム1Cは、識別情報が付与されたカートリッジ2と、前記識別情報の取得、および検査を行う検査装置3Cと、を含み、前記識別情報に基づいて検査装置3Cにおける測定条件を特定する。
検査システム1、1A、1Cの制御ブロック(特に情報取得部37~37C、検査制御部38~38A、演算部39、コード生成部40、制御部46、検査結果読取部57、および判定部63)は、集積回路(ICチップ)等に形成された論理回路(ハードウェア)によって実現してもよいし、ソフトウェアによって実現してもよい。
2 カートリッジ
3 検査装置
4 印刷装置
5 携帯端末(移動体端末)
6 判定サーバ(管理装置)
23 センサ(測定デバイス)
31 制御部
32 接続部
34 表示部(表示装置)
54 撮像部
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- 識別情報が付与されたカートリッジと、
前記識別情報の取得、および検査を行う検査装置と、を含み、
前記識別情報に基づいて前記カートリッジの適否に係る判定を行い、前記判定の結果に応じて前記検査装置の動作を制御する、検査システム。 - 前記判定が前記検査の開始前に行なわれるよう前記検査装置の動作を制御する、請求項1に記載の検査システム。
- 前記カートリッジは、検体に含まれる検査対象を検出するセンサ、を備え、
前記判定が前記検体の前記センサへの供給前に行われるよう前記検査装置の動作を制御する、請求項1または2に記載の検査システム。 - 前記検査装置は、前記判定を行うプログラムをさらに含む、請求項1から3のいずれかに記載の検査システム。
- 前記検査装置と通信ネットワークを介して前記検査装置から前記識別情報を取得する管理装置、をさらに含み、
前記管理装置は、前記判定を行うプログラムをさらに含む、請求項1から4のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 前記検査装置は、前記検査の結果または前記判定の結果を表示する表示部、を備え、
前記検査の結果または前記判定の結果を前記表示部に表示する、請求項1から5のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 前記検査の結果または前記判定の結果を表示する表示部を備える表示装置、をさらに含み、
前記検査の結果または前記判定の結果を前記表示装置が備える前記表示部に表示する、請求項1から6のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 前記検査の結果または前記判定の結果を表示する表示部を備えた移動体端末をさらに含む、請求項1から7のいずれかに記載の検査システム。
- 前記検査装置は、前記判定の結果を前記移動体端末に送信する、請求項8に記載の検査システム。
- 前記検査装置から前記検査の結果を取得し、前記検査の結果を示すコードを媒体に印字する印刷装置、をさらに含み、
前記移動体端末は、印字された前記コードを読み取る撮像部、をさらに備え、
前記移動体端末は、前記撮像部で読み取った前記コードに基づいて、前記移動体端末が備える前記表示部に前記検査の結果を表示する、請求項8または9に記載の検査システム。 - 前記識別情報は、前記カートリッジの製品識別情報を含み、
前記判定は、前記カートリッジが適正な製品であるか否かの判定である、請求項1から10のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 暗号化された情報を復号する秘密鍵をさらに含み、
前記識別情報は暗号化されており、
前記カートリッジが適正な製品であるか否かの判定において、前記識別情報が前記秘密鍵によって復号できるかどうかを判定する、請求項1から10のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 前記識別情報は、前記検査の種類に関する情報を含み、
前記判定は、前記カートリッジが、前記検査装置の前記検査の種類に合致しているか否かの判定である、請求項1から12のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 前記識別情報は、前記カートリッジの有効期限に関する情報を含み、
前記判定は、前記カートリッジの有効期限が切れているか否かの判定である、請求項1から13のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 請求項1から14のいずれかに記載の検査システムにおいて用いられるカートリッジであって、
前記カートリッジに対応する前記検査装置を特定する特定情報が付与されており、
前記カートリッジが、前記カートリッジの前記特定情報と対応する前記検査装置に用いられる場合に、前記検査が開始されるように前記特定情報が付与された、カートリッジ。 - 識別情報が付与されたカートリッジを用いて検査を行う検査装置を含む検査システムにおける検査方法であって、
前記カートリッジから前記識別情報を取得する工程と、
前記識別情報に基づいて前記カートリッジの適否の判定を行う工程と、
前記判定の結果に応じて前記検査装置の動作を制御する工程と、を含む、検査方法。 - 前記判定を行う工程は、前記検査装置の動作を制御する工程において前記検査を開始する前に行われる、請求項16に記載の検査方法。
- 識別情報が付与されたカートリッジを用いて検査を行う検査装置であって、
前記カートリッジと接続する接続部と、
前記識別情報を読取る読取部と、
前記識別情報に基づく前記カートリッジの適否に係る判定の結果に応じて動作を制御する制御部と、を備える検査装置。 - 前記判定は、前記検査の開始前に行われる、請求項18に記載の検査装置。
- 情報を表示する表示部、をさらに備え、
前記検査の結果を前記表示部に表示する、請求項18または19に記載の検査装置。 - 識別情報が付与されたカートリッジと、
前記識別情報の取得、および検査を行う検査装置と、を含み、
前記識別情報に基づいて前記検査装置における測定条件を特定する、検査システム。 - 前記カートリッジは、測定デバイスを備えており、
前記識別情報を利用して前記測定デバイスからの出力値を解析する、請求項21に記載の検査システム。 - 前記カートリッジは、測定デバイスを備えており、
前記識別情報は、前記測定デバイスの感度を示す感度情報を含み、
前記感度情報を利用して前記測定デバイスからの出力値を補正する、請求項21または22に記載の検査システム。 - 前記識別情報に基づいて前記カートリッジの適否に係る判定を行い、前記判定の結果に応じて前記検査装置の動作を制御する、請求項21から23のいずれか1項に記載の検査システム。
- 前記識別情報は、製品識別情報を含み、
前記検査装置は、前記製品識別情報に対応する前記測定条件を、通信ネットワークを介して取得する、請求項21から24のいずれかに記載の検査システム。 - 識別情報が付与されたカートリッジを用いて検査を行う検査装置を含む検査システムにおける検査方法であって、
前記カートリッジから前記識別情報を取得する工程と、
前記識別情報に基づいて前記検査装置における測定条件を特定する工程と、
前記測定条件に応じて前記検査装置の動作を制御する工程と、を含む、検査方法。 - 識別情報が付与されたカートリッジを用いて検査を行う検査装置であって、
前記カートリッジと接続する接続部と、
前記識別情報を読取る読取部と、
前記識別情報に基づいて特定された測定条件に応じて動作を制御する制御部と、を備える検査装置。
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