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US2016349278A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016349278-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615236185-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | Nov 7, 2011 |
| Publication date | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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An analytical laboratory system and method for processing samples is disclosed. A sample container is transported from an input area to a distribution area by a gripper comprising a means for inspecting a tube. An image is captured of the sample container. The image is analyzed to determine a sample container identification. A liquid level of the sample in the sample container is determined. A scheduling system determines a priority for processing the sample container based on the sample container identification. The sample container is transported from the distribution area to a subsequent processing module by the gripper.
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What is claimed is: 1 . An assembly comprising: a robotic arm having a gripper unit configured to grip a sample container, wherein the robotic arm is configured to move in three dimensions, thereby transporting the gripped sample container; an image acquisition device physically coupled to the robotic arm comprising: a sample container identification unit configured to acquire an image of the gripped sample container during transporting; and a liquid level detection unit co…
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- What does patent US2016349278A1 cover?
- An analytical laboratory system and method for processing samples is disclosed. A sample container is transported from an input area to a distribution area by a gripper comprising a means for inspecting a tube. An image is captured of the sample container. The image is analyzed to determine a sample container identification. A liquid level of the sample in the sample container is determined. A …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Beckman Coulter Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01N35/0099. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Thu Dec 01 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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