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Automated sample test system, and method for controlling same
US8972044B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8972044-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113816897-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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A method for controlling an automated sample test system includes a samples conveyance line for conveying samples racks, each holding samples, to a plurality of processing units, and an empty-rack stock section in which to stock samples racks not holding a sample. The control method is designed to collect information on whether the processing units are in need of a supply of empty samples racks, and then supply empty samples racks from the empty-rack stock section to the processing units based on the information. Decreases in throughput can be prevented by leveling the number of empty samples racks supplied to the processing units that require empty samples racks.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An automated sample test system, comprising: processing units that each process samples conveyed after being placed in samples racks; an empty-rack stock line on which are stocked the samples racks not holding a sample; communication means that collects information on whether the processing units require empty samples racks; and a controller which, on the basis of information obtained via the communication means, controls the processing units to…
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- What does patent US8972044B2 cover?
- A method for controlling an automated sample test system includes a samples conveyance line for conveying samples racks, each holding samples, to a plurality of processing units, and an empty-rack stock section in which to stock samples racks not holding a sample. The control method is designed to collect information on whether the processing units are in need of a supply of empty samples racks…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Suzuki Atsushi, Kamoshida Koji, Akutsu Masashi, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G01N35/04. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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