摘要:
Apparatus and methods for optical detection with improved read speed and/or signal-to-noise ratio. These apparatus and methods may involve among others moving an sample substrate (108) while simulataneously detecting light transmitted from one or more sample sites (110) on the substrate (108) by sequentially tracking the sample sites (110) as they move. A stage (101), movable in a first direction, supports the substrate (108). A detector (118) detects light emanating from an examination region (102) delimited by a detection initiation position (106a) and a detection termination position (106b). An optical relay structure (122) transmit light from the examination region (102) to the detector (118). A scanning mechanism (120) simultaneously moves the optical relay structure (122) and the substrate in the first direction. The optical relay structure (122) tracks the substrate (108) between the detection initiation position (106a) and the detection termination position (106b).
摘要:
A laboratory organizer unit includes an enclosed housing with a storage area containing a plurality of racks for storing specimen containers, the racks movable throughout the storage area to permit access to all of the racks from an opening in the upper end of the storage area. A robotic transfer apparatus is operable to insert and retrieve specimen containers from selected racks in the storage area and move them between the storage area and a buffer area on the housing, as well as between the buffer area and a conveyor located adjacent the housing. The conveyor is of a type which transports specimen carriers having a specimen container therein, and the buffer area includes a rack for intermediate storage of specimen containers. The buffer area thereby permits the transfer apparatus to retrieve and load specimen containers on specimen carriers on the conveyor, while awaiting an appropriate rack to move into position in the storage area.
摘要:
A radiant energy analyzer is connected to a sample changer for selecting and positioning samples automatically in the analyzer for analysis according to sample selection programs. A wavelength programmer is attached to the analyzer to select a sequence of wavelength scanning intervals by which the samples are analyzed. A code sensing device is connected to the wavelength programmer for sensing an arrangement of coding elements associated with each sample location to select a wavelength scanning program.
摘要:
APPARATUS FOR ANALYSIS OR OTHER TERATMENT OF A SERIES OF SAMPLES AND HAVING A CONVEYOR FOR TRANSPORTING THE SAMPLES IN SUCCESSION FROM A FIRST STATION IN WHICH REAGENTS ARE ADDED TO A SECOND STATION IN WHICH THE ANALYSIS RESULTS ARE ADDED TO A SECOND STATION IN WHICH THE ANALYSIS RESULTS ARE DETECTED. THE CONVEYOR INCLUDES A CHAIN OF RELEASABLY INTERCONNECTED LINKS WHICH SERVE TO HOLD ONE SAMPLE CONTAINER EACH. THE CHAIN IS FLEXIBLE AND RUNS BETWEEN THE STATIONS WITHOUT BEING GUIDED LATERALLY SO AS TO FOLLOW A PREDETERMINED PATH, AND THEREFORE THE LENGTH OF THE STRETCH OF THE CHAIN BETWEEN THE STATIONS AND THUS THE TIME FOR TRANSPORTING THE SAMPLES BETWEEN THE STATIONS MAY BE VARIED BY ADDING OR REMOVING LINKS. IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS ARE PORVIDED ON PREDETERMINED LINKS AND AN IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM IS PROVIDED FOR CORRELATING THE ANALYSIS RESULTS WITH THE RESPECTIVE SAMPLES.
摘要:
There is provided an electrolyte analyzer that can appropriately replace consumable items while more exerting analysis processing performances than a conventional electrolyte analyzer does. An electrolyte analyzer includes a plurality of analysis chambers 50 having ISE electrodes 1 configured to measure the concentration of the electrolyte of a sample and a controller 29 configured to control operations in the electrolyte analyzer 100 including the analysis chambers 50. The ISE electrodes 1 of the plurality of analysis chambers 50 analyze the same analysis items. The controller 29 selects an analysis chamber 50 used for measurement from the plurality of analysis chambers 50 corresponding to the remaining measurable numbers of a plurality of ISE electrodes 1 and measurement request status.
摘要:
This specimen inspection automation system is provided with: a processing unit which processes a specimen; a conveying line which conveys carriers; a control device which controls the conveying of the carriers; and external connection modules which deliver the carriers to and from external devices. The control device controls the number of carriers in the specimen inspection automation system within a fixed range on the basis of the number of carriers conveyed into and out of the system by the external connection modules.
摘要:
Methods and systems allow characterization of sample vessels and carriers in an automation system to determine any physical deviation from nominal positions. In response, an offset can be calculated and applied when positioning a carrier relative to a station, such as a testing or processing stations (or vice-versa). This may allow for precise operation of an instrument with a sample vessel on an automation track, while compensating for deviation in manufacturing and other tolerances.
摘要:
A laboratory automated system can include a host conveyor assembly configured to transport a plurality of carriers and receptacles coupled thereto between at least a sample processing instrument and at least one assay instrument. The system includes an intermediate conveyor assembly configured to transport a plurality of carriers and receptacles coupled thereto from within sample processing instrument to the host conveyor assembly. The system also includes an intermediate conveyor assembly for each assay instrument configured to transport a plurality of carriers from host conveyor assembly to a respective processing position within the assay instrument. The intermediate conveyor assembly coupled to the assay instrument can include a buffer conveyor subassembly configured to receive carriers from the host conveyor assembly, and a spur conveyor assembly configured to transport a carrier to the processing position of the assay instrument.
摘要:
There is provided a sample inspection automation system which uses a single holder as its carrier, which can supply empty holders to a distant processing unit on an extended circling path without delay, and which permits continuous operation in case of a failure through detachment of a failed part for example. The system combining a plurality of processing units has an empty holder circling path with a mechanism to circle empty holders across all processing units within the system in unicursal fashion; stoppers for retaining empty holders on the circling path; and a mechanism for controlling the stoppers on the circling path given an empty holder request from a processing unit. The empty holder circling path is made of a plurality of loops each equipped with the stopper. The sample inspection automation system thus configured supplies empty holders efficiently and simplifies system operation through fallback operation.
摘要:
Systems and techniques for an optical scanning microscope and/or other appropriate imaging system includes components for scanning and collecting focused images of a tissue sample and/or other object disposed on a slide. The focusing system described herein provides for determining best focus for each snapshot as a snapshot is captured, which may be referred to as “on-the-fly focusing.” The devices and techniques provided herein lead to significant reductions in the time required for forming a digital image of an area in a pathology slide and provide for the creation of high quality digital images of a specimen at high throughput.