Method for processing priority samples that preserves a FIFO processing queue
US10101351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/113332
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for processing samples in an analyzer utilizes a track system with a plurality of track portions. A queue of samples for processing can be handled on a first portion, while priority samples may be handled on another portion. An instrument in a module may process samples in queues and priority samples. The instrument may process priority samples while a queue of samples remains on the first portion and resumes processing the queue of samples along the first portion upon completion of processing the priority sample.
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