Specimen inspection automation system
US10684302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0465
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
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.
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