Workload instrument masking
US11733253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N35/00871
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method to optimize analyzer use in a laboratory having a plurality of analyzers based on laboratory workload is presented. The method comprises determining current laboratory workload, calculating workload capability of the plurality of analyzers minus one analyzer if the current laboratory workload is below a threshold criteria and if there are two or more analyzers in the plurality of analyzers, masking one of the plurality of analyzers if the current workload is met by the plurality of analyzers minus one analyzer, proceeding with current workload, and repeating the above steps until the current laboratory workload has been completed.
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