Methods and systems for reading machine-readable labels on sample receptacles
US11809947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/0493
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and associated system for reading machine-readable labels on a plurality of sample receptacles held by a sample rack. In the method, a machine-readable label associated each of the plurality of sample receptacles is read with a first label reader when the rack is at a first location. The sample rack is then moved from the first location to a second location, where a rack identifier on the sample rack is sensed with a sensor separate from the first label reader. Finally, the rack identifier is associated with the machine-readable labels of the plurality of sample receptacles.
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