Method and apparatus for detecting artifactual output from a chemical analyzer
US7539580B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99936
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer implemented method for examining data from a chemical analyzer for artifactual results is provided. A set of rules are established to identify artifactual results based upon experience with the analyzer. Each rule can be associated with a sample collection or testing problem which potentially caused the artifactual result. Using these rules, output data from the analyzer can be tested to see if any of the rules are satisfied. If a rule is satisfied, then an artifactual result can be indicated, as well as the potential cause of the artifactual result. An output file can be created which indicates the artifactual data samples and the potential artifactual causes. The rules file and output file may be provided in a user-friendly format, such as in a spreadsheet or database application format.
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