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US 9,511,947 B2Granted
Linear random access queue
AssigneeSiemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
InventorsBenjamin Samuel Pollack, Colin Mellars, Baris Yagci
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Abstract
Methods and systems for managing queues of sample carriers in a bidirectional track allow queues to behave as linear FIFO queues while providing random access to samples by resorting samples in the queue. One or more storage positions to allow sample carriers to be selectively removed and reinserted into the queue, allowing the order of sample carriers to be resorted.
Claims13
An automation system for use with an automated clinical analyzer comprising:
- a bidirectional track;
- a plurality of sample carriers configured to move along the bidirectional track;
- at least one storage location accessible to the bidirectional track;
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- a processor configured to sort the plurality of sample carriers by directing the carriers along the bidirectional track, and by directing at least one sample carrier into and out of the storage location to change the order of carriers with respect to the bidirectional track;
- wherein the processor is configured to use an insertion sort algorithm to sort the plurality of sample carriers.
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