JP7413104B2 - Inspection system, program and inspection method - Google Patents

Description

The invention according to the present disclosure relates to an inspection system, program, and inspection method for presenting inspection results.

In recent years, with the increasing interest in QOL (Quality of Life), there is a need for countermeasures against so-called pre-symptomatic diseases, that is, states where the disease has not yet developed but has mild symptoms. To this end, tests to scientifically examine the state of the body play an important role.

As an example of such an inspection, there is a case described in Non-Patent Document 1. In the above case, the subject can undergo the test using the following procedure.
・Obtain the test kit provided.
・Register on the online page exclusively for test subjects.
・The test subject collects the sample themselves using the container included in the test kit and sends it by mail.
・Receive an email informing you of the test results and access the online page above to check the test results.

International publication WO2016/117712 A1

"Cancer Risk Checker" [online], Leisure Co., Ltd., [searched on December 20, 2021], Internet <URL: https://demecal-kensakit.kenkousenka.jp/lp-gan/>

In the above case, various procedures are required and it takes a considerable number of days from start to finish.

Therefore, the inventors of the present application have developed the basics of a testing device that can achieve low cost, in order to make it easier for test subjects to take tests at locations familiar to them (family clinics, pharmacies, even their homes, etc.). (See Patent Document 1). The inventors of the present application have made the invention according to the present disclosure with the aim of realizing an examination environment in which people can easily undergo examinations at a lower cost while assuming the above-mentioned basic configuration.

Note that although the invention according to the present disclosure was made based on the above-mentioned circumstances, its application is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and can be applied to various inspections. Specifically, it can be used to test for tumor markers of various cancers, viruses such as influenza, bacteria, or substances for testing specific diseases (for example, hemoglobin A1c in the case of diabetes).

The testing system according to one embodiment derives a test result by testing a subject or a sample obtained from the subject, and also derives identification information specified according to the test result based on a predetermined rule. The information processing terminal includes an inspection device that outputs an output, a reading section that reads the identification information, and a presentation section that outputs the information, and the information processing terminal is identified based on the identification information and in accordance with the rules. and outputs information related to the test results to the presentation section.

The testing method according to one embodiment derives a test result by testing a subject or a sample obtained from the subject, and also tests identification information generated according to the test result based on a predetermined rule. a step of outputting the identification information from the device; a step of reading the identification information in an information processing terminal having a presentation unit that outputs the information; and a step of outputting from the presentation unit.

A program according to one embodiment is a program executed on a portable general-purpose information processing terminal that includes a reading section that reads information and a presentation section that outputs information, and is a program that is executed on a portable general-purpose information processing terminal that includes a reading section that reads information and a presentation section that outputs information. A step of causing the reading unit to read identification information specified according to the test result based on a predetermined rule by an inspection device that derives the test result by performing the test; causing the information processing terminal to perform a step of causing the presentation unit to output information related to the test result, which is specified in accordance with the present invention.

An inspection system according to an embodiment includes an inspection device that derives a test result by testing a subject or a specimen obtained from the subject, and an information processing terminal that includes a presentation unit that outputs information, The information processing terminal specifies information related to the test result based on a predetermined rule and outputs it to the presentation unit.

According to one aspect of the invention according to the present disclosure, it is possible to realize an examination environment in which a person can easily undergo an examination at low cost.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an inspection system according to Embodiment 1 of the invention according to the present disclosure. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of processing performed in the inspection device and the printing device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of processing performed in a mobile terminal. It is a block diagram showing the composition of the inspection system concerning Embodiment 2 of the invention concerning this indication. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of processing performed in an inspection device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of processing performed in a mobile terminal. It is a block diagram showing the composition of the inspection system concerning Embodiment 3 of the invention concerning this indication. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of processing performed in the inspection device and the printing device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of processing performed in a mobile terminal.

[Embodiment 1]
<Configuration of inspection system 1>
Hereinafter, one embodiment of the invention according to the present disclosure will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an inspection system 1 according to an embodiment. The inspection system 1 includes an inspection device 2, a printing device 3, a mobile terminal (information processing terminal) 4, an order receiving server (order receiving device) 5, and an information acquisition server 6. In the test system 1, a test result is derived by testing a specimen P obtained from a subject in a test device 2, and a code corresponding to the test result and information related to the test result is output. Further, in the inspection system 1, the printing device 3 prints the code and the inspection result. The printed code is read by the mobile terminal 4, and information related to the test result is acquired based on the identification information indicated by the code. Further, the acquired information is presented to the user by the mobile terminal 4. Note that information related to the test results of the test performed on the sample P is referred to as "related information."

The specimen P may be, for example, a substance derived from a living body. The specimen P may be, for example, urine, blood, sweat, saliva, nasal discharge, or the like. Furthermore, the inspection device 2 may derive the inspection results according to the inspection contents. The test result may be, for example, the concentration of a particular substance (eg, creatinine, cholesterol, cortisol, amylase, or mucin) in urine, blood, sweat, saliva, or nasal secretions. Furthermore, the test results may also include the results of tests conducted on subjects such as humans and animals. For example, the test result derived by the testing device 2 may be an echo image obtained by performing an echo test using the mother's body as the subject. Alternatively, the test results derived by the test device 2 may be an X-ray photograph taken with a fracture patient as the test subject, or biological information (blood pressure, pulse, pulse wave, etc.) obtained by attaching the test device 2 to the test subject. blood oxygen concentration, etc.).

<Configuration of inspection device 2>
The testing device 2 tests the specimen P and outputs a code corresponding to the test result and related information that is information related to the test result. The inspection device 2 includes a cartridge 21, a control section 22, a storage section 23, a display section 24, and a communication section 25.

(Configuration of cartridge 21)
The cartridge 21 is, for example, a disposable cartridge that can be attached to and detached from the testing device 2, and includes a sensor 26 for testing (measuring) the specimen P. The cartridge 21 converts an elastic wave or the like based on the presence of a substance to be tested contained in the sample P into an electrical signal and outputs the electric signal to a calculation unit 27 (described later). Note that the cartridge 21 does not have to be physically attached to the inspection device 2. For example, the cartridge 21 may include a communication unit capable of communicating with the inspection device 2. In this case, the cartridge 21 transmits information such as electrical signals related to the inspection to the inspection device 2 via wired or wireless communication.

The sensor 26 may be any sensor that uses elastic waves, QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance), SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance), FET (Field Effect Transistor), or the like, for example. That is, the sensor 26 only needs to be able to mutually convert electrical signals and elastic waves, QCM, SPR, FET, etc.

In this embodiment, the sensor 26 includes a pair of IDT (Inter Digital Transducer) electrodes for transmitting and receiving elastic waves, and propagation of elastic waves depending on the presence of a detection target substance contained in the specimen P of the subject. It includes a detection section that changes characteristics, a flow path for flowing the sample P, and a substrate for supporting each component.

(Configuration of control unit 22)
The control unit 22 of the inspection device 2 includes a calculation unit 27, an identification information specifying unit 28, a code generation unit 29, and an output control unit 30. The calculation unit 27 uses the electrical signal output from the sensor 26 to derive the concentration of the substance to be tested as a test result. For example, the calculation unit 27 calculates the difference between the detection signal and the reference signal as a test value. The calculation unit 27 outputs the derived test results (test values) to the identification information specifying unit 28, code generation unit 29, and output control unit 30.

The storage unit 23 stores predetermined rules for specifying related information corresponding to test results (test values). The rules include, for example, multiple numerical ranges of test values and identification information (related information) of related information (for example, an image for explaining the physiological significance of the test value to the user) corresponding to each numerical range. This is a table showing the correspondence relationship with the identifier (identifier). The related information itself is not stored in the storage unit 23 but is stored in the storage unit 44 of the mobile terminal 4.

When the identification information specifying unit (related information specifying unit) 28 acquires the inspection result from the calculation unit 27, it refers to the rules stored in the storage unit 23 and selects an inspection from among the plurality of related information based on the rules. Identify the identity of the relevant information that corresponds to the result. Related information includes, for example, information indicating which of multiple predetermined ranges a test value as a test result (e.g., a value indicating the concentration of a detection target substance) is included in (the production level of the detection target substance); Information indicating the physiological meaning of the test value (the amount of production of the target substance), information indicating the health foods recommended according to the test result (recommended supplements), and information indicating the physiological meaning of the test result. This is an image showing at least one of information indicating recommended lifestyle habits. Further, the related information may be audio data indicating the above information. Further, the related information may include information regarding products recommended according to the user's physiological state (eg, supplements, health foods, exercise equipment, books, sleep goods, etc.). The identification information specifying unit 28 outputs the identification information of the specified related information to the code generating unit 29.

The code generation unit 29 generates a code according to the acquired test results and identification information of related information based on predetermined rules. The generated code may be any code that can be read by the mobile terminal 4, such as a QR code (registered trademark). The code generation section 29 outputs the generated code to the output control section 30. Rules for generating codes are stored in the storage unit 23. Regarding the rules, rules may be determined according to the code to be generated based on well-known technology.

The output control section 30 may control the display section 24 to display the test results on the display section 24 when the test results are obtained from the calculation section 27 . The display unit 24 is a display that displays test results under the control of the output control unit 30, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display. This allows medical personnel such as doctors to confirm the test results. Further, when the output control section 30 acquires the inspection results from the calculation section 27 and the code from the code generation section 29, the output control section 30 communicates with the printing device 3 via the communication section 25, and transmits the inspection results and the code to the printing device. It may be sent (output) to 3. The communication here may be wired communication, short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), or communication via the Internet.

<Configuration of printing device 3>
The printing device 3 includes a receiving section 31, a control section 32 that performs various controls of the printing device 3, an output section 33 that outputs printed paper, and a printing section 34 that performs printing. The control unit 32 obtains the test result and code from the test device 2 via the receiving unit 31 . The control unit 32 also controls the output unit 33 and the printing unit 34 to print a code and a test value indicating the test result (for example, a value indicating the concentration of the detection target substance) on printing paper, and You may output paper with test values printed on it.

<Configuration of mobile terminal 4>
The mobile terminal 4 includes an input section 41 , an imaging section (reading section) 42 , a control section 43 , a storage section 44 , a display section (presentation section) 45 , a speaker (presentation section) 46 , and a communication section 47 . The mobile terminal 4 is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal, but its type is not particularly limited.

The input unit 41 can receive input operations from the user. The input unit is, for example, a touch panel. The imaging unit 42 can perform imaging under the control of an imaging control unit 48 (described later). The imaging unit is, for example, a digital camera.

The storage unit 44 records an application program 53 and a plurality of pieces of related information attached with identification information such as an identification number. The application program 53 is a program for the control unit 43 to perform various controls described below. Further, in the storage unit 44, a test result and related information related to the test result are recorded in association with each other by a recording control unit 50, which will be described later.

The control section 43 includes an imaging control section 48 , an information acquisition section 49 , a recording control section 50 , and an output control section 51 . When the user performs an input operation, the control unit 43 may execute an application program stored in the storage unit 44 and perform various controls based on the application program.

The imaging control unit 48 may start the imaging unit 42 when the user inputs an input from the input unit 41 to start the imaging unit 42 . Further, the imaging control unit 48 may control the imaging unit 42 according to input from the input unit 41 to image the code printed by the printing device 3.

The information acquisition unit 49 may acquire an image of the code captured by the imaging unit 42 . The information acquisition unit 49 may analyze the image of the code and read the identification information of the test results and related information included in the code. Further, the information acquisition unit 49 may acquire related information corresponding to the read identification information from the storage unit 44. Since a plurality of pieces of related information are individually assigned identification information and stored in the storage unit 44, the information acquisition unit 49 can acquire the related information corresponding to the read identification information. The information acquisition unit 49 may output the acquired related information to the output control unit 51.

The recording control unit 50 may record the test results and related information acquired from the information acquisition unit 49 in the storage unit 44 as a test history. The output control unit 51 may output (present) the test results and related information. Specifically, when the related information is image data, the output control section 51 may control the display section 45 to display each piece of acquired information. Alternatively, if the related information is audio data, the output control unit 51 may control the speaker 46 to output the related information in audio format.

In addition, the related information may include information on products recommended for the test subject (recommended products), such as supplements, exercise equipment, and health goods recommended for the test subject. It may also be an information element (for example a URL, a QR code (registered trademark) or a barcode) through which the information can be accessed. In this case, the output control unit 51 may display a screen on which the recommended product can be ordered on the screen on which the relevant information is displayed or on a screen transitioned from the screen. The screen on which the recommended product can be ordered may be, for example, a web page of an online shop that sells the recommended product. When the user performs an order operation for the recommended product on the above-mentioned screen, the control unit 43 sends the order to the order server 5 via the communication unit 47 that connects to the order server 5, which is a server that accepts orders for the product. You may submit order information for recommended products.

Note that the information included in the related information is not limited to products. Related information may include, for example, information such as cooking recipes, exercise menus, and information regarding health maintenance, and information elements that allow access to such information (for example, URLs, QR codes (registered trademark) or barcode). That is, the output control section 51 may cause the display section 45 to display any information suitable for the user according to the test results.

<Example of processing flow of inspection device 2>
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the inspection device 2 and the printing device 3. First, when the test subject's sample P is supplied to the sensor 26, a reference signal and a detection signal are output to the calculation unit 27. The calculation unit 27 calculates the concentration (test result) of the detection target substance contained in the sample P based on the reference signal and the detection signal (S1). The calculation unit 27 outputs the calculated test results to the identification information specifying unit 28, the code generating unit 29, and the output control unit 30.

When the identification information specifying unit 28 acquires the test result, it refers to the storage unit 23 and specifies the identification information of related information related to the test result (S2). The identification information specifying section 28 outputs the specified identification information to the code generating section 29.

The code generation unit 29 obtains the test results from the calculation unit 27 and the identification information of related information from the identification information specifying unit 28, and generates a code according to the obtained test results and identification information (S3). As an example, the code generation unit 29 generates a QR code (registered trademark). The code generation unit 29 outputs the generated QR code (registered trademark) to the output control unit 30. Note that the code generated by the code generation unit 29 only needs to include at least the identification information of the related information, and since the test results are printed, it does not need to be included in the code.

When the output control section 30 acquires the test results from the calculation section 27, it controls the display section 24 to display the test results. Further, the output control unit 30 transmits the test results and the QR code (registered trademark) to the printing device 3 via the communication unit 25 (S4).

Upon acquiring the test results and the QR code (registered trademark), the control unit 32 of the printing device 3 controls the output unit 33 and the printing unit 34 to display the test results together with the QR code (registered trademark) on printing paper. The value is printed (S5).

<Example of processing flow of mobile terminal 4>
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the mobile terminal 4. As shown in FIG. First, based on the user's input operation, the imaging control unit 48 activates the imaging unit 42 and causes the QR code (registered trademark) to be imaged (S11). The information acquisition unit 49 acquires the captured image of the QR code (registered trademark).

Upon acquiring the image of the QR code (registered trademark), the information acquisition unit 49 analyzes the QR code (registered trademark) and reads the test results and identification information included in the QR code (registered trademark) (S12). Subsequently, the information acquisition unit 49 refers to the storage unit 44 based on the read identification information and acquires related information corresponding to the identification information (S13). The information acquisition unit 49 outputs the acquired related information and test results to the output control unit 51.

The output control unit 51 outputs the received related information and test results. For example, when the related information is an image showing the level corresponding to the production amount of the detection target substance, the output control unit 51 controls the display unit 45 to display the image (S14).

Next, the control unit 43 determines whether the related information includes information on recommended products (S15). If the related information does not include information on recommended products (NO in S15), the control unit 43 ends the process. On the other hand, if the related information includes information on recommended products (YES in S15), the control unit 43, via the output control unit 51, displays a screen ( order screen) is displayed on the display unit 45 (S16).

Next, the control unit 43 determines whether the user has performed an input operation (order operation) to order the recommended product (S17). If the order operation is not performed (NO in S17), the control unit 43 ends the process. On the other hand, when an order operation is performed (YES in S17), the control unit 43 communicates with the order receiving server 5 via the communication unit 47 and transmits order information for recommended products (S18).

<Effects of inspection system 1>
When trying to convey test results to a subject in an easy-to-understand manner, the amount of information to be conveyed tends to increase, and if the testing device itself is to have this function, the cost of the testing device increases. Here, the inspection system 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the invention according to the present disclosure generates and outputs a code according to the inspection result. Therefore, the inspection system can have a simpler configuration, and the cost of the inspection apparatus can be reduced. On the other hand, to provide a wealth of information to the subject, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone is used, and for this purpose the application program is designed to output information specified based on the above code.

In this way, by building an inspection system that is based on the use of mobile terminals such as smartphones, which are widely used in general, it is possible to reduce the cost of inspection equipment, and as a result, it is possible to receive inspections more cheaply and easily. This makes it possible to create an inspection environment that allows for

Furthermore, when the related information includes information on a recommended product, the inspection system 1 displays a screen that allows the user to order the recommended product. Further, the mobile terminal 4 can transmit order information for the recommended product to the order server 5 based on the user's input operation. This makes it possible to create an environment in which recommended products can be easily purchased at an online shop via the mobile terminal 4.

The inspection system 1 also includes a printing device 3 that includes an output section 33 that outputs paper and a printing section 34 that prints a code. Thereby, even in an environment where the testing device 2 and the mobile terminal 4 cannot be communicatively connected, the code generated according to the test result can be transmitted from the testing device 2 to the mobile terminal 4.

Further, the printing unit 34 prints test values indicating the test results together with the code, and the output unit 33 outputs paper on which the test values are printed. In an environment where the test device 2 and the mobile terminal 4 cannot be communicatively connected, the test results can be easily communicated to the subject by printing the test values.

The information acquisition unit 49 of the mobile terminal 4 also obtains, as related information, information (level) indicating which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the test value as a test result is included in, and physiological information indicated by the test value. Information indicating the meaning (the production amount of the target substance), information indicating the health foods recommended according to the test results (recommended supplements), and lifestyle habits recommended according to the test results. Obtain at least one of the information. Further, the output control unit 51 displays the information. Thereby, the testing system 1 can present information related to the test value, such as the physiological meaning of the test value, to the subject.

<Modified example>
The inspection system 1 may present the user with information about the nearest physical store that handles recommended products. In this case, the mobile terminal 4 further includes a GPS signal receiving section 52 for receiving GPS (Global Positioning System) signals. The information acquisition unit 49 may acquire the position information of the mobile terminal 4 by receiving a GPS signal from an artificial satellite via the GPS signal reception unit 52. Alternatively, the information acquisition unit 49 may acquire location information (address, postal code, etc.) input by the user from the input unit 41 as the location information of the mobile terminal 4.

The storage unit 44 may store location information of a plurality of physical stores in advance. The information acquisition unit 49 refers to the storage unit 44, selects a physical store that is preferably presented to the user from among a plurality of physical stores that sell recommended products based on the acquired location information, and determines the location of the physical store. You may obtain information. Alternatively, the information acquisition unit 49 may output information on recommended products to the information acquisition server 6 via the communication unit 47. Based on the information, the information acquisition server 6 selects one or more physical stores that sell the recommended product from among the plurality of physical stores stored in advance in the information acquisition server 6, and determines the location of the physical store. The information may be sent to the information acquisition unit 49. The selected physical store may be the store closest to the mobile terminal 4 (the position indicated by the location information) or the store located within a predetermined range from the mobile terminal 4.

The information acquisition unit 49 may output the information to the output control unit 51 after acquiring the location information of the physical store that sells the recommended product. The output control unit 51 may display the acquired physical store location information on a screen on which related information is displayed on the display unit 45 or a screen transitioned from the screen. Note that the information acquisition unit 49 may acquire not only the location information of the physical store as the physical store information, but also the business hours of the physical store, the URL of a web page related to the physical store, and the like.

Further, the output control unit 51 may display the physical store information on a screen displaying related information or a screen transitioned from the screen. In this manner, the inspection system 1 displays the location information of physical stores that sell health foods, etc., so it is possible to realize an environment in which it is easy to purchase health foods at physical stores.

The inspection device 2 and the printing device 3 do not have to be separate bodies. In other words, the inspection device 2 and the printing device 3 may be integrated. In this case, the output control section 30 of the inspection device 2 may control the output section 33 and the printing section 34 to output paper on which the test values and codes are printed.

Further, the related information may include information on the date and time of the test. Furthermore, the recording control unit 50 of the mobile terminal 4 may acquire the test results and test date and time information from the testing device 2 . The recording control unit 50 may store the test result and the test date and time information in the storage unit 44 in association with each other. Thereby, the inspection system 1 can manage the inspection history using the mobile terminal 4.

Further, the related information may include at least one of information specifying health foods recommended according to test results and information indicating benefits available when purchasing health foods. In this case, for example, the mobile terminal 4 may display coupon information depending on the number of tests. Thereby, the testing system 1 can effectively prompt the subject to purchase health foods according to the test results at a suitable timing.

Further, the related information displayed on the display unit 45 of the mobile terminal 4 may be such that a portion corresponding to the test result is emphasized, or a portion of the related information that corresponds to the test result is It may be displayed on the display section 45. Thereby, the mobile terminal 4 can present related information to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the mobile terminal 4 described above, the recording control unit 50 records various information in the storage unit 44, but the recording control unit 50 also transmits various information to an external storage device that can be used by the mobile terminal 4. , information may be stored in the storage device.

Further, the output control unit 51 may cause the display unit 45 to display questions related to the examination and information prompting the user to input answers to the questions as related information. The questions are, for example, questions regarding attributes of the examinee, such as the examinee's personality, living environment, or lifestyle habits. Further, the information acquisition unit 49 may determine the related information to be displayed on the display unit 45 based on the information of the answer input by the user into the input unit 41. Thereby, the mobile terminal 4 can display information according to the test subject's attributes (personality, living environment, etc.) as related information.

In addition, the inspection device 2 may directly transmit the inspection results and related information identification information to the mobile terminal 4 by communication via the communication unit 25. In this case, the inspection system 1 does not need to include the printing device 3. The information acquisition unit 49 of the mobile terminal 4 may receive (acquire) the test results and identification information via the communication unit 47 serving as a reading unit.

[Embodiment 2]
<Configuration of inspection system 1A>
Other embodiments of the invention according to the present disclosure will be described below. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as the members described in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an inspection system 1A according to the second embodiment. Inspection system 1A differs from inspection system 1 in that it does not include printing device 3. The inspection device and mobile terminal of the inspection system 1A are respectively referred to as an inspection device 2A and a mobile terminal (information processing terminal) 4A.

In the inspection system 1A, a code specifying the inspection result and related information is outputted from the inspection device 2A to the mobile terminal 4A by communication without being printed. Therefore, the control unit 22A of the inspection device 2A does not include the code generation unit 29. Moreover, since the identification of the related information corresponding to the test result is performed by the mobile terminal 4A, the control unit 22A does not include the identification information identification unit 28. Instead, the mobile terminal 4A includes an information acquisition section 49A corresponding to the identification information specifying section 28.

Since the mobile terminal 4A does not need to read the printed code, it does not need to have the imaging unit 42. Therefore, unlike the control section 43, the control section (hereinafter referred to as the control section 43A) of the mobile terminal 4A does not need to include the imaging control section 48.

<An example of the processing flow of the inspection device 2A>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the inspection device 2 in the second embodiment. First, the calculation unit 27 calculates the concentration of the detection target substance (derives the test result) as in S1 (S21), and outputs it to the output control unit 30.

Subsequently, the output control unit 30 transmits the test results calculated by the calculation unit 27 to the mobile terminal 4A via the communication unit 25 (S22).

<Example of processing flow of mobile terminal 4A>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process flow of the mobile terminal 4A. First, the information acquisition section 49 of the mobile terminal 4A acquires the test result from the inspection device 2A via the communication section 47 (S31). The information acquisition unit 49A refers to the rules stored in the storage unit 44 and identifies identification information corresponding to the test result from among the plurality of identification information based on the rules (S32). The rule is, for example, a table showing the correspondence between a plurality of numerical ranges of test values and identification information of related information corresponding to each numerical range.

The storage unit 44 stores various types of related information (for example, images for explaining the physiological significance of test values to the user) with individual identification information attached thereto. The information acquisition unit 49 acquires related information corresponding to the identified identification information from the storage unit 44 (S33), and outputs it to the output control unit 51. Subsequently, the output control unit 51 outputs the relevant information. Specifically, the output control unit 51 causes the display unit 45 to display an image as the relevant information (S34).

As described above, in the inspection system 1A, unlike the inspection system 1, related information is specified in the mobile terminal 4A. In this way, in the inspection system according to one aspect of the invention according to the present disclosure, the related information does not necessarily need to be specified in the inspection device 2.

Note that the information acquisition server 6 may be provided with a device (related information specifying device) that specifies the related information corresponding to the test result from among the plurality of related information. In this case, the mobile terminal 4A transmits the test result to the information acquisition server 6, and obtains related information corresponding to the test result from the information acquisition server 6.

[Embodiment 3]
Further embodiments of the invention according to the present disclosure will be described below. For convenience of explanation, members having the same functions as the members described in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an inspection system 1B according to the third embodiment. The inspection device and mobile terminal of the inspection system 1B are respectively referred to as an inspection device 2B and a mobile terminal (information processing terminal) 4B.

<Inspection device 2B>
The inspection device 2B is different from the inspection device 2 in that it further includes an imaging section 60. Further, the cartridge and control section of the inspection device 2B are respectively referred to as a cartridge 21B and a control section 22B. The inspection device 2B can perform a plurality of types of inspections depending on the cartridge 21B installed. In other words, the cartridge 21B is prepared according to the type of substance to be detected, such as a substance contained in urine, a substance contained in blood, a substance contained in sweat, a substance contained in saliva, or a substance contained in nasal secretions. That's fine. As a result, the inspection device 2B can perform multiple types of inspections, thereby improving convenience.

The cartridge 21B is provided with information (hereinafter referred to as test type information) indicating the type of test corresponding to the cartridge 21B in advance. For example, the cartridge 21B for testing a certain substance contained in blood is given in advance test type information that specifies the type of test, which is a test for a certain substance contained in blood. Further, the cartridge 21B includes reagents depending on the test object. For example, the cartridge 21B contains a buffer solution for causing a reaction between an antibody and a substance to be tested as an antigen in a specimen.

In the third embodiment, it is assumed that a code (eg, QR code (registered trademark)) including test type information is pasted on the casing of the cartridge 21B in advance. In this case, the imaging unit 60 may acquire the test type information from the code affixed to the housing of the cartridge 21B. The imaging unit 60 is an example of a functional unit (examination type information acquisition unit) for acquiring examination type information.

However, the test type information may be provided to the cartridge 21B according to another aspect. For example, a chip on which test type information is recorded may be embedded in the cartridge 21B in advance. In this case, an examination type information acquisition section separate from the imaging section 60 may be provided in the inspection apparatus 2B. For example, a reader electrically connectable to the inside of the cartridge 21B described above may be provided as the test type information acquisition section. The reader may acquire test type information from the chip when electrically connected to the cartridge 21B.

The control section 22B, unlike the control section 22, further includes a cartridge information acquisition section 61 and an inspection condition adjustment section 62. Further, the calculation section and code generation section of the control section 22B are respectively referred to as a calculation section 27B and a code generation section 29B.

The cartridge information acquisition section 61 acquires inspection condition information from the cartridge 21B via the imaging section 60. Inspection condition information generically represents information regarding inspection conditions in the cartridge 21B. The inspection condition information is included in the above-mentioned inspection type information.

The inspection condition adjustment section 62 may acquire inspection condition information from the cartridge information acquisition section 61. Then, the test condition adjustment section 62 may adjust the test conditions in the cartridge 21B based on the test condition information. For example, the test condition adjustment section 62 may adjust the temperature of the sensor 26 based on the test condition information. Alternatively, the test condition adjustment unit 62 may adjust the reaction time of the reaction in the sensor 26 (for example, an antigen-antibody reaction between an antibody and a substance to be detected as an antigen for the antibody) based on the test condition information.

The calculation unit 27B derives the test results after the test conditions are adjusted by the test condition adjustment unit 62. Specifically, the calculation unit 27B may obtain test type information and calculate the test result using a calculation formula or a calibration curve corresponding to the test type information. The calculation formula or calibration curve used by the calculation unit 27B may be included in the test type information, or one corresponding to the test type information may be selected from among the calculation formulas or calibration curves stored in the storage unit 23 in advance. may be done.

The code generation unit 29B, unlike the code generation unit 29, further acquires test type information and generates a code (e.g. QR code (registered trademark)) according to the test result, identification information of related information, and test type information. May be generated. That is, the code generation unit 29B may generate a code that further includes examination type information.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the inspection device 2B and the printing device 3. First, the imaging unit 60 acquires test type information by reading the code attached to the housing of the cartridge 21B (S41). In addition, the inspection condition adjustment unit 62 acquires inspection condition information as described above. The test condition adjustment section 62 adjusts the test conditions in the cartridge 21B based on the test condition information (S42).

Subsequently, the calculation unit 27B calculates the test result based on the test type information after the test conditions are adjusted by the test condition adjustment unit 62 (S43). Then, similar to S2, the identification information specifying unit 28 specifies the identification information of the related information based on the test results (S44). Then, the code generation unit 29B generates a code according to the test result, identification information, and test type information (S45).

Subsequently, the output control section 30 obtains the code from the code generation section 29. Then, the output control unit 30 transmits the code to the printing device 3 via the communication unit 25 (S46). The printing device 3 prints the code on the printing paper in the same manner as in S5 described above (S47). That is, the printing device 3 outputs paper on which the code is printed.

<Mobile terminal 4B>
The control unit of the mobile terminal 4B is referred to as a control unit 43B. The control section 43B includes an information acquisition section 49B instead of the information acquisition section 49.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process flow of the mobile terminal 4B. First, similarly to S11 described above, the imaging control unit 48 causes the imaging unit 42 to image a code printed on paper (S51). Subsequently, similarly to S12 described above, the information acquisition unit 49 reads each piece of information included in the code by analyzing the code (S52). As described above, the code of the third embodiment further includes examination type information. Subsequently, the information acquisition unit 49B refers to the type of test indicated by the test type information and obtains related information corresponding to the type of test and the test result (S53). A table showing the correspondence between the type of test, the test result, and the related information to be presented is stored in advance in the storage unit 44. The information acquisition unit 49B refers to the table and determines the relevant information to be presented.

The output control unit 51 acquires related information from the information acquisition unit 49 and causes the display unit 45 to display the related information (S54).

In the inspection system according to one aspect of the invention according to the present disclosure, it is conceivable that a plurality of types of inspections are performed in the inspection apparatus. In such a case, it is preferable to present appropriate test results (more specifically, test results according to the test performed) to the user.

Therefore, in the inspection system 1B, inspection type information is given to the cartridge 21B in advance. Therefore, a code including examination type information can be generated by the code generating section 29B. In addition, in the inspection system 1B, related information to be output to the presentation unit can be determined by referring to the inspection type information. According to this configuration, even when a plurality of types of tests are performed in the test apparatus 2B, related information according to the tests performed can be presented to the user. Therefore, user convenience can be further improved.

[Example of implementation using software]
Control blocks of the inspection systems 1 to 1B (especially the calculation unit 27, calculation unit 27B, identification information specifying unit 28, code generation unit 29, code generation unit 29B, output control unit 30, imaging control unit 48, information acquisition unit 49 to 49B) , recording control section 50, output control section 51, GPS signal reception section 52, cartridge information acquisition section 61, and inspection condition adjustment section 62) are configured by a logic circuit (hardware) formed on an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like. It may be realized or may be realized by software.

In the latter case, the inspection systems 1 to 1B are equipped with a computer that executes instructions of a program that is software that implements each function. This computer includes, for example, one or more processors and a computer-readable recording medium that stores the above program. Then, in the computer, the processor reads the program from the recording medium and executes it, thereby achieving the object of the invention according to the present disclosure. As the processor, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be used. As the recording medium, in addition to "non-temporary tangible media" such as ROM (Read Only Memory), tapes, disks, cards, semiconductor memories, programmable logic circuits, etc. can be used. Further, the computer may further include a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the above program. Furthermore, the program may be supplied to the computer via any transmission medium (communication network, broadcast waves, etc.) that can transmit the program. Note that one aspect of the invention according to the present disclosure can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.

The embodiments of the inspection system 1 according to the present disclosure have been described above based on the drawings and examples. However, it should be noted that those skilled in the art will be able to easily make various changes or modifications based on the present disclosure. It should therefore be noted that these variations or modifications are included within the scope of this disclosure. For example, functions included in each device, etc. can be rearranged to other devices, etc. or functional parts of other devices, etc. so as not to be logically contradictory, and multiple components, etc. can be combined into one. It should be noted that it is possible to divide the data into two parts.

1, 1A, 1B Inspection system 2, 2A, 2B Inspection device 4, 4A, 4B Mobile terminal (information processing terminal)
5 Order receiving server (order receiving device)
21, 21B Cartridge 33 Output section 34 Print section 41 Input section 42 Imaging section (reading section)
44 Storage unit (storage device)
45 Display section (presentation section)
46 Speaker (presentation part)
47 Communication Department (Reading Department)
53 Application program

Claims (13)

an inspection device that derives a test result by testing a subject or a sample obtained from the subject, and outputs identification information specified according to the test result based on a predetermined rule ;
an information processing terminal comprising a reading section that reads the identification information and a presentation section that outputs the information ;
A cartridge having a reagent according to the test target and installed in the test device ,
The information processing terminal outputs information related to the test result, which is specified according to the rule, to the presentation unit based on the identification information ,
The cartridge is given information indicating the type of inspection,
The identification information includes information indicating the type of test,
The information processing terminal is an inspection system in which the information processing terminal refers to information indicating the type of inspection and determines information related to the inspection results to be output to the presentation unit . The information processing terminal further includes a communication unit connected to an order receiving device that accepts orders for products, and an input unit that accepts input operations from a user,
2. Order information for the product recommended according to the test result is transmitted to the order receiving device based on an input operation on a screen on which information related to the test result is displayed or a screen transitioned from the screen. Inspection system described in. The information processing terminal is one or more physical stores that sell health foods recommended according to the test results based on the location information of the information processing terminal or the location information input by the user. The inspection system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inspection system acquires the location information of the physical store and displays the location information of the physical store on a screen on which information related to the inspection results is displayed or a screen transitioned from the screen. The inspection system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inspection device further includes an output section that outputs paper, and a printing section that prints a code according to the identification information on the paper. The printing unit prints a test value indicating the test result on the paper together with the code,
The inspection system according to claim 4, wherein the output unit outputs the paper on which the inspection values are printed. The inspection system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the information processing terminal selects or emphasizes a part of information stored in advance as information related to the inspection results and outputs the selected or emphasized part to the presentation unit. Based on the identification information, the information processing terminal determines, as information related to the test result, information indicating which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the test value as the test result is included in, and physiological information indicated by the test value. outputting to the presentation unit at least one of information indicating a meaning of the test, information indicating a recommended health food according to the test result, and information indicating a lifestyle habit recommended according to the test result. The inspection system according to any one of Items 1 to 6 . Claim 1, wherein the information related to the test results includes at least one of information specifying health foods recommended according to the test results, and information indicating benefits available when purchasing the health foods. - The inspection system according to any one of 7 . further comprising a storage device that can be used by the information processing terminal;
The information according to the test result includes the test result and the test date and time,
The inspection system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the information processing terminal stores the inspection results and inspection date and time information in association with each other in the storage device. The information processing terminal further includes an input unit that receives input from a user,
The information processing terminal outputs, to the presentation unit, information prompting input of answers to questions regarding the examination based on the identification information, and outputs information to the presentation unit based on the information of the answers input to the input unit. The inspection system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , which determines information related to the inspection results to be output. A program executed on an information processing terminal including a reading section that reads information and a presentation section that outputs information,
A testing device that derives a test result by testing a subject or a specimen obtained from the subject causes the reading unit to read identification information specified according to the test result based on a predetermined rule. process and
causing the information processing terminal to perform a step of causing the presentation unit to output information related to the test results specified in accordance with the rules based on the identification information ;
The identification information includes information indicating the type of test,
a step of determining information related to the test result to be output to the presentation unit by referring to information indicating the type of test that is attached to a cartridge that has a reagent that corresponds to the test target and is attached to the test device; A program that causes the information processing terminal to further execute . Deriving a test result by testing a subject or a sample obtained from the subject, and outputting identification information specified according to the test result based on a predetermined rule from the testing device;
reading the identification information in an information processing terminal having a presentation unit that outputs information;
outputting information related to the test result from the presentation unit, which is specified according to the rule based on the identification information ,
The identification information includes information indicating the type of test,
a step of determining information related to the test result to be output to the presentation unit by referring to information indicating the type of test that is attached to a cartridge that has a reagent that corresponds to the test target and is attached to the test device; Inspection methods, further including : a testing device that derives a test result by testing a subject or a sample obtained from the subject;
an information processing terminal that includes a presentation unit that outputs information and specifies identification information according to test results based on predetermined rules ;
A cartridge having a reagent according to the test target and installed in the test device ,
The information processing terminal performs a process of acquiring the test result from the test device, a process of specifying information related to the test result according to the test result based on a predetermined rule, and a process of specifying information related to the test result based on a predetermined rule. Executing a process of outputting the information to the presentation unit,
The cartridge is given information indicating the type of inspection,
The identification information includes information indicating the type of test,
The information processing terminal is an inspection system in which the information processing terminal refers to information indicating the type of inspection and determines information related to the inspection results to be output to the presentation unit .

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