JP7679447B2 - Inspection system, program and inspection method - Google Patents

Description

The invention disclosed herein relates to an inspection system, program, and inspection method that presents inspection results.

In recent years, coupled with growing interest in quality of life (QOL), there has been a demand for measures to prevent what is known as "pre-illness," that is, conditions in which there are mild symptoms but have not yet developed illness. To achieve this, tests that scientifically examine the state of the body play an important role.

An example of such a test is described in Non-Patent Document 1. In the above example, a subject can undergo the test in the following procedure.
- Obtain a test kit provided.
-Register on the online page reserved for subjects.
- Subjects will collect their own samples and send them by mail using the container included in the test kit.
- Receive an email informing you of your test results and access the online page above to check your results.

International Publication WO2016/117712 A1

"Cancer Risk Checker" [online], Leisure Co., Ltd., [searched on December 20, 2019], Internet <URL: https://demecal-kensakit.kenkousenka.jp/lp-gan/>

In the above case, various procedures were required, and the entire process took a considerable amount of time.

The inventors of the present application therefore developed a basic configuration for a testing device that can be realized at low cost so that subjects can easily take the test in a location familiar to them (such as a family doctor's office, a pharmacy, or even at home) (see Patent Document 1). The inventors of the present application then developed the invention disclosed herein, based on the above basic configuration, with the aim of realizing a testing environment in which subjects can take the test more cheaply and easily.

The invention disclosed herein was made in the manner described above, but the applications are not limited to the above examples, and the invention can be applied to various tests. Specifically, the invention can be used to test tumor markers for various cancers, viruses such as influenza, bacteria, or substances for testing specific diseases (e.g., hemoglobin A1c for diabetes).

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

The testing method according to one embodiment includes the steps of deriving a test result by testing a test subject or a sample obtained from the test subject, outputting identification information generated in accordance with the test result based on a predetermined rule from a testing device, reading the identification information in an information processing terminal having a presentation unit that outputs information, and outputting information related to the test result, which is determined based on the identification information in accordance with the rule, from the presentation unit.

The program according to one embodiment is a program executed in a portable general-purpose information processing terminal having a reading unit that reads information and a presentation unit that outputs information, and causes the information processing terminal to execute the steps of: having the reading unit read identification information specified in accordance with a test result based on a predetermined rule by a testing device that derives test results by testing a subject or a sample obtained from the subject; and having the presentation unit output information related to the test result, which is specified in accordance with the rule based on the identification information.

The testing system according to one embodiment includes a testing device that derives test results by testing a test subject or a sample obtained from the test subject, and an information processing terminal that includes a presentation unit that outputs information, and the information processing terminal identifies information related to the test results based on predetermined rules and outputs the information to the presentation unit.

According to one aspect of the invention disclosed herein, it is possible to realize a testing environment where testing can be performed cheaply and easily.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an inspection system according to a first embodiment of the invention disclosed herein; 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processes performed in the inspection device and the printing device. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing performed in a mobile terminal. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an inspection system according to a second embodiment of the invention disclosed herein. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing performed in the inspection device. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing performed in a mobile terminal. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an inspection system according to a third embodiment of the invention disclosed herein. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processes performed in the inspection device and the printing device. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of processing performed in a mobile terminal.

[Embodiment 1]
<Configuration of Inspection System 1>
An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below. 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 server (order receiving device) 5, and an information acquisition server 6. In the inspection system 1, the inspection device 2 inspects a sample P obtained from a subject to derive an inspection result, and outputs a code corresponding to the inspection result and information related to the inspection result. In addition, 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 inspection result is obtained based on the identification information indicated by the code. In addition, the acquired information is presented to the user by the mobile terminal 4. Note that information related to the inspection result of the inspection 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, or nasal discharge. The test device 2 may derive a test result according to the test contents. The test result may be, for example, the concentration of a specific substance (e.g., creatinine, cholesterol, cortisol, amylase, or mucin) in urine, blood, sweat, saliva, or nasal discharge. The test result may also include the result of a test performed on a subject such as a human or an animal. For example, the test result derived by the test device 2 may be an echo image obtained by performing an echo test on a mother as a subject. Alternatively, the test result derived by the test device 2 may be an X-ray image obtained by X-raying a patient with a fracture as a subject, or biological information (blood pressure, pulse, pulse wave, blood oxygen concentration, etc.) obtained by attaching the test device 2 to the subject.

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

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

The sensor 26 may be, for example, a sensor that uses elastic waves, QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance), SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance), or FET (Field Effect Transistor). In other words, the sensor 26 may be capable of converting between an electrical signal and elastic waves, QCM, SPR, FET, or the like.

In this embodiment, the sensor 26 includes a pair of IDT (Inter Digital Transducer) electrodes for transmitting and receiving elastic waves, a detection unit that changes the propagation characteristics of the elastic waves depending on the presence of a substance to be detected contained in the subject's sample P, a flow path for passing the sample P, and a substrate for supporting each component.

(Configuration of control unit 22)
The control unit 22 of the testing device 2 includes a calculation unit 27, an identification information determination 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 test target substance as the test result. For example, the calculation unit 27 calculates the difference between the detection signal and a reference signal as the test value. The calculation unit 27 outputs the derived test result (test value) to the identification information determination unit 28, the code generation unit 29, and the output control unit 30.

The memory unit 23 stores predetermined rules for identifying related information corresponding to test results (test values). The rules are, for example, a table showing the correspondence between multiple numerical ranges of test values and identification information (identifiers of related information) of related information corresponding to each numerical range (for example, images for explaining the physiological significance of the test values to the user). The related information itself is not stored in the memory unit 23, but is stored in the memory unit 44 of the mobile device 4.

When the identification information identification unit (related information identification unit) 28 acquires the test result from the calculation unit 27, it refers to the rules stored in the storage unit 23 and identifies the identification information of the related information corresponding to the test result from among the multiple related information based on the rules. The related information is, for example, an image showing at least one of information indicating which of multiple predetermined ranges the test value (e.g., value indicating the concentration of the detection target substance) as the test result is included in (production level of the detection target substance), information indicating the physiological meaning indicated by the test value (the amount of production of the detection target substance), information indicating health foods recommended according to the test result (recommended supplements), and information indicating lifestyle habits recommended according to the test result. The related information may also be audio data indicating the above information. The related information may also include information on products (e.g., supplements, health foods, exercise equipment, books, or sleep products, etc.) recommended according to the physiological state of the user. The identification information identification unit 28 outputs the identification information of the identified related information to the code generation unit 29.

The code generation unit 29 generates a code according to the identification information of the acquired test results and 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 unit 29 outputs the generated code to the output control unit 30. The rules for generating the code are stored in the memory unit 23. The rules may be determined based on well-known technology and are appropriate for the code to be generated.

When the output control unit 30 acquires the test results from the calculation unit 27, it may control the display unit 24 to display the test results on the display unit 24. The display unit 24 is a display that displays the 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 check the test results. Furthermore, when the output control unit 30 acquires the test results from the calculation unit 27 and the code from the code generation unit 29, it may communicate with the printing device 3 via the communication unit 25 and transmit (output) the test results and the code to the printing device 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 unit 31, a control unit 32 that performs various controls of the printing device 3, an output unit 33 that outputs printed paper, and a printing unit 34 that performs printing. The control unit 32 obtains the test result and the code from the testing device 2 via the receiving unit 31. The control unit 32 may also control the output unit 33 and the printing unit 34 to print a code and a test value indicating the test result (e.g., a value indicating the concentration of a substance to be detected) on printing paper, and output paper on which the code and the test value are printed.

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

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

The memory unit 44 records an application program 53 and multiple pieces of related information with identification information such as an identification number. The application program 53 is a program that allows the control unit 43 to perform various controls, which will be described later. In addition, the memory unit 44 records test results and related information related to the test results in association with each other by the recording control unit 50, which will be described later.

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

The imaging control unit 48 may start the imaging unit 42 when a user inputs to start the imaging unit 42 from the input unit 41. The imaging control unit 48 may also control the imaging unit 42 according to the input from the input unit 41, and capture an image of 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 inspection result and related information contained in the code. The information acquisition unit 49 may also acquire related information corresponding to the read identification information from the storage unit 44. Since multiple pieces of related information are stored in the storage unit 44 with their respective identification information assigned thereto, the information acquisition unit 49 can acquire 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 memory unit 44 as an inspection history. The output control unit 51 may output (present) the test results and related information. Specifically, if the related information is image data, the output control unit 51 may control the display unit 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.

The related information may include information on products (recommended products) recommended to the subject, such as supplements, exercise equipment, and health goods recommended for the subject, or may be information elements that allow access to such information (e.g., a URL, a QR code (registered trademark), or a barcode). In this case, the output control unit 51 may display a screen on which the recommended products can be ordered on the screen on which the related information is displayed or on a screen transitioned from that screen. The screen on which the recommended products can be ordered may be, for example, a web page of an online shop selling the recommended products. When the user performs an order operation for the recommended product on the above-mentioned screen, the control unit 43 may transmit order information for the recommended product to the order server 5 via the communication unit 47 connected to the order server 5, which is a server that accepts product orders.

The information included in the related information is not limited to products. For example, the related information may include information such as cooking recipes, exercise menus, and information on maintaining health, and may be information elements that allow access to such information (for example, a URL, a QR code (registered trademark), or a barcode). In other words, the output control unit 51 may cause the display unit 45 to display any information that is suitable for the user depending on the test results.

<Example of process flow of inspection device 2>
2 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the testing device 2 and the printing device 3. First, when a sample P of a subject 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 result to the identification information specifying unit 28, the code generating unit 29, and the output control unit 30.

When the identification information identification unit 28 acquires the test result, it refers to the storage unit 23 and identifies the identification information of the related information related to the test result (S2). The identification information identification unit 28 outputs the identified identification information to the code generation unit 29.

The code generation unit 29 obtains the inspection result from the calculation unit 27 and the identification information of the related information from the identification information specification unit 28, and generates a code according to the obtained inspection result 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 needs to include at least the identification information of the related information, and since the inspection result is printed, it does not need to be included in the code.

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

When the control unit 32 of the printing device 3 acquires the test results and the QR code (registered trademark), it controls the output unit 33 and the printing unit 34 to print the test values indicating the test results together with the QR code (registered trademark) on the printing paper (S5).

<Example of processing flow of mobile terminal 4>
3 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the portable terminal 4. First, based on an input operation by the user, the imaging control unit 48 activates the imaging unit 42 and causes it to capture an image of a QR code (registered trademark) (S11). The image of the captured QR code (registered trademark) is acquired by the information acquisition unit 49.

When the information acquisition unit 49 acquires the image of the QR code (registered trademark), it analyzes the QR code (registered trademark) and reads the test results and identification information contained in the QR code (registered trademark) (S12). Next, the information acquisition unit 49 refers to the memory 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, if the related information is an image showing a level corresponding to the amount of the substance to be detected produced, 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 a recommended product (S15). If the related information does not include information on a recommended product (NO in S15), the control unit 43 ends the process. On the other hand, if the related information includes information on a recommended product (YES in S15), the control unit 43 causes the display unit 45 to display, via the output control unit 51, a web page screen (order screen) of an online shop where the recommended product can be ordered (S16).

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

<Effects of Inspection System 1>
When attempting to convey test results to subjects in an easily understandable manner, the amount of information to be conveyed tends to be large, and if the test device itself is to be provided with such a function, this leads to an increase in the cost of the test device. Here, in the test system 1 according to the first embodiment of the invention of the present disclosure, a code corresponding to the test result is generated and output. Therefore, the test system can be configured more simply, and the cost of the test device can be reduced. On the other hand, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone is used to provide a wealth of information to subjects, and for this purpose, the application program is capable of outputting information specified based on the above code.

In this way, by building an inspection system that is based on the use of widely used mobile devices such as smartphones, it is possible to reduce the cost of the inspection equipment, thereby creating an inspection environment where inspections can be taken more cheaply and easily.

When the related information includes information about a recommended product, the inspection system 1 displays a screen on which the recommended product can be ordered. The mobile terminal 4 can transmit order information for the recommended product to the order server 5 based on an input operation by the user. This makes it possible to realize an environment in which the recommended product 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 unit 33 that outputs paper and a printing unit 34 that prints the code. This allows the code generated based on the inspection result to be transmitted from the inspection device 2 to the mobile terminal 4 even in an environment where the inspection device 2 and the mobile terminal 4 cannot be connected to communicate with each other.

The printing unit 34 also prints the test value indicating the test result together with the code, and the output unit 33 outputs paper on which the test value is printed. In an environment in which the testing device 2 and the mobile terminal 4 cannot be connected to communicate with each other, the test result can be easily communicated to the subject by printing the test value.

The information acquisition unit 49 of the mobile terminal 4 acquires, as related information, at least any of the following: information (level) indicating which of a number of predetermined ranges the test value as a test result falls within; information indicating the physiological meaning of the test value (the amount of production of the substance to be detected); information indicating health foods recommended according to the test result (recommended supplements); and information indicating lifestyle habits recommended according to the test result. The output control unit 51 also displays the information. This enables the testing system 1 to present the subject with information related to the test value, such as the physiological meaning of the test value.

<Modification>
The inspection system 1 may present the user with information on the nearest brick-and-mortar store that handles the recommended product. In this case, the mobile terminal 4 further includes a GPS signal receiving unit 52 for receiving a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal. The information acquiring unit 49 may acquire the location information of the mobile terminal 4 by receiving a GPS signal from an artificial satellite via the GPS signal receiving unit 52. Alternatively, the information acquiring unit 49 may acquire the 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 multiple physical stores in advance. The information acquisition unit 49 may refer to the storage unit 44, and based on the acquired location information, select a physical store that is preferable to be presented to the user from among multiple physical stores selling recommended products, and acquire location information of the physical store. Alternatively, the information acquisition unit 49 may output information of the recommended product to the information acquisition server 6 via the communication unit 47. Based on the information, the information acquisition server 6 may select one or more physical stores selling the recommended product from among multiple physical stores stored in the information acquisition server 6 in advance, and transmit location information of the physical store to the information acquisition unit 49. The selected physical store may be the store closest to the mobile terminal 4 (the location indicated by the location information) or a store located within a predetermined range from the mobile terminal 4.

When the information acquisition unit 49 acquires the location information of the physical store that sells the recommended product, the information acquisition unit 49 may output the information to the output control unit 51. The output control unit 51 may display the acquired location information of the physical store on a screen on the display unit 45 that displays related information or on a screen transitioned from that 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 and the URL of a web page related to the physical store, etc.

The output control unit 51 may also display the physical store information on the screen that displays the related information or on a screen transitioned from that screen. In this way, the inspection system 1 displays location information of the physical store that sells the health food, thereby realizing an environment that makes it easy to purchase health food at the physical store.

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

The related information may also include information on the date and time when the test was performed. The record control unit 50 of the mobile terminal 4 may also acquire information on the test results and the test date and time from the testing device 2. The record control unit 50 may associate the test results with the information on the test date and time and store them in the memory unit 44. This allows the testing system 1 to manage the test history using the mobile terminal 4.

The related information may also include at least one of information identifying health foods recommended according to the test results and information indicating benefits available when purchasing health foods. In this case, for example, the mobile terminal 4 may display coupon information according to the number of tests. This allows the testing system 1 to effectively encourage the subject to purchase health foods according to the test results at an appropriate time.

The related information displayed on the display unit 45 of the mobile device 4 may have the portion corresponding to the test result emphasized, or only a portion of the multiple pieces of related information that corresponds to the test result may be displayed on the display unit 45. This allows the mobile device 4 to present the related information to the user in an easy-to-understand manner.

In addition, in the above-mentioned mobile terminal 4, the recording control unit 50 records various information in the storage unit 44, but the recording control unit 50 may also transmit various information to an external storage device that is available to the mobile terminal 4 and store the information in that storage device.

The output control unit 51 may also display, as related information, questions about the test and information prompting the user to enter answers to the questions on the display unit 45. The questions are, for example, questions about the subject's attributes, such as the subject's personality, living environment, or lifestyle. The information acquisition unit 49 may also determine the related information to be displayed on the display unit 45 based on the answer information entered by the user into the input unit 41. This allows the mobile terminal 4 to display information according to the subject's attributes (personality, living environment, etc.) as related information.

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

[Embodiment 2]
<Configuration of Inspection System 1A>
Other embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below. For ease of explanation, the same reference numerals will be used to designate components having the same functions as those described in the above embodiment, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an inspection system 1A according to embodiment 2. Unlike inspection system 1, inspection system 1A does not have a printing device 3. The inspection device and mobile terminal of inspection system 1A are referred to as inspection device 2A and mobile terminal (information processing terminal) 4A, respectively.

In the inspection system 1A, codes identifying the inspection results and related information are output by communication from the inspection device 2A to the mobile terminal 4A without being printed. Therefore, the control unit 22A of the inspection device 2A does not include a code generation unit 29. Furthermore, because the identification of related information corresponding to the inspection results is performed by the mobile terminal 4A, the control unit 22A does not include an identification information identification unit 28. Instead, the mobile terminal 4A includes an information acquisition unit 49A that corresponds to the identification information identification unit 28.

The portable terminal 4A does not need to read the printed code, and therefore does not need to have an imaging unit 42. Therefore, unlike the control unit 43, the control unit of the portable terminal 4A (hereinafter, the control unit 43A) does not need to have an imaging control unit 48.

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

Next, 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>
6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process flow of the portable terminal 4A. First, the information acquisition unit 49 of the portable terminal 4A acquires the test results from the test device 2A via the communication unit 47 (S31). The information acquisition unit 49A refers to the rules stored in the storage unit 44, and identifies the identification information corresponding to the test results from among the multiple pieces of identification information based on the rules (S32). The rules are, for example, a table showing the correspondence between multiple numerical ranges of the test values and the identification information of the related information corresponding to each numerical range.

Various types of related information (e.g., images for explaining the physiological significance of test values to the user) are stored in the memory unit 44, each with an identification information attached. The information acquisition unit 49 acquires related information corresponding to the identified identification information from the memory unit 44 (S33) and outputs the related information to the output control unit 51. The output control unit 51 then outputs the related information. Specifically, the output control unit 51 causes the display unit 45 to display the image as the related information (S34).

As described above, in inspection system 1A, unlike inspection system 1, related information is identified in mobile terminal 4A. In this way, in an inspection system according to one aspect of the invention disclosed herein, related information does not necessarily have to be identified in inspection device 2.

The device (related information identification device) that identifies related information corresponding to the test results from among multiple pieces of related information may be provided in the information acquisition server 6. In this case, the mobile terminal 4A transmits the test results to the information acquisition server 6 and acquires related information corresponding to the test results from the information acquisition server 6.

[Embodiment 3]
Further, another embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below. For the sake of convenience, the same reference numerals will be used to designate components having the same functions as those described in the above embodiment, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an inspection system 1B according to embodiment 3. The inspection device and mobile terminal of inspection system 1B are referred to as inspection device 2B and mobile terminal (information processing terminal) 4B, respectively.

<Inspection device 2B>
Unlike the testing device 2, the testing device 2B further includes an imaging unit 60. The cartridge and the control unit of the testing device 2B are referred to as the cartridge 21B and the control unit 22B, respectively. The testing device 2B can perform a plurality of types of tests according to the cartridge 21B that is attached. That is, the cartridge 21B may be 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 mucus. As a result, the testing device 2B can perform a plurality of types of tests, thereby improving convenience.

Cartridge 21B is provided in advance with information indicating the type of test corresponding to that cartridge 21B (hereinafter, test type information). For example, cartridge 21B for testing a certain substance contained in blood is provided in advance with test type information specifying the type of test, that is, testing a certain substance contained in blood. Cartridge 21B also contains a reagent corresponding to the test subject. For example, cartridge 21B contains a buffer solution for reacting the test subject substance as an antigen in the sample with an antibody.

In the third embodiment, a code (e.g., a QR code (registered trademark)) containing test type information is attached to the housing of cartridge 21B in advance. In this case, the imaging unit 60 may acquire the test type information from the code by reading the code attached to the housing of cartridge 21B. The imaging unit 60 is an example of a functional unit (test type information acquisition unit) for acquiring test type information.

However, in another embodiment, the test type information may be provided to the cartridge 21B. For example, a chip on which the test type information is recorded may be embedded in advance inside the cartridge 21B. In this case, a test type information acquisition unit separate from the imaging unit 60 may be provided in the testing device 2B. For example, a reader that can be electrically connected to the inside of the cartridge 21B described above may be provided as the test type information acquisition unit. When the reader is electrically connected to the cartridge 21B, it may acquire the test type information from the chip.

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

The cartridge information acquisition unit 61 acquires the inspection condition information from the cartridge 21B via the imaging unit 60. The inspection condition information collectively refers to information related to the inspection conditions for the cartridge 21B. The inspection condition information is included in the above-mentioned inspection type information.

The test condition adjustment unit 62 may acquire test condition information from the cartridge information acquisition unit 61. Then, the test condition adjustment unit 62 may adjust the test conditions in the cartridge 21B based on the test condition information. For example, the test condition adjustment unit 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 detection target substance 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 acquire test type information and calculate the test results 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 the calculation formulas or calibration curves stored in advance in the storage unit 23.

Unlike the code generation unit 29, the code generation unit 29B may further acquire test type information and generate a code (e.g., a QR code (registered trademark)) according to the identification information of the test results and related information and the test type information. In other words, the code generation unit 29B may generate a code that further includes test type information.

Figure 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 inspection type information by reading a code attached to the housing of the cartridge 21B (S41). Furthermore, the inspection condition adjustment unit 62 acquires inspection condition information as described above. The inspection condition adjustment unit 62 adjusts the inspection conditions for the cartridge 21B based on the inspection condition information (S42).

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

Then, the output control unit 30 acquires the code from the code generation unit 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). In other words, the printing device 3 outputs the paper on which the code is printed.

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

Figure 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the mobile terminal 4B. First, as in S11 described above, the imaging control unit 48 causes the imaging unit 42 to capture an image of the code printed on the paper (S51). Next, as in S12 described above, the information acquisition unit 49 analyzes the code to read each piece of information contained in the code (S52). As described above, the code in the third embodiment further includes test type information. Next, the information acquisition unit 49B refers to the type of test indicated by the test type information, and acquires related information corresponding to the type of test and the test result (S53). A table indicating the correspondence between the type of test and 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 to determine the related information to be presented.

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

In an inspection system according to one aspect of the invention disclosed herein, it is conceivable that multiple types of inspections are performed in the inspection device. In such cases, it is preferable to present the user with appropriate inspection results (more specifically, inspection results according to the inspection performed).

In the testing system 1B, therefore, the cartridge 21B is provided with test type information in advance. Therefore, a code including the test type information can be generated in the code generation unit 29B. In addition, the testing system 1B can refer to the test type information to determine the related information to be output to the presentation unit. With this configuration, even when multiple types of tests are performed in the testing device 2B, the related information corresponding to the test performed can be presented to the user. This can further improve user convenience.

[Software implementation example]
The control blocks of the inspection systems 1 to 1B (particularly the calculation unit 27, calculation unit 27B, identification information identification unit 28, code generation unit 29, code generation unit 29B, output control unit 30, imaging control unit 48, information acquisition units 49 to 49B, recording control unit 50, output control unit 51, GPS signal receiving unit 52, cartridge information acquisition unit 61, and inspection condition adjustment unit 62) may be realized by a logic circuit (hardware) formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like, or may be realized by software.

In the latter case, the inspection systems 1 to 1B include a computer that executes instructions of a program, which is software that realizes each function. The computer includes, for example, one or more processors, and a computer-readable recording medium that stores the program. The processor in the computer reads the program from the recording medium and executes it, thereby achieving the object of the invention according to the present disclosure. The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The recording medium may be a "non-transient tangible medium," such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), tape, disk, card, semiconductor memory, programmable logic circuit, or the like. The system may further include a RAM (Random Access Memory) that expands the program. The program may be supplied to the computer via any transmission medium (such as a communication network or broadcast waves) that can transmit the program. One aspect of the invention according to the present disclosure may also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the program is embodied by electronic transmission.

Above, an embodiment of the inspection system 1 according to the present disclosure has been described based on the drawings and examples. However, it should be noted that a person skilled in the art could easily make various modifications or corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications or corrections are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, it should be noted that the functions, etc. included in each device, etc. can be rearranged to other devices, etc., or to functional units of other devices, etc., so as not to cause logical contradictions, and that multiple components, etc. can be combined into one or divided.

1, 1A, 1B Inspection system 2, 2A, 2B Inspection device 4, 4A, 4B Portable terminal (information processing terminal)
5. Order 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 unit)
47 Communication unit (reading unit)
53 Application Program

Claims (12)

a testing device that derives a test result by testing a test subject or a sample obtained from the test subject, and outputs identification information specified in accordance with the test result based on a predetermined rule; and an information processing terminal that includes a reading unit that reads the identification information and a presentation unit that outputs information,
the information processing terminal outputs information related to the test result, which is specified in accordance with the rule based on the identification information, to the presentation unit;
the information processing terminal further comprises a communication unit connected to an order receiving device that receives orders for products, and an input unit that receives input operations from a user;
An inspection system that transmits order information for the product recommended based on the inspection results to the order receiving device based on an input operation on a screen displaying information related to the inspection results or a screen transitioned to from the screen . The inspection system described in claim 1, wherein the information processing terminal acquires location information of one or more physical stores that sell health foods recommended based on the inspection results based on the location information of the information processing terminal or location information input by a user, and displays the location information of the physical stores on a screen on which information related to the inspection results is displayed or on a screen transitioned from that screen. The inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the inspection device further comprises: an output unit that outputs paper; and a printing unit that prints a code corresponding to the identification information on the paper. the printing unit prints, on the paper, an inspection value indicating the inspection result together with the code;
The inspection system according to claim 3 , wherein the output unit outputs the paper on which the inspection value is printed. 5. The inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the information processing terminal selects or emphasizes a part of information stored in advance as the information relating to the inspection result and outputs the selected part to the presentation unit. The testing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the information processing terminal outputs to the presentation unit, based on the identification information, at least one of the following information related to the test result: information indicating which of a plurality of predetermined ranges the test value as the test result falls within, information indicating the physiological meaning indicated by the test value , information indicating health foods recommended according to the test result, and information indicating lifestyle habits recommended according to the test result. The inspection system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the information relating to the test results includes at least one of information identifying health foods recommended according to the test results and information indicating benefits available when purchasing the health foods. A storage device available to the information processing terminal,
The information according to the test result includes information on the test result and test date and time,
8. The inspection system according to claim 1 , wherein the information processing terminal stores the inspection result and information on inspection date and time in the storage device in association with each other. the information processing terminal further includes an input unit that accepts input from a user;
The testing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the information processing terminal outputs to the presentation unit information prompting input of answers to questions regarding the test based on the identification information, and determines information regarding the test results to be output to the presentation unit based on information regarding the answers input to the input unit . A program executed on an information processing terminal including a reading unit that reads information, a presentation unit that outputs information , a communication unit that connects to an order receiving device that receives product orders, and an input unit that receives input operations from a user ,
A step of having a reading unit read identification information specified according to the test results based on a predetermined rule by a testing device that derives test results by testing a test subject or a sample obtained from the test subject;
outputting information related to the test result, which is specified based on the identification information and in accordance with the rule, by the presentation unit;
and a step of transmitting to the order receiving device order information for the product recommended based on the inspection results based on an input operation on a screen on which information related to the inspection results is displayed or on a screen transitioned from the screen . A step of deriving a test result by testing a test subject or a sample obtained from the test subject, and outputting identification information specified in accordance with 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 , a communication unit that is connected to an order receiving device that receives product orders, and an input unit that receives input operations from a user;
a step of outputting, from the presentation unit, information related to the test result, which is specified based on the identification information and in accordance with the rule, by the information processing terminal ;
and a step of the information processing terminal transmitting to the order receiving device order information for the product recommended based on the inspection results based on an input operation on a screen on which information related to the inspection results is displayed or a screen transitioned from the screen . A testing device that derives a test result by testing a test subject or a sample obtained from the test subject;
an information processing terminal including a presentation unit that outputs information;
the information processing terminal executes a process of acquiring the test result from the test device, a process of identifying information related to the test result in accordance with the test result based on a predetermined rule, and a process of outputting the identified information related to the test result to the presentation unit ;
the information processing terminal further comprises a communication unit connected to an order receiving device that receives orders for products, and an input unit that receives input operations from a user;
An inspection system that transmits order information for the product recommended based on the inspection results to the order receiving device based on an input operation on a screen displaying information related to the inspection results or a screen transitioned to from the screen .

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