Patent ID: 6509193
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: B03C,G01N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A computer implemented method of controlling a sample distributor, comprising:entering specification information for controlling the sample distributor, the specification information including at least one operation condition for specifying: whether a magnetic particle is attracted to an inner sidewall of a liquid passage of the sample distributor by a magnetic field; and a selection from among: a specification of whether a suction and discharge operation is performed by the sample distributor, a position of the suction and discharge operation, a time of the suction and discharge operation, an order of the suction and discharge operation, a number of times of the suction and discharge operation, a quantity of the suction and discharge operation, and a speed of the suction and discharge operation; analyzing the specification information; generating a processing pattern for the sample distributor based upon the analysis of the specification information; and generating instructions for executing the processing pattern.