Patent ID: 8335662
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: G01N,G06F

Abstract:
1. A biological sample analyzer that analyzes a biological sample, comprising: a measurement unit configured to analyze the biological sample; a display configured to display at least one of a plurality of objects thereon; and a processor of a computer system and a memory that stores the plurality of objects to be displayed, wherein the plurality of objects include a primary object displayed during a normal course of operation of the measurement unit, a first object that comprises text information identifying at least one error and explaining a course of action to be taken to resolve the at least one error and second objects that each comprise graphic information graphically identifying a cause of an error, the memory further storing programs executable by the processor to implement: a detector that detects an error in the operation of the measurement unit; a first error display controller responsive to an error detection by the detector to display the first object on the display in front of the primary object; an interface operable to receive a request for more error information; and a second error display controller responsive to the request through the interface to selectively display one of the second objects on the display superimposed on the primary object without being superimposed on the first object, wherein the one of the second objects corresponds to the error identified by the first object.