Patent ID: 6763322
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: G01J,G01N

Abstract:
A method for reducing the time required for analyzing at least one sample for a parameter of interest which comprises:selecting a pre-determined signal quality response function value; selecting a pre-determined integration time Ta; collecting analytical data from a sample with integration time Ta; determining whether the analytical data collected from the sample with integration time Ta satisfies the pre-determined signal quality response function value prior to applying a screening rate accelerator toolbox; applying the screening rate accelerator toolbox if the collected data does not satisfy the predetermined signal quality response function value. said screening rate accelerator toolbox comprising mathematical transform analysis to the data, wherein the mathematical transform analysis is performed using conditions designed to achieve the pre-determined signal quality response function value comprising the value obtained when samples are analyzed without mathematical transform analysis using integration time Tb, wherein Tb is greater than Ta; and analyzing the data processed by the screening rate accelerator toolbox for the parameter of interest.