Computer interface module having a flat menu
First Claim
1. A computer interface display module adapted to facilitate interactions between an operator and an automated clinical analytical system wherein the module comprises a visual touch screen adapted to display a menu including icons, scroll bars, boxes and buttons through which the operator may interface with said clinical analytical system and wherein said menu comprises a number of function buttons programmed to display functional aspects of said clinical analytical system and further comprises a number of function specific buttons programmed to display functional aspects of said function buttons so that detailed information about the clinical analytical system may be displayed by activating no more than two of said function buttons and function specific buttons.
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Abstract
A computer interface module having a first information display screen that is directly linked to a plurality of additional information display screens containing on-line information about the operational status of plurality of interrelated automated devices as well as information describing the location of any specific sample and the status of clinical tests to be performed on the sample. A combination of general function buttons and specific function buttons as well as a scrollable text area where informational messages are displayed.
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- 1. A computer interface display module adapted to facilitate interactions between an operator and an automated clinical analytical system wherein the module comprises a visual touch screen adapted to display a menu including icons, scroll bars, boxes and buttons through which the operator may interface with said clinical analytical system and wherein said menu comprises a number of function buttons programmed to display functional aspects of said clinical analytical system and further comprises a number of function specific buttons programmed to display functional aspects of said function buttons so that detailed information about the clinical analytical system may be displayed by activating no more than two of said function buttons and function specific buttons.
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