Internet-linked system for directory protocol based data storage, retrieval and analysis
First Claim
1. A method for managing supplies of an experimental or clinical laboratory using a computer comprising:
- (a) Recording reagents used in said laboratory on a database;
(b) Recording amount of said reagents in said laboratory on a computer on said database;
(c) Changing the recorded amount of reagents in the database after the completion of an experiment; and
(d) Notifying laboratory personnel automatically of said amount of said reagents when the laboratory personnel attempts to conduct an experiment and the computer determines there is not enough reagents to conduct the experiment.
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Abstract
The present invention is related to databases and the exchange of scientific information. Specifically the invention disclosed a unified scientific database that allows researchers to easily share their data with other researches. The present invention also allows for the ease of data collection, annotation, storage, management, retrieval and analysis of scientific data through and into the database. In addition, it allows for archival storage and retrieval of data collected directly from laboratory instruments to ensure data consistency for patent and other purposes. It also allows for ease of sharing data between laboratories in remote locations. The present invention also supports the automated creation of experimental protocols.
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10 Claims
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1. A method for managing supplies of an experimental or clinical laboratory using a computer comprising:
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(a) Recording reagents used in said laboratory on a database;
(b) Recording amount of said reagents in said laboratory on a computer on said database;
(c) Changing the recorded amount of reagents in the database after the completion of an experiment; and
(d) Notifying laboratory personnel automatically of said amount of said reagents when the laboratory personnel attempts to conduct an experiment and the computer determines there is not enough reagents to conduct the experiment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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