JPH11206367A - Scanning tool and apparatus for examination of microorganism, cereal, oil and fat, refreshing water, etc., using the tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the accurate counting of the number of examination object, prevent the alteration of data, dispense with skilled operator and enable reexamination in future by fitting a reflection member in a container having an adhered examination object, scanning the object in the container with a color scanner, transmitting the data as a clear image into a computer and using the transmitted image data for the counting operation. SOLUTION: A transparent or semitransparent container with a bottom is placed separately from a reflector having a front face. Both members are placed on a color scanner and scanned to transmit the data as a clear image data to a computer. The examination object is counted by using the transmitted image data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the field of a scanning tool and an apparatus for inspecting microorganisms, cereals, oils, soft drinks, etc. using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in order to count a large number of colonies of microorganisms or the like, the only way to count the types and numerical values of colonies with a pen while looking at the petri dish with the naked eye is to leave them as data.

[0003] Therefore, manpower and cost are excessively required, and there is also an oversight due to further relying on manpower. In addition, foreign substances in a conventional container and those in an agar medium have been photographed with a camera and corresponded with photographs and the like.

[0004]

The scanning tool according to the present invention comprises a transparent or translucent liquid, a jelly, a foreign substance on the surface, a transparent or translucent agar medium, or the like, on the inner surface of the bottom of the container. A scanning tool has been developed that enables microbial colonies generated on the bottom surface of the container to be captured as a clear image by a color scanner into a computer. Similarly, the present invention is applied to cereals, fats, soft drinks, and the like.

Further, by using the scanning tool of the present invention, it is possible to prevent room light from invading at the time of taking in by the color scanner and to prevent irregular reflection from occurring between the container and the reflector so that the computer can be connected to the computer by the color scanner. Enables clear capture.

The scanning tool according to the present invention can be re-confirmed by a plurality of persons at a later date by incorporating the scanning tool into a computer using a color scanner. Further, by using the scanning tool of the present invention and incorporating it into a computer by a color scanner, it is possible to enlarge the computer screen by a factor of 34 or more, and to ensure immature colonies, fine foreign matter, defective products, and color differences reliably and quickly. Can be found at In addition, the scanning tool of the present invention can be permanently stored as an image by being taken into a computer by a color scanner.

[0007] Furthermore, by using the scanning tool of the present invention and taking it into a computer by a color scanner, skilled work is not required for colony counting and finding foreign matter as in the conventional art. In addition, using the scanning tool of the present invention, there is no work such as pre-processing for taking into a computer by a color scanner, and only the tool is fitted into the fitting plate portion, or instead of the reflector. Simply loading a light and thin sheet made it possible to import it into a computer using a color scanner.

Further, the scanning tool of the present invention is characterized in that the reflecting surface of the reflector constituting the tool is colored according to the color of the liquid or jelly or the degree of translucency, thereby making it easy to discriminate or to obtain a clear image. Can be created. In addition, by using the scanning tool of the present invention and transmitting the image using a communication system after capturing the image by a color scanner to a computer, a skilled researcher at each office is not required, and labor costs and costs are reduced. Can be significantly reduced.

[0009] Furthermore, by using the scanning tool of the present invention, a sharp image can be taken out to the screen by a sharp image taken by a color scanner into a computer, so that the counts of colonies, defective products, and foreign matter may vary. lost. In addition, by using the scanning tool of the present invention, it was possible to perform analysis image processing by virtue of being clearly captured into a computer by a color scanner and computer counting, thereby preventing data from being scattered outside the room.

[0010] Further, by using the scanning tool of the present invention, the data is hardly falsified by sharply importing the data into a computer by a color scanner.
Should the data become suspicious, the images taken into the computer can be taken out at a later date and counted retroactively. Also, by using the scanning tool of the present invention and sharply importing the image by a color scanner into a computer, minute grains can be clearly enlarged and viewed on a screen, so that the inspection of the defective rate can be quickly and reliably processed. .

[0011]

Means for Solving the Problems As a means for solving the above problems, a scanning tool according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a transparent or translucent container made of a synthetic resin or the like having a bottom and a flat front surface. And a reflector which is fitted or fitted to the container. The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the container and the reflector are formed in a circular shape or a polygonal shape as viewed from a plane.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a thin sheet which can be put into the container is formed instead of the reflector. The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the container is formed such that the distance between the bottom and the opening is large. The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the reflector is formed in white or color.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the scanning tool, the insertion plate portion having one or a plurality of holes for inserting the container is mounted on a transparent mounting plate constituting a scanner. It is characterized in that the reflector is fitted or fitted to the container and scanning is performed. The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that a light shielding cover is fitted or fitted to the fitting plate portion.

[0014] The microorganism, cereal, or the like according to the invention of claim 8,
Inspection devices for oils and fats, soft drinks, etc., by the scanning tool, on a transparent mounting plate constituting a scanner,
The object to be inspected is applied or adhered to the inner surface of the bottom, and a container on which the object has been placed is placed, and a predetermined interval is provided between the bottom of the container and the front surface of the reflector to the container. The reflector is fitted or fitted, the scanner scans the object to be inspected, processes the image, takes it into a computer connected to the scanner, enlarges the image to a predetermined size,
It is characterized in that the time required for the inspection processing of the object to be inspected is remarkably reduced by changing the color tone or viewing the object three-dimensionally.

The inspection apparatus for microorganisms and the like according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the object to be inspected is microorganisms, cereals, oils and fats, soft drinks, and the like.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment according to the first aspect of the present invention will be described. a is a transparent or translucent container made of a synthetic resin or the like constituting a scanning tool. The container a has a bottom 1 and further has a side wall 2 having a predetermined height by bending a peripheral edge of the bottom 1. 3 is an opening. The bottom 1 is usually flat.

Reference numeral b denotes a reflector fitted or fitted to the container a. Further, the front surface 4 of the reflector b is
When the bottom 1 is formed in a flat shape, it is formed in a flat shape so as to be parallel when fitted or fitted. Furthermore, when covered, the bottom part 1 and the front part 4 are provided on condition that they do not adhere and have a slight gap.

The number of inspected objects to be attached to the bottom 1 of the container a formed as described above is extremely large. For example, there is a transparent or translucent liquid in the container a, a jelly, a foreign substance on the surface, a transparent or translucent agar medium, or a microbial colony generated on the surface of the container a. . In order to fit the reflector b on the container a and scan with the color scanner S, when the reflector b is fitted on the container a, the front part 4 is tightly attached to the inner surface of the bottom 1. Instead, they are fitted with a slight gap.

The container a with the reflector b set as described above is mounted on the transparent mounting plate 5 of the color scanner S, and the lid of the scanner S is closed. As a result, the container a and the reflector b are covered. Thereafter, when the color scanner S is activated, the front surface 4 of the reflector b is arranged so that the light is in close contact with the inner surface of the bottom 1 so that diffuse reflection does not occur. 7 can be captured as a clear image 8. The image 8 displayed on the screen 7 as described above is enlarged and further sharpened, and can be reliably counted by the computer K or by the naked eye.

An embodiment according to the second aspect of the present invention will be described. As in the present invention, the container a and the reflector b are
It may be formed in a circular shape or a polygonal shape as viewed from a plane. As described above, even when the container a and the reflector b are formed, the image of the inspection object adhered or inserted into the container a is obtained by enlarging the image 8 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. It can be counted even more clearly with the computer K or the naked eye.

An embodiment according to the third aspect of the present invention will be described. In the present invention, instead of the reflector b, a thin sheet that can be put into the container a and formed by a lightweight sheet of paper or plastic material (not shown) may be used. Good. Further, the sheet may be colored. It may be colored, for example, black, depending on the color or the degree of transparency of the liquid or jelly of the test object.

An embodiment according to the fourth aspect of the present invention will be described. In the present invention, the container a has a bottom 1 and an opening 3.
Scanning can be performed even if the distance between them is long. At this time, since the so-called bottom is in a deep state, the front surface 4 of the reflector b is brought into close contact with the inner surface of the bottom 1 of the container a so that a clear image 8 can be read by scanning. Therefore, it is formed with a structure in which the interval is extremely narrow.

An embodiment according to the fifth aspect of the present invention will be described. In the present invention, the reflector b is formed in white or color. Therefore, depending on the color and the degree of transparency of the liquid or jelly of the inspection object, the front surface 4 of the reflector b
Is colored, for example, black. As a result, it is possible to create a clear screen in a state where it is easy to determine that the object to be inspected is captured in the image.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described. According to the present invention, an insertion plate portion 9 having one or a plurality of holes 10 for inserting the container a is mounted on a transparent mounting plate 5 constituting the scanner S, and a reflector b is provided on the container a. Is a scanning tool in which is fitted or fitted. In the present invention, the insertion plate 9 is set, and the container a with the reflector b fitted in the hole 10 is inserted. Then, when scanning after the cover of the scanner S is covered, room light can be prevented from entering the container a from the side surface. Therefore, the scanned image can be captured even more clearly.

An embodiment according to the seventh aspect of the present invention will be described. The present invention provides a light-shielding lid 11
Is a scanning tool in which is fitted or inserted. The light shielding cover 11 can prevent room light from entering the transparent or translucent container a or the like. As a result, the inspected object can be captured as a clearer image.

An embodiment of the invention relating to an inspection apparatus for microorganisms, cereals, oils and fats, soft drinks and the like using the scanning tool according to claim 8 will be described. According to the present invention, the container a in which the object to be inspected is applied or adhered to the inner surface of the bottom 1 is placed on a transparent placing plate 5 constituting the scanner S. The reflector b is fitted or fitted to the container a by providing a predetermined interval between the bottom 1 of the container a and the front surface 4 of the reflector b so as to be on the verge of close contact. Let me know. Thereafter, the scanner S is operated, image processing is performed, and the image 8 of the inspected object in the container a is taken into the computer K connected to the scanner S.
The image 8 captured as described above is enlarged to a predetermined size,
By changing the color tone or viewing the object three-dimensionally, the time required for the inspection processing of the object to be inspected is significantly reduced. The above is the inspection apparatus of the present invention for microorganisms, cereals, fats, soft drinks, and the like.

As described above, according to the present invention, the object to be inspected is set on the color scanner S and captured as a clear image.
Further, it is taken out as an image 8 on the screen 7 of the computer K,
The inspection time can be reduced by enlarging, changing the color tone, or performing the inspection processing three-dimensionally. Further, the inspection apparatus of the present invention can take out and count the image 8 at any time. Further, according to the present invention, an image can be transmitted using a communication system.

An embodiment according to the ninth aspect of the present invention will be described. The present invention relates to the present invention, wherein the object to be inspected is microbial species analysis or counting of microorganisms such as microorganisms or grains or oils or soft drinks or the like, or counting of defective products such as grains or oils or soft drinks or foreign matter. It is an inspection device for finding a color and analyzing a color tone. By utilizing the device of the present invention, in the examination of microorganisms or cereals or fats and oils or soft drinks,
Scanning and capturing in a computer as a clear image, enlargement or changing the color tone, or viewing in a stereoscopic manner allows the inspection object to be counted more quickly and reliably than by visual counting. 12 is a colony of microorganisms processed as an image, and 13 is a rice grain processed as an image.

[0029]

The present invention has the following effects. The scanning tool according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a transparent or translucent container having a bottom and made of a synthetic resin or the like, and a reflector having a flat front surface and fitted or fitted to the container. Since the front surface of the reflector is set on the inner surface of the bottom with a minute interval just before the close contact, the object to be inspected is stored or adhered to the inner surface of the bottom of the container at the time of being taken into the computer by the color scanner. However, a clear image can be captured without causing diffuse reflection.

Further, since the object to be inspected can be taken into a computer as a clear image by using the scanning tool of the present invention, the image can be reconfirmed later by a plurality of persons. In addition, since the object to be inspected can be captured as a clear image into a computer by a color scanner using the scanning tool of the present invention, it can be stored as an image forever. Furthermore, using the scanning tool of the present invention, the object to be inspected can be captured as a clear image into a computer by a color scanner, so that the counting operation becomes extremely easy,
The counting work by skilled workers is no longer necessary.

A scanning tool according to a second aspect of the present invention is a scanning tool, wherein the container and the reflector are formed in a circular or polygonal shape as viewed from a plane or formed by partitioning the inside, and the object is inspected by a color scanner. Even if the image is taken into a computer, the image can be taken as a clear image without causing irregular reflection.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a scanning tool which forms a sheet according to the shape of the container in place of a reflector, and throws the sheet into the container or the like to create a reflective surface. It has the advantage that it can be captured as a clear image from a scanner to a computer.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the scanning tool, even when the distance between the bottom and the opening of the container is long, the front surface of the fitted reflector is formed on the inner surface of the bottom of the container a. Since scanning is performed at a minute interval so as to be in a state of close contact, there is an advantage that the object to be inspected can be clearly taken into a computer by a color scanner.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a scanning tool in which the reflector is formed in white or color, and by using the tool of the present invention, the object to be inspected is liquid, jelly or the like. There is an advantage that a clear image can be obtained in a state where an image captured by a color scanner into a computer can be easily identified according to the color and the degree of translucency.

[0035] The scanning tool according to the invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that, on a transparent mounting plate constituting a scanner, an insertion plate portion having one or more holes for inserting the container is mounted. It is a tool for scanning by fitting or fitting a reflector to a container, but by using the fitting plate portion, it is a simple operation of fitting and inserting the container and the like, and more than one at a time. By setting a container or the like, a clear image of the object to be inspected attached to the container or the like can be taken into a computer from a color scanner.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the scanning tool is a tool in which a light-shielding lid is further fitted or fitted to the fitting plate portion, and is inserted into a hole of the fitting plate portion. The light-shielding lid, in which a container or the like was further fitted or fitted, prevented entry of room light. Further, in the present invention, since the entry of room light is prevented by the light-shielding lid as described above, the image of the inspected object can be captured clearly.

The invention according to claim 8 is that the container on which the object to be inspected is applied, adhered, or left on the inner surface of the bottom is placed on a transparent mounting plate constituting a scanner, and the container is placed on the transparent mounting plate. Between the bottom of the reflector and the front surface of the reflector, a predetermined distance is provided, and the reflector is fitted or fitted to the container,
Since the scanner is operated, image-processed and taken into a computer connected to the scanner, the image is enlarged to a predetermined size, the color tone is changed, and the inspection device for microorganisms or the like is configured to be viewed three-dimensionally. It has an excellent advantage that the time required for the object inspection processing is significantly reduced.

In the inspection apparatus for microorganisms and the like according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the object to be inspected is microorganisms, cereals, oils, or soft drinks, the colony of microorganisms as the object to be inspected is used. Is captured as a clear image, and can be counted with the naked eye or automatically counted by a computer. Therefore, there is an advantage that the counting operation can be performed extremely easily and surely even by a non-expert.

Further, according to the present invention, since the image of the object to be inspected taken into the computer can be permanently stored, it can be taken out on the screen at any time at a later date, and operations such as re-counting can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a scanning tool of the present invention and an apparatus for testing microorganisms and the like using the tool, with a fitting plate with small holes placed on a color scanner constituting the testing apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view in which a container having an object to be inspected adhered to an inner surface of a bottom is inserted into a small hole of the insertion plate portion of FIG. 1;

3 is a perspective view of two reflectors to be inserted into the container of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where a reflector is fitted on the container of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a view showing a clear image representing the relationship between the inspected object and the body, which is scanned from the state of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view showing an enlarged state of an object to be inspected and a container taken out by the computer of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a light-shielding lid covering the fitting plate portion, the container, and the reflector shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state before the front part is fitted to the black reflector and the container.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a state where the reflector in the state of FIG. 8 is fitted to a container.

10 is a diagram showing an image of a body or the like captured by a computer scanned from the state of FIG. 9 and displayed on a screen.

11 is a diagram showing a state in which the image in the state of FIG. 10 is partially enlarged.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a check state after image capture.

FIG. 13 is a color diagram of a certain inspection object from which an object to be inspected and a body are taken out.

14 is a partially enlarged view of the inspection object in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an image obtained by enlarging a test result of microorganisms.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an image of rice displayed on a screen of a computer.

17 is a diagram showing a state where the image of FIG. 16 is partially enlarged.

[Explanation of symbols]

 a container b reflector 1 bottom 2 side wall 3 opening 4 front 5 mounting plate S scanner K computer 7 screen 8 image 9 fitting plate 10 hole 11 light shielding cover

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A scanning apparatus comprising: a transparent or translucent container made of a synthetic resin or the like having a bottom portion; and a reflector having a flat front surface and fitted or fitted to said container. Tools. 2. The scanning tool according to claim 1, wherein the container and the reflector are formed in a circular shape or a polygonal shape as viewed from a plane. 3. The scanning tool according to claim 1, wherein a thin sheet that can be put into the container is formed instead of the reflector. 4. The scanning tool according to claim 1, wherein said container is formed with a large distance between a bottom portion and an opening. 5. The scanning tool according to claim 1, wherein the reflector is formed in white or color. 6. On a transparent mounting plate constituting a scanner,
6. A scanning method according to claim 1, further comprising: placing a fitting plate having one or a plurality of holes into which the container is inserted, and performing scanning by fitting or fitting a reflector to the container. The scanning tool according to claim 1. 7. The scanning tool according to claim 6, wherein a light-shielding lid is fitted or fitted to said fitting plate portion. 8. On a transparent mounting plate constituting a scanner,
An object to be inspected is placed on the inner surface of the bottom, which has been applied, adhered, or settled, and a predetermined space is provided between the bottom of the container and the front surface of the reflector. The reflector is fitted or fitted, and the object to be inspected is operated by the scanner to perform image processing and is taken into a computer connected to the scanner, the image is enlarged to a predetermined size, the color tone is changed, or a three-dimensional image is obtained. Microscopically, using a scanning tool characterized by significantly reducing the time required for the inspection process of the object to be inspected, cereals,
Inspection equipment for oils and fats, soft drinks, etc. 9. The object to be inspected is a microorganism, a cereal, an oil or fat, a soft drink, or the like.
An inspection device for microorganisms, cereals, oils and fats, soft drinks, and the like using the scanning tool described in the above.