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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2012
Illumina, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Robert C. Kain, San Diego, CA (US);
Alexander G. Dickinson, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
Min-Jui Richard Shen, Poway, CA (US);
Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Woodside, CA (US);
Francisco Jose Garcia, San Diego, CA (US);
ILLUMINA, INC., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
A technique is disclosed for sample management for use in conjunction with sequencing devices that sequence biological samples, e.g., DNA and RNA. A sequencing device or a network of sequencing devices may be scheduled according to the characteristics of the samples in queue and the capabilities and availability of sequencing devices. Biological samples may be automatically queued and loaded via a sample distribution system. A sample distribution system may be used to reduce operator intervention.