Disc drive system and methods for use with bio-discs

Details Disc drive system and methods for use with bio-discs Disc drive system and methods for use with bio-discs

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Lauchman, Layla G. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

With plural diverse test or art

C356S073000, C369S044110, C369S053100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07061594

ABSTRACT:
An optical disc drive for reading encoded information, such as on a CD, CD-R, or DVD, is modified to read biological or chemical investigational features from a disc. The modifications can include software changes or the addition of hardware desirably without the need to modify the disc drive electronics.

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