Optics: measuring and testing – By dispersed light spectroscopy – Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
By dispersed light spectroscopy
Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
active
11053263
ABSTRACT:
Optical systems that provide for simultaneous images and spectra from an object, such as a tissue sample, an industrial object such as a computer chip, or any other object that can be viewed with an optical system such as a microscope, endoscope, telescope or camera. In some embodiments, the systems provide multiple images corresponding to various desired wavelength ranges within an original image of the object, as well as, if desired, directional pointer(s) that can provide both an identification of the precise location from which a spectrum is being obtained, as well as enhancing the ability to point the device.
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Lam Stephen
Palcic Branko Mihael
Zeng Haishan
Geisel Kara
Graybeal Jackson Haley LLP
Perceptronix Medical Inc.
Toatley , Jr. Gregory J.
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