Image analysis – Image enhancement or restoration – Focus measuring or adjusting
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-01
2008-07-01
Bella, Matthew C. (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Image enhancement or restoration
Focus measuring or adjusting
C348S356000, C396S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10881868
ABSTRACT:
Methods, software, and apparatus for focusing an image in biological instrument are disclosed. Focusing elements are moved to various focus positions within a focus element travel range, and sample images are captured at the various focus positions. The sample images are resolved into subregions and an optimal focus position is determined based on the image intensity statistical dispersions within the identified subregions.
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