Microscope system and method

Details Microscope system and method Microscope system and method

2004-02-04

2009-10-13

Mariam, Daniel G (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image transformation or preprocessing

Measuring image properties

C382S128000, C382S278000, C382S144000, C427S002110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07602996

ABSTRACT:
A microscope system and method is described for determining a position of an area of an object within the complete object, wherein the image of the area of the object is contained within a field of view of a microscope. Image data representing a low magnification image of the complete object is available for use in the method, and may be acquired using a low magnification image data source such as a scanner. In a preferred embodiment, the method is implemented in the form of a computer program running on a workstation, which displays, on a display screen the field of view image, and the image of the complete object, in which the position of the area of the object in field of view is highlighted.

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