Television – Special applications – Microscope
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-24
2007-07-24
Philippe, Gims (Department: 2621)
Television
Special applications
Microscope
C382S133000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10365708
ABSTRACT:
A microscopy imaging system and method acquires digital images of a microscope specimen using a computer-controlled microscope and digital camera. A specimen on a microscope slide is placed within the microscope. The method comprises the steps of determining whether an area of the specimen contained within a microscope field of view has a thickness, and, if so, capturing digital images of the field of view at a plurality of depths of focus. In a preferred embodiment, the step of determining whether an area of the specimen contained within a microscope field of view has a thickness comprises the steps of: capturing a digital image of the field of view at two or more depths of focus; comparing the captured digital images, and determining that the specimen has a thickness, if the comparing step finds that the images are different. The method may be implemented in the form of a computer program.
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Fairfield Imaging Limited
Philippe Gims
Vierra Magen Marcus & DeNiro LLP
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