Multimode reader

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2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Stafira, Michael P. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

For light transmission or absorption

Reexamination Certificate

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07113285

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for analyzing a plurality of samples in sample sites on a substrate, the apparatus having an array of spaced apart light sources coupled to a moveable support so that one or more of the light sources can be selectively used; a frame for supporting the substrate; a detector configured to detect light; an optical relay configured to transmit light from at least one of the plurality of light sources to a sample site and from the sample site to the detector; and a support structure for supporting the frame, the detector and the optical relay.

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