Optics: measuring and testing – By dispersed light spectroscopy – Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-30
2010-10-19
Chowdhury, Tarifur (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
By dispersed light spectroscopy
Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
active
07817273
ABSTRACT:
Systems, including methods, apparatus, and algorithms, for spectrally imaging a two-dimensional array of samples are disclosed. In one such system, a method of sample analysis includes directing light from a two-dimensional array of examination sites onto a detection area such that dispersed light of known spectral composition from each site falls on the detection area. The method further includes assigning a corresponding two-dimensional array of regions of the detection area for detecting spectra from the examination sites based, at least in part, on the known spectral composition. The method also includes placing samples into the two dimensional array of examination sites and obtaining spectral data for each sample based on the detection area.
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Bahatt Dar
Patel Chirag
Prothro Derek K.
Tan Roy H.
Chowdhury Tarifur
Life Technologies Corporation
Nur Abdullahi
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