Temperature measuring and logging slide
US10578495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/07758
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure describes a slide comprising a substrate, a RFID or WISP, and a temperature sensor, wherein the slide is capable of communicating with an external communications device via the RFID or WISP. In some implementations, the RFID or WISP of the slide comprises an antenna, an integrated circuit, a memory unit, and a power source, such that it is capable of measuring and logging data related to time and temperature. In some implementations, the RFID or WISP and temperature sensor are embedded in the substrate to prevent direct contact with mounted specimens. In some implementations the slide further comprises displayed content. In some implementations, the displayed content is linked to a database of information. The various implementations of this invention may describe a slide utilizing any number of the features described above in any combination.
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