Automated hardware and software for mobile microscopy

US10578851B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• Daniel Fletcher · Berkeley, US
• Michael V. D'Ambrosio · Berkeley, US
• Arunan Skandarajah · Berkeley, US
• Frank B. Myers, III · Richmond, US
• Clay D. Reber · Oakland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 13, 2017
• Grant date: Mar 3, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 21, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B21/365
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An automated slide scanning system, comprising one or more optical elements, including an objective, having an optical path configured to be disposed within view of a camera of a portable device. An automated stage disposed within the optical path, the automated stage comprising a platform configured for receiving a slide containing a biological sample and having a drive mechanism for translating the stage in at least one direction with respect to said objective. A communications interface coupled to the automated stage, and is configured for receiving a command from the portable device to control operation of the mechanical stage.