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Optical readers

US10620126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2016
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/0635
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical readers are disclosed in examples herein. An example optical reader including a light source to emit a light beam; and a spot pattern generator to receive the light beam and to generate a two-dimensional spot array from the light beam, the two-dimensional spot array to be directed toward a substrate having nanostructures, the two-dimensional spot array to be sensed to detect a presence or an absence of a substance of interest on the substrate.

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