Devices, systems, and methods for illuminating objects
US10627638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/1006
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An illumination system includes a surface configured to have an imaging target placed thereon, a light source, a beam splitter and at least a first mirror. The beam splitter is configured to split the beam of light from the light source and the first mirror is configured to reflect a first beam from the beam splitter onto the surface with the imaging target. An imaging system includes an imaging surface configured to have an imaging target placed thereon, a mirror, and a capturing device. The capturing device is configured to capture an image of the imaging target through a path of emitted light that extends from the imaging target, reflects off the mirror, and to the capturing device. The mirror, the capturing device, or both are configured to move in a diagonal direction with respect to the imaging surface to reduce a length of the path of emitted light. Systems and methods to calibrate an imaging system to remove or reduce non-uniformities within images of samples due to imaging system properties. Illumination modules and systems for more uniform illumination of samples placed on sample screens or illumination surfaces comprising frosted half-cylindrical rods and methods of use …
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