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Methods for reading machine-readable labels on sample receptacles

US10719677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

Norbert D. Hagen · Carlsbad, US
David Opalsky · San Diego, US
Rolf Silbert · Del Mar, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2018
Grant date	Jul 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2035/0493
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of reading machine-readable labels on sample receptacles held by a sample rack. In the method, an absolute position of the sample rack is measured as the sample rack moves between first and second positions in a housing. During movement between the first and second positions, an image is acquired of a machine-readable label associated with each sample receptacle held by the sample rack. The image of each machine-readable label is thereafter decoded.

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