Method and device for microscopy-based imaging of samples
US11428917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B21/26
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for performing microscopy-based imaging of samples comprises: loading a sample holder (100) onto a support (50) configured to receive the sample holder (100); moving the sample holder (100) in a first direction, from a starting position on a first strip of the sample holder (100), to move the sample holder (100) relative to an imaging line of a line camera (10), to capture an image of the first strip of the sample holder (100); monitoring a focal plane using an autofocus system (15) as the sample holder (100) is moved in the first direction; in response to a signal from the autofocus system (15), moving an objective lens (25) along the optical axis to adjust the focal plane; and moving the sample holder (100) in a second direction, to align the imaging line of the line camera (10) with a position on a second strip of the sample holder (100).
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