Method and apparatus for rapid capture of focused microscopic images
US5912699A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/74
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high speed image capture apparatus includes a camera with an integration period between consecutive flashes of an illuminating light pulse, where the camera has an image read out period and an image output. A timer for provides a strobe output representative of the start of a flash. An image capture apparatus captures a first image during the integration period and a second image within a predetermined time after capturing the first image but before the image read out period has elapsed so as to substantially increase a rate of producing usable image outputs. The image capture apparatus is coupled to the strobe output and the image output.
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