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Detection device for light transmitted from a sensed volume

US6469311B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2000
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/6421
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high-throughput light detection instrument and method are described. In some embodiments, switch mechanisms and optical relay structures permit different light sources and/or detectors to be selected for different applications. In other embodiments, switch mechanisms and optical paths permit top/bottom illumination and/or top/bottom detection, or combinations thereof.

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