Method and system for creating a crystallization results database
US6811608B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC30B29/58
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and a method for depositing crystallization observations into a relational database. The system includes a computer, microscope, and a headset having a microphone and headphones. Crystallization observations are deposited into the database by verbal commands. Verbal commands also drive the crystallization apparatus plates to position the apparatus wells within the microscope field of vision. The system is integrated with a software application which enables the user to build the trials, matrices, solutions, and macromolecules to be used in the crystallization trials. The user is guided through the crystallization trial setup by a multitude of managers and builders of the software application. The software application also provides numerous tools to query the database and display results in a multitude of formats.
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