Fluorescence image acquisition apparatus and imaging system comprising such an apparatus
US7015486B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N1/193
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns an image acquisition apparatus comprising a UV radiation source (29) capable of making fluorescent supports (1) whereof the images are to be acquired, a window (21) transparent to UV and visible light, typically rectangular, for receiving an image support to be acquired, a linear sensor (31) whereof the length is preferably substantially equal to the width of the window receiving a support and means (23) driving the sensor and, preferably the UV radiation source parallel to one of the edges of the window (21) receiving an image support. The invention is mainly applicable to image acquisition for revealing a chemical or physical phenomenon. The invention is mainly applicable to planar chromatography or layer chromatography.
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