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System and method of detecting investigational features related to a sample

US7200088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2002
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/0037
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical disc system includes a photo detector circuit of an optical disc drive and a signal processing system. The photo detector circuit is configured to generate at least one information-carrying signal from an optical disc assembly. The signal processing system is coupled to the photo detector circuit to obtain from the at least one information-carrying signal both operational information used to operate the optical disc system and data indicative of presence and/or characteristics of an investigational feature associated with the optical disc assembly. Methods and discs for imaging a biological or medical investigational feature are also provided.

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