Calibrating array scanners
US7205154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of using a chemical array reader, chemical array readers, and computer program products for use with a chemical array reader. The chemical array reader may include a holder to mount an array and hold the array at a reading position. A light system illuminates a mounted array when at a reading position. A detection system having a focal plane, to detect light from different regions across the array emitted in response to the illumination, when at the reading position, and which generates a resulting signal for each of the regions across the array. An autofocus system which detects and reduces offset between the different regions of an array at the reading position and a determined position of the focal plane.
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