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Apparatus and method for labeling rows and columns in an irregular array

US7457481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2006
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30072
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The apparatus and method of the invention provide for assigning coordinates to samples in an array. The method is based on a hierarchical pattern matching to a local lattice structure that is used as a template. Starting from the best local match, the pattern is expanded hierarchically to encompass the entire array.

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