Illumination system for an imaging apparatus with low profile output device
US7474398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/0826
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluorescence illumination system is provided for use with an imaging apparatus that defines a light-tight imaging compartment. The fluorescence illumination system includes a trans-illumination component configured to direct excitation light into a first surface of the specimen wherein diffused light emanates from a second surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen. Further, the fluorescence illumination system includes an epi-illumination component configured to direct excitation light onto a third surface of the specimen wherein the diffused light exits the third surface thereof for receipt through the view port to acquire fluorescence data of the specimen.
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