Sample imaging apparatus, sample analyzing apparatus, and sample imaging method
US7936912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0822
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sample imaging apparatus comprising: a sample image obtainer for obtaining an image of a sample smeared on a sample holder, the sample holder comprising an identification part which comprises identification information of the sample; an identification detector for detecting the identification information; an identification part image obtainer for obtaining an identification part image comprising an image of at least a portion of the identification part; an output device; and a controller for controlling the output device, such that the image of the sample and the identification part image are output when the identification detector can not detect the identification information is disclosed. A sample analyzing system, a sample analyzing apparatus, and a sample imaging method are also disclosed.
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