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Optical alignment apparatus and method therefor

US8011785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Lein Applied Diagnostics Limited · GB

Inventors

Austen Hearn · Reading, GB
Simon Meadowcroft · Chepstow, GB
Richard Holley · Glendale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2008
Grant date	Sep 6, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B5/14532
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical measurement apparatus comprises an optical system. The optical system comprises a source and an image capture device. The source is arranged to generate, when in use, a beam of electromagnetic radiation. Further, the optical system is arranged to direct the beam of electromagnetic radiation to a location to be measured. The optical measurement apparatus also comprises a feedback arrangement arranged to receive a reflected beam from the location to be measured and to provide feedback information in response to receipt of the reflected beam, the feedback information being indicative of degree of alignment of the location to be measured with the optical system.

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