Method and apparatus for detecting microscope slide coverslips
US8213001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2557/514
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus of the present invention determines whether zero, one, or a plurality of microscope slide coverslips are about to be applied to a microscope slide. Light, such as ultraviolet light, may be directed toward a coverslip testing region, in which a number of coverslips reside. The amount of light passing through the coverslip testing region is collected and measured. Based on the measured amount, the method and apparatus determine the number of coverslips present in the coverslip testing region.
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