System and method for imaging with enhanced depth of field
US8314837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V10/16
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for imaging is presented. The method includes acquiring a plurality of images corresponding to at least one field of view using an imaging device having an objective and a stage for holding a sample to be imaged. Furthermore, the method includes determining a figure of merit corresponding to each pixel in each of the plurality of acquired images, wherein the figure of merit comprises a discrete approximation to a gradient vector. The method also includes synthesizing a composite image based upon the determined figures of merit.
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