System and method for tracking the movement of biological materials
US8463015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30024
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides an automated system and method that allows a user to track the movement of an object, such as at least one cell amongst a plurality of cells as it moves from one point to another over time in order for the user to determine how the at least one cell functions. The user is able to track the movement of the at least one cell and determine if the at least one cell structure has changed, such as the at least one cell experiencing cell division or if two or more cells merge together. This user is able to optimally track the at least one cell to find an approximate location of at least one the cell as it moves in time and distance. Thus, this invention provides the user with a means to track cell movement to study the cell function.
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