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Method for detecting clusters of biological particles

US8855397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2011
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/195
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for detecting clusters of biological particles (12) on a surface (11), comprising steps that involve: a. determining (E1) a topographical representation (20) of said surface; and b. detecting (E3, E4), on said topographical representation, at least one contour defining a region that is likely to correspond to a cluster of biological particles.

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