Apparatus, method, and system for the automated imaging and evaluation of embryos, oocytes and stem cells
US9482659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B21/125
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses, methods, and systems for the automated imaging and evaluation of human embryos, oocytes, or pluripotent cells are described. An apparatus and method for automated dish detection and well occupancy determination are described. In addition, a multi-well culture dish and an illumination assembly for bimodal imaging are described. These inventions find use at least in identifying or in facilitating identification of embryos and oocytes in vitro that are most useful in treating infertility in humans.
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