Slide holder for detection of slide placement on microscope
US9581800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0822
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a slide holder that utilizes edge detection algorithms to determine the location of various edges of a slide. From these edges, and integrating characteristic slide dimension, both linear offset of the edge of the slide in the holder and any rotation of the slide relative to the microscope stage axis are determined. The process of using the slide holder of the invention ensures precise and accurate placement of a slide during a first round of imaging and for reload in subsequent rounds.
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