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Method and system for coordination on optically controlled microfluidic systems

US9782775B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2014
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2191
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In accordance with one embodiment, a method for automatically coordinating droplets for optically controlled microfluidic systems, comprising using light to move one or a plurality of droplets simultaneously, applying an algorithm to coordinate droplet motions and avoid droplet collisions, and moving droplets to a layout of droplets. In another embodiment, a system for automatically coordinating droplets for optically controlled microfluidic systems, comprising using a light source to move one or a plurality of droplets simultaneously, using an algorithm to coordinate droplet motions and avoid droplet collisions, and using a microfluidic device to move droplets to a layout of droplets.

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