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20120076391 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 03-29-2012 |
20120076411 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 03-29-2012 |
20120076436 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 03-29-2012 |
20120092481 | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE SLIDE SCANNING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Provided herein are systems methods including a design of a microscope slide scanner for digital pathology applications which provides high quality images and automated batch-mode operation at low cost. The instrument architecture is advantageously based on a convergence of high performance, yet low cost, computing technologies, interfaces and software standards to enable high quality digital microscopy at very low cost. Also provided is a method based in part on a stitching method that allows for dividing an image into a number of overlapping tiles and reconstituting the image with a magnification without substantial loss of accuracy. A scanner is employed in capturing snapshot images. The method allows for overlapping images captured in consecutive snapshots. | 04-19-2012 |
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20100225668 | Modes and Interfaces for Observation, and Manipulation of Digital Images on Computer Screen in Support of Pathologist's Workflow - Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a method of manipulating a microscopy slide image. Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a method of panning across the entire width and height of a microscopy slide image. Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a method of changing the magnification of a microscopy slide image. | 09-09-2010 |
20100226926 | Method of Detection of Fluorescence-Labeled Probes Attached to Diseased Solid Tissue - Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a method of treating breast cancer characterized by the amplification of HER2 genes in a subject in need thereof, comprising: (a) isolating a tissue sample comprised of a plurality of breast tumor cells; (b) isolating a first section from said tissue sample; (c) isolating a second section from an adjacent portion of said tissue sample; (d) contacting the first section with a first stain; (e) contacting the second section with a probe; (f) imaging the first section following contact with the stain to produce a first image; (g) analyzing the first image for abnormal microscopic features; (h) identifying areas of interest in the first image that display abnormal microscopic features; (i) electronically annotating the first image to identify the areas of interest; (j) imaging the second section following contact with the probe; (k) aligning the first image and the second image; and (l) analyzing areas of interest in the second image that correspond to an area of interest identified in the first image; wherein the subject is administered an anti-HER2 antibody if HER2 is amplified or providing an alternative treatment if HER2 is not amplified. | 09-09-2010 |
20130158432 | BODY FLUID MONITORING AND SAMPLING DEVICES AND METHODS - An integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device constructed to permit digital as well as alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis, the device comprising: a housing; at least one skin-penetration member; and a member constructed for the application of circumferential or vacuum pressure to an appendage; wherein the member is detachably or retractably connected to the housing in a manner such that the integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device can perform digital or alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis. Additional arrangements and techniques are also described. | 06-20-2013 |
20140178169 | IMAGING SYSTEMS, CASSETTES, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A microscope slide holding cassette includes a main body for surrounding and protecting microscopes, and shelves capable of holding the microscope slides. The shelves have support members that extend outwardly in order to support label ends of slides. Catches carried at the end of the support members are capable of limiting movement of the slides during transport of the cassette. To transport slides to different workstations, a pickup device can use a vacuum to pick up a slide without contacting areas of the slide that may have glue. The pickup device can load and unload the cassette. The pickup device can have a low-profile configuration in order to access relatively small spaces for processing flexibility. | 06-26-2014 |
20140204196 | FOCUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUES USING ERROR SIGNAL - Systems and techniques for an optical scanning microscope and/or other appropriate imaging system includes components for scanning and collecting focused images of a tissue sample and/or other object disposed on a slide. The focusing system described herein provides for determining best focus for each snapshot as a snapshot is captured, which may be referred to as “on-the-fly focusing.” Best focus may be determined using an error function generated according to movement of a dither focusing lens. The devices and techniques provided herein lead to significant reductions in the time required for forming a digital image of an area in a pathology slide and provide for the creation of high quality digital images of a specimen at high throughput. | 07-24-2014 |
20140240824 | SLIDE HANDLING SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUES - In an automated process of handling slides, such as in an imaging system, a slide hander must be able to get a hold of, lift up, and move slides, with tissues samples thereon, to multiple locations quickly and efficiently. To perform this function, the arm of the slide handler needs to be free to move from one location to the next and to advantageously respond in the event of encountering any unexpected or misplaced objects and/or other obstacles without jamming, being damaged and/or causing damage to a slide. A system described herein provides for the use of a slide handler having a crash head assembly with a spring-loaded flexible joint that may disengage if an unexpected obstacle is encountered and spring back to its proper location once the obstacle is cleared. Additionally, because the crash head assembly can flex, it is less likely to break or chip the glass slides. | 08-28-2014 |