Method of and an apparatus for image analyses of biological specimens
November 4, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3297879 3481659 3847486 3907437 Method of recognition and interpretation of objects in microscopic observations Scanning microscope system with automatic cell find and autofocus Optical analysis of biomedical specimens Automatic focusing system Pattern recognition system with keyboard entry for adaptive sensitivity Method of and an apparatus for automatic classification of red blood cells InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/794937 filed on 11/04/1985US Classes:382/129, DNA or RNA pattern reading348/135, Object or scene measurement348/79, Microscope356/39, BLOOD ANALYSIS359/396, Transparent slide359/397, Reference lines or grids382/133, Cell analysis, classification, or counting600/310Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefromExaminersPrimary: Boudreau, Leo H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG01N 15/14 (20060101)G01N 15/14 (20060101) G06K 9/00 (20060101) G06K 9/00 (20060101) G01N 15/10 (20060101) G01N 15/10 (20060101) AbstractA user interactive system for dynamically testing and evaluating various cells, antigens, or other materials taken from the human body. More specifically, the DNA in specimen cells is analyzed and quantified by image analysis using pattern recognition techniques. The user is provided with a unique slide or support on which there are specimen and reference materials or objects which are simultaneously stained or otherwise image enhanced at the time of analysis. | |
