Abstract:
The invention relates to an in-line optical method of inspecting transparent or translucent containers (3) travelling between a light source (7) and a system (9) for taking images of the containers and analysing the images taken. According to the invention, the method comprises the steps of: illuminating each container (3) using the light source (7) having a light intensity variation according to a periodic pattern (7 1 ) of period T 1 along at least one first direction of variation (D); for each container (3), taking a number of images N, greater than or equal to three, of the container passing in front of the light source and occupying respectively N different positions along the length of the path; between each image capture, creating a relative shift between the container and the periodic pattern according to a direction of variation (D) of the periodic pattern (7 1 ); determining and applying a geometric transformation in at least N-1 images of a single container for at least one set of points belonging to the container, in order to align the pixels belonging to the container in the N successive images of a single container; for each container (3), constructing a phase image from the N adjusted images of the container; and analysing the phase image in order to deduce therefrom at least the presence of a light-refracting defect or the distribution quality of the material forming the container.
Abstract:
A tip for use in an optical detection system to analyze an analyte in a fluid sample drawn into the tip, using light reflected from a detection surface inside the tip that the analyte binds to, comprising a first detection surface and a second detection surface located in a same flow path with no controllable valve separating them, wherein the first and second detection surfaces have different surface chemistries.
Abstract:
An automated system for rapid sequential photometric analysis of a collection of double fluorochrome stained lymphocyte specimens, useful for antibody screening or lymphocytotoxicity analysis. The specimens are sequentially alternately irradiated with light of two distinguishable wavelengths, producing fluorescence at two distinguishable wavelengths. The fluorescent emission light intensity for each irradiation of each specimen is measured using a photometer and computer. The computer controls the synchronization of the irradiation through alternately selected condenser sets with the sequential movement of specimens Into the optical path of the irradiating and detected light, and calculates the ratio of the light intensities emitted from each specimen at the two selected fluorescent light wavelengths. These ratios are compared against a control ratio (for lymphocytotoxicity analysis) to classify the specimen. Also described is a method of preparing specimens for such analysis, which requires that a complement be added to the first staining solution after the latter is applied to the specimens, then this combination agitated, and then the second staining solution added and the specimen incubated.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program making method of an array scanner for scanning a plurality of biopolymeric arrays. SOLUTION: This invention selects an individual scanning parameter on at least two different arrays from among a plurality of arrays of a scanning object, and inputs the scanning parameter to the array scanner before scanning the plurality of arrays. Then, the scanner for making the program scans the plurality of arrays according to a preselected scanning parameter, and also includes a scanner for not only making a computer program for making the program of the scanner according to this invention but also making the program according to this invention. The method and a composition of this invention are to detect uses for the various different applications including both applications of genomics (a genome analysis) and proteomics (protein analysis). COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
The portable multimodal optical sensing system is an integrated system/tool for intelligent food safety inspection. The system includes a pair of lasers and corresponding spectrometers working at different wavelengths to enable an operator to obtain high-quality Raman scattering data from both low- and high-fluorescence food samples. By utilizing machine vision and motion control techniques, the system can conduct fully automated spectral data acquisition for randomly scattered samples that are deposited in Petri dishes or placed in customized well plates.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus of inspection tools for inspecting impurities in vials are provided herein. In some embodiments, an inspection tool for inspecting impurities in vials includes: a table for inspecting a plurality of vials; one or more carts configured to move about the table to place the one or more carts in an inspection position, wherein each of the one or more carts includes a vial holder configured to hold a plurality of vials, and wherein each vial holder is configured to spin the plurality of vials on their own respective axes; and a camera configured to take images of the plurality of vials when the plurality of vials are disposed in the inspection position.
Abstract:
An in-line method for optically inspecting transparent or translucent containers (3) comprises illuminating each container with a light source that presents light intensity variation in a periodic pattern along at least a first variation direction. A number N greater than or equal to three of images of the container traveling in front of the light source and occupying N different respective positions along the travel path is taken. Between taking successive images, a relative shift between the container and the periodic pattern is created. A geometrical transformation is determined and applied in order to put the pixels belonging to the container in the N successive images of the same container into coincidence. A phase image for each container is constructed using the N registered images of the container. The phase image is analyzed in order to deduce therefrom at least the presence of defects or the quality of the container.
Abstract:
There is provided a data processing apparatus including: a data determination portion that specifies, in each of first and second light intensity distribution data, an analysis range corresponding to a storage area for storing a detection target, the first and second light intensity distribution data being acquired on the basis of light emitted from first and light sources to a detection area; and a mode selection portion that selects an operation mode of the data determination portion. The mode selection portion selects one of a first mode in which the data determination portion specifies the analysis range in each of the first light intensity distribution data and the second light intensity distribution data, and a second mode in which the data determination portion specifies the analysis range in the second light intensity distribution data on the basis of information on the analysis range of the first light intensity distribution data.
Abstract:
A tip for use in an optical detection system to analyze an analyte in a fluid sample drawn into the tip, using light reflected from a detection surface inside the tip that the analyte binds to, comprising a first detection surface and a second detection surface located in a same flow path with no controllable valve separating them, wherein the first and second detection surfaces have different surface chemistries.