Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for automatically determining the individual three-dimensional shape of particles, comprising the following steps: a) dosing, aligning and automatically conveying the particles; b) observing the aligned particles and recording images, and; C) evaluating the images. The invention also relates to a device for automatically determining the individual three-dimensional shape of particles, comprising: a) means for dosing, aligning and automatically conveying particles; b) at least two cameras for observing the aligned particles, and; c) means for aligning the images. Lastly, the invention relates to the use of the inventive device for automatically determining the individual three-dimensional shape of particles.
Abstract:
The method involves isolated dosing of particles, and arranging the particles in a longitudinal axis. The supply of the particles is automated along a line. The arranged particles are observed from observation directions (1.1,1.2,1.3) and image capture. The images are evaluated. The dosing of particles of the sample takes place with the help of dosing channels in particular two dosing channels, which are connected one behind the other. The particle axis is aligned along the line transverse to the observation direction. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a method for reconstruction of volume of individual particles (2) a method for determining surface of the individual particles (3) a device for automated determination of individual, three dimensional form of particles of samples.