公开(公告)号：US20040127781A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-01

申请号：US09795056

申请日：2001-02-21

Applicant: Xenogen Corporation

Inventor： Michael D. Cable ,  Michael Bo Nelson ,  Bradley W. Rice ,  Christopher A. Rasco ,  David N. Sprague ,  David G. Nilson ,  Rick Dalgetty

IPC: H04N005/225 ,  G01T001/10

CPC classification number: G02B27/0018 ,  G01N21/01 ,  G02B21/16

Abstract: An improved imaging apparatus is disclosed that allows a user to perform numerous imaging operations. The imaging apparatus may include one or more improvements to imaging box design to improve illumination control within the imaging box, such as improved door seal arrangements, improved door closing mechanisms, and improved light seals. The present invention may also include one or more improvements to imaging apparatus design to facilitate image capture, such as: an automated filter select device, a moveable stage, automated focus control, f-stop adjustment and stage height, and improved internal illumination for capturing photographic images.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的成像装置，其允许用户执行许多成像操作。 成像装置可以包括对成像盒设计的一个或多个改进以改善成像盒内的照明控制，例如改进的门密封装置，改进的门关闭机构和改进的光密封。 本发明还可以包括对成像装置设计的一个或多个改进以便于图像捕获，例如：自动滤波器选择装置，可移动台，自动对焦控制，f-停止调整和台高度，以及用于捕获的改进的内部照明 摄影图像。