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DETECTION METHODS AND SYSTEM USING SEQUENCED TECHNOLOGIES

  • US 20060008051A1
  • Filed: 11/11/2003
  • Published: 01/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/11/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting a presence of a characteristic in an object, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing at least three detection technologies;

    first determining, utilizing one of the at least three detection technologies, whether the characteristic is present in the object;

    subsequently determining, utilizing a subsequent one of the at least three detection technologies, whether the characteristic is present in the object;

    finally determining utilizing another one of the at least three detection technologies, if previous determinations for a majority of said at least three detection technologies are not identical, whether the characteristic is present in the object;

    applying a predetermined criterion, after determinations by at least a majority of the at least three detection technologies, to detect the presence of the characteristic in the object.

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