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1. A method for collecting images of signals using an imaging apparatus, the method comprising:
- placing a sample tile on a stage of the imaging apparatus, the sample tile having an array including a plurality of features, at least a portion of the features having a marker;
flooding an entirety of the sample tile with light utilizing an illuminator of the imaging apparatus, the illuminator including a plurality of LEDs exciting the marker in the array; and
collecting images of at least a portion of the array utilizing an image collecting device of the imaging apparatus, the images selectively showing signals emitted by the markers.
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An apparatus for imaging an array of a plurality of features associated with a sample tile. The apparatus includes a stage that supports the sample tile in an illumination region, and an illumination source having a plurality of LEDs adapted to emit light. At least a portion of the light illuminates the illumination region. Additionally, the apparatus includes an image collecting device adapted to selectively collect images of a signal.
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1. A method for collecting images of signals using an imaging apparatus, the method comprising:
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placing a sample tile on a stage of the imaging apparatus, the sample tile having an array including a plurality of features, at least a portion of the features having a marker;
flooding an entirety of the sample tile with light utilizing an illuminator of the imaging apparatus, the illuminator including a plurality of LEDs exciting the marker in the array; and
collecting images of at least a portion of the array utilizing an image collecting device of the imaging apparatus, the images selectively showing signals emitted by the markers.
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