OPTICAL ASSAY SYSTEM WITH A MULTI-PROBE IMAGING ARRAY
First Claim
1. A multi-probe imaging array for imaging a sample, the multi-probe imaging array comprising a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes and a probe holder for orienting the plurality of probes with respect to one another and to the sample, wherein at least some of the probes simultaneously illuminate the sample and detect resulting electromagnetic radiation from the sample.
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Abstract
The subject matter described herein relates to an optical assay system having a multi-probe imaging array that orients a plurality of probes with respect to one another and to a sample. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a multi-probe imaging array for contacting biological samples and simultaneously illuminating a plurality of locations on the biological sample and collecting the reflected radiation from the locations. The multi-probe imaging array can be used for the rapid imaging of biological samples, for example, during surgery.
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- 1. A multi-probe imaging array for imaging a sample, the multi-probe imaging array comprising a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes and a probe holder for orienting the plurality of probes with respect to one another and to the sample, wherein at least some of the probes simultaneously illuminate the sample and detect resulting electromagnetic radiation from the sample.
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34. A method for testing a biological sample, the method comprising:
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contacting the biological sample with a multi-probe imaging array, wherein the multi-probe imaging array comprises a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes and a probe holder for orienting the plurality of probes with respect to one another and to the sample; illuminating the biological sample using the probes, wherein illuminating the sample comprises illuminating plural locations on the biological sample surface in parallel; and detecting electromagnetic radiation reflected from or emitted by plural locations on the biological sample in response to the illumination. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78)
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79. A system for imaging a biological sample, the system comprising:
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a multi-probe imaging array for simultaneously illuminating a plurality of locations of the biological sample with electromagnetic radiation generated by an electromagnetic radiation source and for detecting electromagnetic radiation reflected from or emitted by the biological sample, the multi-probe imaging array comprising a plurality of electromagnetic radiation probes and a probe holder for orienting the plurality of probes with respect to one another and to the sample; a detector coupled to the multi-probe imaging array for receiving electromagnetic radiation signals indicative of the electromagnetic radiation detected by the probes and for converting the electromagnetic radiation signals to electrical signals; and a processor coupled to the detector for receiving the electrical signals and for determining, based on the electrical signals an indication of a physical property of the biological sample. - View Dependent Claims (80, 81, 82, 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108, 109, 110)
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