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Device for automatically positioning and centering a microscope optical head

  • US 6,175,642 B1
  • Filed: 04/29/1996
  • Issued: 01/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for automatically positioning and centering an optical head of a medical microscope having an objective arranged for framing a movable image, comprising:

  • a drive unit arranged for laterally moving said objective so as to vary framing of the movable image; and

    an automatic image analysis system including a microprocessor arranged for identifying the position of a single reference point, said automatic image analysis system arranged for analyzing for light distribution of the movable image framed by said objective, for processing said light distribution to obtain the single reference point of light distribution, and for controlling said drive unit as a function of said reference point for achieving and maintaining a centered relationship of said reference point relative to said optical head.

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