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Microarray dispensing with real-time verification and inspection

  • US 6,558,623 B1
  • Filed: 07/06/2000
  • Issued: 05/06/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A microarrayer for spotting solution onto slides, comprising:

  • A) at least one dispense head for spotting the slides, B) at least one light source capable of illuminating the slides, C) at least one camera operating in conjunction with said at least one light source, said at least one camera capable of acquiring and transmitting slide image data, D) a computer programmed to;

    1) receive said slide image data from said at least one camera, 2) analyze said slide image data, and 3) generate post analysis data based on said analysis of said slide image data, wherein said post analysis data comprises information relating to the success or failure of said microarrayer to successfully spot solution onto the slides and E) an adjustment means for permitting adjustments to be made to said spotting of solution onto the slides, wherein said adjustments are based on said post analysis data.

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