Light standard for microscopy
First Claim
1. A method of integrating light within a chamber, comprising the steps of:
- a. placing a first flat end of an integrating chamber on a microscope stage, said integrating chamber being a cylinder having a diffusively reflective interior,b. enabling light of at least one wavelength to enter said chamber through at least one light aperture from at least one light source,c. monitoring the intensity of said light within said chamber with a photosensor, said photosensor being recessed within the wall of said chamber and being in visual communication with said light,d. using a microprocessor as an input source selecting from the list of functions comprising at least one of benchmark mode, linearity scan mode, step mode, ratio light mode or monitor mode.
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Abstract
The disclosed light standard system provides flat field illumination through the use of an integrating light chamber which is in communication with a microprocessor. The light chamber has at least one high performance light source, such as LED'"'"'s, recessed within the walls and positioned to prevent light from directly exiting the chamber. A photosensor monitors multiple parameters within the chamber and interacts with the microprocessor to control intensity, temperature and wavelengths. The lights standard operates in benchmark, ratio light, linearity and transient response modes with all parameters being programmable and storable within said microprocessor.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of integrating light within a chamber, comprising the steps of:
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a. placing a first flat end of an integrating chamber on a microscope stage, said integrating chamber being a cylinder having a diffusively reflective interior, b. enabling light of at least one wavelength to enter said chamber through at least one light aperture from at least one light source, c. monitoring the intensity of said light within said chamber with a photosensor, said photosensor being recessed within the wall of said chamber and being in visual communication with said light, d. using a microprocessor as an input source selecting from the list of functions comprising at least one of benchmark mode, linearity scan mode, step mode, ratio light mode or monitor mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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