Multifunction autofocus system and method for automated microscopy

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PATENT NO 10001622
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13317727

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Multifunction autofocus for automated microscopy includes automatic coarse focusing of an automated microscope by reflective positioning, followed by automatic image-based autofocusing of the automated microscope performed in reference to a coarse focus position. In some aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics for multi-planar image acquisition along a Z axis direction of a microscope. In some other aspects, the image-based autofocusing utilizes astigmatism in microscope optics in combination with chromatic aberration for multi-planar image acquisition along the Z axis direction.

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  • SANFORD-BURNHAM MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE; VALA SCIENCES, INC.

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Azimi, Behrad La Jolla, US 4 106
Fuller, Derek N San Diego, US 5 166
Kellner, Albert L San Diego, US 4 174
Price, Jeffrey H San Diego, US 31 1242

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