System for simplifying the implementation of specified functions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5930732
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08529188

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A machine, method and medium for implementing functions using an input device in a manner that enhances efficient operation of a mechanism capable of operating in at least two states. The functions are implemented via a convenient input device, such as a mouse. One or more specified actuators of the input device implement a given function when the mechanism is in a first state, while at least one of those actuators implements a different function when the mechanism is in a second state. In embodiments of the present invention contemplating that the mechanism is a microscope system, two states in which the microscope system is envisioned to operate are a scan state and a pause state. The scan state allows the microscope system to execute a pre-defined scan sequence, while the pause state allows the microscope system to pause from that sequence.

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GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED10210 GENETIC CENTER DRIVE MAIL STOP #1 / PATENT DEPT SAN DIEGO CA 92121
BIOLUCENT LLC250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
CYTYC CORPORATION250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
HOLOGIC INC250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
SUROS SURGICAL SYSTEMS INC6100 TECHNOLOGY CENTER DRIVE NORTHWEST TECHNOLOGY CENTER INDIANAPOLIS IN 46278
THIRD WAVE TECHNOLOGIES INC250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
CYTYC SURGICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP250 CAMPUS DRIVE MARLBOROUGH MA 01752

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Domanik, Richard A Libertyville, IL 31 842
Gruber, Dennis W Arlington Heights, IL 15 525
Mayer, William J South Barrington, IL 42 1114

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