Multifunctional control unit for a microscope

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6118581
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08768711

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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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  • HOLOGIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Domanik, Richard A Libertyville, IL 31 816
Gombrich, Peter P Chicago, IL 30 3567
Gruber, Dennis W Arlington Heights, IL 15 488
Mayer, William J South Barrington, IL 42 1055

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