Automated detection and repositioning of micro-objects in microfluidic devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9996920
APP PUB NO 20160171686A1
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14963230

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Methods are provided for the automated detection of micro-objects in a microfluidic device. In addition, methods are provided for repositioning micro-objects in a microfluidic device. In addition, methods are provided for separating micro-objects in a spatial region of the microfluidic device.

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BRUKER CELLULAR ANALYSIS INC5858 HORTON STREET SUITE 320 EMERYVILLE CA 94608

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Du, Fenglei Fremont, US 7 225
Lionberger, Troy A Berkeley, US 17 193
Lundquist, Paul M San Francisco, US 11 234
Tenney, John A Piedmont, US 32 587

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