Abstract:
A reagent card analyzer comprises an optical signal source configured to transmit an optical signal and an optical signal detector spaced a distance from the optical signal source to define an optical signal path into which the optical signal is transmitted, the optical signal detector configured to detect the optical signal and to output an electrical signal indicative of the optical signal. A reader is configured to read a reagent pad of a reagent card. A reagent card moving mechanism is configured to move the reagent card having the reagent pad including a leading and trailing end through the optical signal path. An optical detector interface is electrically coupled with the optical signal detector and configured to receive electrical signals and to output a pad detect signal indicative of at least one of the leading and the trailing end as the reagent card is moved through the optical signal path.
Abstract:
A method for counting the number and measuring the intensity of light pulses produced in a scintillator by the chemiluminescence labels or radioisotopes used in biochemical applications in plane-like samples (13) so that in addition to the intensity of the light pulses, also the position of each light pulse is determined. An image detector (20) is used in measuring so that the light-sensitive surface of the image detector and the sample (13) are brought as close to each other as possible.
Abstract:
A luminometer for assaying bioluminescence and chemiluminescence reactions characterized by sample wells having transparent bottom walls, a light detector positioned beneath the sample wells and a reagent injector above the wells.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an apparatus comprising: a measuring head (10) having a slot (18) for receiving a measurement cell (26) and means (28) for emitting electromagnetic radiation, and means (32, 36) for detecting radiation from said emission means (28) after it has passed through the measurement cell (26); means (16) for translatably driving and means (12, 14) for translatably guiding, allowing the substantially vertical longitudinal movement of the measurement head (10); at least two recesses (44) each intended for receiving a measurement cell (26) and arranged one above the other in a longitudinal direction, the recesses (44) as well as the driving means (16) and the guiding means (12, 14) being configured such that during the translational movement of the measurement head (10) along the nominal travel thereof each recess is placed inside the slot (18) of the measurement head (10).
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for characterizing eggshells of eggs, the eggs being supported, comprising: —deforming the eggshell, —scanning the eggshell with a laser beam of a Self Mixing Laser Vibrometer (SMLV) with scanning signals, whereby a reflection light signal of reflection light is obtained, —processing scanning signal and the reflection signal with the SMLV, whereby a mixed signal with crack information is obtained, —during scanning moving the eggs relative to the SMLV, —comparing the signals with preset criteria and characteristics of such eggs, whereby comparative data are obtained, and —characterizing the eggshells on the basis of the comparative data.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur optischen Charakterisierung einer Probe und/oder des/der Materials/ien derselben mit einer zur Beleuchtung eines Probenraumabschnitts, in den die Probe einbringbar ist, mit einfallendem Licht ausgerichteten oder ausrichtbaren Beleuchtungseinheit, einer zum Abbilden der in den Probenraumabschnitt eingebrachten Probe durch Empfang von durch die Probe zurückgeworfenem Licht ausgerichtete oder ausrichtbare Detektionseinheit, die zum Erfassen mindestens zweier unterschiedlicher, bevorzugt zweier orthogonaler, Polarisationsanteile im zurückgeworfenen Licht ausgebildet ist, und einer Auswerteeinheit, mit der in den von der Detektionseinheit aufgenommenen Abbildungsdaten diejenigen abgebildeten Oberflächenelemente (Reflexionselemente) der Probe identifizierbar sind, deren zurückgeworfenes, empfangenes Licht auf einer Reflexion des einfallenden Lichts an der Probe beruht, und mit der die erfassten unterschiedlichen Polarisationsanteile für diese Reflexionselemente zu der optischen Charakterisierung auswertbar sind.
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure include systems and methods. According to certain embodiments, provided is an integrated analysis system that includes a first module including a sample analysis component and a first internal container conveyor system. The integrated analysis system further includes a second module including a second internal container conveyor system. The first and second modules are positioned adjacent each other such that the first and second internal container conveyor systems are aligned and adapted to transport containers from the first module to the second module. Also provided are methods of analyzing and preparing samples (e.g., blood and body fluid samples), as well as components that find use within the analysis systems of the present disclosure.
Abstract:
A device for use in the detection of binding affinities, the device comprising a planar waveguide (2) arranged on a substrate (3), and further comprising an optical coupler (41) having a predetermined length for coupling coherent light (1) of a predetermined wavelength into the planar waveguide (2) such that a parallel beam of coherent light propagates through the planar waveguide (2) with an evanescent field (11) of the coherent light propagating along an outer surface (21) of the planar waveguide (2). The outer surface (21) of the planar waveguide (2) comprises binding sites thereon capable of binding target samples to the binding sites such that light of the evanescent field (11) is diffracted by target samples bound to the binding sites. The binding sites are arranged along a plurality of predetermined straight lines (7) running parallel to one another with a constant distance between adjacent straight lines. The predetermined straight lines (7) are arranged at an angle relative to the direction of propagation of the evanescent field (11) such that the coherent light (12) diffracted by the target samples bound to the binding sites impinges under a diffraction angle relative to the straight lines onto a further optical coupler (8) arranged in a portion (10) of the planar waveguide (2) outside the beam of coherent light propagating through the planar waveguide. The further optical coupler (8) couples the diffracted coherent light (13) out of the planar waveguide (2) such as to interfere at a predetermined detection location (9) with a difference in optical path length which is an integer multiple of the predetermined wavelength.