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US 12,251,272 B2Granted
Systems and methods for optogenetic imaging using semi-kinematic coupling
AssigneeInscopix, Inc.
InventorsKelvin Kao, David Pignatelli, Mark O. Trulson, Alice Stamatakis, Koen Visscher
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Abstract
Provided herein are systems and methods for imaging using a microscope system comprising removeable or replaceable component parts. Such systems and methods employ semi-kinetic coupling for easy, tool-free attachment of the microscope system to a baseplate. Systems and methods provided herein may comprise simultaneous imaging and stimulation using a microscope system. The microscope system can have a relatively small size compared to an average microscope system.
Claims20
An imaging device, comprising:
- a) a baseplate configured to be attached to a subject having a target region to be imaged;
- b) a removeable and replaceable cable assembly;
- and
- c) a device body having a sensor cap assembly that comprises an image sensor configured to image the target region when the sensor cap assembly is connected to the device body,
- wherein the device body is connected to and separated from the baseplate in a tools-free reproducible manner, and
- wherein the device body comprises outer spring clips to secure the device body to the baseplate through compression and release of the outer spring clips.
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An imaging device, comprising:
- a) a baseplate configured to be attached to a subject having a target region to be imaged;
- b) a removeable and replaceable cable assembly;
- and
- c) a device body having a sensor cap assembly that comprises:
- an image sensor configured to image the target region when the device body is connected to and separated from the baseplate in a tools-free, reproducible manner, and
- a socket;
- wherein a header on the cable assembly is dimensioned to plug into the socket.
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