Detection module
AssigneeMeso Scale Technologies, LLC.
InventorsCharles M. CLINTON, Jacob N. WOHLSTADTER
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Abstract
We describe a detection module useful with an apparatus and/or system for conducting luminescence assays, and a kit, a system, an apparatus, and a method incorporating the detection module.
Claims5
A detection module configured for placement and functional engagement with an apparatus for conducting luminescence assays in multi-well plates, said apparatus comprising one or more detection module engagement elements, said detection module is a replaceable unit disposed within a detection module housing, and wherein the following components are disposed within said housing:
- (a) a light detector;
- and
- (b) a control board comprising
- (i) a microcontroller,
- (ii) motion control and communications electronics,
- (iii) an external input/output connector, and
- (iv) an internal input/output connector;
- wherein said housing comprises one or more apparatus engagement elements configured to align and engage with said one or more detection module engagement elements.
A system comprising
- (a) an apparatus for conducting luminescence assays in multi-well plates, said apparatus comprising a light-tight enclosure (LTE), a fluidic assembly, an imaging assembly, a plate assembly capable of supporting and translating a plate to one or more components of said apparatus;
- and one or more detection module engagement elements;
- (b) a detection module configured for placement and functional engagement with said apparatus, said detection module is a replaceable unit disclosed within a detection module housing, and wherein the following components are disposed within said housing:
- (x) a light detector and (y) a control board comprising
- (i) a microcontroller,
- (ii) motion control and communications electronics,
- (iii) an external input/output connector, and
- (iv) an internal input/output connector;
- wherein said housing comprises one or more apparatus engagement elements configured to align and engage with said one or more detection module engagement elements.
A kit comprising
- (a) a detection module for use with an apparatus for conducting luminescence assays in multi-well plates, said detection module comprising a housing with the following components disposed within said housing:
- (i) a light detector and (ii) a control board comprising a microcontroller, motion control and communications electronics, a computer module, an external input/output connector, and an internal input/output connector;
- and
- (b) a device comprising software to (i) operate said detection module and/or said apparatus, and/or (ii) manage and/or analyze data collected on said apparatus and/or detection module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.