Test device, assembly, and method
AssigneeCharm Sciences, Inc.
InventorsPaul E. Graham, Robert J. Markovsky
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Abstract
Analyte testing devices, assemblies, methods, operations, and systems are shown and described. In one embodiment, an apparatus to generate a test result from an assay, when contacted with a sample, includes a non-planar optics module, an imaging device, and a direct, dynamically-controlled lighting assembly. The assembly may include an aperture carrier heat block having a plurality of optical windows and enhancing manipulation of an assay about the assembly.
Claims102
An apparatus to generate a test result from an assay when contacted with a sample, said apparatus comprising:
- a. a non-planar optics module adapted to align said assay in an offset position, wherein said offset position includes an upper portion angled offset about a lower portion;
- b. an incubator adapted to incubate said assay;
- c. an imaging device adapted to image said assay in said offset position;
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- d. a direct, dynamically-controlled lighting assembly aligned about said assay.
In an assembly to generate a test result from an assay, an optics module comprising:
- a. an offset frame adapted to receive said assay, wherein said frame includes an upper tier platform angled offset about a lower tier platform;
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- b. an aperture carrier aligned about said frame and adapted to provide a plurality of optical windows with said assay in a testing position and provide a clearance for manipulation of said assay about said assembly.
An apparatus to generate a test result from an assay when contacted with a sample, said apparatus comprising:
- a. a non-planar optics module adapted to align said assay in an offset position;
- b. an optical detector adapted to image said assay in said offset position;
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- c. a direct, dynamically-controlled lighting assembly adapted to provide illumination about at least a portion of said assay free of specular reflection.
An apparatus to generate a test result from an assay when contacted with a sample, said apparatus comprising:
- a. a non-planar optics module adapted to align said assay about an upper tier platform angled offset about a lower tier platform;
- b. an imaging device adapted to image said assay aligned about said upper tier platform and angled offset about said lower tier platform;
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- c. a direct, dynamically-controlled lighting assembly having:
- a. a plurality of independently-variable light sources, and
- b. a dual digital-to-analog converter.
An apparatus to generate a test result from an assay when contacted with a sample, said apparatus comprising:
- a. a non-planar optics module adapted to align said assay in an offset position, wherein said offset position includes an upper portion angled offset about a lower portion;
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- b. a power over ethernet (POE) power sourcing electrically connected to said apparatus and adapted to provide a data connection and a power connection to said non-planar optics module.
In an assembly to generate a test result from an assay, an optics module comprising:
- a. an offset frame adapted to receive said assay being slid into said optics module, wherein said offset frame includes an upper tier platform angled offset about a lower tier platform;
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- b. a stabilizer adapted to stabilize said assay received in an operating position when generating said test result.
A method of generating a test result from an assay in a transit environment comprising:
- a. applying a sample on said assay, and inserting said assay into an offset frame having an upper tier platform angled offset about a lower tier platform;
- b. securing a stabilizer about said assay;
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- c. generating said test result.
A method of claim 100, wherein said sample comprises a dairy sample.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.