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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 04, 2004
Applicant:
Kenneth L. Staton, San Carlos, CA (US);
Inventor:
Kenneth L. Staton, San Carlos, CA (US);
Assignee:
Agilent Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06K 9/52 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Methods for evaluating a pixel signal produced during scanning of a chemical array are provided. In general, the methods involve producing at least two analog signals for a pixel using a multi-gain signal detection system, integrating at least one of these signals, and outputting data representing the pixel. Also provided are systems and computer program products for performing the subject methods, and an array scanner containing these systems and program products.