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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2012
Filed:
May. 13, 2010
Randall J. True, San Francisco, CA (US);
Paul C. Ciccolella, Redwood City, CA (US);
Jared C. Pache, Tracy, CA (US);
Randall J. True, San Francisco, CA (US);
Paul C. Ciccolella, Redwood City, CA (US);
Jared C. Pache, Tracy, CA (US);
Affymetrix, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A system and method for encoded microparticles is described. One embodiment includes an encoded microparticle comprising a plurality of segments, wherein the plurality of segments form a spatial code; contrast coating on at least one segment of the plurality of segments, wherein the contrast coating further encodes the microparticle; an outer surface, wherein the outer surface encloses the spatial code and contrast coating, and wherein the spatial code and contrast coating are detectable through the outer surface.