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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2016
Filed:
May. 02, 2013
Nanoscopia (Cayman), Inc., Grand Cayman, CY;
Brian Vaartstra, Nampa, ID (US);
NanoScopia (Cayman), Inc., Grand Cayman, KY;
Abstract
An image sensor integrated circuit may contain image sensor pixels. A channel for receiving a fluid with samples may be formed on top of the image sensor. The image sensor pixels may form light sensors and imagers. The imagers may gather images of the samples as the fluid passes over the imagers or when the samples from the fluid adhere to the surface above an imager array. A protective coating may be formed on surfaces of the channel to protect the image sensor pixels and integrated circuit from potentially damaging materials in the fluid, samples, or materials provided for evaluating the samples. The protective coating may be a base-resistant material such as a silylating agent. A cover glass may be attached above the image sensor integrated circuit to form a portion of the channel. The protective coating may be formed on surfaces of the cover glass.