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Focusing Device, Microscope Device, Focusing Method, And Control Program - EP3151053

The patent EP3151053 was granted to Nikon on Nov 29, 2023. The application was originally filed on May 30, 2014 under application number EP14893365A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3151053

NIKON
Application Number
EP14893365A
Filing Date
May 30, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 27, 2023
Grant Date
Nov 29, 2023
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Patent Citations (13) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (5) New

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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Imaging & Microscopy - Research . Development . Production", Imaging & Microscopy - Research . Development . Production, (20080801), vol. 10, XP093210605-
OPPOSITION- Carl Zeiss, "AxioVision User's Guide Release 4.7", Manual, Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH, pages 1 - 675, Manual, URL: https://www.igb.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/upload/core/PDF/AxioVision%20UsersGuide.pdf, XP009557387-
OPPOSITION- Wu Qiang, "Chapter 16 - Autofocusing", Microscope Image Processing, Elsevier Science & Technology, (20080603), pages 1 - 28, ISBN 978-0-08-055854-7, XP055919934-
OPPOSITION- Wolff Horst, Zenger Katharina, Kraus Birgit, "Progress in live-cell imaging and screening applications using Definite Focus", Biotechniques, Informa Healthcare, US, US , (20091101), vol. 47, no. 5, doi:10.2144/000113299, ISSN 0736-6205, pages 976 - 978, XP093210597
OPPOSITION- Michaelc Montalto, Robertj Filkins, Richardr Mckay, "Autofocus methods of whole slide imaging systems and the introduction of a second-generation independent dual sensor scanning method", Journal of Pathology Informatics, Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd., IN, IN , (20110101), vol. 2, no. 1, doi:10.4103/2153-3539.86282, ISSN 2153-3539, page 44, XP055574593

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