Abstract: A system for scanning biochip arrays includes a unique image array identifier recorded for each array, and a computer-stored record corresponding to each identifier and containing the parameters of the experiment in the array identified by the identifier. The system further includes means for accessing a protocol library to retrieve the scanning protocols associated with the identified arrays and then scanning the arrays in accordance with the respective protocols. The resulting image maps generated by the scanners are stored in locations corresponding to the associated identifiers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 10, 2001
Assignee:
General Scanning, Incorporated
Inventors:
Rolland Zeleny, Ron Achin, Mack Schermer