Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for viewing a specimen using a microscope which comprises an objective lens and an image sensor for converting an image formed on the image sensor by the objective lens. A field of view of the microscope can be varied by selecting a section of the image sensor. In one step of the method, an initial image of at least a partial section of the specimen is captured with the microscope, for which a first field of view is selected on the microscope. The initial image is analyzed to determine at least two differing fields of view forming a partial area image, wherein a partial area of the initial image is formed by each of the fields of view forming a partial area image. Images of the partial areas of the specimen are captured for each of the determined fields of view forming a partial area image. The invention further relates to a microscope for viewing a specimen using a microscope.

Abstract: The invention concerns a digital microscope for capturing images of a sample with an extended depth of field. The microscope comprises a stand (01) with an opening (16) for receiving an optical unit (07). The microscope further comprises an optical unit (07) with an objective (08), an image sensor, and a microelectromechanical optical system on an optical path from the objective (08) to the image sensor. The microelectromechanical optical system is configured for extending a depth of field at the optical path. According to the invention, the imaging unit (07) comprises a mounting unit (13) comprising a first portion (14) for removable mounting the mounting unit (13) into the opening (16) of the stand (01), a second portion (18) for removable mounting an illumination unit (17) onto the mounting unit (13), and a third portion (21) for removable mounting an additional lens (19) onto the mounting unit (13) into an optical axis (22) of the objective (08). Furthermore, the invention concerns a microscopic set.

Abstract: A method for determining a height map of a sample includes the following steps: receiving height measurement data of the sample; receiving an overview image of the sample; identifying certain image regions in the overview image; deriving context information in relation to identified image regions; and supplementing or altering the height measurement data with the aid of the context information. Moreover, a measuring apparatus configured to carry out the method is described.

Abstract: An adapter is suitable for adapting a microscope objective to an electronic interface of a digital microscope. A method includes measuring and storing optical properties of the microscope objective; measuring a storing mechanical properties of the microscope objective; and providing the stored optical and mechanical properties to the electronic interface as optical and mechanical data. The adapter includes a mechanical interface having an adjuster for adjusting the optical components of the standard objective, a digital memory, an electronic interface and at least one electronic component for providing the data of the digital memory to the electronic interface.

Abstract: A method for determining a height map of a sample includes the following steps: receiving height measurement data of the sample; receiving an overview image of the sample; identifying certain image regions in the overview image; deriving context information in relation to identified image regions; and supplementing or altering the height measurement data with the aid of the context information. Moreover, a measuring apparatus configured to carry out the method is described.

Abstract: An adapter is suitable for adapting a microscope objective to an electronic interface of a digital microscope. A method includes measuring and storing optical properties of the microscope objective; measuring a storing mechanical properties of the microscope objective; and providing the stored optical and mechanical properties to the electronic interface as optical and mechanical data. The adapter includes a mechanical interface having an adjuster for adjusting the optical components of the standard objective, a digital memory, an electronic interface and at least one electronic component for providing the data of the digital memory to the electronic interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for viewing a specimen using a microscope which comprises an objective lens and an image sensor for converting an image formed on the image sensor by the objective lens. A field of view of the microscope can be varied by selecting a section of the image sensor. In one step of the method, an initial image of at least a partial section of the specimen is captured with the microscope, for which a first field of view is selected on the microscope. The initial image is analyzed to determine at least two differing fields of view forming a partial area image, wherein a partial area of the initial image is formed by each of the fields of view forming a partial area image. Images of the partial areas of the specimen are captured for each of the determined fields of view forming a partial area image. The invention further relates to a microscope for viewing a specimen using a microscope.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image conversion module for a microscope, the image conversion module being designed to convert images using an additional function. Said image conversion module initially comprises at least one functional element for implementing the additional function which is used for recording an extended depth of focus, for producing an optical zoom, for measuring spectral properties, the measuring color, for measuring polarization, for measuring wave fronts for measuring material properties and/or for aberration correction. Other components of the image conversion module are at least one image sensor, an optical interface which can be optically coupled to a lens of the microscope, a data interface for transmitting the data provided by the image sensor, and a mechanical interface for mechanically placing the image conversion module on the microscope. The invention also relates to a microscope comprising said type of image conversion module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device and to a method for controlling a motorized digital microscope. The control device comprises at least one first module (01) for controlling the hardware, the software and the work flow of the digital microscope during the examination of a specimen. According to the invention, the first module (01) comprises a first input means (02, 16) having force feedback for controlling functions of the digital microscope. In a method according to the invention, data input takes place via a first input means, wherein force feedback is generated via the success or progression of the input.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for illuminating an object in a digital light microscope, to a digital light microscope, and to a bright field reflected-light illumination device for a digital light microscope. According to the invention, the bright field reflected-light illumination and the dark field reflected-light illumination are configured with light-emitting diodes as light sources and are individually or jointly drivable via a control unit. Both the bright field reflected-light illumination and the dark field reflected-light illumination are configured as “critical” illumination, in which the light source is imaged into the object plane.

Abstract: Provided is a microscope comprising a recording unit, having a magnifying imaging optical unit and an image module, for recording images of a sample with a first image frequency and a digital evaluation unit, to which the recorded images are supplied and which carries out predetermined image processing based on the recorded images and produces, as a result, output images with a second image frequency that is smaller than the first image frequency or equal to the first image frequency and can transfer them to an output unit for representation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for illuminating an object in a digital light microscope, to a digital light microscope, and to a bright field reflected-light illumination device for a digital light microscope. According to the invention, the bright field reflected-light illumination and the dark field reflected-light illumination are configured with light-emitting diodes as light sources and are individually or jointly drivable via a control unit. Both the bright field reflected-light illumination and the dark field reflected-light illumination are configured as “critical” illumination, in which the light source is imaged into the object plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a digital microscope and to a method for optimizing a work process in such a digital microscope. The digital microscope comprises according to the invention at least one first monitoring sensor for observing a sample (08), a sample table (4), an optics unit (02) or a user, and a monitoring unit. In the method according to the invention, first operating data of the first operating sensor are acquired and analyzed and evaluated in an automated manner in the monitoring unit, in order to generate control data and to use said data for controlling the work process of the digital microscope.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device and to a method for controlling a motorized digital microscope. The control device comprises at least one first module (01) for controlling the hardware, the software and the work flow of the digital microscope during the examination of a specimen. According to the invention, the first module (01) comprises a first input means (02, 16) having force feedback for controlling functions of the digital microscope. In a method according to the invention, data input takes place via a first input means, wherein force feedback is generated via the success or progression of the input.