Abstract: Disclosed is a method for assisting the determination, in an image of a sample, of at least one element of interest among a plurality of biological elements, the sample including the plurality of biological elements, is implemented by an electronic device. This determination assistance method includes the acquisition of an image of the sample; the preselection of at least one zone in the acquired image, from a database including a set of reference element thumbnails; the display of each zone preselection in the image; the acquisition of the selection by an operator of at least one zone among the preselected zones, each selected zone corresponding to at least one element of interest; and the updating of the database according to the selected zone or zones acquired, at least one selected zone acquired being added as a reference element thumbnail in the base.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cell suspension for analysis includes at least: taking a sample of the cell suspension using a pipetting-dispensing device, which includes at least one pipe, and depositing the sample present in the pipetting-dispensing device in an analysis container. Between the taking of the sample and the depositing, the method includes at least one pre-analysis of the sample, which is carried out by a pre-analysis device placed on the pipe of the pipetting-dispensing device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing and analyzing a plurality of cell suspensions (5) comprising at least the following successive steps: (a) loading a plurality of bottles (4) onto a reception plate (6), each bottle (4) comprising a cell suspension (5) to be analyzed; (b) loading a plurality of analysis containers (32, 34, 36) onto the reception plate (6); and (c) taking a sample of a cell suspension (5) from a bottle (4) and depositing this sample in an analysis container (34, 36); wherein step (c) is repeated for each bottle (4) to be analyzed. Step (c) of taking a sample of a cell suspension from a bottle (4) and depositing this sample in an analysis container (34, 36) comprises at least one step of breaking up the cell clusters by virtue of pipetting distribution means (20). The invention also relates to an automated device for implementing this process.

Abstract: A graphical user interface, system and method are described controlling a video stream. For example, a data processing apparatus according to one embodiment has a memory for storing program code and a processor for processing the program code to generate a graphical user interface (“GUI”) comprising: a plurality of video thumbnails arranged in a pattern, each of the video thumbnails rendering a compressed version of a real-time video of a particular movie, television series, game, or other type of video content; and a selection graphic highlighting a currently-selected video thumbnail, the thumbnails moving within the GUI in relation to the selection graphic in response to user input from an input device.

Abstract: A method for screening diseases by sampling on an individual, said method being applied by a module for applying screening (2) and being characterizing that it comprises the following steps: storing, in a data base (5) of said screening application module, of a set of data relating to an individual, said set of data comprising remote transmission coordinates relating to said individual, and additional data (AD) relating to said individual from among the age of the individual and/or data relating to the date and/or to the result of at least one previous screening relating to said individual and/or data relating to risk factors associated with said individual and/or data relating to a vaccination of said individual; remotely transmitting, with said screening application module, to said remote transmission coordinates relating to said individual, a message for convening a subsequent screening to be carried out by said individual, said screening application module further determining, depending on at least sai

Abstract: The method for preparing a cell suspension (5) for analysis comprises at least the following successive steps: (a) taking a sample of the cell suspension (5) using a pipetting-dispensing device (12), said pipetting-dispensing device (12) comprising at least one pipe (24); (b) depositing the sample present in the pipetting-dispensing device (12) in an analysis container (10). Between the sample-taking step and the depositing step, the method comprises at least one pre-analysis step of the sample that has been taken, said step being carried out by means of a pre-analysis device (26) placed on the pipe (24) of the pipetting-dispensing device (12).

Abstract: This method for processing a plurality of cell suspensions comprises at least the following steps: (a) Loading a plurality of vials (4) onto a receiving plate (6), each vial (4) comprising a cell suspension to be analyzed; (b) Loading a plurality of intermediate containers (20) into a receptacle (18); (c) Extracting, by pipetting means (24), a sample from a cell suspension in a vial (4) and depositing this sample in an intermediate container (20); and (e) taking a sample of a cell suspension in an intermediate container (20) and depositing this sample in an analysis container (32, 36); the steps (c) and (e) being repeated for each vial (4) to be analyzed. The method further comprises, between the extraction step (c) and the sample-taking step (e), a step (d) for cell processing the extracted sample by cell processing means, the step (d) being repeated for each vial (4) to be treated. The invention also relates to an automated device applying this method.

Abstract: The pipetting-dispensing device (12) comprises at least one tubular pipetting-dispensing needle (14). The method comprises at least one step for rinsing the pipetting-dispensing device (12) using a detergent product, said product being injected into an upstream end (18) of the needle (14) and dispensed from said needle (14) by a downstream end (20). The method further comprises the following steps: pipetting a mucolytic product through the downstream end (20) of the needle (14) dispensing said mucolytic product through said downstream end (20), pipetting a disinfectant product through the downstream end (20) of the needle (14), and dispensing said disinfectant product through said downstream end (20).

Abstract: A tray for carrying at least one bottle that has to be positioned and held precisely on the tray, includes a support on which the bottle is intended to be placed, at least two rails running substantially parallel to one another along the support, the rails including at least one shoulder extending above the support toward the other rail so that a lower edge of the bottle can fit between and be immobilized in the rails in a longitudinal or transverse direction and in an upwards direction, each rail having at least one imprint, the imprints being positioned facing one another, each imprint being designed to accommodate an immobilizing element provided on the bottle so that the bottle can be immobilized in the rails in a longitudinal or transverse direction. A bottle used with a tray such as this is also described.

Abstract: This method includes the following steps of: taking a sample of a cell solution from a sample flask, placing the sampled solution in a decantation chamber (2) arranged above the analysis plate (4), allowing the solution to decant in order to obtain a thin layer of cells on the analysis plate (4). It includes a step of measuring the cell density of the sampled solution, the measurement being carried out in the decantation chamber (2). A device for producing a cell analysis plate allowing such a method to be carried out is also described.

Abstract: A method for imaging a tissue includes collecting a light signal from at least part of said tissue, using a fiber optic probe for fluorescence imaging, wherein the fiber optic probe comprises a plurality of optic fibers, and wherein a distal tip of the fiber optic probe is placed at a distance from said tissue, said imaging being made confocal at a proximal tip of said fiber optic probe. A fluorescence imaging system includes an endoscope equipped with a working channel, in which a fiber optic probe has been inserted, wherein the fiber optic probe is movable between a retracted position and at least one position of extension, said fiber optic probe comprising a plurality of optic fibers for performing imaging of a tissue, said imaging being confocal via a processor located at a proximal tip of said fiber optic probe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method that includes the following steps: carrying out a treatment of a sample, the treatment being carried out for differentiating diseased cells from healthy cells in the sample (4); carrying out at least one first image acquisition of the sample (4) provided on an analysis plate (8) so as to obtain a plurality of images, each representing an area (18) of the analysis plate, said images being arranged side by side so as to form an image of the entirety of the sample in order to create a virtual analysis plate (2), locating a reference plane of the analysis plate including a slide and a lamella provided above the slide for image acquisition, said reference plane being defined by the surface of the slide or the lamella; and carrying out at least one second image acquisition, said second acquisition being carried out at a different thickness of the sample relative to the first acquisition so as to obtain a plurality of images corresponding to a section of the sample with a differe

Abstract: A method includes carrying out at least a first processing of a sample (2), the processing being adapted to mark pathological cells among the sample cells; and carrying out several image acquisitions of the sample (2) provided on an analysis plate (6) in order to obtain images each representing an area of the analysis plate (6) wherein the images set side by side define an image (20) of the entire sample. The method further includes automatically running all the acquired images of the sample (2) on a display at a predetermined running speed, the speed being adapted for enabling an observer to analyze the image and to determine if the represented sample area includes potentially pathological cells or not; and stopping the running if at least one abnormality is detected that may indicate the presence of a pathological cell.

Abstract: A system for preparing a cytological suspension is based on a fixing solution. The system containing a cytological sample-taking brush and a flask having an opening for receiving the cytological sample-taking brush are detachably fastened to a handle including a brush-receiving filter basket that is at least partially immersed in the a suspension.

Abstract: This fixing solution is intended to preserve in vitro a cytological sample, comprising nucleated cells and erythrocytes and comprises alcohol for fixing the cells. It comprises physiological saline in order to avoid osmotic shocks at the wall of the cells, formalin and polyethylene glycol for retaining the size and the integrity of the nucleated cells and erythrocytes, which are fixed in said solution. The solution does not contain acetone or any compounds of the ketone or acetic acid family.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing and analysing a plurality of cell suspensions (5) comprising at least the following successive steps: (a) loading a plurality of bottles (4) onto a reception plate (6), each bottle (4) comprising a cell suspension (5) to be analysed; (b) loading a plurality of analysis containers (32, 34, 36) onto the reception plate (6); and (c) taking a sample of a cell suspension (5) from a bottle (4) and depositing this sample in an analysis container (34, 36); wherein step (c) is repeated for each bottle (4) to be analysed. Step (c) of taking a sample of a cell suspension from a bottle (4) and depositing this sample in an analysis container (34, 36) comprises at least one step of breaking up the cell clusters by virtue of pipetting distribution means (20). The invention also relates to an automated device for implementing this process.

Abstract: A device includes a reception chamber (5) for a cell suspension having an open bottom (6) extending opposite a cell deposition area (7) of the analysis plate (1), the bottom (6) of the chamber (5) being in fluid communication with an absorption material (14) for cell preservation liquid for absorbing the latter and enabling a homogeneous decantation deposition on the deposition area (7), the absorption material (14) being provided about the cell deposition area (7). The absorption material (14) includes a compressed area (16) extending between the bottom (6) of the reception chamber (5) and the analysis plate (1) about the cell deposition area (7), and a non-compressed area (17) extending about the compressed area (16).

Abstract: A system for preparing a cytological suspension is based on a fixing solution. The system containing a cytological sample-taking brush and a flask having an opening for receiving the cytological sample-taking brush are detachably fastened to a handle including a brush-receiving filter basket that is at least partially immersed in the a suspension.

Abstract: A system for preparing a cytological suspension based on a fixing solution. The system containing a cytological sample-taking brush and a flask having an opening for receiving the cytological sample-taking brush that is detachably fastened to a handle, and includes a brush-receiving filter basket that is at least partially immersed in a suspension.

Abstract: A method for imaging a tissue includes collecting a light signal from at least part of said tissue, using a fiber optic probe for fluorescence imaging, wherein the fiber optic probe comprises a plurality of optic fibers, and wherein a distal tip of the fiber optic probe is placed at a distance from said tissue, said imaging being made confocal at a proximal tip of said fiber optic probe. A fluorescence imaging system includes an endoscope equipped with a working channel, in which a fiber optic probe has been inserted, wherein the fiber optic probe is movable between a retracted position and at least one position of extension, said fiber optic probe comprising a plurality of optic fibers for performing imaging of a tissue, said imaging being confocal via a processor located at a proximal tip of said fiber optic probe.