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 is directed to a method for equalizing arbitrary parfocal lengths of objectives when focusing stereomicroscopes and macroscopes, including an objective changer (4) equipped with differently parfocalized and/or non-parfocalized objectives (5), and focusing devices for automatic focusing when changing an object or objective. The focusing devices are controlled by control devices according to object and objective changer data and data for the travel path stored previously in a storage device. When changing non-parfocal objectives (5) arranged in an objective changer (4), automatic focusing is carried out. During an objective change, the danger of a collision between objectives (5) arranged in the objective changer (4) and the object or the object carrier (1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for the automatic adjustment of viewer settings in microscopes, particularly viewing height and viewing angle, interpupillary distance and/or dioptric compensation. In the apparatus according to the invention for the automatic adjustment of viewer settings in microscopes, the viewer settings with respect to viewing height and/or viewing angle and/or interpupillary distance and/or dioptric compensation can be automatically adjusted and/or predetermined, and these user-specific settings can be stored in a reproducible manner. The proposed solution is provided particularly for the automatic adjustment of viewer settings in microscopes regardless of the type of microscope. The solution according to the invention provides an apparatus for the automatic adjustment of viewer settings in microscopes by which the viewer settings can be adapted quickly and precisely to requirements, particularly to the requirements of different users.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular unit for the distribution of the light flow of a cold light source which makes it possible to combine different illumination methods in mixed-light operation with only one individual high-power cold light source and to switch between illumination methods. In the modular unit according to the invention for the distribution of the light flow of a cold light source, the light flows of a cold light source which are distributed to a plurality of cross sections can be manipulated individually, and elements provided for the manipulation of the light are constructed in such a way that an adaptation possibility for different types of light guides is provided at the output of each individual cross section. Any combinations of optical elements for beam shaping, beam splitting and/or beam guiding can be used to distribute the light flow.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a stereo microscope with electrically controllable components which is characterized in that it is highly user-friendly and ergonomic. For this purpose, all essential components are provided with an electric control or status detection and are interconnected by a network. A common all-purpose operator console is advantageously provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an observation device in which a user observes objects or process flows and influences the display of the object or the flow of the process by entering operating commands and control demands. The observation device is outfitted with an operating unit which is spatially separable with respect to the rest of the components of the observation device. According to the invention, a device for displaying and presetting adjustment values relating to the device parameters and/or a device for displaying images of the object or process flow to be observed are provided at the operating unit.

Abstract: A forensic microscope, particularly for examination of writing, comprising a single-channel microscope with stereo viewing by synchronized interchange of the illumination angle in front of the microscope objective and/or of the angle of observation following the microscope objective and, further, by fluorescence excitation in a range of approximately 340 to 360 nm and/or between 400 nm and approximately 590 nm.