Patent ID: 8342403
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. An optical reader system comprising: a launch beam; a first lens; a receptacle for receiving at least one optical biosensor article, the optical biosensor article having: a radiation permeable base having a first face and a second face; a fluid-tight well-plate on the first face; and a mask on or adjacent to the second face, and the mask having at least one aperture therethrough for receiving radiation from the collimated launch beam and transmitting radiation from the biosensor article; an angular separator; and an imager to record the image of the optical biosensor article, the first lens collimates the launch beam and concentrates the transmitted radiation from the biosensor article, the angular separator being situated before the receptacle and between the launch beam and the first lens, or after the receptacle and between the first lens and the imager.