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Title: Spiking retina microscope

Abstract

A spiking retina microscope comprising microscope optics and a neuromorphic imaging sensor. The microscope optics are configured to direct a magnified image of a specimen onto the neuromorphic imaging sensor. The neuromorphic imaging sensor comprises a plurality of sensor elements that are configured to generate spike signals in response to integrated light from the magnified image reaching a threshold. The spike signals may be processed by a processor unit to generate a result, such as tracking biological particles in a specimen comprising biological material.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI Identifier:
1986825
Patent Number(s):
11501432
Application Number:
16/913,765
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
DOE Contract Number:  
NA0003525
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 06/26/2020
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Severa, William Mark, Smith, John Darby, and Cardwell, Suma George. Spiking retina microscope. United States: N. p., 2022. Web.
Severa, William Mark, Smith, John Darby, & Cardwell, Suma George. Spiking retina microscope. United States.
Severa, William Mark, Smith, John Darby, and Cardwell, Suma George. Tue . "Spiking retina microscope". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1986825.
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