Core Technologies Used in the Automated Reader for High-Throughput Infectious Disease Diagnostics

• Custom ultra-high sensitivity, low noise photonic emission detection circuitry
• Precise 3-axis control of mechanical stage for micro-positioning the sample during processing
• Sub-micron digital imaging and image processing
• Algorithms for automatic focus and alignment of microchannel
• Data acquisition and display
• Laser illumination and control
• Optics (microscope lenses, narrow-band filters)
• Integration with off the shelf modules and precision sensors
• Embedded controller
• Custom embedded control software
• Interface to custom PC-based test and calibration software application