Appeal 2007-0511
Application 10/699,508
1 The system 10 includes a stimulus generator 12 that applies power to
2 a probe 14 for applying a stimulus to one or more samples in an array or
3 library of samples. Kolosov, para. [0067].
4 The system 10 also includes a sensor or transducer 20 for monitoring
5 a response of the one or more samples to the stimulus. Kolosov, para.
6 [0067].
7 Typically, the transducer 20, the stimulus generator 12 or both are in
8 communication with a computer sub-system 23 such as a microprocessor or
9 other like computer for manipulating data. For example, the computer sub-
10 system 23 may be employed to receive and store data such as responses of
11 samples, material properties of samples, or the like. Kolosov, para. [0068].
12 The samples may be physically separated from each other, such as in
13 different regions of a substrate or in different sample containers. Kolosov,
14 para. [0056].
15 Kolosov contemplates that the substrate and sample containers can be
16 used with automated sampling and automated substrate-handling devices.
17 Kolosov, para. [0059].
18 In one embodiment, the samples may be moved relative to the probe
19 14. Kolosov, para. [0073].
20 The samples may be moved by an automated system, e.g., a robot
21 arm. Kolosov, para. [0073].
22 A suitable automated system may be a robotic system that has
23 multiple axis range of motion in the orthogonal x, y, z coordinate axes
24 system. Typically, such an automated system would be part of or in
25 communication with the computer sub-system 23. Kolosov, para. [0074].
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