ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,663,609, issued on June 23, was assigned to 10x Genomics Inc. (Pleasanton, Calif.).
"Systems and methods for autofocus" was invented by David P. Hoffman (Pleasanton, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method for maintaining focus of an optical system on a target surface is provided. The method includes directing at least one beam of light through an objective lens to a sample, wherein the at least one beam of light is associated with at least two effective numerical apertures and receiving at least one reflected beam at the objective lens. The at least one reflected beam is associated with the at least two effective numerical apertu...