MedTech

EMSIM

Confocal imagingM-SIMMicroscopy

Ultra-fast optical microscopy using event-based cameras

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Ref. No.: MA00741

Summary

Karim Ghoufiri

Business Developer

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TECHNOLOGY

  • Novel optical imaging method integrating a neuromorphic (event-based) camera to accelerate image acquisition in microscopy

  • Asynchronous detection of light intensity changes, reducing the amount of data to process and the need for post-processing

  • Technology applicable to confocal microscopy and multifocal structured illumination microscopy (M-SIM), aiming to enable faster imaging across larger fields of view

  • Up to 10 times faster image acquisition according to reported performance, with potential improvements in image quality and real-time visualization, particularly in thick biological tissues

MARKET

  • Manufacturers of optical and confocal microscopes and high-resolution scientific imaging systems

  • Research laboratories specializing in cell biology, neuroscience, biophysics and biomedical imaging

  • Companies specializing in optical instrumentation, image sensors and event-based vision technologies

  • Potential applications in monitoring fast biological processes and imaging thick samples

DEVELOPMENT STATUS

  • Development of a novel optical detection method based on integrating event-based sensors into microscopy systems

  • Reported improvements in acquisition speed, image quality and reduced post-processing requirements

IP

  • Patent-protected technology

VALORISATION STRATEGY

  • Seeking industrial partners specializing in microscopy, optical instrumentation and scientific imaging

  • Technology commercialisation through a licensing agreement with an industrial partner