Specimen preparation device, and control method in specimen preparation device

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PATENT NO 8710464
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13203807

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Separation and the like of an excised specimen from a specimen are automatically performed. Marks for improving image recognition accuracy are provided in a region that becomes an excised specimen in a specimen and a region other than said region, or in a transfer means for transferring the excised specimen and a specimen holder capable of holding the excised specimen, and the relative movement of the excised specimen and the specimen, and the like are recognized with high accuracy by image recognition. In the sampling of a minute specimen using a focused ion beam, the detection of an end point of processing for separation of the excised specimen from the specimen, and the like are automatically performed. Thus, for example, unmanned specimen excision becomes possible, and preparation of a lot of specimens becomes possible.

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HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONTOKYO

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Aizawa, Megumi Hitachi, JP 6 69
Madokoro, Yuichi Hitachinaka, JP 28 521
Onishi, Tsuyoshi Hitachinaka, JP 11 117
Yoshizawa, Yukio Hitachinaka, JP 9 114

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