Device and method for characterizing a sample using localized measurements

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PATENT NO 9736389
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14416741

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Device for characterizing a sample includes a measuring instrument for determining a physical characteristic of the sample at one point thereof; a positioning system for positioning the measuring instrument relative to the sample, to obtain a measurement at a point localized on the sample. The positioning system includes: a locating target connected to the sample and defining a reference system linked thereto; elements for acquiring and analyzing images, including lighting elements for illuminating the target; an optical imaging system connected to the measuring instrument for acquiring an image of at least one portion of the target; and image analysis elements for analyzing the image to determine the position and orientation of the optical imaging system relative to the target; calibration elements for determining the position of the measuring instrument relative to the optical imaging system; and processing elements for processing the results of the image analysis and of the calibration.

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HORIBA JOBIN YVON SAS16-18 RUE DU CANAL LONGJUMEAU F-91160

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Acher, Olivier Gif-sur-Yvette, FR 27 108
Podzorov, Alexander Orsay, FR 4 12

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