Grundium’s first technology patent in China

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Grundium has been issued a technology patent in China with the title “A Method, An Apparatus And A Computer Program Product For Focusing”. The patent is another part of Grundium’s portfolio of innovations in making the sharpest images in the digital slide scanning business.

April 2, 2021

The granted patent describes a novel focus depth model for sharp digital imaging of pathology slides. In this method, a focus stack of images taken from one or several points in a scanned specimen is used to estimate the best focus level of a point elsewhere on the slide. This method saves scanning time by reducing the number of images needed for sharp focusing.

A portable slide scanner available right where it’s needed is almost always faster than a central multi-slide scanner. Read more about why the small-footprint Ocus® microscope scanner is more practical, and why you get your scans faster than with a big scanner: Personal slide scanner vs. conventional multi-slide scanner

A global leader in advanced imaging technology, Grundium makes digital pathology and the best professional diagnosis available for all life – whether human, animal, or plant. This is achieved by doing something that nobody else can: applying state-of-the-art mobile technology in digital pathology. Established in 2015 by ex-Nokia engineers, the Tampere-based company is democratizing digital pathology with the Ocus® microscope scanners. The cutting-edge imaging solutions are based on over 20 years of experience in optics, sensors, and beautiful high-precision devices. Grundium serves various industries and businesses, enhancing quality and processes, protecting human life, and safeguarding a clean environment.

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Grundium is a global leader in digital imaging for pathology, transforming how medical professionals diagnose and treat diseases. Founded in 2015 and based in Tampere, Finland, the company leverages over two decades of expertise in optics and imaging to develop the Ocus® series of microscope slide scanners. These compact, high-precision devices make high-quality digital and remote pathology accessible to all, offering ease of use and affordability for labs of any size.

Trusted by healthcare providers worldwide, Grundium’s solutions enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and reduce unnecessary logistical steps — ultimately driving better patient outcomes through innovative technology.