Method for automated microscope scanning

Abstract

A method for automated microscope scanning is disclosed, comprising the steps of: (110) acquiring image data, the image data acquisition comprising generating a microscope image of the sample by scanning at least one predetermined scan area of ​​at least one microscope slide (128) carrying the sample using at least one image scanner (122), (112) determining at least one feature characterizing at least one biological entity of the sample by applying at least one classification algorithm to the microscope image using at least one processing device, the feature being compared to at least one predetermined criterion, the determination and comparison being performed in parallel with the acquisition of the image data, and (113) determining that the determined feature reaches the predetermined criterion, the acquisition of image data of said microscope slide (128) is stopped by at least one control device of the image scanner (122), and (114) repeating the method for the next microscope slide (128).

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