Colony Differentiator Technology
- Summary
- Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method that evaluates the scatter patterns collected using BARDOT technology and separates different colonies based on a variety of features determined using this analytical technology. This technology allows for the determination of possible groups of colonies on a particular plate without having to go through an identification process. This gives the user an idea of how many different phenotypes may be present on a particular plate. Each subgroup is identified on a map of the plate and separated by color. It is also possible to use this differential technique to create a classification for an "unknown" set of organisms to be placed within a database system for future recognition.
- Technology Benefits
- Identify organisms via analysis of scattergrams of coloniesSubgroups can be classified on a map and separated by color Classifications for unknown organisms placed within a database system for future recognition
- Technology Application
- Food SafetyResearch Labs Medical/HealthDiagnostics
- Detailed Technology Description
- J. Paul Robinson
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- None
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- Pathogenic bacterial contamination in products not only puts the public at risk, but is costly because of routine product testing, product recalls, and liabilities. When responding to incidents of food contamination or other bacteriological contamination, the speed and accuracy of organism identification is important. Currently, systems and methods for making such identifications can take upwards of 48 hours.
- *IP Issue Date
- None
- *IP Type
- Provisional
- *Stage of Development
- Prototype Testing
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipJ. Paul Robinson
- Country/Region
- USA
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