The EPO published InSilixa's patent application EP3937780A1 for time-gated fluorescent detection technology. The patent covers methods and systems for detecting fluorescent signals using time-gated techniques applicable across multiple fields including medical diagnostics (A61B 5/1455), chemical analysis (G01N 21/63-64), and optical measurement (G01J 3/02-44). The application designates 31 contracting states including major European markets.

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