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I have heard nothing more about this from my rep or otherwise.  Are we 
supposed to have gotten this software?  Dave

On Saturday, May 4, 2002, at 12:53  AM, Martin Hoppe wrote:

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> Dear all,
>
> Some comments from a commercial source (Leica Microsystems) to 
> Spectral Analysis, as requested by list users:
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> We announce the availability of new spectral analysis software for 
> COnfocal Microscopy in the current month (May 2002).
> This software will work with all Leica TCS SP, SP2 and SP2 AOBS 
> systems,
> including the high-speed RS (Resonant scanner) versions.
>
> The package completes the spectral scanning portfolio by
>
> Ã≈   xy-Lambda, xy-Lambda-t, xy-Lambda-z scans.
>
> Ã≈   Isolation of reference spectra from spectral scans.
>
> Ã≈   A spectra database with literature spectra. The database can be 
> edited and items added during the experiment.
>
> The package contains the following multicolor restoration algorithms 
> for crosstalk elimination:
>
> Ã≈   Spectral Dye Separation:
>
> transformation by using reference spectra known in advance or recorded 
> calibration spectra.
>
> Ã≈   Adaptive Dye Separation:
>
> transformation with automatic identification of reference spectra from 
> the image data set by statistical
> data analysis. This way, changes in the spectra during recording (e.g. 
> due to environment, pH changes)
> are effectively detected and differences are reported to the user.
> This allows utilizing the advantages of the unmixing technology in a 
> live cell environment.
>
> Ã≈   Manual Dye Separation:
>
> Manual (matrix based) separation
>
> Ã≈   The complete package works with full spectral recordings as well 
> as with multi-channel image data,
> it does not necessarily require spectral scans.
>
> Ã≈   The output of the analysis tools can be analyzed additionally by 
> the LCS ›Äì Multicolor option for co-localization studies.
>
> In this context, a basic benefit for obtaining clean primary spectra
> and image data are the new Leica TCS SP2 AOBS systems,
> utilizing a programmable acousto-optic multi-line beam splitter.
> This element improves collection efficiency over conventional beam 
> splitters
> by 20-30% and it has a neutral characteristics with no spectral 
> modulation in the visible spectrum.
> The combination of AOBS and optimized side window PMTÿs for detection 
> allow imaging with low
> illumination intensity and minimum cell damage.
>
> Best regards
>
> Martin Hoppe
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> Martin Hoppe, Ph.D.
> VP Marketing & Sales
> Leica Microsystems Heidelberg GmbH
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> D 68165 Mannheim / Germany
>
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>
Dr. David Knecht	
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
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