Q. When and who invented the digital microscope?

Answer

In 1986, a firm that is now known as Hirox Co. LTD. was located in Tokyo, Japan, and it was responsible for the production of an early digital microscope. It consisted of a control box in addition to a lens that was linked to a computer. Initially, there was an analogue connection to the computer made through an S-video link. This connection was upgraded to a Firewire 800 connection over the course of time so that it could manage the massive quantity of digital data streaming from the digital camera. Because of the development of the USB port, a wide variety of USB microscopes with varying levels of quality and magnification have been available. The cost of purchasing one continues to decrease, particularly when contrasted with that of more conventional optical microscopes. They provide high-resolution photos that are often recorded straight into a computer, and they also utilise the power of the computer to power the LED light source that is incorporated into the camera itself.