Object detection apparatus
US10049440B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30164
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An object detection apparatus is described and which includes an image capturing device; a source of electromagnetic radiation which is directed towards and reflected from an object passing through a field of view; a background located in spaced relation relative to the image capturing device, and wherein the field of view is located between the image capturing device and the background; and an electromagnetic radiation detector is positioned in electromagnetic receiving relation relative to the background and which is operable to generate a signal which indicates the presence of an object passing through the field of view.
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