Method and apparatus for sensing a condition in a transmission medium of electromagnetic waves
US10224980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2209/886
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that facilitates transmitting electromagnetic waves along a surface of a transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path that facilitates delivery of electric energy to devices, and sensing a condition that is adverse to the electromagnetic waves propagating along the surface of the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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