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Secure communications using SPAD ToF systems

US10313356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2016
Grant dateJun 4, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F55/25
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ToF SPAD based range detecting module is configurable for operation in a first mode to make a distance determination relative to an object within a field of view. The ToF SPAD based range detecting module is further configurable for operation in a second mode to engage in bi-directional data communication with another apparatus within the field of view.

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