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Self-cleaning sensor surface

US10363326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2017
Grant dateJul 30, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2202/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A computing device in a vehicle can be programmed to activate a self-cleaning glass surface by irradiating the self-cleaning glass surface with LED ultraviolet radiation based on a determined energy of external ultraviolet radiation and a schedule. The computing device can activate a self-cleaning glass surface by irradiating the self-cleaning glass surface with LED ultraviolet radiation based on determining an optical state of the self-cleaning glass.

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