Terahertz-based conveyor belt monitoring
US11300505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N22/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for monitoring conveyor belts is disclosed. The system also includes a transmitter, a receiver and circuitry. The transmitter is configured to direct terahertz radiation towards a conveyor belt. The receiver is configured to measure reflected radiation based on the terahertz radiation. The circuitry is configured to determine belt characteristics of the conveyor belt based on the measured reflected radiation.
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