Material sensing using container vibration
US11947279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0888
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for sensing material within a container includes a container having a reservoir for storing material and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the container to cause vibration of the container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of the material in the container based on the sensed vibration of the container.
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