Methods and devices for sanitization
US12285534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B7/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system to sanitize a surface includes an emitter. The emitter of the system to sanitize the surface includes: a light source configured to generate light at a sanitizing wavelength; a receiver configured to receive a wireless signal; and a processing circuit for the emitter configured to turn the light source on, turn the light source off, and adjust an intensity of light generated by the light source depending on the wireless signal. The system to sanitize the surface further includes a sensor. The sensor of the system to sanitize the surface includes: a photoelectric transducer configured to convert light at the sanitizing wavelength to a current; and a processing circuit for the sensor powered by the current and in communication with a transmitter to transmit the wireless signal, the processing circuit for the sensor being configured to control emission of the wireless signal depending on a power level supplied by the current.
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