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Method and apparatus for remote sensing of mechanical force

US4780614A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1985
Grant dateOct 25, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L1/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A remote sensing device comprising light generating means positioned in the vicinity of an event being measured and means for conducting the generated light to a remote location. The light generating means advantageously comprises an optical emission mechanical transducer or bioluminescent device, or current generating means coupled with a light emitting diode, semiconductor laser or filament bulb. Also disclosed is a method according to the invention.

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