Method and apparatus for remote sensing of mechanical force
US4780614A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 1985 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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