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Signal extraction apparatus and method

US5115128A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1989
Grant dateMay 19, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/268
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A resonant beam sensor is excited into resonance by directing onto it a drive signal comprising light which has been amplitude modulated at the resonant frequency. A portion of the drive signal reflected by the sensor is demodulated by a photodetector to provide a measurement signal.

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