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Dithering an analog signal to improve measurement

US6049299A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1996
Grant dateApr 11, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24F2110/40
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of measurement. The method comprises the steps of (a) measuring a value, (b) forwarding the measured value as an analog signal, (c) dithering the analog signal to improve resolution and (d) converting the analog signal to a digital signal.

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