Multiple sensor ultrasonic monitoring device
US6220098A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/02881
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic monitoring apparatus is provided for use by an operator in detecting ultrasonic vibrations and sound waves. The ultrasonic monitoring apparatus consists of a hand held device with a sensor socket that allows a variety of different types of sensors to be interchangeably installed in the hand held device. These sensors include both contact and airborne ultrasonic sensors as well as a combination temperature and ultrasonic sensor that allows the operator to simultaneously monitor the surface temperature of an object and the ultrasonic vibrations produced by the object. Identification information corresponding to the type of sensor is encoded on the individual sensors. The identification information is read by an identification circuit located in the hand held device. This identification information allows the hand held device to configure itself to operate with the type of sensor installed in the socket.
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