Magnetoresistive smart switch
US6960974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D5/14
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A smart switch has a magnetic operator, at least one magnetic sensor located to sense movement of the magnetic operator, and a processor that processes an output of the magnetic sensor so as to detect right and left over travel ranges and a normal operating range of the magnetic operator. The magnetic sensor may be a magnetoresistive sensor.
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