Method and apparatus for providing information from a speed and direction sensor
US7026808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K5/082
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing information from a speed and direction sensor is disclosed. The method and apparatus detect the presence of a ferromagnetic object as it moves past a sensor. The sensor determines speed and direction information regarding the ferromagnetic object, and further provides information relating to the environment surrounding the sensor or object, such as the status of an air gap between the sensor and the moving object, and the temperature of the environment in which the sensor or object is disposed.
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