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Method of and system for rapidly locating all passive underground electronic marker types

US7170411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2004
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L27/2649
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of and system for rapidly locating all passive underground electronic marker types in an area under survey may locate various marker types simultaneously. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a marker locator may sequentially transmit and receive multiple frequencies very quickly; alternatively, the transmitter may transmit a broadband signal on multiple frequencies.

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