Sensor with improved gain-setting capability
US7232984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V13/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of calibrating a sensor such as a photodetector, and device capable of employing that method, are disclosed. The method includes shining light upon a photosensitive device of the photodetector, receiving a first signal from an operator, and increasing a gain of the photodetector. The method also includes discontinuing the shining of the light upon the photosensitive device after the gain has been increased, receiving a second signal from an operator, and decreasing the gain so that the gain is not excessive.
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