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Device for detecting vehicles

US7289040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2005
Grant dateOct 30, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic field sensor is provided alongside a roadway in order to detect vehicles. A permanent magnet is installed in the roadway at such a distance from the magnetic field sensor that the magnetic field of the permanent magnet is stronger than the geomagnetic field at the magnetic field sensor

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