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Analyzing reflection data for recording medium identification

US7635853B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2008
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/8663
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is proved for analyzing frequency distribution of a reflection from a surface of a body to determine a type of body surface. Initially, a plurality of data points from a sensor that senses the reflection of the body's surface are provided. A first series of terms are summed together to provide a first magnitude, each term including a plurality of data points; wherein the plurality of data points being spaced apart by a first spacing. A second series of terms are summed together to provide a second magnitude, each term including a plurality of data points; wherein the plurality of data points being spaced apart by a second spacing. The first magnitude is compared to the second magnitude to determine the type of body surface.

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