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Method and apparatus for detecting an optical reflection indicative of a photodiode

US7709779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2007
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J3/2803
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and methods for detecting semiconductor-based photodiodes. The present embodiments provide a simple and practical approach for identifying optical reflection that is indicative of photon reflection from semiconductor-based photodiodes. Thus in certain applications the present embodiments may be used to detect the presence of OIEDs, which may use photodiodes as part of a detonation system.

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