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Electronic identification device and method

US8018220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2009
Grant dateSep 13, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/58
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electronic identification device for identifying, among conductors of a wiring system including multiple conductors, at least one conductor that is series-connected to a magnetically controlled switch. The device comprises a test connector having pins that are connected to respective conductors to be tested, a microcontroller commanding, in a predetermined order and in two steps, the sending of a test signal to each of the pins of the test connector, and conducting measurements and comparisons for the identification of the conductors, a signal source that is connected both to the pins of the test connector and to the microcontroller, a magnetic field source, and a display for the display of the identification.

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