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Multi-face, multi-event, orientation sensor

US8035497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2010
Grant dateOct 11, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C9/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and a computer implemented method for monitoring and recording the orientation data for an object. The orientation apparatus comprises an outer casing. Inside the outer casing is an orientation device that comprises six chambers, with a ball sensor in each chamber, and a ball. The orientation apparatus also comprises a data recorder for recording an event history of the orientation device, and a communicator for conveying the event history.

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