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System, method, and apparatus for using the sound signature of a device to determine its operability

US8155326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2008
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M13/028
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for monitoring the operation of one or more devices is provided. The system includes a microphone acoustically coupled to one the monitored device. An analog-to-digital-converter samples the microphone and a processor examines the resultant digital signal for the occurrence of an abnormal event.

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