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Low-power triggered data acquisition system and method

US8170836B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2009
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/0427
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A low-power triggered data acquisition system and method utilizes low-powered circuitry, comparators, and digital logic incorporated into a miniaturized device interfaced with self-generating transducer sensor inputs to detect, identify and assess impact and damage to surfaces and structures wherein, upon the occurrence of a triggering event that produces a signal greater than a set threshold changes the comparator output and causes the system to acquire and store digital data representative of the incoming waveform on at least one triggered channel. The sensors may be disposed in an array to provide triangulation and location of the impact.

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