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Optical proximity sensor with improved shield and lenses

US8232883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2009
Grant dateJul 31, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K17/945
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of an optical sensor comprising a novel shield that may be quickly and accurately aligned and positioned with respect to an underlying light emitting and light detecting assembly are disclosed. Also disclosed are novel lens arrangements for efficiently collimating light emitted and received by the optical proximity sensor, and for reducing crosstalk.

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