Biological activity monitoring and/or suppression
US8277734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/062
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ultraviolet radiation is shone within an area and detected. The detected ultraviolet radiation is monitored over a period of time to determine a set of biological activity dynamics for the area. Ultraviolet radiation detected during a calibration period can be used to provide a baseline with which analysis of subsequently detected ultraviolet radiation is compared and analyzed. When the presence of biological activity is determined within the area, ultraviolet radiation and/or one or more other approaches can be utilized to suppress the biological activity.
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