Compact multi-direction proximity sensor device and method
US8575537B2 · kind B2 · utility
53Cited by
10References
18Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/94116
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A proximity sensor device is provided in compact unit that has the ability to sense or monitor in different directions, such as sensing or monitoring in both the vertical and horizontal directions. Methods are also provided. In an illustrative embodiment, the proximity sensor device includes a first transmitting/receiving pair and a second transmitting/receiving pair on a printed circuit board along with an IC to control the transmitters and receivers, as well as, in some embodiments, to provide signal filtering, amplification or other desired features.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.