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Proximity sensor

US8928893B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/94108
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The internal propagation of radiation between a radiation source and radiation detector mounted within a sensor package is prevented by the use of an optical isolator. The optical isolator is formed by the combination of a baffle mounted between the source and detector and a groove formed in an upper surface of the sensor package between the source and detector. A bottom of the groove is positioned adjacent to an upper edge of the baffle.

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