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Sensor, method of operating the same, and system including the same

US9046358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2010
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J40/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method includes providing packets to demodulate a modulated photon signal output from a light source, wherein each packet includes a first interval and a second interval, and providing oscillation signals respectively having different phases from one another to photogates during the first interval of each of the packets. The light source is disabled and a direct current (DC) voltage is provided to the photogates during the second interval of each of the packets.

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