Apparatus and method for determining temperature
US9151651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K13/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for determining temperature is disclosed. An ultrasonic signal is generated that propagates through a buffer and a portion of the signal is reflected at an interface. A time of flight is measured between generating the ultrasonic signal and detecting the reflected portion. The temperature is determined based on the time of flight of the reflected signal.
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