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Metal detector with motion sensing

US9207315B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2011
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V3/15
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A metal detector has a motion sensor such as an accelerometer to determine direction, speed, duration and acceleration of search loop motion. The search loop motion information from the motion sensor is utilized in mode selection, signal processing, target analysis, and information display.

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