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Method for synchronizing operation of systems

US9348419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2014
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0304
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

First and second detection systems coupled to a controller are synchronized, with the first detection system including first emission and detection modules while the second detection system includes a second detection module, for emitting radiation towards and detecting radiation from a region. A pulse of radiation emitted from the first emission module is detected by the first and second detection modules for a first time interval starting at time T1 and for a second time interval starting at time T2, respectively. The radiation received is compared to determine a radiation difference measurement. The starting time T2 is adjusted relative to starting time T1 based at least in part upon the radiation difference measurement to determine a revised starting time T2, thereby aiding the synchronization of starting time T2 with starting time T1.

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