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Method and apparatus for detecting an envelope for ultrasonic signals

US9506896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2014
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N29/4454
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for envelope detection are disclosed. An envelope detection method according to an embodiment of the invention can include: receiving ultrasonic signals reflected off a target object; detecting peaks by using differences in pulses in the received signals; and generating an envelope by connecting the detected peaks with straight or curved lines.

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