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Sensing device and method of calibration

US9739863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2013
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensing device comprises a microwave sensor (1) configured to emit microwave radiation and to receive microwave radiation reflected by a moving body in the field of detection of the microwave sensor and a wireless data transmitter (4) configured to transmit data to a remote receiver. A main power supply provides electrical power at a first voltage to the sensing device. A first regulator 6 provided between the main power supply and the microwave sensor (1) provides a sensor power supply to the microwave sensor (1) at a voltage below the voltage of the main power supply. The wireless data transmitter (4) is powered from the main power supply via a transmitter power supply connection arranged in parallel with the first regulator (6). The microwave sensor (1) is provided on a first circuit board and the wireless data transmitter (4) is provided on a second circuit board, with the second circuit board overlying the first circuit board and spaced therefrom. A signal processing device is configured to receive an output signal from the microwave sensor and to generate an occupancy signal indicative of the presence of a moving body in the field of detection of the microwave sensor (1) wh…

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