Power line assessment using a virtual circuit
US9835672B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/58
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method are described for determining if power lines have been damaged. A virtual circuit is established between a control unit and a remote response unit. A signal is transmitted from the remote response unit responsive to a prior signal transmitted by the control unit. Based on a comparison of measurements of the response signal to expected values, a determination is made as to whether or not the line has been damaged.
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