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Photothermal examination method and corresponding examination unit

US9903828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2015
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/10004
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A photothermal examination method and corresponding examination unit are provided. In the method first and second zones of the surface to be characterized are scanned simultaneously, and first and second photosensitive surfaces separate from one another acquire images of the infrared radiation emitted by these two zones.

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