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Object detection systems

US9915732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2016
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32935
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Object detection systems are provided herein. An example system includes an enclosure formed by a sidewall to define an interaction volume, at least one light source for illuminating the interaction volume with a light, at least one light sensor that senses disturbances in light intensity due to scattering, reflection, or absorption of the light by objects within the interaction volume, and a controller that is configured to detect an object or object behavior within interaction volume based on the disturbances in the light intensity.

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