Method and apparatus for detecting an obstructed view
US9947207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60S1/56
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for detecting an obstructed surface are provided. The apparatus includes: at least one memory comprising computer executable instructions; and at least one processor configured to read and execute the computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions cause the at least one processor to: detect a current draw from a generator; determine that a surface including a conductive coating is obstructed in response to the current draw being greater than a predetermined threshold; and output a signal to perform a function in response to determining that the surface is obstructed.
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