Track impedance anomaly detection in an automated data...

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2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Tzeng, Fred F. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

C340S664000

Reexamination Certificate

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10265553

ABSTRACT:
Track anomalies are detected by measuring track impedance. A robotic device is moved along the track. A conductor on the track is contacted with a pair of pickups moved by the robotic device. Track health is determined based on impedance sensed between the pickups.

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