Distance determining system and method

Details Distance determining system and method Distance determining system and method

2006-05-08

2010-06-08

Maung, Nay A (Department: 2618)

Communications: electrical

Continuously variable indicating

With meter reading

C340S870030, C455S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07733239

ABSTRACT:
A distance determining system includes a first transceiver and a second transceiver spaced a distance from the first transceiver and inductively coupled thereto. The first transceiver outputs a first electromagnetic wave. The second transceiver receives the first electromagnetic wave and outputs a second electromagnetic wave, which is received by the first transceiver. One of the first and second transceivers determines a distance therebetween based at least in part upon the elapsed time of travel of the first and second electromagnetic waves. An air spring assembly can include such a distance indicating system. A method of determining a distance is also included.

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