Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Orientation or position
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Nghiem, Michael (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Orientation or position
C073S488000, C324S207160, C335S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11253315
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring a linear position, such as the distance between a sensing element and a movable object, and/or related parameters, such as displacement, direction, speed, velocity, and/or acceleration. The method utilizes a sensing element and an electrically conductive portion of the movable object, or a conductive target coupled to the movable object. The apparatus includes at least one sensing element formed by a section of a coupled slow-wave structure. The sensing element is connected to an RF or microwave generator, and an electronic circuit that converts at least one electromagnetic parameter of the section of the coupled slow-wave structure into a position reading. Electric and magnetic fields excited in the sensing element are split so that most of the electric energy is concentrated inside of the sensing element, while most of the magnetic energy is concentrated outside of the sensing element. The distance that defines the linear position is measured as a resonant frequency, impedance, phase shift or other electromagnetic parameter.
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Nyce David Scott
Pchelnikov Yuriy Nikitich
Le John
Nghiem Michael
Nyce David S.
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