Light-speed hitpoint sensor

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2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Connelly-Cushwa, M. R. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Optical waveguide sensor

Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide

C385S012000, C250S227140, C250S227160

Reexamination Certificate

active

11410660

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a hitpoint sensor for a surface of interest, the hitpoint sensor having an optical fiber which is wound around or otherwise covering the surface, and a data processor connected to the ends of the optical fiber. When a collision with the surface occurs, light is generated which passes through the optical fiber. The ends of the fiber are connected to the data processor which uses arrival time information of the light signals arriving at the processor to determine the impact location on the surface. There are several modes in which the processor can operate to make this calculation.

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