Method for detecting foreign object debris

Details Method for detecting foreign object debris Method for detecting foreign object debris

2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Luu, Thanh X. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controls its own optical systems

C250S458100, C250S302000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07064309

ABSTRACT:
A method for detecting a non-fixed object in a system (12) is provided. The method includes applying a light emitting substance (13) to at least a portion (14) of an object (10). At least a section (20) of the portion (14) is illuminated with a non-fixed object illuminator (16). The object (10) is detected in the system (12) in response to illuminating the section (20). The object (10) is then determined to be a fixed or non-fixed object.

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