Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Orientation or position
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-04
2007-09-04
Wachsman, Hal (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Orientation or position
C702S036000, C702S092000, C702S094000, C702S095000, C702S127000, C702S152000, C702S188000, C702S189000, C340S540000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11623944
ABSTRACT:
A method, that arbitrates when each of a plurality of sensors can perform an object detection procedure, assigns a different binary address to each sensor. Each bit in the binary address is sequentially selected. While a bit is selected, every sensor applies a signal to a communication link, which signal has a first or a second logic level as denoted by the value of the selected bit of that sensor's address. Those sensors applying the first logic level to the communication link determine if another sensor is applying the second logic level, in which case those proximity sensors suspend participation in the arbitration method. After all the bits have been selected, only one sensor remains active and that sensor is allowed to perform the object detection procedure. Thereafter, each proximity sensor resumes participation in the arbitration method with a different address and the process is repeated.
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Eaton Corporation
Huynh Phuong
Kastelic John A.
Wachsman Hal
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