Object sensing apparatus

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1980-05-30

1989-12-19

Smith, Jr., David

Electricity: motive power systems

Automatic and/or with time-delay means

Radiant energy

250209, 250221, H02P 104

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active

048885320

ABSTRACT:
An object sensing apparatus includes a plurality of light emitting diodes for illuminating a region of space and a plurality of closely arranged light detectors for receiving light reflected from an object. The apparatus is particularly useful in connection with automatically operated doors.

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