Position sensing system

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2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Camby, Richard M. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Aeronautical vehicle

C701S001000, C250S227120

Reexamination Certificate

active

07069120

ABSTRACT:
A passive sensing system for determining a physical position of a mechanical device includes an encoding system configured to convert a position signal representative of the physical position of the mechanical device into an encoded signal in a binary format. The sensing system also comprises a plurality of secondary optical paths coupled to a primary optical path positioned between a light source and the encoding system. The encoded signal comprises a plurality of pulses of light each sequentially delayed by the secondary optical paths. A system for determining a physical position of a flight control surface of an aircraft is also disclosed. A method for determining a physical position of a flight control surface of an aircraft is also disclosed. A passive sensing system for determining a physical position of a flight control surface of an aircraft is also disclosed.

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