Electricity: measuring and testing – Fault detecting in electric circuits and of electric components – For fault location
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Deb, Anjan (Department: 2858)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Fault detecting in electric circuits and of electric components
For fault location
C324S527000, C324S555000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11307287
ABSTRACT:
A system for detecting a defect or discontinuity in media or at an interface of the media includes a signal generator; a transmission path coupled to the signal generator, wherein the transmission path is arranged along or through the media; a detection circuit for detecting a transmitted and a detected portion of a signal provided by the signal generator; and a circuit for analyzing the reflected portion and identifying a location of a discontinuity or defect in the media. A related method of detecting a defect or discontinuity in media or at an interface between the media includes establishing an electromagnetic energy path along or through the media; coupling electromagnetic energy into the path; detecting a reflected portion of the electromagnetic energy; and analyzing the detected portion so as to determine a position of the defect or discontinuity.
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Deb Anjan
Nguyen Hoai-an D.
RatnerPrestia
University of Delaware
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