Object locating system

Patent · 09 June 1998

OSTI ID:672542

Novak, J L; Petterson, B

A sensing system locates an object by sensing the object`s effect on electric fields. The object`s effect on the mutual capacitance of electrode pairs varies according to the distance between the object and the electrodes. A single electrode pair can sense the distance from the object to the electrodes. Multiple electrode pairs can more precisely locate the object in one or more dimensions. 12 figs.

• Research Organization: Sandia Corporation
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5,764,066/A/
• Application Number: PAN: 8-878,693
• OSTI ID: 672542
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

44 INSTRUMENTATION
INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS
CAPACITANCE
DESIGN
DISTANCE
ELECTRIC FIELDS
ELECTRODES
MONITORS