Wireless electronic detonator comprising a power switch controlled by an optical signal, wireless detonation system and method for activating such a detonator

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PATENT NO 12235090
APP PUB NO 20230036978A1
SERIAL NO

17783623

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A wireless electronic detonator includes a primary source of energy and at least one functional module. A power switch is disposed between the primary source of energy and the functional module to connect or disconnect the functional module and the primary source of energy. A controller controls the power switch and includes an optical receiver to detect and demodulate a light signal emitted by a control console, The controller generates a control signal according to the demodulated light signal to at least control the power switch. A wireless detonation system includes the wireless electronic detonator and the control console configured to emit a light signal, and method for activating the wireless electronic detonator.

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  • COMMISSARIAT A L' ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berg, Vincent Grenoble Cedex, FR 9 105
Biard, Lionel Grenoble Cedex, FR 3 1
Descharles, Mélanie Grenoble Cedex, FR 3 0
Guyon, Franck Auxerre, FR 11 38
Piaget, Bernard Grenoble Cedex, FR 18 173

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