Proximity detection system and method and collision avoidance system and method using proximity detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8847780
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13538156

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The invention relates to a proximity detection system. The invention provides a proximity detection system comprising a generator that generates a magnetic field that establishes a boundary, where the generator is capable of receiving radio frequency signals. Also provided is a radio frequency device that sends radio frequency signals, the radio frequency device being capable of sensing the magnetic field and generating a radio frequency response. In the proximity detection system, the generator generates the magnetic field for a first predefined time period, and thereafter senses for a radio frequency response signal from the radio frequency device within a second predefined time period. The invention also provides for shaping proximity detection zones by overlaying magnetic field boundaries to produce a different boundary. The invention also provides for varying the strength of magnetic fields by adjusting a width of a timed pulse.

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  • STRATA SAFETY PRODUCTS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Frederick, Larry D Huntsville, US 48 683
Hammond, Paul L Huntsville, US 5 94

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