CA2289693C - Near-range proximity sensor having a fast-tracking analog output - Google Patents
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| US09/047,642 US6043774A (en) | 1998-03-25 | 1998-03-25 | Near-range proximity sensor having a fast-tracking analog |
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| PCT/US1999/006201 WO1999049334A1 (en) | 1998-03-25 | 1999-03-22 | Near-range proximity sensor having a fast-tracking analog output |
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| CA2289693A1 CA2289693A1 (en) | 1999-09-30 |
| CA2289693C true CA2289693C (en) | 2008-01-22 |
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| US (1) | US6043774A (enExample) |
| EP (1) | EP0991954A1 (enExample) |
| JP (1) | JP2002500770A (enExample) |
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| US9144051B2 (en) | 2012-02-15 | 2015-09-22 | Microchip Technology Incorporated | Proximity detection using an antenna and directional coupler switch |
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| US6043774A (en) | 2000-03-28 |
| EP0991954A1 (en) | 2000-04-12 |
| WO1999049334A1 (en) | 1999-09-30 |
| CA2289693A1 (en) | 1999-09-30 |
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