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Data transmission system using analog to pulse width to digital conversion

CA 1085482 A · Owner: Bendix Corporation (The) · Inventors: Whiteside, Arliss E.

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A data transmission system using analog to pulse width to digital conversion for transmitting data generated by an analog sensor to a digital processor is disclosed. A data request signal generated by the digital processor is gated by a processor interface circuit along a single wire data transmission line to a remote sensor activating both the sensor and its associated interface electronics. The data request signal also provides electrical power to the sensor and sensor interface electronics eliminating the need for separate electrical power leads. The sensor interface electronics after a period of time determined by the value of the analog signal generated by the sensor generates a low …

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  • Granted September 9, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 9, 1997.
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FiledOctober 4, 1977
GrantedSeptember 9, 1980
Term endedSeptember 9, 1997
Patent numberCA 1085482 A
Classification (IPC)G06F3/00 +2 more

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1978198019821984198619881990199219941996Application filedOct 4, 1977Patent grantedSep 9, 1980Term endedSep 9, 1997

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