Method and apparatus for alignment adjustment of encoder systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10886932
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16563058

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An encoder system includes a configurable detector array, wherein the configurable detector array includes a plurality of detectors. In an embodiment, the encoder system includes an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The encoder system may also include a memory operable to store a partition map that defines a state for each of the plurality of detectors. In an embodiment, the memory includes a non-volatile memory. The encoder system may also include a controller, such as a microcontroller, operable to read from the memory the partition map and to adjust the partition map according to a misalignment measurement before configuring the configurable detector array. The encoder system may also include an emitter operable to generate a flux modulated by a motion object, wherein the configurable detector array is operable to receive the flux and generate respective current outputs for each of the detectors in response to the flux.

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TT ELECTRONICS PLC1645 WALLACE DRIVE CARROLLTON TX 75006

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Cusey, James P Dallas, US 14 314
Larson, Brent Hans Dallas, US 13 65

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