Method and apparatus for improved performance in encoder systems by configuring a detector array using a partition map and assigning weights to output currents of the detector array

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PATENT NO 11378422
APP PUB NO 20200141766A1
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16660987

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An encoder system includes a configurable detector array, wherein the configurable detector array includes a plurality of detectors. 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. 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. In an embodiment, the current outputs from detectors having a same state are grouped together. The encoder system may also include one or more current duplicators to duplicate the current outputs from detectors having one state to group with the current outputs from detectors having a different state. The encoder system may also adjust weights of the current outputs.

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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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