Embedded self-test for rain sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5990647
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09182717

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A sensor for detecting moisture on an outside surface of a windshield is disclosed. The sensor includes an emitter circuit for emitting light energy, and a detector circuit for receiving light energy. A processor controls the emitter circuit and processes signals received from the detector circuit. A self test circuit is connected between the processor and the emitter circuit, the self test circuit is operably associated with the emitter circuit for generating a test signal for simulating the presence of moisture on the outside surface of the windshield.

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COVIDIEN LP15 HAMPSHIRE STREET MANSFIELD MA 02048

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Zettler, Gerard J Winona, MN 3 38

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