Method and apparatus for calibrating an ultrasonic sensing system used to detect moving objects

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7685861
APP PUB NO 20080092623A1
SERIAL NO

11651105

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A calibration device is described for use in calibrating an ultrasonic pulse echo apparatus for detecting a moving object in a fluid, where the ultrasonic pulse echo apparatus includes an ultrasonic transducer and calibration circuitry. A connector has a first end for connecting with a first fluid conduit and a second end for connecting with a second fluid conduit. A cavity between the first and second ends permits the fluid containing the moving object from the first conduit to flow through the connector cavity to the second fluid conduit. A first calibration sphere is positioned relative to the connector for reflecting an ultrasonic pulse signal transmitted by the ultrasonic transducer. The reflected ultrasonic pulse signal is useable by the calibration circuitry to calibrate the ultrasonic pulse echo apparatus.

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LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED301 1ST STREET SW SUITE 200 ROANOKE VA 24011

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Blaker, David Mark Roanoke, US 4 86
Hileman, Ronald E Durham, US 7 373
Lynch, John Edward Williamsburg, US 2 63

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