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Monitoring Device - EP3640521
The patent EP3640521 was granted to Leuze Electronic on May 31, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 17, 2018 under application number EP18200990A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP3640521
- Application Number
- EP18200990A
- Filing Date
- Oct 17, 2018
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Apr 28, 2023
- Publication Date
- May 31, 2023
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
Monitoring device for hazardous systems with an optical sensor that generates measurement data, which is evaluated by a safety controller to detect objects in the monitored area. The safety controller generates object detection signals, such as binary switching signals or position/speed/direction data, to control the system based on the presence of objects in the monitored area.
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