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Metal detector apparatus, system, and method

  • US 10,175,376 B2
  • Filed: 03/14/2014
  • Issued: 01/08/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a sensor-enabled dose form through a metal detector in a predetermined orientation relative to the metal detector;

    generating a detection signal by the metal detector in response to receiving the sensor-enabled dose form through the metal detector;

    comparing the detection signal to a predetermined threshold; and

    determining the presence of a metal contaminant in the sensor-enabled dose form based on the comparison of the detection signal and the predetermined threshold.

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