Fiber-optic mat sensor
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1. An optical sensor, comprising:
- a support structure; and
an optical fiber having a plurality of bends arranged proximate the support structure, wherein the optical fiber follows a circuitous path and is adapted to establish a detection zone.
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Abstract
An optical sensor includes a support structure. An optical fiber has a plurality of bends arranged proximate the support structure. The optical fiber follows a circuitous path and is adapted to establish a detection zone.
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18 Claims
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1. An optical sensor, comprising:
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a support structure; and an optical fiber having a plurality of bends arranged proximate the support structure, wherein the optical fiber follows a circuitous path and is adapted to establish a detection zone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A fiber-optic detection system, comprising:
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a light source; an optical sensor in optical connection with the light source; and an optical detector in optical connection with the optical sensor, wherein the optical sensor comprises; a support structure; and an optical fiber attached to the support structure, wherein the optical fiber has a plurality of bends which follow a circuitous path thus establishing a detection zone of the optical sensor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A detection method, comprising:
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transmitting light into an optical sensor which comprises a plurality of fiber-optic bends which follow a circuitous path to establish a detection zone; receiving light reflected by the optical sensor indicative of one of a presence or an absence of an event; and detecting one of the presence or absence of the event within the detection zone based on the received light. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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