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Fiber optic input device having a light transmissive body with parallel grooves

  • US 5,122,656 A
  • Filed: 12/13/1990
  • Issued: 06/16/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A sensor which comprises, in combination:

  • (a) a light transmitting body having first and second opposing surfaces, said first surface having a first plurality of parallel grooves therein and wall members spacing said first grooves from each other, said second surface having a second plurality of parallel grooves therein extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to said first grooves, each of said second grooves optically coupled to one of said wall members;

    (b) a first array of photoresponsive devices disposed at one end portion of said first grooves, said first array having a photoresponsive device associated with each groove of said first grooves; and

    (c) a second array of photoresponsive devices disposed at one end portion of said second grooves, said second array having photoresponsive device associated with each groove of said second grooves.

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