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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2005
Kok Hing Fo, Penang, MY;
Kee Yean NG, Penang, MY;
Chee Keong Chong, Penang, MY;
Kean Loo Keh, Penang, MY;
Herbert W. Loesch, San Jose, CA (US);
Kok Hing Fo, Penang, MY;
Kee Yean Ng, Penang, MY;
Chee Keong Chong, Penang, MY;
Kean Loo Keh, Penang, MY;
Herbert W. Loesch, San Jose, CA (US);
Avago Technologies ECBU IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Abstract
In one embodiment, an optical encoder device is provided with an optical encoder to detect codewheel/codestrip positions; a housing to accommodate the optical encoder; a first tapered guidepost protruding from a sidewall of the optical encoder housing; and a second tapered guidepost protruding from the sidewall of the optical encoder housing and extending substantially parallel to the first tapered guidepost. Other embodiments are also disclosed.