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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
May. 23, 2006
Applicants:
Kouichi Arai, Utsunomiya, JP;
Kazuhiko Kodama, Utsunomiya, JP;
Inventors:
Kouichi Arai, Utsunomiya, JP;
Kazuhiko Kodama, Utsunomiya, JP;
Assignee:
Mitutoyo Corporation, Kawasaki-shi, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01B 11/30 (2006.01); G01C 11/12 (2006.01); G06K 9/00 (2006.01); G05B 11/18 (2006.01); H04N 1/46 (2006.01); H04N 1/46 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
When generating an origin signal of an encoder having a scale on which an incremental pattern and the origin pattern are formed, an origin signal having a necessary position and width is generated by software based on an origin waveform obtained from the origin pattern. This enables origin detection with excellent repeatability, S/N ratio (pulse width), and bidirectionality while maintaining ease of mounting and adjustment.