A method of determining the status of a lock. The method includes reading data from a proximity switch and calculating an inductance value from a solenoid, the proximity switch and solenoid located in or around a lock, and processing the data from the proximity switch and the inductance value. The method further includes comparing the processed data with an expected value to confirm the lock status.


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    Title :

    LOCK POSITION SENSING


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-05-04


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    G01D MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE , Anzeigen oder Aufzeichnen in Verbindung mit Messen allgemein / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / E05B LOCKS , Schlösser



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