Sensor with a radiant indicator

摘要

An implementation of systems, devices and methods for a sensor to find a hidden element behind a surface are provided. The sensor includes a housing with a radiant indicator in a bottom section of the housing. The radiant indicator is translucent and acts as another indication that the sensor is over the hidden element. The sensor also includes a light source, such as an LED, which lights the radiant indicator with a beam, as well as optionally projecting an image on the surface, for example, formed by the bottom section and a top section of the housing. The same light source may also be used to project a second beam to an indicator on the top section of the housing.

主权项

1. A sensor configured to find a hidden element behind a surface, the sensor comprising:
a housing comprising a top section and a bottom section, wherein the bottom section comprises a radiant indicator in a front portion of the bottom section; circuitry coupled to the housing, wherein the circuitry comprises a light chamber having a light surface, a light source and an opening, wherein the circuitry is configured to illuminate the radiant indicator by activating the light source; a display positioned in the housing and coupled to the circuitry; and an opaque material, wherein the opaque material is a backing position at a bottom side of the sensor; wherein the light chamber is configured to reflect light from the light surface to the opening in the light chamber to form a first beam; and wherein the radiant indicator is positioned to receive the first beam.