MaxBotix Human Safety Application Use and Copyright Status

MaxBotix Human Safety Application Use and Copyright Status - MaxBotix

Human Safety Applications

MaxBotix® Inc., products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems. As used herein:
  1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user.
  2. A critical component in any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.

Patent and Copyright Status

MaxBotix Inc., holds full patent status on the MaxSonar line of ultrasonic rangefinders (patent 7,679,996). At this time, we do not issue licenses for use of our MaxSonar product line circuits or software. MaxBotix Inc. provides circuit information on our MaxSonar® line in our data sheets so our customers can understand the basic circuitry operation of our sensors. From this, advanced users can understand how the sensor operates, and for some, this makes the sensor easier to use. For example, some students have placed this circuit into PSpice, an electrical circuit simulator, and have analyzed our circuit operation. Even so, the circuitry is only part of the MaxBotix® Inc, ultrasonic sensor solution, as the sensor also relies upon internal firmware, and factory calibration. To view, our full Terms and Conditions click here.
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