公开(公告)号：EP2053374A3

公开(公告)日：2010-07-07

申请号：EP08166353.6

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Schroeder, Thaddeus ,  Taye, Elias ,  Thrush, Christopher M. ,  Lequesne, Bruno

IPC: G01L9/16

CPC classification number: G01L9/16

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor assembly has a sensor housing forming a fluid chamber (28) having a surface (21) defining a normal axis. A magnetostrictive (MS) core (18, 38) that defines a central longitudinal axis is subjected to stress induced by pressurized fluid in the chamber. An excitation coil (22, 40) is coupled to the core (18, 38) to induce a magnetic flux therein. The central longitudinal axis of the core (18, 38) is coaxial with the axis normal to the fluid chamber surface (21).

公开(公告)号：EP1681554A3

公开(公告)日：2006-08-09

申请号：EP05077979.2

申请日：2005-12-22

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Lambert, David K. ,  Oberdidier, Larry M. ,  Thrush, Christopher M.

IPC: G01N21/35 ,  G01N1/40 ,  B60K28/06 ,  G01N33/497 ,  G01N21/05

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B60K28/06 ,  G01N1/2214 ,  G01N1/405 ,  G01N21/0332 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N33/4972 ,  G01N2001/2276 ,  G01N2021/158 ,  G01N2201/12707 ,  G01N2201/12792

Abstract: A chemical vapor sensor (100) is provided that passively measures a chemical species of interest with high sensitivity and chemical specificity. In an aspect, ethanol vapor in a vehicle cabin is measured, and sufficient sensitivity is provided to passively detect a motor vehicle driver that exceeds a legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), for use with vehicle safety systems. The sensor (100) can be situated in an inconspicuous vehicle cabin location and operate independently without requiring active involvement by a driver. A vapor concentrator is utilized to amplify a sampled vapor concentration to a detectible level for use with an infrared (IR) detector. In an aspect, in comparison to conventional chemical sensors, the sensitivity of detection of ethanol vapor is increased by a factor of about 1,000. Further, a single channel of infrared detection is utilized avoiding spurious infrared absorption and making the chemical vapor sensor (100) less costly to implement.

Abstract translation: 提供一种化学气相传感器（100），其以高灵敏度和化学特异性被动地测量感兴趣的化学物质。 在一方面，测量车厢中的乙醇蒸气，并且提供足够的灵敏度以被动地检测超过合法限制的血液酒精浓度（BAC）的汽车驾驶员，以用于车辆安全系统。 传感器（100）可以位于不显眼的车厢位置并且独立地操作，而不需要驾驶员的积极参与。 利用蒸汽浓缩器将采样的蒸气浓度放大到与红外（IR）检测器一起使用的可检测水平。 在一个方面，与传统的化学传感器相比，乙醇蒸汽的检测灵敏度提高了大约1,000倍。 此外，利用单个红外线检测通道，避免杂散的红外线吸收，并使得化学气相传感器（100）的执行成本更低。

公开(公告)号：EP2053372A2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-29

申请号：EP08166103.5

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Schroeder, Thaddeus ,  Taye, Elias ,  Thrush, Christopher M. ,  Lequesne, Bruno

IPC: G01L9/16

CPC classification number: G01L9/16

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor assembly has a sensor housing (17, 38) forming a fluid chamber and a magnetostrictive wire (18, 23, 30) that undergoes stress induced by fluid in the chamber. The wire (18, 23, 30) defines opposed ends, each being associated with a respective terminal. Respective hermetic seals (20) penetrate the housing (17, 38) and are coupled to the respective terminals.

Abstract translation: 在一个，实施例的传感器组件具有传感器外壳（17，38）形成流体室和一个磁致伸缩线（18，23，30）做下在室中诱导流体进入应力。 导线（18，23，30）定义相对端，每个都与一终端相关联的respectivement。 各自气密密封（20）贯穿外壳（17，38）和耦合到respectivement端子。

公开(公告)号：EP2053372A3

公开(公告)日：2010-08-04

申请号：EP08166103.5

申请日：2008-10-08

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Schroeder, Thaddeus ,  Taye, Elias ,  Thrush, Christopher M. ,  Lequesne, Bruno

IPC: G01L9/16

CPC classification number: G01L9/16

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor assembly has a sensor housing (17, 38) forming a fluid chamber and a magnetostrictive wire (18, 23, 30) that undergoes stress induced by fluid in the chamber. The wire (18, 23, 30) defines opposed ends, each being associated with a respective terminal. Respective hermetic seals (20) penetrate the housing (17, 38) and are coupled to the respective terminals.

公开(公告)号：EP2053374A2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-29

申请号：EP08166353.6

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Schroeder, Thaddeus ,  Taye, Elias ,  Thrush, Christopher M. ,  Lequesne, Bruno

IPC: G01L9/16

CPC classification number: G01L9/16

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor assembly has a sensor housing forming a fluid chamber (28) having a surface (21) defining a normal axis. A magnetostrictive (MS) core (18, 38) that defines a central longitudinal axis is subjected to stress induced by pressurized fluid in the chamber. An excitation coil (22, 40) is coupled to the core (18, 38) to induce a magnetic flux therein. The central longitudinal axis of the core (18, 38) is coaxial with the axis normal to the fluid chamber surface (21).

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，传感器组件具有形成具有限定法向轴线的表面（21）的流体室（28）的传感器外壳。 限定中心纵向轴线的磁致伸缩（MS）芯（18,38）受到由腔室中的加压流体引起的应力。 励磁线圈（22,40）耦合到芯（18,38）以在其中引起磁通量。 芯体（18,38）的中心纵向轴线与垂直于流体室表面（21）的轴线同轴。

公开(公告)号：EP1681554A2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-19

申请号：EP05077979.2

申请日：2005-12-22

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Lambert, David K. ,  Oberdidier, Larry M. ,  Thrush, Christopher M.

IPC: G01N21/35 ,  G01N1/40

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B60K28/06 ,  G01N1/2214 ,  G01N1/405 ,  G01N21/0332 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N33/4972 ,  G01N2001/2276 ,  G01N2021/158 ,  G01N2201/12707 ,  G01N2201/12792

Abstract: A chemical vapor sensor (100) is provided that passively measures a chemical species of interest with high sensitivity and chemical specificity. In an aspect, ethanol vapor in a vehicle cabin is measured, and sufficient sensitivity is provided to passively detect a motor vehicle driver that exceeds a legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), for use with vehicle safety systems. The sensor (100) can be situated in an inconspicuous vehicle cabin location and operate independently without requiring active involvement by a driver. A vapor concentrator is utilized to amplify a sampled vapor concentration to a detectible level for use with an infrared (IR) detector. In an aspect, in comparison to conventional chemical sensors, the sensitivity of detection of ethanol vapor is increased by a factor of about 1,000. Further, a single channel of infrared detection is utilized avoiding spurious infrared absorption and making the chemical vapor sensor (100) less costly to implement.

Abstract translation: 提供化学蒸气传感器（100），其以高灵敏度和化学特异性被动地测量感兴趣的化学物质。 在一个方面，测量车厢内的乙醇蒸汽，并且提供足够的灵敏度以被动地检测超过血液酒精浓度（BAC）的法定极限的机动车驾驶员，以用于车辆安全系统。 传感器（100）可以位于不显眼的车厢位置中，并且独立地操作而不需要驾驶员的主动参与。 利用蒸气浓缩器将采样的蒸气浓度放大到可检测的水平以供红外（IR）检测器使用。 一方面，与传统的化学传感器相比，乙醇蒸汽检测的灵敏度提高了约1000倍。 此外，利用单通道红外检测来避免虚假的红外吸收，并且使化学蒸气传感器（100）的实施成本更低。

公开(公告)号：EP1502546A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-02

申请号：EP04077060.4

申请日：2004-07-16

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Partin, Dale L. ,  Prieto, Raymundo ,  Sultan, Michel F. ,  Wagner, Steve J. ,  Thrush, Christopher M.

IPC: A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/11

CPC classification number: A61B5/6887 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B2562/168

Abstract: Respiration and heart rate are monitored using a fluid-filled bladder (12), where the bladder pressure is measured (16) and processed to identify minute pressure variations corresponding to the respiration and heart rate of a subject that is directly or indirectly exerting a load on the bladder (12). The respiration rate is identified by band-pass filtering the measured pressure to isolate or extract a pressure component in range of 0.15-0.5Hz (36), and the heart rate is identified by band-pass filtering the measured pressure to isolate or extract a pressure component in the range of 2-7 Hz (24). The extracted pressure components are preferably converted to a digital format and tabulated for comparison with specified thresholds to identify abnormalities and/or anomalies (30).

Abstract translation: 呼吸和心脏速率使用流体填充囊（12），其中，膀胱内压测量（16）进行监测和处理以识别微小的压力变化对应于对象的呼吸和心脏速率并直接或间接地施加负载 对膀胱（12）。 呼吸速率被识别BY带通滤波所测量的压力来分离或（36）的0.15-0.5Hz范围提取压力分量，和心脏速率被识别BY带通滤波所测量的压力来分离或提取 在2-7赫兹（24）范围内的压力分量。 所提取的压力部件优选地转换成数字格式并制表用于比较与指定的阈值，以确定异常和/或异常（30）。