-
公开(公告)号:WO2023036900A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-16
申请号:PCT/EP2022/075044
申请日:2022-09-08
Applicant: MELEXIS TECHNOLOGIES SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , DUPRE, Nicolas , LE SIGNOR, Théo
Abstract: Magnetic sensor system comprising: an integrated circuit comprising a semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate comprises a plurality of magnetic sensors configured for measuring at least two first magnetic field components (Bx1, Bx2) oriented in a first direction (X), and for measuring at least two second magnetic field components (Bz1, Bz2) oriented in a second direction (Y; Z); a permanent magnet movable relative to the integrated circuit and configured for generating a magnetic field; a processing circuit configured for determining at least two physical quantities (Fx, Fy, Fz) related to a position of the magnet, using a predefined algorithm based on the measured first and second magnetic field components (Bx1, Bx2; Bz1, Bz2) or values derived therefrom, as inputs, and that uses a plurality of at least eight constants which are determined using machine learning. A force sensor system. A joystick or thumbstick system. A method.
-
公开(公告)号:WO2023275010A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-05
申请号:PCT/EP2022/067664
申请日:2022-06-28
Applicant: MELEXIS TECHNOLOGIES SA
Inventor: DUPRE, Nicolas , CLOSE, Gael , LE SIGNOR, Théo , VANGERVEN, Tim
IPC: G01L1/12 , G01L1/14 , G01L5/164 , G01L5/169 , G01L5/22 , B25J13/08 , G01G7/00 , G01G19/52 , A47J42/38 , A47J42/44 , B25J13/082 , G01G7/02 , G01L1/04 , G01L1/122 , G01L1/127 , G01L5/226 , G01R33/0047 , G01R33/072
Abstract: A force sensor comprises a sensing system including a target piece and a sensing element, configured to provide changes of a magnetic field, being generated by motion of the target piece. The sensing element senses these changes and provides a signal representative of the position of the target piece. An integrated circuit with processing means can process signals from the sensing element. A semiconductor package includes at least the integrated circuit. A flexible piece comprises the target, and it is attached to the semiconductor package, where the attachment area between the flexible piece and the semiconductor package does not extend beyond the top projection, or outline, of the semiconductor package. The flexible piece receives a force stimulus, so that upon exerting a force on the flexible piece, the displacement of the target piece with respect to the surface of the semiconductor package can be sensed by the sensing element.
-
公开(公告)号:WO2023275006A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-05
申请号:PCT/EP2022/067659
申请日:2022-06-28
Applicant: MELEXIS TECHNOLOGIES SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , DEGOIS, Jerome , DUPRÉ, Nicolas , LE SIGNOR, Théo , VANGERVEN, Tim
IPC: G01L1/12 , G01L1/14 , G01L5/164 , G01L5/169 , G01L5/22 , B25J13/08 , G01G7/00 , A47J42/38 , G01G19/52 , G01L1/122 , G01L1/127 , G01L5/226
Abstract: A weight sensor comprises a sensing system including a target piece and a sensing element, configured to provide changes of a magnetic field, being generated by motion of the target piece. The sensing element senses these changes and provides a signal representative of the position of the target piece. An integrated circuit with processing means can process signals from the sensing element. The flexible piece receives a force stimulus, so that upon exerting a force on the flexible piece by a product due to the weight of said product, the displacement of the target piece with respect to sensing elements can be sensed.
-
公开(公告)号:EP4462144A1
公开(公告)日:2024-11-13
申请号:EP23173266.0
申请日:2023-05-12
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , TORMEN, Maurizio , GASPARIN, Enrico , HOOGERWERF, Arnold Christiaan , BAYAT, Dara , DESPONT, Michel
IPC: G01R33/022 , G01R33/028 , G01P15/08
Abstract: A MEMS structure (100) comprising: a first platform (101) comprising a first material, and further comprising an object or layer of a second, magnetic material (M2), having a first magnetization; and a second platform (102) comprising a third material, and optionally further comprising an object or layer of a fourth material (M4) being a non-magnetic material, or being magnetic and having a second magnetization different from the first magnetization; the first platform and the second platform being movable in a first direction (X) caused by an ambient acceleration and/or by an ambient magnetic field gradient; at least one sensor (51). A sensor device comprising said MEMS structure and a processing circuit (111) connected to said sensor. A method (900) of determining a magnetic field gradient using said MEMS structure.
-
公开(公告)号:EP4296623A2
公开(公告)日:2023-12-27
申请号:EP23207113.4
申请日:2020-12-07
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , HUBER LINDENBERGER, Samuel
IPC: G01D5/244
Abstract: A position sensor device comprises at least three magnetic sensor elements for measuring at least three magnetic field values of said magnetic field, and a processing circuit configured for determining at least two magnetic field gradients or magnetic field differences based on said at least three magnetic field values, and for deriving from said at least two magnetic field gradients or differences a first value indicative of a position of the position sensor device, and for deriving from said at least two magnetic field gradients or differences a second value indicative of integrity of the position sensor system.
-
公开(公告)号:EP4148395A9
公开(公告)日:2023-05-03
申请号:EP21208061.8
申请日:2021-11-12
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , DUPRE, Nicolas , LE SIGNOR, Théo
Abstract: Magnetic sensor system comprising: an integrated circuit comprising a semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate comprises a plurality of magnetic sensors configured for measuring at least two first magnetic field components (Bx1, Bx2) oriented in a first direction (X), and for measuring at least two second magnetic field components (Bz1, Bz2) oriented in a second direction (Y; Z); a permanent magnet movable relative to the integrated circuit and configured for generating a magnetic field; a processing circuit configured for determining at least two physical quantities (Fx, Fy, Fz) related to a position of the magnet, using a predefined algorithm based on the measured first and second magnetic field components (Bx1, Bx2; Bz1, Bz2) or values derived therefrom, as inputs, and that uses a plurality of at least eight constants which are determined using machine learning. A force sensor system. A joystick or thumbstick system. A method.
-
公开(公告)号:EP4170292A1
公开(公告)日:2023-04-26
申请号:EP22199529.3
申请日:2022-10-04
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , RAMAN, Johan , ROMBOUTS, Pieter , BONIN, Andreas , SACHSE, Eric
Abstract: A sensor circuit (620) for measuring a physical quantity, the sensor circuit comprising: a signal acquisition circuit (640) comprising a sensor (621, 622) to provide an input signal (vl, v2) related to the physical quantity; a processing circuit (650) to receive said input signal (vl, v2) and for providing an output signal (θcorr) representative of the physical quantity; the processing circuit comprising a closed loop comprising: a first sub-circuit (660) arranged for receiving said input signal (vl, v2) and a feedback signal (fbi, fbq), and configured for providing a first signal (θest); a frequency dependent filter (632) for receiving and filtering said first signal (θest), and for providing the output signal (θcorr); a second sub-circuit (670) for receiving and converting said filtered signal (θcorr) into said feedback signal (fbi, fbq) using a non-linear function.
-
公开(公告)号:EP4113086A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-04
申请号:EP21206815.9
申请日:2021-11-05
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , DEGOIS, Jerome , DUPRÉ, Nicolas , LE SIGNOR, Théo , VENGERVEN, Tim
IPC: G01L1/12 , G01L1/14 , G01L5/164 , G01L5/169 , G01L5/22 , B25J13/08 , G01G7/00 , G01G19/52 , A47J42/38
Abstract: A weight sensor comprises a sensing system including a target piece and a sensing element, configured to provide changes of a magnetic field, being generated by motion of the target piece. The sensing element senses these changes and provides a signal representative of the position of the target piece. An integrated circuit with processing means can process signals from the sensing element. The flexible piece receives a force stimulus, so that upon exerting a force on the flexible piece by a product due to the weight of said product, the displacement of the target piece with respect to sensing elements can be sensed.
-
公开(公告)号:EP3845864A1
公开(公告)日:2021-07-07
申请号:EP20212323.8
申请日:2020-12-07
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , HUBER LINDENBERGER, Samuel
Abstract: A position sensor system comprising: a magnetic source for generating a magnetic field, and a position sensor device movable relative to the magnetic source, or vice versa. The position sensor device comprises at least three magnetic sensor elements for measuring at least three magnetic field values of said magnetic field, and a processing circuit configured for determining at least two magnetic field gradients or magnetic field differences based on said at least three magnetic field values, and for deriving from said at least two magnetic field gradients or differences a first value indicative of a position of the position sensor device, and for deriving from said at least two magnetic field gradients or differences a second value indicative of integrity of the position sensor system.
-
公开(公告)号:EP4148395A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-15
申请号:EP21208061.8
申请日:2021-11-12
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: CLOSE, Gael , DUPRE, Nicolas , LE SIGNOR, Théo
Abstract: Magnetic sensor system comprising: an integrated circuit comprising a semiconductor substrate, the semiconductor substrate comprises a plurality of magnetic sensors configured for measuring at least two first magnetic field components (Bx1, Bx2) oriented in a first direction (X), and for measuring at least two second magnetic field components (Bz1, Bz2) oriented in a second direction (Y; Z); a permanent magnet movable relative to the integrated circuit and configured for generating a magnetic field; a processing circuit configured for determining at least two physical quantities (Fx, Fy, Fz) related to a position of the magnet, using a predefined algorithm based on the measured first and second magnetic field components (Bx1, Bx2; Bz1, Bz2) or values derived therefrom, as inputs, and that uses a plurality of at least eight constants which are determined using machine learning. A force sensor system. A joystick or thumbstick system. A method.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-