公开(公告)号：US09763489B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14946050

申请日：2015-11-19

Applicant: NIKE, Inc.

Inventor： Michael S. Amos ,  Andrew A. Owings ,  Jordan M. Rice ,  Allan M. Schrock ,  Steven H. Walker ,  Jeffrey J. Hebert ,  Martine W. Stillman ,  Mark A. Tempel ,  Dane R. Weitmann ,  Ndikum Protus Atang ,  Andreas Heinrich Steier

IPC: G01D7/00 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A43B13/14 ,  G01L1/00 ,  A63F13/211 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/214 ,  A43B1/02 ,  A43B1/10 ,  A43B5/00 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/18 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01L5/00

CPC classification number: A43B3/0005 ,  A43B1/02 ,  A43B1/10 ,  A43B5/00 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43B13/18 ,  A63F13/211 ,  A63F13/214 ,  A63F13/218 ,  A63F13/24 ,  G01L1/005 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L5/0004 ,  G01L5/0038 ,  G06F3/011

Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

公开(公告)号：US09748952B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US13238783

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Robert James Bolender ,  Narain Kumar Vijayashanker ,  Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Lin-Hsiang Hsieh ,  Shwetank Kumar

Inventor： Robert James Bolender ,  Narain Kumar Vijayashanker ,  Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Lin-Hsiang Hsieh ,  Shwetank Kumar

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  H03K17/955 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: H03K17/955 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96077 ,  H03K2217/960775

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided that facilitate improved input device performance. The devices and methods utilize a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on a first substrate and a deformable electrode structure. The deformable electrode structure overlaps the first electrode and the second electrode to define a variable capacitance between the first electrode and the second electrode that changes with the deformation of the deformable electrode structure. The deformable electrode structure comprises a spacing component configured to provide spacing between the deformable electrode structure and the first electrode and the second electrode. Finally, a transmission component is configured such that biasing the transmission component causes the deformable electrode structure to deform and change the variable capacitance. A measurement of the variable capacitance can be used to determine force information regarding the force biasing the transmission component.

公开(公告)号：US09719871B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14570547

申请日：2014-12-15

Applicant: Google Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy Evan Blum ,  Joseph John Hebenstreit ,  Ali-Reza Bahmandar

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01C21/10

CPC classification number: G01L1/2206 ,  G01C21/10 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3265

Abstract: An example method includes detecting a signal that represents a strain of a frame of a wearable computing device and causing the wearable computing device to perform a function based on the detected signal. The method may also include generating a representation of the detected signal, comparing the representation of the signal to a threshold value, and causing the wearable computing device to perform a function based on the comparison to the threshold value. An example wearable computing device and an example non-transitory computer readable medium related to the example method are also disclosed herein.

公开(公告)号：US09689757B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14428522

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: KISTLER HOLDING AG

Inventor： Thomas Cadonau

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01B5/00 ,  G01B7/16

CPC classification number: G01L1/18 ,  G01B5/0014 ,  G01B7/18 ,  G01L1/2206 ,  G01L1/2262

Abstract: A strain transmitter for detecting strain of a structure includes a strain body, which has a strain axis with fastening devices for fastening the strain body on a structure, and a measurement element, which is arranged centrally between the fastening devices on the strain axis. The measurement element includes a metal sheet. The entire surface of a statically measuring, piezo-resistant silicon chip, which is connected to a full bridge and emits a voltage in the strained state proportional to the level of strain, is applied to the metal sheet. The measurement element includes a printed circuit board, and electric contacts are guided from the silicon chip along the printed circuit board.

公开(公告)号：US09661970B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14883081

申请日：2015-10-14

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Kyung-han Jeong

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  F16K17/00 ,  G01L1/00 ,  H03K17/94

CPC classification number: A47L9/2821 ,  G01L1/00 ,  H01H35/245 ,  H01H35/34 ,  H03K17/94

Abstract: A pressure switch configured to be disposed on a path, through which dust passes, to control a dust sensor according to whether a suction pressure is formed in the path, is provided. The pressure switch includes: a body part having a connection tube connected to the path, and an upper surface; first and second terminals configured to be electrically connected to the dust sensor, and at least a portion of which protrudes from the upper surface of the body part; and a flexible cap configured to engage the body part to define a space along with the upper surface of the body part. The flexible cap is deformed in response to a negative pressure being formed in the space, thereby electrically connecting the first and second terminals.

公开(公告)号：US09651433B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14200925

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation

Inventor： Akira Matsuzawa ,  Hiroki Kawai ,  Toshiyuki Kamiya

IPC: G01L3/02 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L3/00 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/16 ,  B25J13/08 ,  G01L5/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/16 ,  B25J13/085 ,  B25J19/028 ,  G01L5/009 ,  Y10S901/46 ,  Y10T74/20335

Abstract: A force detector includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a circuit board provided between the first substrate and the second substrate, and an element mounted on the circuit board and outputting a signal in response to an external force, wherein a hole is formed in the circuit board at a location where the element is placed, and a first convex part inserted into the hole and protruding toward the element is provided on the first substrate. Further, the element is placed within a periphery of the first convex part as seen from a direction perpendicular to the first substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09618403B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US14504573

申请日：2014-10-02

Applicant: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.

Inventor： Shu Li ,  Zhiyong Liang

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01L1/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/00 ,  G01B7/18 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/22

Abstract: Strain sensors are provided that include a flexible substrate, a sheet affixed to the flexible substrate, and two or more microelectrodes printed at spaced locations onto either the sheet or the flexible substrate, wherein the sheet includes a carbon nanotube network, the sheet having a top side and an opposing second side. The two or more microelectrodes are printed at spaced locations onto the top side of the sheet or onto a side of the flexible substrate facing the second side of the sheet. Methods are provided for fabricating a strain sensor wherein the sheet is arranged between the printed microelectrodes and the flexible substrate or wherein the second side of the sheet is arranged atop or across the printed microelectrodes. Methods are also provided for measuring strain in a structure via the strain sensors affixed or integrated therein.

公开(公告)号：US09574952B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US13809726

申请日：2011-03-30

Applicant: Liviu Schintee

Inventor： Liviu Schintee

IPC: G01L11/00 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G01L1/04 ,  G01L17/00 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L1/26

CPC classification number: G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/005 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/26 ,  G01L9/0001 ,  G01L9/0026 ,  G01L11/008 ,  G01L17/005 ,  G06F15/00

Abstract: A pressure testing device for calculating a pressure in a flexible line comprises a housing unit, a force sensor mounted on the housing unit and a clamp assembly having a clamp mounted on the housing unit. The clamp is operable to compress the flexible line against the force sensor by a predetermined degree of deformation of the flexible line. The device includes a displacement sensor adapted to measure a displacement of the clamp. The device also includes a controller having a processor in communication with the force sensor and the displacement sensor, and a memory unit containing stored data. At the predetermined degree of deformation of the flexible line, the processor compares a first signal from the force sensor and a second signal from the displacement senor with the stored data to estimate the pressure within the flexible line.

Abstract translation: 用于计算柔性线中的压力的​​压力测试装置包括壳体单元，安装在壳体单元上的力传感器和具有安装在壳体单元上的夹具的夹具组件。 夹具可操作以通过柔性线的预定变形程度将柔性线压靠在力传感器上。 该装置包括适于测量夹具的位移的位移传感器。 该装置还包括具有与力传感器和位移传感器通信的处理器的控制器，以及包含存储数据的存储单元。 在柔性线的预定变形程度下，处理器将来自力传感器的第一信号和来自位移传感器的第二信号与存储的数据进行比较，以估计柔性线内的压力。

公开(公告)号：US20170016783A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15211838

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: SILICON AUDIO, INC. ,  BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM

Inventor： Neal A. Hall ,  Donghwan Kim ,  Randall P. Williams ,  David P. Gawalt ,  Bradley D. Avenson ,  Caesar T. Garcia ,  Kristofer L. Gleason

IPC: G01L1/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/148

Abstract: Embodiments of solid-state stress sensors are presented herein. A sensor system may include a substrate, a first layer of sensing material disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and at least three electrodes forming a first and second electrode pair. The at least three electrodes may include a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The first electrode may be disposed in a first plane and the second electrode and the third electrode may be disposed in a second plane, the first and second planes associated with a first direction parallel to the first surface. The first and second electrodes may be at least partially offset in the first direction. The first and third electrodes may be at least partially offset in the first direction. The sensor system may be configured to generate an output signal in response to a shear stress within the sensing material.

Abstract translation: 本文介绍了固态应力传感器的实施例。 传感器系统可以包括衬底，设置在衬底的第一表面上的感测材料的第一层以及形成第一和第二电极对的至少三个电极。 至少三个电极可以包括第一电极，第二电极和第三电极。 第一电极可以设置在第一平面中，并且第二电极和第三电极可以设置在第二平面中，第一和第二平面与平行于第一表面的第一方向相关联。 第一和第二电极可以在第一方向上至少部分地偏移。 第一和第三电极可以在第一方向上至少部分地偏移。 传感器系统可以被配置为响应于感测材料内的剪切应力而产生输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US09546920B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14176248

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: IEE International Electronics & Engineering S.A.

Inventor： Karl-Heinz Kuebler

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G08B21/00 ,  G01L1/22 ,  B60R21/015 ,  B60N2/00 ,  G01G19/414

CPC classification number: G01L1/2281 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/01516 ,  B60R21/0152 ,  B60R21/01524 ,  G01G19/4142

Abstract: A sensor arrangement comprises a first sensor element for converting a physical quantity into a first electrical signal and at least a second sensor element for converting said physical quantity into a second electrical signal. The first sensor element has a first sensitivity while said second sensor element has a second sensitivity different from said first sensitivity. The first sensor element is operatively coupled between terminals of said sensor arrangement and said second sensor element is operatively connected between said terminals of said sensor arrangement via a temperature controlled switching element so that in a first state of said temperature controlled switching element, said second electrical signal combines with said first electrical signal to form a sensor output signal, and in a second state of said temperature controlled switching element, the contribution of said second electrical signal to said sensor output signal is substantially reduced with respect to a respective contribution in said first state of said temperature controlled switching element.

Abstract translation: 传感器装置包括用于将物理量转换为第一电信号的第一传感器元件和用于将所述物理量转换成第二电信号的至少第二传感器元件。 第一传感器元件具有第一灵敏度，而所述第二传感器元件具有与所述第一灵敏度不同的第二灵敏度。 第一传感器元件可操作地耦合在所述传感器装置的端子之间，并且所述第二传感器元件经由温度控制的开关元件可操作地连接在所述传感器装置的所述端子之间，使得在所述温度控制的开关元件的第一状态下，所述第二电 信号与所述第一电信号组合以形成传感器输出信号，并且在所述温度控制的开关元件的第二状态中，所述第二电信号对所述传感器输出信号的贡献相对于所述第一电信号的相应贡献大大减小 所述温度控制开关元件的状态。