17956530. Combined Sensor Arrangement simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

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Combined Sensor Arrangement

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Malcolm Jonathan Bacon of Ongar, Essex (GB)

Michael Robert Garrard of Chelmsford, Essex (GB)

Evan Fisher of Detroit MI (US)

Thomas Dressing of Livonia MI (US)

Yang Wang of Canton MI (US)

Combined Sensor Arrangement - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956530 titled 'Combined Sensor Arrangement

Simplified Explanation

The sensing apparatus described in the abstract includes multiple sensor arrangements housed in a single housing. These sensor arrangements are configured to sense different properties, and the output arrangement combines the signals from these sensors to provide a combined output signal.

  • The sensing apparatus includes two or more sensor arrangements.
  • The housing is configured to contain the sensor arrangements.
  • The first sensor arrangement senses a first property, while the second sensor arrangement senses a second property.
  • The output arrangement provides an output signal based on the outputs of the sensor arrangements.
  • The combined signal output is generated by the output arrangement.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in various industries such as environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.

Problems Solved

This sensing apparatus solves the problem of needing to sense multiple properties simultaneously and provide a combined output signal.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency, accuracy, and convenience in sensing and monitoring applications.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include smart home devices, environmental monitoring systems, and industrial automation equipment.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be similar sensor arrangements used in medical devices or scientific instruments.

Unanswered Questions

How does the sensing apparatus handle calibration of the sensors?

The abstract does not mention how the sensors are calibrated or if there is a calibration process in place to ensure accurate readings.

What is the power source for the sensing apparatus?

The abstract does not provide information on the power source for the sensing apparatus or how it is powered for operation.


Original Abstract Submitted

A sensing apparatus includes two or more sensor arrangements, a housing which is configured to house the two or more sensor arrangements, a first sensor arrangement which is configured to sense a first property, a second sensor arrangement which is configured to sense a second property, and an output arrangement which is configured to provide an output signal from the sensing apparatus in dependence upon an output of the first sensor arrangement and an output of the second sensor arrangement, the first property is different from the second property, and the sensing arrangement is configured to provide a combined signal output by way of the output arrangement.