US Patent Application 18201886. BIOMIMETIC LEAF WETNESS SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME simplified abstract

BIOMIMETIC LEAF WETNESS SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME

Organization Name

The Regents of the University of California

Inventor(s)

Marco Rolandi of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Brian Nguyen of Santa Cruz CA (US)

BIOMIMETIC LEAF WETNESS SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18201886 titled 'BIOMIMETIC LEAF WETNESS SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a biomimetic leaf wetness sensor that uses a capacitive sensor and a non-conductive polymer layer with a replica molded surface resembling a plant leaf.

• The sensor is designed to detect the wetness of leaves, similar to how a real leaf would get wet in nature.
• It includes a capacitive sensor, which measures changes in electrical capacitance to determine the presence of moisture.
• The sensor is covered with a non-conductive polymer layer that has a surface pattern replicating the texture and structure of a plant leaf.
• This replica molded surface helps to mimic the interaction between a real leaf and moisture, enhancing the accuracy of the sensor's wetness detection.
• The biomimetic design of the sensor allows for more realistic and reliable measurements of leaf wetness, which can be useful in various applications such as agriculture, plant research, and environmental monitoring.

Original Abstract Submitted

A biomimetic leaf wetness sensor includes a capacitive sensor and a non-conductive polymer layer disposed over the capacitive sensor. The layer includes a replica molded surface corresponding to a plant leaf.