18403551. Parasitic Insensitive Sampling in Sensors simplified abstract (Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
Parasitic Insensitive Sampling in Sensors
Organization Name
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Vishnu Srinivasan of Austin TX (US)
Keith Bargroff of San Diego CA (US)
Parasitic Insensitive Sampling in Sensors - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18403551 titled 'Parasitic Insensitive Sampling in Sensors
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes methods and devices to reduce time-varying impairments in sensors, specifically pressure sensors affected by water droplets causing parasitic capacitances. The use of auto-zeroing technique in the devices is highlighted.
- Mitigation of time-varying impairments in sensors
- Focus on pressure sensors dealing with water droplets-induced parasitic capacitances
- Utilization of auto-zeroing technique in the disclosed devices
Key Features and Innovation:
- Methods and devices to address time-varying impairments in sensors
- Specific application to pressure sensors facing parasitic capacitances from water droplets
- Introduction of auto-zeroing technique for improved sensor performance
Potential Applications:
- Environmental monitoring systems
- Industrial process control
- Medical devices
- Automotive applications
Problems Solved:
- Reduction of sensor inaccuracies due to time-varying impairments
- Minimization of parasitic capacitances caused by water droplets
- Enhanced sensor reliability in challenging conditions
Benefits:
- Improved sensor accuracy
- Enhanced performance in the presence of water droplets
- Increased reliability and longevity of sensors
Commercial Applications: Pressure sensors in industries such as automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing can benefit from this technology, leading to more accurate and reliable sensor readings in various applications.
Questions about Sensors: 1. How do time-varying impairments affect sensor performance? 2. What are the advantages of using an auto-zeroing technique in sensors?
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and devices to mitigate time varying impairments in sensors are described. The application of such methods and devices to pressure sensors facing time varying parasitic capacitances due to water droplets is detailed. Benefits of auto-zeroing technique as adopted in disclosed devices is also described.