18297949. Temperature Distribution of Microheater simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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Temperature Distribution of Microheater
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Vincent Tung of Emeryville CA (US)
Temperature Distribution of Microheater - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18297949 titled 'Temperature Distribution of Microheater
Simplified Explanation: The patent application discusses methods and devices for improving the uniformity of temperature distribution in a microheater or microheater array, particularly in the context of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based device.
- One method involves adjusting the resistance of different coil segments in the microheater to ensure uniform temperature distribution.
- The adjustment is based on the temperature difference between the coil segments, with the width of the coil segments being modified accordingly.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Methods for enhancing temperature uniformity in microheaters or microheater arrays.
- Utilization of coil segment resistance adjustments to achieve uniform temperature distribution.
- Application of temperature-based width adjustments to optimize temperature control.
Potential Applications:
- MEMS devices requiring precise temperature control.
- Microheater arrays used in sensor applications.
- Microfluidic systems where temperature uniformity is critical.
Problems Solved:
- Addressing temperature variations in microheaters.
- Ensuring consistent and uniform temperature distribution.
- Enhancing the performance of MEMS devices.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy and reliability in temperature control.
- Enhanced performance of microheater arrays.
- Increased efficiency in MEMS-based devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Temperature Control Technology for MEMS Devices This technology can be applied in industries such as:
- Biomedical devices
- Environmental monitoring systems
- Aerospace and defense technologies
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on microheater temperature control systems in MEMS devices to gain a deeper understanding of the advancements made in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest developments in MEMS technology and microheater temperature control systems to leverage cutting-edge innovations in this area.
Questions about Temperature Control Technology in MEMS Devices: 1. How does the adjustment of coil segment resistance contribute to temperature uniformity in microheaters? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing temperature-based width adjustments in microheater arrays?
Original Abstract Submitted
Example methods and devices for improving uniformity of temperature distribution of a microheater or a microheater array are disclosed. One example method includes determining that a temperature of a first coil segment of multiple coil segments of a microheater is lower than a temperature of a second coil segment of the multiple coil segments, where the first coil segment is closer to an edge of the microheater than the second coil segment, and the microheater is a heating component of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based device. A resistance of the first coil segment is increased through a reduction of a width of the first coil segment. After the reduction of the width of the first coil segment, a width of the second coil segment is adjusted based on a difference between the temperature of the first coil segment and the temperature of the second coil segment.
