18611954. SENSOR MODULE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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SENSOR MODULE
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Masayoshi Todorokihara of Suwa (JP)
SENSOR MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18611954 titled 'SENSOR MODULE
The abstract of the patent application describes a sensor module that includes various units to generate count values based on measured signals and a reference period signal, and then calculate a measurement value based on the difference between these count values.
- Reference period signal generation unit outputs a reference period signal.
- First count unit generates a count value based on a first measured signal or the reference period signal.
- Second count unit generates a count value based on a second measured signal or the reference period signal.
- First and second filters process the count values to output new count values.
- Filter unit calculates a measurement value based on the difference between the new count values.
Potential Applications: - Industrial automation - Environmental monitoring - Automotive systems
Problems Solved: - Accurate measurement of physical quantities - Synchronization of signals for precise calculations
Benefits: - Improved accuracy in sensor measurements - Enhanced synchronization capabilities - Increased reliability in data processing
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Sensor Module for Precise Measurements" This technology can be used in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and environmental monitoring for accurate data collection and analysis, leading to improved efficiency and quality control.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the sensor module ensure synchronization between measured signals and the reference period signal? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this sensor module in different industrial settings?
Original Abstract Submitted
A sensor module includes: a reference period signal generation unit configured to output a reference period signal; a first count unit configured to generate, in synchronization with one of a first measured signal output by a first physical quantity sensor and the reference period signal, a first count value of a time event of the other of the first measured signal and the reference period signal; a second count unit configured to generate, in synchronization with one of a second measured signal output by a second physical quantity sensor and the reference period signal, a second count value of a time event of the other of the second measured signal and the reference period signal; a first filter configured to receive the first count value and output a third count value; a second filter configured to receive the second count value and output a fourth count value; and a filter unit configured to output a measurement value based on a difference between the third count value and the fourth count value.
