18627495. SENSOR APPARATUS, WEARABLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SENSOR APPARATUS simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)

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SENSOR APPARATUS, WEARABLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SENSOR APPARATUS

Organization Name

Robert Bosch GmbH

Inventor(s)

Amin Jemili of Kusterdingen (DE)

Ruslan Khalilyulin of Muenchen (DE)

Steffen Becker of Coswig (DE)

SENSOR APPARATUS, WEARABLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SENSOR APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18627495 titled 'SENSOR APPARATUS, WEARABLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A SENSOR APPARATUS

The sensor apparatus described in the patent application includes an interface for receiving an external clock signal, an inertial sensor device for generating inertial sensor measurement signals, a structure-borne sound sensor device for generating structure-borne sound measurement signals, and a control device for operating the structure-borne sound sensor device at different frequencies based on the external clock signal.

  • The sensor apparatus has an interface to receive an external clock signal.
  • It includes an inertial sensor device for generating inertial sensor measurement signals.
  • A structure-borne sound sensor device is also part of the apparatus for generating structure-borne sound measurement signals.
  • The control device operates the structure-borne sound sensor device at different frequencies based on the external clock signal.
  • The operating frequency can be selected from a range of possible frequencies.

Potential Applications: - Structural health monitoring in buildings and bridges - Vibration analysis in machinery and equipment - Seismic activity detection in geophysical studies

Problems Solved: - Accurate measurement of inertial forces - Detection of structure-borne sound signals - Synchronization of sensor devices with external clock signals

Benefits: - Improved accuracy in sensor measurements - Real-time monitoring of structural integrity - Enhanced control over sensor device operation

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Sensor Apparatus for Structural Monitoring" This technology can be used in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and civil engineering for monitoring and analyzing structural behavior in real-time.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the sensor apparatus synchronize with the external clock signal? 2. What are the advantages of using multiple sensor devices in this apparatus?

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Original Abstract Submitted

A sensor apparatus. The sensor apparatus includes an interface which is designed to receive an external clock signal. The sensor apparatus also includes an inertial sensor device which is designed to generate an inertial sensor measurement signal, a structure-borne sound sensor device which is designed to generate a structure-borne sound measurement signal, and a control device which is designed to control the structure-borne sound sensor device with a control signal that depends on the external clock signal in order to operate the structure-borne sound sensor device depending on the control signal at an operating frequency selected from a plurality of possible operating frequencies.