In-operation test of a signal path
    91.
    发明申请
    In-operation test of a signal path 有权
    信号路径的工作测试

    公开(公告)号:US20050038623A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-17

    申请号:US10916950

    申请日:2004-08-12

    CPC classification number: G01R31/2829 G01D3/08

    Abstract: A device for generating a sensor signal suitable for an in-operation test of a signal path from a sensor cell to an evaluation location. The sensor cell provides a sensor cell output signal depending on a physical magnitude to be detected which is changed in means for changing the sensor cell output signal according to a predetermined change regulation based on a test signal in order to obtain the sensor signal. A signal derived from the sensor signal is detected by a device for an in-operation test of the signal path and is evaluated.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于产生适合于从传感器单元到评估位置的信号路径的工作中测试的传感器信号的装置。 传感器单元根据要检测的物理量值提供传感器单元输出信号,该物理大小在基于测试信号的根据预定变化规则改变传感器单元输出信号的装置中改变,以获得传感器信号。 由传感器信号导出的信号由用于信号路径的工作中测试的装置进行检测,并被评估。

    Sensor interface with variable control coefficients
    92.
    发明授权
    Sensor interface with variable control coefficients 有权
    具有可变控制系数的传感器接口

    公开(公告)号:US09148709B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-29

    申请号:US13197288

    申请日:2011-08-03

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a sensor interface module that delivers a supply voltage to a plurality of sensors, and which exchanges data signals between the plurality of sensors and a control unit (e.g., an ECU). The sensor interface often employs a single-bit comparator (or a coarse analog to digital converter (ADC), e.g., a 2-bit or 3-bit ADC) to track signals to be exchanged between the sensors and controller over the sensor interface. Compared to power hungry ADC with more bits (e.g., 32 bit ADC), the single-bit comparator/coarse ADC limits hardware complexity and power consumption. In addition, in some embodiments the sensor interface module can include an estimator and assist comparators to speed up the tracking ability of the sensor interface module. In this way, techniques provided herein facilitate reliable, low-power communication between a control unit (e.g., an ECU) and its corresponding sensors.

    Abstract translation: 本公开针对传感器接口模块,其向多个传感器传送电源电压,并且在多个传感器与控制单元(例如,ECU)之间交换数据信号。 传感器接口通常采用单比特比较器(或粗略的模数转换器(ADC),例如2位或3位ADC)来跟踪通过传感器接口传感器和控制器之间要交换的信号。 与功耗更大的ADC(例如32位ADC)相比,单比特比较器/粗略ADC限制了硬件复杂性和功耗。 此外,在一些实施例中,传感器接口模块可以包括估计器和辅助比较器,以加速传感器接口模块的跟踪能力。 以这种方式,本文提供的技术便于控制单元(例如,ECU)与其对应的传感器之间的可靠的低功率通信。

    Sensor measurement system using pulsed current signals
    94.
    发明授权
    Sensor measurement system using pulsed current signals 有权
    传感器测量系统采用脉冲电流信号

    公开(公告)号:US08552316B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-08

    申请号:US12820289

    申请日:2010-06-22

    CPC classification number: G01D5/24

    Abstract: The disclosed invention provides a structure and method for easily measuring capacitive and/or resistive components of a sensor system. In one embodiment, the structure comprises a signal generator configured to output a load current to a measurement element containing measurement sensor elements and a parasitic capacitance. A controllable excitation voltage is generated, via integration of the load current on the parasitic capacitance, and output to the measurement sensor elements having capacitive and resistive components. The controlled voltage through the measurement device may be manipulated to cause the capacitive and resistive components to exhibit a transient effect. The resulting output current, provided from the measurement device therefore has transient response characteristics (e.g., the settling time, amplitude) that can be selectively measured by a measurement circuit to easily determine values of the capacitive and resistive measurement elements. Furthermore, dedicated demodulation techniques may be used to measure the capacitive and resistive components.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的发明提供了一种用于容易地测量传感器系统的电容和/或电阻部件的结构和方法。 在一个实施例中,该结构包括被配置为将负载电流输出到包含测量传感器元件和寄生电容的测量元件的信号发生器。 通过负载电流对寄生电容的积分产生可控的激励电压,并输出到具有电容和电阻分量的测量传感器元件。 可以操纵通过测量装置的受控电压,以使电容和电阻组件呈现瞬时效应。 因此,从测量装置提供的所得输出电流具有可由测量电路选择性地测量的瞬态响应特性(例如,建立时间,振幅),以容易地确定电容和电阻测量元件的值。 此外,可以使用专用解调技术来测量电容和电阻分量。

    System including capacitively coupled electrodes and circuits in a network
    96.
    发明授权
    System including capacitively coupled electrodes and circuits in a network 有权
    系统包括网络中的电容耦合电极和电路

    公开(公告)号:US08384399B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-26

    申请号:US12200234

    申请日:2008-08-28

    Abstract: A system including a first electrode, a second electrode, a first circuit and a second circuit. The second electrode is capacitively coupled to the first electrode. The first circuit is configured to receive data via a network and transmit a signal via the first electrode based on the data. The second circuit is configured to receive data via the network and receive a current that corresponds to the signal via the second electrode based on the data.

    Abstract translation: 一种包括第一电极,第二电极,第一电路和第二电路的系统。 第二电极电容耦合到第一电极。 第一电路被配置为经由网络接收数据,并且基于该数据经由第一电极发送信号。 第二电路被配置为经由网络接收数据,并且基于该数据经由第二电极接收对应于该信号的电流。

    Receiver and Transmitter Receiver System
    97.
    发明申请
    Receiver and Transmitter Receiver System 有权
    接收机和发射机接收机系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120235800A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-20

    申请号:US13046891

    申请日:2011-03-14

    Abstract: A receiver for receiving messages from a transmitter includes a controller and a driver stage for providing a supply voltage to the transmitter based on a control signal. The controller is configured to provide the control signal to compensate for changes of the supply voltage caused by a modulation of the current consumption of the transmitter, such that the supply voltage remains in a predefined range. Furthermore, the controller is configured to evaluate a series of succeeding values of the control signal to derive a message generated by the transmitter by modulating its current consumption.

    Abstract translation: 用于从发射机接收消息的接收机包括控制器和用于基于控制信号向发射机提供电源电压的驱动级。 控制器被配置为提供控制信号以补偿由调制发射器的电流消耗引起的电源电压的变化,使得电源电压保持在预定范围内。 此外,控制器被配置为评估控制信号的一系列后续值,以通过调制其当前消耗来导出由发射机产生的消息。

    Magnetic sensor system and method
    98.
    发明授权
    Magnetic sensor system and method 有权
    磁传感器系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08269486B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-18

    申请号:US12269168

    申请日:2008-11-12

    CPC classification number: G01R33/06 B82Y25/00 G01R33/093 H01L27/22 H01L41/47

    Abstract: A sensor system includes a first magnetoresistive sensor resistor including a pinned magnetic layer having a fixed orientation in a reference magnetization direction. The first sensor resistor is configured such that its resistance changes in response to an angle defined between the reference magnetization direction and a magnetic field. A plurality of second magnetoresistive sensor resistors are configured to provide a differential signal. Each of the second sensor resistors includes a pinned magnetic layer having a fixed orientation in the reference magnetization direction. Another sensor system includes a first magnetoresistive sensor resistor having a length axis oriented by 90°+an angle Φ, where Φ

    Abstract translation: 传感器系统包括第一磁阻传感器电阻器,其包括在参考磁化方向上具有固定取向的钉扎磁性层。 第一传感器电阻器被配置为使得其电阻响应于在参考磁化方向和磁场之间限定的角度而改变。 多个第二磁阻传感器电阻器被配置为提供差分信号。 每个第二传感器电阻器包括在参考磁化方向上具有固定取向的钉扎磁性层。 另一传感器系统包括第一磁阻传感器电阻器,其长度轴定向为90°+角度Φ,其中Φ<90°相对于参考磁化轴。 第二磁阻传感器电阻器具有相对于参考磁化轴定向90°-Φ的长度轴。

    Angle measurement system
    99.
    发明授权
    Angle measurement system 有权
    角度测量系统

    公开(公告)号:US08024956B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-27

    申请号:US12202895

    申请日:2008-09-02

    Abstract: An angular position measurement system including a continuous angular position sensor configured to provide a first signal representative of a continuous angular position of a rotating shaft, an incremental angular position sensor configured to provide a second signal representative of incremental angular positions of the rotating shaft, and a controller configured to calibrate the first signal based on the second signal to provide a third signal representative of a calibrated continuous angular position of the rotating shaft.

    Abstract translation: 角度位置测量系统,包括被配置为提供表示旋转轴的连续角位置的第一信号的连续角位置传感器,被配置为提供表示所述旋转轴的增量角位置的第二信号的增量角位置传感器,以及 控制器,被配置为基于所述第二信号校准所述第一信号,以提供表示所述旋转轴的经校准的连续角位置的第三信号。

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