公开(公告)号：US07622934B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US11658094

申请日：2005-07-22

Applicant: Andrew D. Hibbs ,  Regina E. Dugan

Inventor： Andrew D. Hibbs ,  Regina E. Dugan

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01N33/48728 ,  G01N27/22

Abstract: A capacitive sensing system is used to measure a time-varying ion current through a channel, such as an ion channel or protein pore. Such a capacitive system does not suffer problems of electrode corrosion and, when used with methods to control a build up of ion concentration, allows the use of measurement volumes around the channel with dimensions on a scale of nanometers.

Abstract translation: 电容式感测系统用于测量通过通道（如离子通道或蛋白质孔）的时变离子电流。 这种电容系统不会遇到电极腐蚀的问题，并且当与用于控制离子浓度积聚的方法一起使用时，允许使用具有纳米尺度尺寸的通道周围的测量体积。

公开(公告)号：US20080122424A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11795758

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: Yongming Zhang ,  Andrew D. Hibbs ,  Robert Matthews ,  David Matthew Jabson

Inventor： Yongming Zhang ,  Andrew D. Hibbs ,  Robert Matthews ,  David Matthew Jabson

IPC: G01W1/00

CPC classification number: G01R29/0842

Abstract: A compact sensor system integrates electric and magnetic field sensors to accurately measure, with a high level of sensitivity, electric and magnetic fields. The sensor system is self-contained so as to include a built-in power source, as well as data storage and/or transmission capability. The integrated sensor system also preferably includes a global positioning system (GPS) to provide timing and position information, a sensor unit that can determine the orientation and tilt of the sensor system, and self-calibrating structure which produces local electric and/or magnetic fields used to calibrate the sensor system following deployment. The system measures the electromagnetic signals produced by lightning and more has the capability to determine the direction and distance to a lightning event without input from sensors at other locations. Furthermore, the system can detect both conventional short-duration lightning events and also the less common, but more destructive, continuing current lightning.

Abstract translation: 紧凑的传感器系统集成了电场和磁场传感器，以高灵敏度精确地测量电场和磁场。 传感器系统是独立的，以便包括内置电源，以及数据存储和/或传输能力。 集成传感器系统还优选地包括提供定时和位置信息的全球定位系统（GPS），可以确定传感器系统的取向和倾斜的传感器单元以及产生局部电场和/或磁场的自校准结构 用于在部署后校准传感器系统。 该系统测量由雷电产生的电磁信号，并且更具有确定与闪电事件的方向和距离的能力，而无需在其他位置的传感器输入。 此外，该系统可以检测传统的短时间闪电事件，也可以检测到较不常见但更具破坏性的持续电流闪电。

公开(公告)号：US20080117044A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11662935

申请日：2005-09-22

Applicant: Andrew D Hibbs

Inventor： Andrew D Hibbs

IPC: G08B13/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/105

Abstract: A magnetic detection system to be used by security personnel for the purpose of discovering hidden or otherwise concealed objects being brought into or taken out of a defined or screened area employs magnetic induction sensors and, more particularly, a support structure that holds one or more sensors in a defined orientation relative to an object to be screened. The system can also include auxiliary components, such as a cancellation unit for nullifying an interfering environmental field, a camera for taking photographs or video of a subject, and presence sensors for use in verifying or signaling the existence of a subject to be screened.

Abstract translation: 为了发现隐藏或隐藏的物体被引入或取出定义或屏蔽区域的安全人员使用的磁检测系统采用磁感应传感器，更具体地说，是一种支撑结构，其保持一个或多个传感器 在相对于要被筛选的对象的定义方向上。 该系统还可以包括诸如用于消除干扰环境领域的消除单元的辅助部件，用于拍摄被摄体的照片或视频的相机，以及用于验证或发信号通知要被屏蔽的被摄体的存在的存在传感器。

公开(公告)号：US07141987B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US10959479

申请日：2004-10-07

Applicant: Andrew D. Hibbs ,  Robert Matthews

Inventor： Andrew D. Hibbs ,  Robert Matthews

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G01R29/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/04 ,  G01R29/14 ,  G01R33/02 ,  G01R35/005 ,  G01V3/08

Abstract: A sensor system accurately measures, with a high level of sensitivity, one or more vector components of a small electric field, through the use of multiple, relatively fixed sensors, at least one of which constitutes a weakly coupled capacitive sensor. The sensor system enables the electric field to be determined in a direction normal to a surface or along multiple orthogonal axes. Measurement of the electric field vector can provide improved resolution and characterization of electrical signals produced, for example, by organs within the human body.

Abstract translation: 传感器系统通过使用多个相对固定的传感器，以高灵敏度精确地测量小电场的一个或多个矢量分量，其中至少一个构成弱耦合的电容传感器。 传感器系统使得能够在垂直于表面或沿着多个正交轴线的方向上确定电场。 电场矢量的测量可以提供例如由人体内的器官产生的电信号的改进的分辨率和表征。

公开(公告)号：US07015011B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：US10418993

申请日：2003-04-18

Applicant: Andrew D. Hibbs

Inventor： Andrew D. Hibbs

IPC: C12Q1/02 ,  C12M1/34

CPC classification number: C12Q1/02 ,  G01N33/5005 ,  G01N33/5058 ,  G01N33/5097 ,  G01R29/12

Abstract: A system and method for non-invasively measuring the electrical potential radiated by a cell. To do this, a probe is positioned within ten microns distance from the cell for receiving the signal. Also, a reference potential is determined for the cell's environment. A sensor records the signal and compares the reference potential to the cell's signal to measure the electrical potential of the cell.

Abstract translation: 用于非侵入性地测量由电池辐射的电势的系统和方法。 为了做到这一点，探针位于距离单元10微米的范围内以接收信号。 此外，确定细胞环境的参考电位。 传感器记录信号并将参考电位与电池的信号进行比较，以测量电池的电位。