Infrared camera sensor
    31.
    发明授权
    Infrared camera sensor 有权
    红外摄像机传感器

    公开(公告)号:US09018723B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13929610

    申请日:2013-06-27

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an infrared sensor that includes a plurality of pairs of support structures positioned on the substrate, each pair including a first support structure adjacent to a second support structure. The sensor includes plurality of pixels, where each pixel is associated with one of the pairs of support structures. Each pixel includes a first infrared reflector layer on the substrate between the first and the second support structures, a membrane formed on the first and second support structures, a thermally conductive resistive layer on the membrane and positioned above the first infrared reflector layer, a second infrared reflector layer on the resistive layer, and an infrared absorption layer on the second infrared reflector layer.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种红外传感器,其包括定位在基板上的多对支撑结构,每对包括邻近第二支撑结构的第一支撑结构。 传感器包括多个像素,其中每个像素与一对支撑结构中的一个相关联。 每个像素包括在第一和第二支撑结构之间的衬底上的第一红外反射器层,形成在第一和第二支撑结构上的膜,膜上的导热电阻层并且位于第一红外反射层之上,第二 电阻层上的红外线反射层,以及第二红外线反射层上的红外线吸收层。

    Gas sensors
    32.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11543378B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US16709811

    申请日:2019-12-10

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gas sensor that includes an active sensor area that is exposed to an environment for detection of elements. The gas sensor may be an air quality sensor that can be fixed in position or carried by a user. The gas sensor includes a heater formed above chamber. The gas sensor includes an active sensor layer above the heater that forms the active sensor area. The gas sensor can include a passive conductive layer, such as a hotplate that further conducts and distributes heat from the heater to the active sensor area. The heater can include a plurality of extensions. The heater can also include a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer on the first conductive layer where the second conductive layer includes a plurality of openings to increase an amount of heat and to more evenly distribute heat from the heater to the active sensor area.

    INTEGRATED AIR QUALITY SENSOR
    34.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180017536A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-18

    申请号:US15213100

    申请日:2016-07-18

    CPC classification number: G01N33/004 G01N25/22 G01N33/0047

    Abstract: A microelectronic device capable of detecting multiple gas constituents in ambient air can be used to monitor air quality. The microelectronic air quality monitor includes a plurality of temperature-sensitive gas sensors tuned to detect different gas species. Each gas sensor is tuned by programming an adjacent heater. An insulating air pocket formed below the sensor helps to maintain the sensor at a desired temperature. A temperature sensor may also be integrated with each gas sensor to provide additional feedback control. The heater, temperature sensor, and gas sensors are in the form of patternable thin films integrated on a single microchip. The device can be incorporated into computer workstations, smart phones, clothing, or other wearable accessories to function as a personal air quality monitor that is smaller, more accurate, and less expensive than existing air quality sensors.

    MINIATURE GAS ANALYZER
    35.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180017513A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-18

    申请号:US15213230

    申请日:2016-07-18

    CPC classification number: G01N27/128 G01N33/0047

    Abstract: A miniature gas analyzer capable of detecting VOC gases in ambient air as well as sensing relative humidity and ambient temperature can be used to monitor indoor air quality. The VOC gas sensor is thermally controlled and can be tuned to detect a certain gas by programming an adjacent heater. An insulating air pocket formed below the sensor helps to maintain the VOC gas sensor at a desired temperature. A local temperature sensor may be integrated with each gas sensor to provide feedback control. The heater, local temperature sensor, gas sensor(s), relative humidity sensor, and ambient temperature sensor are in the form of patternable thin films integrated on a single microchip, e.g., an ASIC. The device can be incorporated into computer workstations, smart phones, clothing, or other wearable accessories to function as a personal air quality monitor that is smaller, more accurate, and less expensive than existing air quality sensors.

    INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR MODULE
    37.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR MODULE 审中-公开
    集成多传感器模块

    公开(公告)号:US20160041114A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14887145

    申请日:2015-10-19

    Abstract: A semiconductor-based multi-sensor module integrates miniature temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors onto a single substrate. Pressure and humidity sensors can be implemented as capacitive thin film sensors, while the temperature sensor is implemented as a precision miniature Wheatstone bridge. Such multi-sensor modules can be used as building blocks in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Furthermore, the multi-sensor module can be built on top of existing circuitry that can be used to process signals from the sensors. An integrated multi-sensor module that uses differential sensors can measure a variety of localized ambient environmental conditions substantially simultaneously, and with a high level of precision. The multi-sensor module also features an integrated heater that can be used to calibrate or to adjust the sensors, either automatically or as needed. Such a miniature integrated multi-sensor module that features low power consumption can be used in medical monitoring and mobile computing, including smart phone applications.

    Abstract translation: 基于半导体的多传感器模块将微型温度,压力和湿度传感器集成到单个基板上。 压力和湿度传感器可以实现为电容薄膜传感器,而温度传感器实现为精密微型惠斯通电桥。 这种多传感器模块可以用作专用集成电路(ASIC)中的构建块。 此外,多传感器模块可以构建在可用于处理来自传感器的信号的现有电路之上。 使用差分传感器的集成多传感器模块可以大量同时测量各种局部环境条件,并以高精度测量。 多传感器模块还具有集成加热器,可用于自动或根据需要校准或调整传感器。 这种具有低功耗的微型集成多传感器模块可用于医疗监控和移动计算,包括智能手机应用。

    Adaptive test method and designs for low power mox sensor

    公开(公告)号:US11009474B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-18

    申请号:US16217631

    申请日:2018-12-12

    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gas sensor device that includes a plurality of gas sensors. Each of the gas sensors includes a semiconductor metal oxide (SMO) film, a heater, and a temperature sensor. Each of the SMO films is designed to be sensitive to a different gas concentration range. As a result, the gas sensor device is able to obtain accurate readings for a wide range of gas concentration levels. In addition, the gas sensors are selectively activated and deactivated based on a current gas concentration detected by the gas sensor device. Thus, the gas sensor device is able to conserve power as gas sensors are on when appropriate instead of being continuously on.

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