Magnetic position sensor system and method

    公开(公告)号:US11668770B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-06

    申请号:US17122163

    申请日:2020-12-15

    CPC classification number: G01R33/038 G01D5/145 G01R33/07

    Abstract: A position sensor system includes a magnetic source for generating a magnetic field, and a position sensor device movable relative to the magnetic source, or vice versa. The position sensor device comprises at least three magnetic sensor elements for measuring at least three magnetic field values of the magnetic field, and a processing circuit configured for determining at least two magnetic field gradients or magnetic field differences based on the at least three magnetic field values, and for deriving from the at least two magnetic field gradients or differences a first value indicative of a position of the position sensor device, and for deriving from the at least two magnetic field gradients or differences a second value indicative of integrity of the position sensor system.

    ZOOM METHOD AND APPARATUS
    33.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230171499A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-01

    申请号:US18160345

    申请日:2023-01-27

    CPC classification number: H04N23/69 H04N23/55 H04N25/772 H04N25/778 G01R33/07

    Abstract: Disclosed are a zoom method and an apparatus, to improve zoom accuracy of a camera module. The method includes: controlling, based on a target focal length, the lens to move in different subregions when the lens moves in an operation region, and determining position information of the lens based on a position detection relationship of a subregion in which the lens is currently located. The lens is controlled to move based on a position that is of the lens and that is detected when the lens moves, so that the lens can more accurately stop at a position corresponding to the target focal length. This helps improve focusing accuracy of the camera module.

    Magnetic field sensor arrangement and method for processing a magnetic field sensor output signal

    公开(公告)号:US11650267B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-16

    申请号:US16953817

    申请日:2020-11-20

    Abstract: A magnetic field sensor arrangement includes a magnetic field sensor element configured to provide a sensor output signal responsive to a magnetic field, wherein the sensor output signal is representative of a magnetic field amplitude; a processing module configured to provide a processed sensor output signal representative of the sensor output signal; a switching level calculation module configured to calculate a switching level, (1) during a power up mode, based on a default switching level, and (2) during a running mode, based on the processed sensor output signal; a comparator module configured to compare the processed sensor output signal with the switching level, and to provide a comparator output signal based on the comparison; and a storage module configured to store the default switching level, provide the default switching level during the power up mode, and update the default switching level during the running mode.

    SENSORS USING DIGITALLY ASSISTED 1/X ANALOG GAIN COMPENSATION

    公开(公告)号:US20190128972A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-02

    申请号:US15794296

    申请日:2017-10-26

    CPC classification number: G01R33/0041 G01R33/07

    Abstract: Magnetic field sensors and sensing methods are provided. A magnetic sensor includes at least one magnetic field sensor element configured to generate an analog input sensor signal in response to a magnetic field, an inverting amplifier configured to generate an analog output sensor signal having a gained value with respect to the analog input sensor signal, a programmable current divider disposed in a negative feedback path of the inverting amplifier such that the gained value is dependent on an effective feedback resistor value of the programmable current divider, and a digital controller configured to receive at least one measurement parameter, generate a codeword based on the at least one measurement parameter, and transmit the codeword to the programmable current divider for compensating the gained value. The effective feedback resistor value is adjusted based on the codeword received by the programmable current divider.

    SENSOR DEFECT DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT
    37.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190107578A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-11

    申请号:US16154960

    申请日:2018-10-09

    Abstract: A sensor device comprises a sensor connected to a first signal and responsive to an external field to produce a sensor signal, a test device connected to a second signal and electrically connected in series with the sensor by an electrical test connection providing a test signal, and a monitor circuit electrically connected to the first, second and test signals. The monitor circuit comprises a processing circuit and a determination circuit. The processing circuit is responsive to the test signal and a predetermined processing value to form a processing output signal. The determination circuit is responsive to the processing output signal to determine a diagnostic signal. A sensor circuit responsive to the sensor signal provides a sensor device signal responsive to the external field.

    FREQUENCY INCREASING SENSOR PROTOCOL IN MAGNETIC SENSING

    公开(公告)号:US20190064287A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-28

    申请号:US15686307

    申请日:2017-08-25

    CPC classification number: G01R33/07 G01R33/072

    Abstract: Magnetic field sensors and sensing methods are provided. A magnetic sensor configured to measure a magnetic field whose magnitude oscillates between a first extrema and a second extrema. The magnetic sensor includes a plurality of magnetic field sensor elements, each configured to generate a sensor signal in response to the magnetic field impinging thereon. The plurality of sensor elements are grouped into a first group from which a first measurement signal is derived and a second group from which a second measurement signal is derived, and the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal having phase difference of 90°. The magnetic sensor further includes a sensor circuit configured to receive the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal, and apply a signal conversion algorithm thereto to generate a converted measurement signal having an increased frequency with respect to the first measurement signal and the second measurement signal.

    CURRENT DETECTION DEVICE
    39.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190025350A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-24

    申请号:US16021440

    申请日:2018-06-28

    Abstract: Provided is a current detection device capable of reducing manufacturing cost. A current detection device 1 includes a plate-like bus bar, a printed circuit board on which a magnetic field detecting element is mounted, a magnetic member, and a housing holding these components. The bus bar can be assembled into the housing by sliding in its longitudinal direction. The housing includes a first rib pressing the bus bar to restrict a movement in a thickness direction of the bus bar, a second rib pressing the bus bar to restrict a movement in a width direction of the bus bar, and a retaining protrusion fitting into a cutout portion provided at both sides in a width direction of the bus bar so as to retain the bus bar in a longitudinal direction of the bus bar.

    MAGNETIC LINEAR FADER
    40.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180302180A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-18

    申请号:US16013027

    申请日:2018-06-20

    Abstract: A linear fader includes a slider that is configured to slide along a rail. The slider includes a magnet. The linear fader also includes a plurality of coils spaced along a length of the rail, one or more sensors configured to detect a position of the slider along the rail, and control circuitry operatively coupled to the plurality of coils and the one or more sensors. The control circuitry is configured to receive a signal corresponding to a first location of the slider from at least one of the one or more sensors, receive a desired location of the slider, and cause a first electrical current to pass through the plurality of coils, thereby generating a force on the slider in a direction toward the desired location.

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