Self-calibrated interrogation system for optical sensors
    1.
    发明授权
    Self-calibrated interrogation system for optical sensors 有权
    用于光学传感器的自校准询问系统

    公开(公告)号:US08199334B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-12

    申请号:US12413812

    申请日:2009-03-30

    IPC分类号: G01B9/02

    CPC分类号: G01L9/0079

    摘要: An optical pressure sensor interrogation system is provided. The system includes a light source for providing an optical signal to an optical pressure sensor and an optical coupler for receiving a reflected signal from the optical pressure sensor. The optical coupler splits the reflected signal and provides a first portion of the reflected signal to a first optical detector. The system further includes a filter for receiving a second portion of the reflected signal and providing a filtered signal to a second optical detector and a processing circuitry configured to obtain pressure based on a division or a subtraction of light intensities of the first and the second optical detector output signals. The processing circuitry is further configured to provide a feedback signal to the light source to control a wavelength of the optical signal.

    摘要翻译: 提供光学压力传感器询问系统。 该系统包括用于向光学压力传感器提供光信号的光源和用于接收来自光学压力传感器的反射信号的光耦合器。 光耦合器分离反射信号并将反射信号的第一部分提供给第一光学检测器。 该系统还包括一个滤波器,用于接收反射信号的第二部分,并向第二光学检测器提供经过滤波的信号,以及处理电路,被配置为基于第一和第二光学器件的光强度的除法或减法来获得压力 检测器输出信号。 处理电路还被配置为向光源提供反馈信号以控制光信号的波长。

    SELF-CALIBRATED INTERROGATION SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL SENSORS
    2.
    发明申请
    SELF-CALIBRATED INTERROGATION SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL SENSORS 有权
    光学传感器的自校准介质系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100245840A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-30

    申请号:US12413812

    申请日:2009-03-30

    IPC分类号: G01B9/02

    CPC分类号: G01L9/0079

    摘要: An optical pressure sensor interrogation system is provided. The system includes a light source for providing an optical signal to an optical pressure sensor and an optical coupler for receiving a reflected signal from the optical pressure sensor. The optical coupler splits the reflected signal and provides a first portion of the reflected signal to a first optical detector. The system further includes a filter for receiving a second portion of the reflected signal and providing a filtered signal to a second optical detector and a processing circuitry configured to obtain pressure based on a division or a subtraction of light intensities of the first and the second optical detector output signals. The processing circuitry is further configured to provide a feedback signal to the light source to control a wavelength of the optical signal

    摘要翻译: 提供光学压力传感器询问系统。 该系统包括用于向光学压力传感器提供光信号的光源和用于接收来自光学压力传感器的反射信号的光耦合器。 光耦合器分离反射信号并将反射信号的第一部分提供给第一光学检测器。 该系统还包括一个滤波器,用于接收反射信号的第二部分,并将滤波后的信号提供给第二光学检测器和处理电路,该处理电路被配置为基于第一和第二光学器件的光强度的除法或减法来获得压力 检测器输出信号。 处理电路还被配置为向光源提供反馈信号以控制光信号的波长

    MEMS DEVICES AND REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE SAME
    3.
    发明申请
    MEMS DEVICES AND REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE SAME 审中-公开
    MEMS器件和远程感测系统使用它们

    公开(公告)号:US20100156629A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-24

    申请号:US12360144

    申请日:2009-01-27

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    摘要: A remote sensing system comprises a micro-electromechanical sensor (MEMS) device comprising a sensing element, an exciting element to resonate the sensing element at resonant frequency from a remote location by transmitting signals comprising any of acoustic signals, optical signals, radio frequency signals, or magnetic induction signals, and a reader circuitry to read an original frequency of the sensing element from a remote location for determining a condition to which the MEMS device is exposed using signals comprising any of acoustic signals, optical signals, radio frequency signals, or magnetic induction signals.

    摘要翻译: 遥感系统包括微机电传感器(MEMS)装置,其包括感测元件,通过发射包括任何声信号,光信号,射频信号的信号,使来自远程位置的谐振频率的感测元件谐振的激励元件, 或磁感应信号,以及读取器电路,用于从远程位置读取感测元件的原始频率,以使用包括任何声信号,光信号,射频信号或磁性的信号来确定MEMS器件暴露的状况 感应信号。

    OPTICAL MEMS DEVICE AND REMOTE SENSING SYSTEM UTILIZING THE SAME
    4.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL MEMS DEVICE AND REMOTE SENSING SYSTEM UTILIZING THE SAME 审中-公开
    光学MEMS器件和使用其的远程感测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100189444A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-29

    申请号:US12608328

    申请日:2009-10-29

    IPC分类号: H04B10/12

    摘要: A remote sensing system comprises a micro-electromechanical sensor (MEMS) device comprising an optical energy absorbing sensing element that resonates by thermal expansion induced by absorption of optical signals, a remotely located optical source for transmitting driving optical signals to induce resonation in the sensing element, and a remotely located reader circuitry to read an original frequency of the sensing element using reader optical signals for determining a condition to which the MEMS device is exposed.

    摘要翻译: 遥感系统包括微机电传感器(MEMS)装置,其包括通过由光信号吸收引起的热膨胀而谐振的光能吸收感测元件,用于传输驱动光信号以感应感测元件中的谐振的远程定位的光源 以及位于远处的读取器电路,用于使用读取器光学信号读取感测元件的原始频率,以确定MEMS器件暴露于其中的状况。

    HIGH TEMPERATURE OPTICAL PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATION OF THE SAME
    5.
    发明申请
    HIGH TEMPERATURE OPTICAL PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATION OF THE SAME 有权
    高温光压传感器及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100242628A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-30

    申请号:US12411878

    申请日:2009-03-26

    IPC分类号: G01L1/24 B29D11/00

    CPC分类号: G01L9/0079 G01L9/0007

    摘要: A high-temperature pressure sensor is provided. The sensor includes a quartz substrate with a cavity etched on one side. A reflective coating is deposited on at least a portion of the cavity. The sensor further includes a ferrule section coupled to the quartz substrate with the cavity therebetween. The cavity exists in a vacuum, and cavity gap is formed between the reflective metal coating and a surface of the ferrule. The sensor also includes an optical fiber enclosed by the ferrule section and extending from the cavity gap to an opposing end of the ferrule section and a metal casing surrounding the ferrule section and the quartz substrate with an opening for said optical fiber extending therefrom. The pressure applied to the quartz substrate changes the dimensions of the cavity gap and a reflected signal from the reflective coating is processed as a pressure.

    摘要翻译: 提供高温压力传感器。 该传感器包括具有在一侧蚀刻的腔的石英衬底。 反射涂层沉积在空腔的至少一部分上。 传感器还包括耦合到石英基板的套圈部分,其间具有空腔。 空腔存在于真空中,并且在反射金属涂层和套圈的表面之间形成腔间隙。 传感器还包括由套圈部分包围并从套圈部分的相对端延伸的光纤,以及围绕套圈部分和石英衬底的金属壳体,所述金属壳体具有从其延伸的所述光纤的开口。 施加到石英衬底的压力改变了空腔间隙的尺寸,并且将来自反射涂层的反射信号作为压力进行处理。

    High temperature optical pressure sensor and method of fabrication of the same
    6.
    发明授权
    High temperature optical pressure sensor and method of fabrication of the same 有权
    高温光学压力传感器及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US07966887B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-28

    申请号:US12411878

    申请日:2009-03-26

    IPC分类号: G01L9/00

    CPC分类号: G01L9/0079 G01L9/0007

    摘要: A high-temperature pressure sensor is provided. The sensor includes a quartz substrate with a cavity etched on one side. A reflective coating is deposited on at least a portion of the cavity. The sensor further includes a ferrule section coupled to the quartz substrate with the cavity therebetween. The cavity exists in a vacuum, and cavity gap is formed between the reflective metal coating and a surface of the ferrule. The sensor also includes an optical fiber enclosed by the ferrule section and extending from the cavity gap to an opposing end of the ferrule section and a metal casing surrounding the ferrule section and the quartz substrate with an opening for said optical fiber extending therefrom. The pressure applied to the quartz substrate changes the dimensions of the cavity gap and a reflected signal from the reflective coating is processed as a pressure.

    摘要翻译: 提供高温压力传感器。 该传感器包括具有在一侧蚀刻的腔的石英衬底。 反射涂层沉积在空腔的至少一部分上。 传感器还包括耦合到石英基板的套圈部分,其间具有空腔。 空腔存在于真空中,并且在反射金属涂层和套圈的表面之间形成腔间隙。 传感器还包括由套圈部分包围并从套圈部分的相对端延伸的光纤,以及围绕套圈部分和石英衬底的金属壳体,所述金属壳体具有从其延伸的所述光纤的开口。 施加到石英衬底的压力改变了空腔间隙的尺寸,并且将来自反射涂层的反射信号作为压力进行处理。

    LOW POWER PRECONCENTRATOR FOR MICRO GAS ANALYSIS
    7.
    发明申请
    LOW POWER PRECONCENTRATOR FOR MICRO GAS ANALYSIS 审中-公开
    用于微气体分析的低功率预处理器

    公开(公告)号:US20110094290A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US12605757

    申请日:2009-10-26

    IPC分类号: G01N1/40 G01N30/02 G01N1/44

    摘要: A low power preconcentrator for use in micro gas analysis, such as gas chromatography, and a system that employs the preconcentrator is disclosed. The preconcentrator includes a reservoir that comprises a heater membrane and elements coated at least partially with an adsorbent, and ports for receiving and discharging an analyte in communication with the reservoir. At least a portion of the reservoir (e.g., a cap) is made of a material having a thermal conductivity less than about 100 W/(m·K) and/or the heater membrane is made of a material that has a temperature difference less than about 75° C. when heated. The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiment(s), and it is recognized that equivalents, alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, are possible and within the scope of the appending claims.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于微气体分析的低功率预浓缩器,例如气相色谱法,以及采用预浓缩器的系统。 预浓缩器包括储存器,其包括加热器膜和至少部分地涂覆有吸附剂的元件,以及用于接收和排出与储存器连通的分析物的端口。 储存器的至少一部分(例如,盖子)由热导率小于约100W /(m·K)的材料制成,和/或加热器膜由具有较低温度差的材料制成 加热时约为75℃。 已经根据具体实施例描述了本发明,并且认识到除了明确说明的那些之外的等同物,替代方案和修改是可能的并且在附加权利要求的范围内。

    APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR INTERROGATING AN OPTICAL SENSING ELEMENT
    8.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR INTERROGATING AN OPTICAL SENSING ELEMENT 审中-公开
    用于对光学传感元件进行杂交的装置,方法和计算机程序产品

    公开(公告)号:US20080055604A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-06

    申请号:US11470371

    申请日:2006-09-06

    IPC分类号: G01J3/45

    CPC分类号: G01L9/0079

    摘要: A method for determining deflection of an optical sensor having an optical cavity includes: providing an optical signal including a train of time spaced light pulses, each light pulse including a known set of wavelengths; splitting the optical signal and providing a portion of the optical signal to a reference path; detecting light pulses in the portion of the optical signal; using a remaining portion of the optical signal and interrogating the sensor; receiving a reflected optical signal from the sensor; detecting light pulses in the reflected optical signal; and analyzing the portion of the optical signal and the reflected optical signal to determine the deflection. Corresponding apparatus and computer program products are provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于确定具有光腔的光学传感器的偏转的方法包括:提供包括一系列时间间隔的光脉冲的光学信号,每个光脉冲包括已知的一组波长; 分离光信号并将光信号的一部分提供给参考路径; 检测所述光信号的所述部分中的光脉冲; 使用光信号的剩余部分并询问传感器; 从传感器接收反射光信号; 检测反射光信号中的光脉冲; 并分析光信号和反射光信号的部分以确定偏转。 提供相应的设备和计算机程序产品。