Method and device for sensing a body
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and device for sensing a body 有权
    用于感测身体的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08358208B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-22

    申请号:US12268926

    申请日:2008-11-11

    CPC classification number: B60N2/002 B60R21/0152 B60R21/01532

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method for sensing a body includes measuring an impedance of a body occupying a seat over a plurality of frequencies and comparing the measured impedance of the body with a predefined body model. The method also includes determining whether the predefined body model corresponds to the measured impedance of the body.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,用于感测身体的方法包括测量在多个频率上占据座位的身体的阻抗,并将所测量的身体的阻抗与预定义的身体模型进行比较。 该方法还包括确定预定的身体模型是否对应于身体的测得的阻抗。

    Sensor Measurement System Using Pulsed Current Signals
    3.
    发明申请
    Sensor Measurement System Using Pulsed Current Signals 有权
    传感器测量系统使用脉冲电流信号

    公开(公告)号:US20110308866A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-22

    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。

    CAPACITIVE OBJECT RECOGNITION USING ADJUSTABLE ELECTRODE
    4.
    发明申请
    CAPACITIVE OBJECT RECOGNITION USING ADJUSTABLE ELECTRODE 有权
    使用可调电极的电容对象识别

    公开(公告)号:US20100145580A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12122332

    申请日:2008-05-16

    CPC classification number: B60R21/01532

    Abstract: A system for capacitive object recognition including a pair of electrodes, one of the electrodes having an adjustable parameter, and a controller modeling current pathways formed by interaction of an object with an electric field between the pair electrodes as a network of capacitors. The controller is configured to set the adjustable parameter to a first setting and to apply a set of alternating current voltages to the pair electrodes and measure a resulting first set of current values at each of the electrodes, configured to set the adjustable parameter to a second setting and apply the set of alternating current voltages to the pair of electrodes and measure a resulting second set of current values at each of the electrodes, and configured to determine values for up to all capacitors of the network of capacitors based on the first and second sets of current values.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于电容对象识别的系统,包括一对电极,其中一个电极具有可调整的参数,以及控制器建模由物体与电极之间的电场作为电容器网络而形成的电流通路。 控制器被配置为将可调节参数设置为第一设置并且将一组交流电压施加到对电极并且测量在每个电极处的所得到的第一组电流值,被配置为将可调节参数设置为第二 设置并将所述一组交流电压施加到所述一对电极并且测量在每个所述电极处的所得到的第二组电流值,并且被配置为基于所述第一和第二电极确定电容器网络的所有电容器的值 一组当前值。

    Predictive phase locked loop system
    5.
    发明授权
    Predictive phase locked loop system 有权
    预测锁相环系统

    公开(公告)号:US08355239B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-15

    申请号:US12361654

    申请日:2009-01-29

    Abstract: A phase locked loop (PLL) circuit includes a first signal detector having a first input terminal configured to receive a varying first input signal, a second input terminal configured to receive a feedback signal that corresponds to the center of the input frequency, and an output terminal configured to provide an output signal corresponding to a phase difference between the first input and feedback signals. A delay estimator has an input terminal configured to receive the output signal from the first phase detector and in response thereto, output a phase difference estimation signal. A variable delay circuit has an input terminal configured to receive the phase difference estimation signal and in response thereto, phase shift the second input signal.

    Abstract translation: 锁相环(PLL)电路包括第一信号检测器,其具有被配置为接收变化的第一输入信号的第一输入端,被配置为接收对应于输入频率的中心的反馈信号的第二输入端,以及输出 终端被配置为提供对应于第一输入和反馈信号之间的相位差的输出信号。 延迟估计器具有被配置为从第一相位检测器接收输出信号的输入端子,并响应于此,输出相位差估计信号。 可变延迟电路具有被配置为接收相位差估计信号的输入端子,并且响应于此,相移第二输入信号。

    Sensor measurement system using pulsed current signals
    7.
    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。

    Method for controlling an output voltage and voltage controller
    9.
    发明授权
    Method for controlling an output voltage and voltage controller 有权
    控制输出电压和电压控制器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07791405B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-07

    申请号:US12128087

    申请日:2008-05-28

    CPC classification number: G05F1/56 H03K17/162 H03K2017/6875

    Abstract: A voltage controller for controlling an output voltage to a predetermined value. The voltage controller has a first terminal configured to connect a supply voltage, a second terminal configured to output the output voltage, a control voltage generating unit configured to provide a control voltage, and a control transistor. The control transistor is connected as a series controller between the first terminal and the second terminal. The control voltage can be applied to the control terminal of the control transistor, wherein the output voltage is controlled in a manner dependent on the supply voltage and the control voltage. Furthermore, an offset voltage is superposed on the control voltage.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于将输出电压控制到预定值的电压控制器。 电压控制器具有被配置为连接电源电压的第一端子,被配置为输出输出电压的第二端子,被配置为提供控制电压的控制电压产生单元和控制晶体管。 控制晶体管作为串联控制器连接在第一端子和第二端子之间。 控制电压可以施加到控制晶体管的控制端子,其中输出电压以取决于电源电压和控制电压的方式进行控制。 此外,偏移电压叠加在控制电压上。

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