公开(公告)号：US20070030134A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11199435

申请日：2005-08-05

Applicant: James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Fred Hintz ,  Steven Magee ,  Richard Andrews ,  Randy Hasken ,  Stephen Shiffer

Inventor： James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Fred Hintz ,  Steven Magee ,  Richard Andrews ,  Randy Hasken ,  Stephen Shiffer

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: G01L3/10

Abstract: A torque sensing system generally includes a torque sensor comprising a torque sensing element configured upon a substrate in association with an antenna for sending and receiving wireless signals. A plurality of electronic controlling components for controlling the torque sensor, wherein the electronic controlling components are configured upon another substrate in association with an antenna for sending and receiving the wireless signals to and from the torque sensor, such that the torque sensor is located on a rotating member in order to generate signals indicative of a torque associated with the rotating member, and wherein the signals are wirelessly transmittable from the torque the via the antenna configured upon the substrate in association with the torque sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20070079656A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11248777

申请日：2005-10-11

Applicant: James Cook ,  James Liu ,  Steven Magee

Inventor： James Cook ,  James Liu ,  Steven Magee

IPC: G01P15/09

CPC classification number: G01P15/0975

Abstract: A micro-machined acceleration sensing apparatus includes a piezoelectric substrate that functions as a propagation medium. A diaphragm is configured upon the substrate, wherein the diaphragm is etched to form one or more etched cavities. Sensing elements are formed on the diaphragm, wherein a first sensing element among the sensing elements is located on a top of the diaphragm, a second sensing element among the sensing elements is located on a side of the diaphragm, and a third sensing element among the sensing elements is located at a crystallography different orientation with respect to the first and second sensing elements, such that the substrate, the diaphragm and the plurality of sensing elements comprise a micro-machined acceleration sensing apparatus thereof that is clamped at one end of the substrate to an object under an acceleration and submitted to a force at the free end of the substrate to provide signals indicative of acceleration.

Abstract translation: 微加工加速度感测装置包括用作传播介质的压电基板。 隔膜被配置在基板上，其中隔膜被蚀刻以形成一个或多个蚀刻腔。 感测元件形成在隔膜上，其中感测元件中的第一感测元件位于隔膜的顶部上，感测元件中的第二感测元件位于隔膜的一侧，并且第三感测元件 感测元件相对于第一和第二感测元件位于不同取向的结晶学位置，使得衬底，隔膜和多个感测元件包括微加工的加速度感测装置，其被夹持在衬底的一端 在加速下被加载物体并且在基板的自由端处施加力以提供指示加速度的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060130585A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11017171

申请日：2004-12-18

Applicant: Steven Magee ,  James Cook ,  James Liu

Inventor： Steven Magee ,  James Cook ,  James Liu

IPC: G01N9/24

CPC classification number: G01L1/165 ,  G01L3/10 ,  G01L9/0025

Abstract: Sensor systems and methods are disclosed herein, including a sensor chip, upon which at least two surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensing elements are centrally located on a first side (e.g., front side) of the sensor chip. The SAW sensing elements occupy a common area on the first side of the sensor chip. An etched diaphragm is located centrally on the second side (i.e., back side) of the sensor chip opposite the first side in association with the two SAW sensing elements in order to concentrate the mechanical strain of the sensor system or sensor device in the etched diagram, thereby providing high strength, high sensitivity and ease of manufacturing thereof.

Abstract translation: 传感器系统和方法在本文中公开，包括传感器芯片，至少两个表面声波（SAW）感测元件位于传感器芯片的第一侧（例如，前侧）的中心。 SAW感测元件占据传感器芯片第一侧上的公共区域。 与两个SAW传感元件相关联，蚀刻的隔膜位于与第一侧相对的传感器芯片的第二侧（即后侧）的中央，以将传感器系统或传感器设备的机械应变集中在蚀刻图中 从而提供高强度，高灵敏度和易于制造。

公开(公告)号：US20070068235A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11237360

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Scott Bunyer ,  Steven Magee ,  Fred Hintz ,  Richard Andrews ,  Gary O' Brien ,  James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Stephen Shiffer

Inventor： Scott Bunyer ,  Steven Magee ,  Fred Hintz ,  Richard Andrews ,  Gary O' Brien ,  James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Stephen Shiffer

IPC: G01M15/00

CPC classification number: G01L3/1428

Abstract: A torque sensor system and method. An automotive engine is located opposite a torque converter, such that a shaft extends from the engine and interacts with the torque converter. A target is located between the engine and torque converter. One or more torque sensors can be integrated with one or more position sensors for detecting a position associated with the shaft, wherein the torque sensor(s) and the position sensor(s) are integrated into a single torque sensor package to thereby provide enhanced sensing of the target in association with a rotation of shaft during an actuation of the engine.

公开(公告)号：US20060272415A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11145461

申请日：2005-06-02

Applicant: James Liu ,  Steven Magee ,  James Cook

Inventor： James Liu ,  Steven Magee ,  James Cook

IPC: G01N29/00

CPC classification number: A47J37/1266 ,  G01N29/022 ,  G01N33/03 ,  G01N2291/0226 ,  G01N2291/0256 ,  G01N2291/0422 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/0426 ,  G01N2291/0427

Abstract: A cooking oil quality sensing apparatus and system includes an acoustic wave sensor comprising one or more acoustic wave transducers configured upon a piezoelectric substrate such that when the acoustic wave sensor is in contact with cooking oil, the sensor generates acoustic wave data indicative of the quality of the cooking oil. An antenna can be integrated with the acoustic wave sensor, such that the antenna receives data an external source and transmits the acoustic wave data indicative of the quality of the cooking oil to the external source. An oscillator can be integrated with the acoustic wave sensor, such that the output of the oscillator contains data indicative of the quality of the cooking oil. The acoustic wave sensor can be coated with a material that is selectively sensitive and/or reactive to one or more fatty acids associated with or contained in the cooking oil.

Abstract translation: 烹饪油质量检测装置和系统包括声波传感器，该声波传感器包括在压电基片上配置的一个或多个声波换能器，使得当声波传感器与烹饪油接触时，传感器产生指示质量的声波数据 烹饪油。 天线可以与声波传感器集成，使得天线接收外部源的数据，并将表示烹饪油的质量的声波数据传输到外部源。 振荡器可以与声波传感器集成，使得振荡器的输出包含指示烹饪油的质量的数据。 声波传感器可以涂覆有与对烹饪油相关或包含的一种或多种脂肪酸选择性敏感和/或反应的材料。

公开(公告)号：US20070039396A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：US11210198

申请日：2005-08-22

Applicant: Scott Bunyer ,  Fred Hintz ,  Steven Magee ,  Randall Hasken ,  James Liu ,  Gary O'Brien ,  James Cook ,  Richard Andrews ,  Stephen Shiffer

Inventor： Scott Bunyer ,  Fred Hintz ,  Steven Magee ,  Randall Hasken ,  James Liu ,  Gary O'Brien ,  James Cook ,  Richard Andrews ,  Stephen Shiffer

IPC: G01N3/08

CPC classification number: G01L3/10

Abstract: A torque sensor packaging system and method includes a torque member that includes one or more holes formed therein for receiving one or more respective fasteners associated with a sensing element. The sensing element can be connected to the torque member to the sensing element in order to transfer torque associated with the torque member to the sensing element for torque sensing operations thereof.

Abstract translation: 扭矩传感器封装系统和方法包括扭矩构件，其包括形成在其中的一个或多个孔，用于接收与感测元件相关联的一个或多个相应紧固件。 感测元件可以连接到扭矩构件到感测元件，以便将与扭矩构件相关联的扭矩传递到用于其扭矩传感操作的感测元件。

公开(公告)号：US20070061089A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11317706

申请日：2005-12-24

Applicant: James Liu ,  Gautham Ramamurthy ,  Alistair Bradley ,  James Cook ,  Stephen Shiffer

Inventor： James Liu ,  Gautham Ramamurthy ,  Alistair Bradley ,  James Cook ,  Stephen Shiffer

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A61M1/3639 ,  A61M1/14 ,  A61M2205/3569 ,  A61M2205/3592

Abstract: A sensor system for dialysis applications includes a plurality of pressure sensors, wherein each pressure sensor can be provided as an LC type sensor, and/or an RLC type sensor. Each sensor among the plurality of pressure sensors can be inductively coupled with a respective antenna among a plurality of antennas for the wireless transmission of pressure data. A dialysis machine is generally connected to the plurality of antennas, wherein the plurality of pressure sensors monitors pressure during operation of the dialysis machine to generate pressure data that is wirelessly transmitted to at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas.

公开(公告)号：US20060117859A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11002409

申请日：2004-12-02

Applicant: James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Peter Dierauer

Inventor： James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Peter Dierauer

IPC: G01L9/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02152 ,  A61B5/031 ,  G01L9/007 ,  G01L9/0072 ,  G01L9/10 ,  G01L9/12

Abstract: Disposable pressure sensor methods and systems are disclosed. A substrate can be provided, along with a capacitor and an inductor fixed to the substrate to form a pressure sensor thereof. In a variable L configuration, the inductor can be configured to comprise an inductor surface and a diaphragm, such that when the diaphragm is exposed to a pressure, the diaphragm moves close to the inductor surface, thereby resulting in an increase in the inductance and a decrease in the resonant frequency associated with the capacitor and the inductor and any associated circuitry. In a variable C configuration, the capacitor can be configured to comprise one electrode on the surface and one on the diaphragm, such that when the diaphragm is exposed to a pressure, the diaphragm moves close to the capacitor surface, thereby resulting in an increase in the capacitance and a decrease in the resonant frequency associated with the capacitor and the inductor and any associated circuitry. Such increase and/or decrease data are detectable by external interrogation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一次性压力传感器方法和系统。 可以提供衬底以及固定到衬底的电容器和电感器，以形成其压力传感器。 在可变L配置中，电感器可以被配置为包括电感器表面和膜片，使得当膜片暴露于压力时，膜片移动靠近电感器表面，从而导致电感增加，并且a 降低与电容器和电感器以及任何相关电路相关联的谐振频率。 在可变C构造中，电容器可以被配置为包括表面上的一个电极和隔膜上的一个电极，使得当隔膜暴露于压力时，隔膜移动到电容器表面附近，从而导致增加 电容和与电容器和电感器以及任何相关电路相关联的谐振频率的降低。 这种增加和/或减少的数据可以通过外部询问来检测。

公开(公告)号：US20060107749A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US10995460

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Peter Dierauer

Inventor： James Liu ,  James Cook ,  Peter Dierauer

IPC: G01L9/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B2560/0412 ,  A61B2562/02 ,  G01L9/0025

Abstract: In general, a dielectric polymer substrate provided and an antenna formed upon the dielectric polymer substrate. A piezoelectric polymer layer (e.g., a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) piezoelectric film) can be formed above the dielectric polymer substrate. Additionally, an interdigital (IDT) layer can be configured upon the PVDF piezoelectric layer, thereby permitting the piezoelectric polymer layer and the IDT layer to detect pressure data and transmit the data to a receiver via the antenna.

Abstract translation: 通常，提供介电聚合物基材和形成在电介质聚合物基材上的天线。 压电聚合物层（例如，聚偏二氟乙烯（PVDF）压电膜）可以形成在电介质聚合物基材的上方。 此外，可以在PVDF压电层上配置叉指（IDT）层，从而允许压电聚合物层和IDT层检测压力数据，并通过天线将数据发送到接收器。

公开(公告)号：US20050231067A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10828142

申请日：2004-04-20

Applicant: James Cook ,  Cornel Cobianu ,  Vlad Buiculescu ,  Ioan Pavelescu ,  Brian Speldrich ,  James Liu ,  Brian Marsh

Inventor： James Cook ,  Cornel Cobianu ,  Vlad Buiculescu ,  Ioan Pavelescu ,  Brian Speldrich ,  James Liu ,  Brian Marsh

IPC: G01L9/00 ,  H02N2/00

CPC classification number: G01L9/0025 ,  Y10T29/42 ,  Y10T29/43 ,  Y10T29/49005 ,  Y10T29/4913

Abstract: A quartz sensor method and system are disclosed in which a plurality of SAW sensing resonators can be mechanically simulated for implementation upon a quartz wafer substrate. The quartz wafer substrate can thereafter be appropriately etched to produce a quartz diaphragm from the quartz wafer substrate. A plurality of SAW sensing resonators (e.g., pressure, reference and/or temperature SAW resonators) can then be located upon the quartz wafer substrate, which is based upon the previously mechanically simulated for implementation upon the substrate to thereby produce a quartz sensor package from the quartz wafer substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种石英传感器方法和系统，其中可以机械地模拟多个SAW感测谐振器以在石英晶片衬底上实现。 此后可以适当地蚀刻石英晶片衬底，以从石英晶片衬底产生石英膜。 然后可以将多个SAW感测谐振器（例如，压力，参考和/或温度的SAW谐振器）定位在石英晶片衬底上，其基于在衬底上的先前机械模拟实现，从而从衬底上产生石英传感器封装， 石英晶片基板。