公开(公告)号：WO2014078584A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2013/070178

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: REVIVE ELECTRONICS, LLC

Inventor： ZIELINSKI, Rueben, Quincey ,  TRUSTY, Joel, Christopher ,  TRUSTY, Micah, Neil

IPC: G01N33/18

CPC classification number: G01N19/10 ,  G01N1/24 ,  G01N27/048

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for detecting moisture are disclosed. Embodiments detect the existence and/or level of moisture in electronic devices, such as by using one or more moisture sensors that removably connect to a pre-existing port in the electronic device (such as a headphone jack or similar port). Some embodiments detect a component of the ambient air (such as moisture level) to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments decrease pressure at the port using a pneumatic pump and move gas from the electronic device into the moisture detector. Some embodiments detect the movement of air in the vicinity of at least one moisture sensor (such as by measuring pressure) and use this information to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments display information related to the moisture in the electronic device and/or the ambient air.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于检测水分的方法和装置。 实施例例如通过使用一个或多个湿度传感器来检测电子设备中的湿气的存在和/或水平，所述湿度传感器可移除地连接到电子设备中的预先存在的端口（例如耳机插孔或类似端口）。 一些实施例检测环境空气的组分（例如湿度水平）以提高水分检测器的精度。 一些实施例使用气动泵减小端口处的压力，并将气体从电子装置移动到水分检测器中。 一些实施例检测至少一个水分传感器附近的空气的运动（例如通过测量压力），并使用该信息来提高水分检测器的精度。 一些实施例显示与电子设备和/或环境空气中的水分有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2015006562A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：PCT/US2014/046151

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: REVIVE ELECTRONICS, LLC

Inventor： TRUSTY, Joel, Christopher ,  ZIELINSKI, Reuben, Quincey ,  TRUSTY, Micah, Neil

IPC: H02H5/00

CPC classification number: H02H5/00 ,  G01N27/121 ,  H02H5/083

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for detecting when an electronic device has been exposed to moisture that could damage the electronic device, and inhibiting the flow of electrical power to the electronic device when the moisture level is too high are disclosed. Embodiments sample air within the electronic device, measure the moisture in the sampled air, inhibit the connection of electrical power to the electronic device if the moisture exceeds a threshold, and permit the connection of electrical power to the electronic device if the moisture level is below a threshold. Some embodiments measure the moisture in the ambient air to improve effectiveness. Other embodiments allow resetting of a tripped condition. Other embodiments include constant sampling of air from within the electronic device to assist drying, and inhibiting application of power to the electronic device until the electronic device is sufficiently dry. Still other embodiments interrupt power from the electronic device's battery.

Abstract translation: 公开了当电子设备暴露于可能损坏电子设备的水分时以及当湿度水平过高时阻止电力流向电子设备的方法和装置。 实施例在电子设备内采样空气，测量采样空气中的水分，如果水分超过阈值，则禁止将电力连接到电子设备，并且如果水分低于水平则允许将电力连接到电子设备 一个门槛。 一些实施例测量环境空气中的水分以提高效率。 其他实施例允许复位跳闸状态。 其他实施例包括从电子设备内的空气的恒定采样以辅助干燥，并且禁止向电子设备施加电力，直到电子设备充分干燥。 另外其他实施例中断来自电子设备的电池的电力。