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8438931 Semiconductor strain sensor  
A semiconductor strain sensor having a strain sensor chip composed of a semiconductor substrate having a piezoresistive element as a strain detection section. The semiconductor strain sensor has a...
8434374 Sub-threshold forced plate FET sensor for sensing inertial displacements, a method and system thereof  
The present invention relates to a Sub-threshold Field Effect Transistor (SF-FET). The invention integrates a MEMS mechanical transducer along with the sensing mechanism in a single device. Forced...
8436436 Multifunctional nanoscopy for imaging cells  
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for sensing characteristics of an object. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises an array, wherein the array comprises a plurality of nanoscale hybrid...
8429981 Method of measuring a physical parameter and electronic interface circuit for a capacitive sensor for implementing the same  
The measuring method is for measuring a physical parameter using an electronic interface circuit (1) for a capacitive sensor (2) with at least two capacitors (C1X, C2X) whose common electrode (CM)...
8413519 Contact detector with piezoelectric sensor  
Disclosed is an apparatus and methodology for detecting contact within a monitored area. A piezoelectric sensor (40) is attached to one end of detector (100), which is positioned, for contact by...
8397580 Multi-ferroic structural health monitoring systems and methods  
A method for testing a multiple layer structure is described. The method includes monitoring strains experienced by strain sensitive, magnetic particles disbursed within an adhesive between a first...
8393646 Pipe connection with readable crimping marker  
In an aspect, in general, a pipe connection with readable compression marker is provided with a fitting to which a pipe end can be connected, a pipe with an end connectable to fitting and a...
8387468 Method and apparatus for a self-powered RFID-readable pedometer  
A device, system and method for analyzing a user's motion using a piezoelectric film to generate a plurality of deformation signals based upon an associated plurality of deformations, an EEPROM to...
8387464 Laterally integrated MEMS sensor device with multi-stimulus sensing  
A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor device (20) includes a substrate (22) having sensors (24, 26) disposed on the same side (28) of the substrate (22) and laterally spaced apart from one...
8381601 Transducer matrix film  
A transducer system includes a plurality of transducer elements formed on a flexible substrate with localized circuit elements and interconnects associated with each transducer element.
8365609 Mechanical-quantity measuring device  
A mechanical-quantity measuring device capable of measuring a strain component in a specific direction with high precision is provided. At least two or more pairs of bridge circuits are formed...
8359931 Shear force detection device, tactile sensor and grasping apparatus  
A shear force detection device for detecting a shear force includes: a support body including an opening defined by a pair of straight parts perpendicular to a detection direction of the shear...
8347726 Free-standing nanowire sensor and methods for forming and using the same  
A sensing device includes a nanowire configured to deform upon exposure to a force, and a transducer for converting the deformation into a measurement. The nanowire has two opposed ends; and the...
8347727 Multi-format, binary code symbol for non-linear strain measurement  
A binary code symbol for non-linear strain measurement that can be constructed in any geometric shape having a solid, continuous perimeter containing straight line segments. The symbol includes...
8347728 Stress detection within an integrated circuit having through silicon vias  
An integrated circuit 2 is formed of multiple wafer layers 4, 6, 8, 10 arranged in a stack and connected with through silicon vias 12. Mechanical strain sensors 26, 28, 30, 32 in the form of ring...
8327715 Force sensor apparatus  
A force sensor apparatus and method of forming the same. The apparatus includes a force sense element that can be attached to a substrate. An actuator disposed in a hole formed within the cap is...
8307715 Directly applied read and transmit—digital strain encoder and digital load cell  
A digital strain encoder includes a gage-emitter, a sensor-receiver, a transmitter, and an energy source. The gage-emitter is affixable to a surface to be measured and deformable on a one-to-one...
8286497 Strain sensor  
Improved microwire strain sensor elements (20, 40, 52, 62) and corresponding methods are provided, which permit accurate, wireless strain monitoring of a variety of structures, including composite...
8272273 Strain measurement device and method of strain measurement using the same  
A strain measurement device includes a strain gauge, a holding device, a transverse strain recorder, and a data processing device. The strain gauge includes at least one first and at least one...
8250927 Flexible, stretchable, and distributed strain sensors  
Methods and systems for sensing strain are disclosed. A thin film sensor includes a thin film polymer matrix that has two electrical terminals, conductive nanoparticles dispersed within the polymer...
8245583 Sensing module having a piezo-resistive sensor for orthopedic load sensing insert device  
A sensing insert device (100) is disclosed for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The sensing insert device (100) can be temporary or permanent. Used intra-operatively, the...
8240218 Stress sensing devices and methods  
Embodiments relate to stress sensing devices and methods. In an embodiment, a sensor device includes an active layer; and at least three contacts spaced apart from one another in the active layer,...
8186228 Strain measuring device  
A strain measuring device includes a bridge circuit comprising a p-type impurity diffused resistor as a strain detecting portion and a bridge circuit comprising an n-type impurity diffused resistor...
8171806 Force detection element  
A temperature compensated force detection element is provided with a substrate, an insulation layer disposed above the substrate, and a p-type semiconductor layer disposed above the insulation...
8163585 Method for manufacturing a sensor element, and sensor element  
A method for manufacturing a capped sensor element by providing a substrate with a sensor structure, the sensor structure being produced in the substrate using a sacrificial material, applying a...
8151649 Physical quantity sensor device and method of manufacturing the same  
A physical quantity sensor device (10) having a structure in which a stress-sensitive body (1) of which the electric characteristics vary depending upon the application of stress and an insulator...
8141431 Load sensor having load detection element and support element and method for manufacturing the same  
A method for manufacturing a load sensor including a load detection element and a support element is provided. The support element includes a base and a spring. The spring includes a support...
8132468 Flexural deformation sensing device and a user interface using the same  
A sensing device is provided for measuring flexural deformations of a surface. Such a sensing device may be used as a user interface in portable electronic devices. The sensing device comprises at...
8109149 Contact stress sensor  
A contact stress sensor includes one or more MEMS fabricated sensor elements, where each sensor element of includes a thin non-recessed portion, a recessed portion and a pressure sensitive element...
8100020 Compliant and wireless health monitoring sensors for composite structures  
A sensor is provided. The sensor includes a substrate having at least one intrinsically conductive polymer coated on at least a first surface thereof and at least a first and second conductive...
8091437 Transducer matrix film  
A transducer system includes a plurality of transducer elements formed on a flexible substrate with localized circuit elements and interconnects associated with each transducer element.
8074524 Piezoelectric measuring element with transverse effect and sensor comprising such a measuring element  
A piezoelectric measuring element comprises at least one bar with transverse effect which can be used with two conductor technology. Poles comprising the metallizations, electrodes and lines in the...
8071413 Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensor and method for making same  
The present invention discloses an MEMS sensor and a method for making the MEMS sensor. The MEMS sensor according to the present invention includes: a substrate including an opening; a suspended...
8056420 Self-powered sensor  
A self-powered sensor is provided for fatigue monitoring and other low power requirement applications. The self-powered sensor is comprised of: a piezoelectric transducer; a non-volatile memory...
8056421 Apparatus for measuring a mechanical quantity  
An apparatus structure and measurement method are provided to retain high precision and high reliability of a semiconductor mechanical quantity measuring apparatus which senses a mechanical...
8042404 Stress detection circuit and semiconductor chip including same  
A stress detection circuit includes a function block and a detection signal generation circuit. The function block outputs a first voltage such that the first voltage is varied depending on an...
8006566 Screening of silicon wafers used in photovoltaics  
A method for screening silicon-based wafers used in the photovoltaic industry is provided herewith.
7997145 System for preloading piezoelectric actuators and method  
A system for preloading piezoelectric actuators includes a fixture, a preloading mechanism configured to apply a mechanical force to a piezoelectric element supported by the fixture, and a sensor...
7997144 System and method of measuring quasi-static force with a piezoelectric sensor  
A system and method employing a piezoelectric sensor for quasi-static force measurement substantially free of drift and with improved low-frequency response. The output signal from the sensor is...
7992448 Mechanical-quantity measuring device  
A mechanical-quantity measuring device capable of measuring a strain component in a specific direction with high precision is provided. At least two or more pairs of bridge circuits are formed...
7992447 Miniature sensor  
A strain sensing apparatus including a deformable substrate is presented. The deformable substrate is configured to detect a strain of the body that can be coupled to the deformable substrate....
7971489 Carbon nanotube-based load cells  
A robust, stand-alone load cell comprises a block of aligned carbon nanotubes with parallel electrodes on opposing sides of the block and an electrical circuit connected between the electrodes for...
7963171 High temperature strain gages  
A ceramic strain gage based on reactively sputtered indium-tin-oxide (ITO) thin films is used to monitor the structural integrity of components employed in aerospace propulsion systems operating at...
7938012 Smart coat for damage detection information, detecting device and damage detecting method using said coating  
A smart coat with damage following feature for damage detection information, a detecting device and a damage detecting method using said smart coat, the smart coat could be set on a subject body...
7938013 Method and apparatus for a self-powered RFID-readable pedometer  
A device, system and method for analyzing a user's motion using a piezoelectric film to generate a plurality of deformation signals based upon an associated plurality of deformations, an EEPROM to...
7938016 Multiple layer strain gauge  
An apparatus and method uses a die having at least one perimeter side with multiple pads. A structure is positioned between the at least one perimeter side and the multiple pads having multiple...
7934429 Stress-distribution detecting semiconductor package group and detection method of stress distribution in semiconductor package using the same  
A stress-distribution detecting semiconductor package group includes multiple stress-distribution detecting semiconductor packages each formed by resin-encapsulating a stress detecting...
7926355 Micromechanical part with an opening for fastening to a spindle  
This micromechanical part is intended to be fastened to a spindle and has at least one opening (10, 20, 30) whose edges comprise an alternating arrangement of rigid areas (11) and elastic areas...
7911315 Miniature pressure sensor assembly for catheter  
A pressure sensor assembly configured for use with a catheter. In one illustrative embodiment, the pressure sensor assembly may include a multi-layer co-fired ceramic (MLCC) package. The MLCC...
7905149 Physical sensor and method of process  
There is provided a physical sensor which ensures long-term reliability and can be miniaturized and increased in density, and a method of producing the same. A physical sensor includes a supporting...
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