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公开(公告)号:US11796609B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-24
申请号:US17506098
申请日:2021-10-20
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: Yves Bidaux , Lionel Tombez
CPC classification number: G01R33/07 , H10N52/01 , H10N52/101 , H10N52/80
Abstract: An integrated sensor device includes: a semiconductor substrate comprising a horizontal Hall element, and an integrated magnetic flux concentrator located substantially above said horizontal Hall element, wherein the first magnetic flux concentrator has a shape with a geometric center which is aligned with a geometric centre of the horizontal Hall element; and wherein the shape has a height H and a transversal dimension D, wherein H≥30 μm and/or wherein (H/D)≥25%. The integrated magnetic flux concentrator may be partially incorporated in the “interconnection stack”. A method is provided for producing such an integrated sensor device.
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公开(公告)号:US11789092B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-17
申请号:US17837456
申请日:2022-06-10
Applicant: Melexis Technologies SA
Inventor: Zsombor Lazar , Mathieu Poezart , Lionel Tombez
CPC classification number: G01R33/0029 , G01R33/077
Abstract: A method of magnetic sensing uses at least two magnetic sensing elements including a first and a second magnetic sensor element. The method includes: a) measuring in a first configuration a combination of the first and second signal obtained from both sensors; b) measuring in a second configuration an individual signal obtained from the first sensor only; c) testing a consistency of the combined signal and the individual signal, or testing a consistency of signals derived therefrom, in order to detect an error. A sensor device is configured for performing this method. A sensor system includes the sensor device and optionally a second processor connected thereto.
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公开(公告)号:US11772023B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-03
申请号:US17728051
申请日:2022-04-25
Applicant: BISSELL Inc.
Inventor: Kin-leung Tam
CPC classification number: B01D46/009 , A47L11/302 , A47L11/403 , A47L11/408 , A47L11/4011 , A47L11/4016 , A47L11/4025 , A47L11/4041 , B01D46/0004 , B01D46/10 , B01D46/4227 , B01D46/521 , B01D46/645 , G01R33/07 , B01D2267/40 , B01D2271/02 , B01D2279/55
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a floor cleaner that includes a replaceable component, such as a filter. The floor cleaner has a detection mechanism comprising a magnet on the replaceable component and a Hall Effect sensor positioned to detect the permanent magnet when the replaceable component is correctly installed on the floor cleaner. Operation of one or more electrically-powered components of the floor cleaner is prevented when the permanent magnet is not detected by the Hall Effect sensor.
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公开(公告)号:US11768256B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-26
申请号:US17810461
申请日:2022-07-01
Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLC , Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
Inventor: Alexander Latham , Claude Fermon , Jason Boudreau , Myriam Pannetier-Lecoeur , Bryan Cadugan , Hernán D. Romero
Abstract: A magnetic field sensor includes at least one coil responsive to an AC coil drive signal; at least one magnetic field sensing element responsive to a sensing element drive signal and configured to detect a directly coupled magnetic field generated by the at least one coil and to generate a magnetic field signal in response to the directly coupled magnetic field; a processor responsive to the magnetic field signal to compute a sensitivity value associated with detection of the directly coupled magnetic field and substantially independent of a reflected magnetic field reflected by a conductive target disposed proximate to the at least one magnetic field sensing element; and an output signal generator configured to generate an output signal of the magnetic field sensor indicative of the reflected magnetic field.
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公开(公告)号:US11754646B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-12
申请号:US17688439
申请日:2022-03-07
Inventor: Jochen Schmitt , Enno Lage , Michael Joseph Browne
CPC classification number: G01R33/091 , G01R33/072 , G01R33/093 , G01R33/096 , G01R33/098
Abstract: The present disclosure provides magnetic sensor system that includes a magnetic sensor package comprising a magnetic single turn sensor and a magnetic multi-turn sensor, and a shield arrangement for shielding the magnetic sensor from stray magnetic fields. The shielding arrangement comprises a ferromagnetic tube that houses one or more magnets and connects to an end of rotating shaft, such that rotation of the shaft causes a corresponding rotation of the ferromagnetic tube and magnets. The magnetic sensor package is positioned on a surface of a PCB substrate, which is positioned in close proximity to the ferromagnetic tube and magnet arrangement. A shielding device is then arranged in close proximity to the magnetic sensor package, for example, on the opposite side of the PCB substrate or directly between the PCB substrate and the ferromagnetic tube, to provide additional shielding of any stray magnetic fields. The shielding device may be in the form of a disc or a ring of ferromagnetic material that has a higher level of magnetic conductivity.
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公开(公告)号:US11717297B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-08
申请号:US17833234
申请日:2022-06-06
Applicant: Cilag GmbH International
Inventor: Daniel L. Baber , Jeffrey S. Swayze , Andrew T. Beckman , Frederick E. Shelton, IV
IPC: H02H3/00 , A61B17/072 , H02J1/10 , A61B17/064 , A61B90/98 , A61B17/32 , H02J7/00 , H02H11/00 , H02H3/24 , H02H3/20 , H02H3/18 , H02H3/087 , A61B90/92 , A61B17/115 , G06F1/3287 , G06F1/3215 , G06F1/30 , G06F1/28 , G06F1/26 , G01R33/07 , A61B90/70 , H02H7/20 , H02H3/06 , H02H1/06 , A61B5/00 , A61B90/00 , A61B17/00 , A61B17/068 , A61B17/10 , A61B17/29 , A61B5/107 , A61B5/06 , H02H3/04 , A61B90/96 , A61B90/94 , A61B90/90 , A61B90/30 , H02H3/02 , A61B8/00 , A61B8/12 , A61B18/00
CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 , A61B5/6847 , A61B17/00 , A61B17/068 , A61B17/0644 , A61B17/072 , A61B17/07292 , A61B17/105 , A61B17/1155 , A61B17/32 , A61B90/06 , A61B90/70 , A61B90/92 , A61B90/98 , G01R33/072 , G06F1/266 , G06F1/28 , G06F1/30 , G06F1/305 , G06F1/3215 , G06F1/3287 , H02H1/06 , H02H3/06 , H02H3/087 , H02H3/18 , H02H3/202 , H02H3/207 , H02H3/243 , H02H7/20 , H02H11/002 , H02J1/10 , H02J7/0068 , A61B5/067 , A61B5/1076 , A61B5/6885 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/4483 , A61B90/90 , A61B90/94 , A61B90/96 , A61B2017/00017 , A61B2017/00022 , A61B2017/00026 , A61B2017/00039 , A61B2017/0046 , A61B2017/00061 , A61B2017/00066 , A61B2017/00075 , A61B2017/00106 , A61B2017/00115 , A61B2017/00119 , A61B2017/00123 , A61B2017/00199 , A61B2017/00393 , A61B2017/00398 , A61B2017/00477 , A61B2017/00725 , A61B2017/00734 , A61B2017/00876 , A61B2017/07214 , A61B2017/07257 , A61B2017/07271 , A61B2017/07285 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2018/00648 , A61B2090/061 , A61B2090/064 , A61B2090/065 , A61B2090/081 , A61B2090/0803 , A61B2090/0806 , A61B2090/0807 , A61B2090/0808 , A61B2090/0811 , A61B2090/0814 , A61B2090/0818 , A61B2090/304 , A61B2090/309 , A61B2090/702 , A61B2505/05 , A61B2562/029 , A61B2562/0223 , A61B2562/0247 , A61B2562/0257 , A61B2562/0261 , A61B2562/043 , A61B2562/06 , A61B2562/223 , H02H3/02 , H02H3/04
Abstract: An electronic system for a surgical instrument is disclosed. The electronic system comprises a main power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a primary circuit. A supplementary power supply circuit configured to supply electrical power to a secondary circuit. A short circuit protection circuit coupled between the main power supply circuit and the supplementary power supply circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to isolate itself from the main power supply circuit when the supplementary power supply circuit detects a short circuit condition at the secondary circuit. The supplementary power supply circuit is configured to rejoin the main power supply circuit and supply power to the secondary circuit, when the short circuit condition is remedied.
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公开(公告)号:US11700441B1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-11
申请号:US17237896
申请日:2021-04-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Shahrooz Shahparnia , Anish Bhide
CPC classification number: H04N23/55 , G01R33/07 , G01R33/072 , G01R33/098 , H04N23/685
Abstract: A camera system may include circuitry for measuring the positions of an optics assembly (e.g., one or more lenses) and/or an image sensor of the camera system. The circuitry may include analog circuits comprising a first and a second position sensors to produce a first and a second sensor signals based on a first magnetic field and a second magnetic field respectively. The magnetic fields may have the same or different polarities detectable by the position sensors. The position sensors may be coupled in parallel in the same or reverse directions to produce a combined sensor output. The circuitry may determine position information for the optics assembly and/or the image sensor based on the combined sensor output. The camera system may use the position information as a feedback signal to control the position of the optics assembly (e.g., for autofocus) and/or the position of the image sensor (e.g., for optical image stabilization (OIS)).
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公开(公告)号:US20230213480A1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-06
申请号:US18009113
申请日:2021-05-25
Applicant: OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Inventor: Daichi CHIBA
CPC classification number: G01N27/82 , G01R33/072 , G01R33/0023
Abstract: A magnetic body inspection method and magnetic body inspection apparatus (1) that has a magnet (10) and a magnetic sensor (20) that outputs electric signals. At least two electric signals are obtained by the magnetic sensor (20). A magnetic body present inside a nonmagnetic body can be detected non-destructively, by outputting the difference between the two obtained electric signals.
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公开(公告)号:US20230213363A1
公开(公告)日:2023-07-06
申请号:US18000495
申请日:2021-05-19
Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
Inventor: Hironobu YAMAMOTO , Yukitoshi TERASAKA , Kyungwoo KIM , Toshinari KOBAYASHI
CPC classification number: G01D11/245 , G01R33/072
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to further improve the performance of a seal between an inner molded portion and an outer molded portion. A composite molded component includes: an internal component; an inner molded portion that covers the internal component; and an outer molded portion that covers the inner molded portion. A hole that reaches the inner molded portion is formed in the outer molded portion. A ring-shaped seal portion that surrounds the hole is provided between the inner molded portion and the outer molded portion. The ring-shaped seal portion is formed of a softer material than the inner molded portion.
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公开(公告)号:US11694841B2
公开(公告)日:2023-07-04
申请号:US16635978
申请日:2018-08-09
Applicant: VERDIGRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor: Thomas Chung , Jon Chu , Santo Ko , Danny Serven , Martin Chang , Jared Kruzek , Diego Torres , Sami Shad , Joe Phaneuf , Jacques Kvam , Anjali Sehrawat , Daniela Li , Michael Roberts , Jason Goldman
IPC: G01R15/04 , G01R15/20 , G01R19/00 , G01R31/36 , G01R33/07 , G01V3/08 , G01V3/10 , H01F27/40 , H01F27/02 , H01F27/24 , H01F38/28 , G01N22/00 , G01R27/26
CPC classification number: H01F27/402 , G01N22/00 , G01R15/202 , H01F27/02 , H01F27/24 , H01F38/28 , G01R27/26
Abstract: A current transformer having a body having an upper half and a lower half hingedly connected to the upper half, a pair of ferrite cores located within one of the upper half and the lower half of the body, the pair of ferrite cores defining a gap formed between each ferrite core of the pair of ferrite cores, and a sensor located within the gap formed between each ferrite core of the pair of ferrite cores.
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