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Temperature measuring device and temperature measuring method
InactiveUS20050141591A1Low production costFree replacementThermometer detailsElectric signal transmission systemsSingle-Use DeviceMeasurement device
A temperature measuring device and a temperature measuring method are provided which are capable of obtaining precise measured temperature values with respect even to old persons, sucklings or infants, which device may be formed into a disposable type according to need, which method may be carried out using such a disposable type device according to need, and which enable precise temperature measurement in real time. An on-subject temperature measuring device 1, which is attached to a subject when a temperature of the subject is measured, receives a radio wave from a reader 2 as an external device and is thereby electrically powered. Using the electric power, temperature measurement is performed in the on-subject temperature measuring device 1. The results of the measurement are transmitted through radio waves to the reader 2 in the form of a temperature of the subject and ID data. The reader 2 is so constructed as to be connectable to a personal computer (not shown), and data processing by the personal computer is performed according to need.
Owner:SAKANO KAZUHITO +2
Wireless vaginal sensor probe
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a temperature sensing device that can comprise an elastic ring structure. The temperature sensing device can further comprise a transducer device, such as a temperature sensor, and a microprocessor, memory and wireless transmitter. Such an arrangement can incorporate a passive (battery free), battery assisted or active battery powered transponder circuit with temperature measurement capability. The elastic ring structure can be forced in a spring loaded state when elastically deformed thus becoming retained when disposed in a vaginal vault. In one embodiment, an active RF receiver or an RFID reader is brought in proximity to the temperature sensing and transmitting device arrangement, such as near a woman's pelvis from the outside to read the temperature and record it in a Central Processing Unit, CPU, associated with the receiver or RFID reader, such as a portable, handheld computer or wireless device.
Owner:PRIMA TEMP
Wireless system for one or more electrical switching apparatus
ActiveUS20060119344A1Power network operation systems integrationBase element modificationsSwitchgearElectrical switching
A system displays information from and controls electrical switching apparatus, such as circuit breakers. The system includes a plurality of circuit breakers having separable contacts and a plurality of conditions, such as bus temperature and contact wear. A plurality of sensors are structured to sense the conditions of the circuit breakers and to communicate the sensed conditions over corresponding wireless signals. A display and control unit is operatively associated with the circuit breakers and is structured to receive the corresponding wireless signals and display information corresponding to the sensed conditions or to control the circuit breakers based upon one or more of the sensed conditions.
Owner:EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD
Semiconductor device for sensor system
InactiveUS7187961B2Long time operationLong operationThermoelectric device with peltier/seeback effectSemiconductor/solid-state device detailsSensor systemSemiconductor
A semiconductor device is employable for a compact and light-weight sensor system that is free of the need for battery replacement. The semiconductor device has a sensor chip (SCHIP1) comprising sensors (TD1, AS1, PD1, GS1), an A / D conversion circuit (AD1), a microprocessor (CPU1), a memory (MEM1), a transmission circuit (RF1), and a power generation circuit (CM1). The sensors, the A / D conversion circuit, the microprocessor, the memory, and the transmission circuit are formed on one side (SIDE1) of a substrate, while the power generation unit is formed on the other side (SIDE2) of the substrate.
Owner:HITACHI LTD
Medical body core thermometer
InactiveUS20050043631A1Thermometer detailsThermometers using electric/magnetic elementsMedical thermometerMotion detector
A medical thermometer with a miniature sensor that touches the patient's skin by a spring-loaded probe. The device computes a deep body temperature by using data of probe housing temperature and accounting for multiple responses of skin contact temperature sensor before and after touching the skin. A motion detector is employed to turn power on automatically.
Owner:ADVANCED MONITORS
Flexible thermoelectric generator, wireless sensor node including the same and method of manufacturing the same
InactiveUS20110150036A1Thermoelectric device with peltier/seeback effectThermoelectric device manufacture/treatmentEngineeringSemiconductor
Provided are a flexible thermoelectric generator, a wireless sensor node including the same and a method of manufacturing the same. The flexible thermoelectric generator includes a plurality of P-type semiconductors and a plurality of N-type semiconductors, which are alternately arranged, an upper metal for connecting upper surfaces of the adjacent P-type semiconductor and N-type semiconductor, a lower metal for connecting lower surfaces of the adjacent P-type semiconductor and N-type semiconductor, and alternately disposed with respect to the upper metal, a P-type metal connected to at least one P-type semiconductor among the plurality of P-type semiconductors, and an N-type metal connected to at least one N-type semiconductor among the plurality of N-type semiconductors.
Owner:ELECTRONICS & TELECOMM RES INST
Temperature probe for an oven, oven and method for operating an oven
InactiveUS20100012645A1Easy and handlingRequired emitting powerThermometer detailsTemperature measurement in household appliancesTemperature differenceCore temperature
The invention relates to a temperature probe for an oven, comprising in one embodiment a longitudinal housing in the form of a spit. A temperature sensor and an electronic unit are arranged in a tip and are connected at the other end to emitting means. The temperature probe comprises a thermogenerator for producing energy. The thermogenerator uses a temperature difference between a higher temperature inside the oven and a lower core temperature in a food product, such as roast, in which the temperature probe is inserted, for producing energy for operating the emitting means.
Owner:E G O ELEKTRO GERAETEBAU GMBH
Non-contact patient temperature measurement
ActiveUS20050070811A1Increased complexityIncrease costThermometer detailsElectric signal transmission systemsBody temperature measurementAir interface
A method and system are provided for allowing non-contact temperature measurement of an animate body. More particularly, a transponder sensor device attached to an animate body is utilized to non-intrusively measure a temperature of the animate body in response to an interrogation signal transmitted over an air interface from a portable probe. In one embodiment, the sensor device is a passive device that is operative to collect energy from an interrogation signal emitted from the probe. In this regard, the sensor device does not require an internal power source. The collected energy is utilized to measure the temperature of the animate body and transmit a response signal containing temperature information back to the probe over the air interface.
Owner:DATEX OHMEDA
Temperature measuring device and temperature measuring method
InactiveUS7354195B2Low production costFree replacementThermometer detailsElectric signal transmission systemsOlder peoplePersonal computer
A temperature measuring device and a temperature measuring method are provided which are capable of obtaining precise measured temperature values with respect even to old persons, sucklings or infants, which device may be formed into a disposable type according to need, which method may be carried out using such a disposable type device according to need, and which enable precise temperature measurement in real time. An on-subject temperature measuring device 1, which is attached to a subject when a temperature of the subject is measured, receives a radio wave from a reader 2 as an external device and is thereby electrically powered. Using the electric power, temperature measurement is performed in the on-subject temperature measuring device 1. The results of the measurement are transmitted through radio waves to the reader 2 in the form of a temperature of the subject and ID data. The reader 2 is so constructed as to be connectable to a personal computer (not shown), and data processing by the personal computer is performed according to need.
Owner:SAKANO KAZUHITO +2
Integrated temperature sensor
InactiveUS6893154B2Accurate inductionEasy to detectThermometer detailsThermometers using electric/magnetic elementsVoltage sourceIntegrated circuit
An apparatus and method are provided for sensing a physical stimulus of an integrated circuit. The apparatus and method allow for accurate die temperature measurements of the integrated circuit and are able to provide a highly accurate die temperature measurement without the need for an independent voltage source or current source.
Owner:ORACLE INT CORP
Wireless vaginal sensor probe
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a temperature sensing device that can comprise an elastic ring structure. The temperature sensing device can further comprise a transducer device, such as a temperature sensor, and a microprocessor, memory and wireless transmitter. Such an arrangement can incorporate a passive (battery free), battery assisted or active battery powered transponder circuit with temperature measurement capability. The elastic ring structure can be forced in a spring loaded state when elastically deformed thus becoming retained when disposed in a vaginal vault. In one embodiment, an active RF receiver or an RFID reader is brought in proximity to the temperature sensing and transmitting device arrangement, such as near a woman's pelvis from the outside to read the temperature and record it in a Central Processing Unit, CPU, associated with the receiver or RFID reader, such as a portable, handheld computer or wireless device.
Owner:PRIMA TEMP
Water temperature monitoring apparatus
InactiveUS7252431B1Thermometer detailsTemperature measurement in household appliancesThermodynamicsDisplay device
An apparatus generally including a housing, a power source, a temperature sensor, a display and a circuit. The housing may have a bore adaptable to receive a flow of water. The power source may be operational for generating electricity and coupled to the housing. The temperature sensor may be coupled to the housing and in thermal contact with the water flowing through the bore. The visual display may be coupled to the housing and configured to display a temperature of the water. The circuit may be powered by the electricity and configured to control the display in response to reading the temperature sensor.
Owner:CARAMANNA A GREGORY
Non-contact patient temperature measurement
InactiveUS7142114B2Easy to measureQuick and convenient mannerThermometer detailsElectric signal transmission systemsBody temperature measurementAir interface
A method and system are provided for allowing non-contact temperature measurement of an animate body. More particularly, a transponder sensor device attached to an animate body is utilized to non-intrusively measure a temperature of the animate body in response to an interrogation signal transmitted over an air interface from a portable probe. In one embodiment, the sensor device is a passive device that is operative to collect energy from an interrogation signal emitted from the probe. In this regard, the sensor device does not require an internal power source. The collected energy is utilized to measure the temperature of the animate body and transmit a response signal containing temperature information back to the probe over the air interface.
Owner:DATEX OHMEDA
Temperature probe for an oven, oven and method for operating an oven
InactiveUS8188409B2Easy and handlingRequired emitting powerThermometer detailsTemperature measurement in household appliancesTemperature differenceCore temperature
The invention relates to a temperature probe for an oven, comprising in one embodiment a longitudinal housing in the form of a spit. A temperature sensor and an electronic unit are arranged in a tip and are connected at the other end to emitting means. The temperature probe comprises a thermogenerator for producing energy. The thermogenerator uses a temperature difference between a higher temperature inside the oven and a lower core temperature in a food product, such as roast, in which the temperature probe is inserted, for producing energy for operating the emitting means.
Owner:E G O ELEKTRO GERAETEBAU GMBH
Wireless system for one or more electrical switching apparatus
ActiveUS7417554B2Power network operation systems integrationBase element modificationsEngineeringElectrical switching
Owner:EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD
Quantum well thermoelectric power source
InactiveUS7400050B2Speed up the conversion processEfficient transferInternal combustion piston enginesThermoelectric device with peltier/seeback effectEngineeringChemical measurement
A quantum well thermoelectric module providing very high conversion of heat energy in to electrical energy. In prefered embodiments the module provides electric power for monitoring, measuring or detecting any of a variety of things (such as temperature, smoke, other pollution, flow, fluid level and vibration) and a transmitter for transmitting information measured or detected. In a preferred embodiment wireless monitor systems are utilized to monitor conditions at various locations aboard a ship and to wirelessly transmit information about those conditions to a central location. Preferably, a finned unit is provided to efficiently transfer heat from a module surface to the environment. A preferred quantum well choice is p type B9C / B4C and n-type Si / SiGe legs. Another preferred choice is n-doped Si / SiGe for the n-legs and p-doped Si / SiGe for the p-legs. At higher temperatures the preferred quantum well legs are alternating layers of silicon and silicon carbide for the n-legs and for the p-legs alternating layers of different stoichiometric forms of B-C.
Owner:HI Z TECH
System and Method for Food Service Storage Bin Monitoring
ActiveUS20080144697A1Ensure safetyEfficient heatingThermometer detailsElectric signal transmission systemsTransmitted powerMonitoring system
System and method for monitoring food storage bins. The system may include at least one food storage bin defining a volume usable to store food. Each food storage bin may also include at least one sensor usable to measure temperature within the volume. The system may include a transmitter / receiver operable to wirelessly transmit power to the at least one sensor and wirelessly receiver signals which include information regarding the temperature within the volume and / or the content of the food storage bin. The system may also include a controller coupled to the transmitter / receiver, operable to receive and / or determine information regarding the temperature, location, and / or content of the food storage bins via signals received from the transmitter / receiver. The controller may be operable to store the received information in a memory, e.g., comprised in or coupled to the controller.
Owner:ACUMERA
Digital temperature sensor, and system and method for measuring temperature
InactiveUS7497615B2Reduce power consumptionAccurate measurementThermometer detailsThermometer with A/D convertersElectrical resistance and conductanceMultiplexer
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Temperature monitoring in uninterruptible power supply systems using synthetic loading
ActiveUS20100008397A1Thermometer detailsElectrical testingElectrical conductorTemperature monitoring
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is configured to be coupled to a power source at an input node and to a load at an output node. The UPS is synthetically loaded (e.g., to a maximum rated load) by transferring current from the output node to the input node. Concurrent with synthetically loading the UPS, a temperature of an electrical conductor of the UPS is monitored. The monitoring of the temperature of the electrical conductor may include receiving a temperature sensor signal representative of the temperature of the electrical conductor from a temperature sensor (e.g., a self-powered wireless temperature sensor) mounted on the electrical conductor. The invention may be embodied as methods, apparatus and computer-readable media.
Owner:EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
Ultra low power wake-up circuit
ActiveUS20070130479A1Well formedVolume/mass flow measurementHardware monitoringSleep stateBiological activation
An apparatus for selectively enabling power including a power supply, and a device having a controller and an input activated by a user. The controller is selectively powered by the power supply. While the device is in a sleep state, a sensing circuit senses activation of the input by the user and enables the power supply to provide power to the controller in response to the sensed activation of the input by the user. A latch circuit causes the power supply to continue to provide power to the controller. The controller is responsive to the sensed activation of the input by the user for enabling the latch circuit and for disabling the latch circuit, thereby reentering the device into a sleep state.
Owner:CARDINAL HEALTH IRELAND UNLTD
Probeless dry ice sensor
InactiveUS20050157774A1Sufficient operabilityThermometer detailsThermometers using electric/magnetic elementsDry iceEngineering
One embodiment of the invention is directed to a temperature monitor comprising a housing, a temperature sensor to provide temperature indications, wherein the temperature sensor is disposed inside the housing and exposed to an ambient temperature, circuitry within the housing for processing and storing the temperature indications, and a power supply within the housing and coupled to the circuitry. The power supply is adapted to provide a level of power to the circuitry sufficient for the operability of the circuitry at least at any ambient temperature between −40° C. and −80° C. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising acts of exposing the interior of a housing to a temperature below −40° C., measuring the temperature in the interior of the housing, storing an indication of the temperature within the housing, and processing the indication of the temperature within the housing.
Owner:SENSITECH
Techniques for distributing power in electronic circuits and computer systems
InactiveUS20070098037A1Enhancing design of systemThermometer detailsThermometers using material expansion/contactionBoundary valuesDistributed power
Techniques for enhancing thermal design of a system having a number of boundary values are provided. A method for such enhancement includes representing thermal response of the system to the boundary values, obtaining at least one constraining parameter, and determining spatial and / or temporal distribution of the boundary values. The thermal response is represented as a superposition of temperature fields associated with given boundary values. The spatial and / or temporal distribution of the boundary values is determined based on the thermal response represented in the representing step, so as to satisfy the constraining parameter. The boundary values can be, for example, power sources, and the at least one constraining parameter can be, for example, a spatial or temporal location of one of the power sources.
Owner:GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC
Medical body core thermometer
InactiveUS7828743B2Thermometer detailsThermometers using electric/magnetic elementsElectronic communicationDisplay device
A temperature sensing device accurately determines the core temperature of a warm blooded animal or human based on at least one measurement of the temperature of the skin of the warm blooded animal or human. The device includes a housing, and a first contact type temperature sensing element coupled to the housing. The first contact type temperature sensing element includes a first temperature sensor that is operative to measure the temperature of the skin when the first contact type temperature sensing element is in contact with the skin. The first temperature sensor produces at least a first signal representative of the measured skin temperature. An electronic circuit uses the first signal to determine the core temperature of the warm blooded animal or human. An electronic communication device, such as a display, is coupled to the electronic circuit for communicating the core temperature to a user.
Owner:KAZ EURO SA
Techniques for distributing power in electronic circuits and computer systems
InactiveUS7698114B2Thermometer detailsThermometers using mean/integrated valuesBoundary valuesComputerized system
Techniques for enhancing thermal design of a system having a number of boundary values are provided. A method for such enhancement includes representing thermal response of the system to the boundary values, obtaining at least one constraining parameter, and determining spatial and / or temporal distribution of the boundary values. The thermal response is represented as a superposition of temperature fields associated with given boundary values. The spatial and / or temporal distribution of the boundary values is determined based on the thermal response represented in the representing step, so as to satisfy the constraining parameter. The boundary values can be, for example, power sources, and the at least one constraining parameter can be, for example, a spatial or temporal location of one of the power sources.
Owner:GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC
Medical body core thermometer
InactiveUS20070100564A1Thermometer detailsThermometers using electric/magnetic elementsDisplay deviceEngineering
A temperature sensing device accurately determines the core temperature of a warm blooded animal or human based on at least one measurement of the temperature of the skin of the warm blooded animal or human. The device includes a housing, and a first contact type temperature sensing element coupled to the housing. The first contact type temperature sensing element includes a first temperature sensor that is operative to measure the temperature of the skin when the first contact type temperature sensing element is in contact with the skin. The first temperature sensor produces at least a first signal representative of the measured skin temperature. An electronic circuit uses the first signal to determine the core temperature of the warm blooded animal or human. An electronic communication device, such as a display, is coupled to the electronic circuit for communicating the core temperature to a user.
Owner:KAZ EURO SA
Reference Voltage Generator for Temperature Sensor with Trimming Capability at Two Temperatures
ActiveUS20150226614A1Thermometer with A/D convertersElectric signal transmission systemsVoltage generatorTwo temperature
A temperature sensor circuit has a reference voltage generator that is trimmable at two temperatures for increased accuracy. The reference voltage generation section generates a reference voltage, the level of which is trimmable. A voltage divider section is connected to receive the reference voltage from the reference voltage generation section and generate a plurality of comparison voltage levels determined by the reference voltage and a trimmable resistance. An analog-to-digital converter can then be connected to a temperature dependent voltage section to receive the temperature dependent output voltage, such as a proportional to absolute temperature type (PTAT) behavior, and connected to the voltage divider section to receive the comparison voltage levels. The analog to digital converter generates an output indicative of the temperature based upon a comparison of the temperature dependent output voltage to the comparison voltage levels.
Owner:SANDISK TECH LLC
Digital temperature sensor, and system and method for measuring temperature
InactiveUS20060018364A1Accurate measurementReduce power consumptionThermometer detailsThermometer with A/D convertersElectrical resistance and conductanceMultiplexer
A digital temperature sensor and a system and a method for measuring a temperature are provided. The system includes a reference signal generator including one or more resistance elements; a temperature sensor including a plurality of discrete resistance elements arranged parallel with one another; a multiplexer multiplexing the plurality of discrete resistance elements and the reference resistance element so that the plurality of discrete resistance elements sequentially distribute a power voltage together with the reference resistance element; a comparator having the voltages distributed by the reference resistance element and a discrete resistance element selected by the multiplexer; and a counter counting sequential switchings of the multiplexer. The counter information of the output level transit time of the comparator is provided to the controller, and the system obtains temperature information according to temperature change information from turn information of the discrete resistance elements according to the counter information.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
High temperature sensor wafer for in-situ measurements in active plasma
Aspects of the present disclosure disclose a component module in a process condition measuring device comprises a support for supporting a component, one or more legs configured to suspend the support in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to a substrate. An electrically conductive or low-resistivity semiconductor enclosure is configured to enclose the component, the support and the legs between the substrate and the enclosure. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
Owner:KLA TENCOR TECH CORP
mems device and remote sensing system using the mems device
InactiveCN102301214AThermometer detailsThermometers using electric/magnetic elementsRadio frequency signalAcoustics
A remote sensing system includes a microelectromechanical sensor (MEMS) device (including a sensing element) that is driven from a remote location at a resonant frequency by transmitting a signal including any of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, a radio frequency signal, or a magnetic induction signal A resonant actuating element, and a reader for reading the raw frequency of the sensing element from a remote location using a signal comprising any of an acoustic signal, an optical signal, a radio frequency signal, or a magnetically induced signal for determining a condition to which the MEMS device is exposed circuit.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
System and method for saving power consumption of sensor based on context information in wireless sensor network
ActiveUS7848729B2Save power consumptionEnergy efficient ICTPhotometry using reference valueControl dataWireless sensor networking
A system and method for saving sensor power consumption based on context information on a wireless sensor network are provided. Basic context information is received from inside and outside of a network system including at least one sensor, wherein context information based on the basic context information is determined by inference, a group of expected services corresponding to the context information is determined, a sensor operation mode according to the group of expected services is determined, and control data is transmitted to the sensor according to the sensor operation mode. Accordingly, a sensor operation mode is adaptively determined according to changes of context information so that power consumption of a sensor can be saved.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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