The present disclosure relates to a magnetic sensor that comprises a magnetic-sensing element and a magnetic-affecting element. The magnetic sensor is configured for detecting one or more properties, and/or changes therein, of a target magnetic-field. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor unit that houses and protects the magnetic sensor described herein. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that comprises the magnetic sensor alone or the sensor unit described herein. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method for detecting changes in a target magnetic-field. The magnetic sensor described herein comprises a magnetic-sensing element and a magnetic-affecting element. The magnetic-affecting element attracts or attracts and focuses the target magnetic-field through the magnetic-sensing element.

The present disclosure relates to a magnetic sensor that comprises a magnetic-sensing element and a magnetic-affecting element. The magnetic sensor is configured for detecting one or more properties, and/or changes therein, of a target magnetic-field. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sensor unit that houses and protects the magnetic sensor described herein. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system that comprises the magnetic sensor alone or the sensor unit described herein. Further embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method for detecting changes in a target magnetic-field. The magnetic sensor described herein comprises a magnetic-sensing element and a magnetic-affecting element. The magnetic-affecting element attracts or attracts and focuses the target magnetic-field through the magnetic-sensing element.

Sensor accuracy issues may arise when a humidity sensor is kept in a high humidity environment for an extended period of time. In these circumstances, a humidity sensor reading may tend to may become less accurate over time. To improve the accuracy of sensor readings, methods and systems described herein estimate and correct for sensor drift in high humidity conditions. Methods and systems described herein may use memory to store past humidity or other sensor readings so that an estimated amount of sensor drift may be determined to improve the accuracy of sensor readings. A memory may be embedded in a sensor module so that past readings for a given sensor module are stored in the memory of the sensor module. Algorithms for sensor drift compensation, and systems and methods that use such algorithms to improve the accuracy of sensor readings, are disclosed herein.

A method determines a characteristic temperature of an electric or electronic system. The method includes: during operation of the system, measuring one or more characteristic parameters of the system; estimating the characteristic temperature based on a thermal model of the system and a first subset of the measured characteristic parameters; predicting a first value for a temperature-sensitive electrical parameter (TSEP) based on a TSEP model and the estimated characteristic temperature; determining a second value for the TSEP based on a second subset of the measured characteristic parameters; comparing the first value and the second value for the TSEP; and adapting the thermal model or the TSEP model based on a result of the comparison.

A method determines a characteristic temperature of an electric or electronic system. The method includes: during operation of the system, measuring one or more characteristic parameters of the system; estimating the characteristic temperature based on a thermal model of the system and a first subset of the measured characteristic parameters; predicting a first value for a temperature-sensitive electrical parameter (TSEP) based on a TSEP model and the estimated characteristic temperature; determining a second value for the TSEP based on a second subset of the measured characteristic parameters; comparing the first value and the second value for the TSEP; and adapting the thermal model or the TSEP model based on a result of the comparison.

A thermally representative phantom mammalian manikin assembly is provided. The assembly can include a cover portion representative of mammalian tissue partially enclosing a thermal cavity having a thermally representative material therein. The cover portion can have an opening with a cap extending across the opening and configured to further enclose the thermal cavity. The cap can have an aperture extending therethrough to receive a device extending through the aperture and into the thermally representative material within the thermal cavity. The device can be a thermocouple configured to measure a temperature of the thermally representative material. In assemblies representing mammalian limbs, the assembly can further include a second thermal cavity representing an additional portion of the limb, e.g., thermally representative upper and lower leg cavities.

A thermally representative phantom mammalian manikin assembly is provided. The assembly can include a cover portion representative of mammalian tissue partially enclosing a thermal cavity having a thermally representative material therein. The cover portion can have an opening with a cap extending across the opening and configured to further enclose the thermal cavity. The cap can have an aperture extending therethrough to receive a device extending through the aperture and into the thermally representative material within the thermal cavity. The device can be a thermocouple configured to measure a temperature of the thermally representative material. In assemblies representing mammalian limbs, the assembly can further include a second thermal cavity representing an additional portion of the limb, e.g., thermally representative upper and lower leg cavities.

Methods, non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums and electronic devices are provided for controlling temperature. A terminal obtains a target environment temperature value of an environment where the terminal is located. When the terminal is being charged, the terminal determines a target temperature control strategy according to the target environment temperature value. The terminal controls a temperature of the terminal according to the target temperature control strategy.

Methods, non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums and electronic devices are provided for controlling temperature. A terminal obtains a target environment temperature value of an environment where the terminal is located. When the terminal is being charged, the terminal determines a target temperature control strategy according to the target environment temperature value. The terminal controls a temperature of the terminal according to the target temperature control strategy.

A non-invasive analyte sensor includes one or more temperatures sensors that sense the temperatures of one or more components of the analyte sensor. The sensed temperature(s) can be used to post-process (i.e. correct) the data collected by the analyte sensor and/or used to adjust operation of the analyte sensor.