G01D3/024

Electronic device and method for controlling sensitivity of sensor on basis of window attributes

Various embodiments related to an electronic device and a method for controlling sensitivity of a sensor on the basis of window attributes are described. According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include: a housing; a window cover housed in the housing, in which an attribute of at least a partial area may be changed via an electrical control on the basis of at least one attribute; at least one sensor disposed below at least the partial area; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to identify control information related to an operation of changing the attribute of at least the partial area on the basis of the at least one attribute, to determine a sensitivity related to the at least one sensor corresponding to the at least one attribute at least on the basis of the control information, and to acquire peripheral information of the exterior of the electronic device by using the at least one sensor, at least on the basis of the determined sensitivity.

Adjustable sensing capacitance microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus

An adjustable sensing capacitance microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus includes an ASIC and a sensing component. The ASIC includes a top surface, a readout circuit and a plurality of electrical switches. The sensing component, configured to sensing physical quantity, includes a fixed electrode and a movable electrode. The fixed electrode includes a plurality of electrode units. The movable electrode is able to be moved relative to the fixed electrode. The electrical switches are respectively and electrically coupled to the electrode units so as to control a working status of each of the electrode units, thereby changing a sensing capacitance of the MEMS sensor.

Analog-to-digital conversion apparatus and analog-to-digital conversion method

An AD conversion apparatus includes an AD conversion unit; a reference voltage switching unit that is disposed between an output of a sensor and an analog input terminal of the AD conversion unit and is connectable to the output of the sensor and a plurality of reference voltage lines; and a control unit to control switching the reference voltage input to the AD conversion unit by connecting the reference voltage switching unit to one of the reference voltage lines and to the output of the sensor. An analog output value of the sensor is input to the analog input terminal of the AD conversion unit via the reference voltage switching unit and is converted into a digital value.

SCALING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS
20200077963 · 2020-03-12 ·

Mobile or wearable devices can process physiological signals (e.g., ECG signals) for display on the mobile or wearable device. The device can comprise a physiological sensor and processing circuitry coupled to the physiological sensor. In some examples, the processing circuitry can determine the dynamic range of the ECG signal and determine whether the ECG signal should be scaled based on the dynamic range of the ECG signal. The processing circuitry can determine a scaling factor and apply the scaling factor to the ECG signal. The scaled ECG signal can be displayed on the display of the mobile or wearable device. In some examples, the scaling can be performed in real-time. In some examples, the scaling can be applied to ECG signals using a scaling factor determined based on the analysis and processing of an ECG signal from a previous time period.

Sensor terminal and sensor system
10554217 · 2020-02-04 · ·

Provided is a sensor terminal including a sensor element, the sensor terminal further including: an ADC that converts an analog signal output from a sensor element into a digital signal; a storage device in which a plurality of first storage setting numbers being information for controlling the ADC and a plurality of pieces of first characteristic information including description of operation of the ADC are stored in association with each other; and a communication device that receives a first reception setting number from the outside of the sensor terminal, and transmits the first characteristic information corresponding to the first storage setting number that coincides with the first reception setting number, to the outside of the sensor terminal.

Motor control apparatus

A motor control apparatus is an apparatus that controls a motor that drives a machine apparatus that moves a subject to be moved, and includes a resolution conversion unit that converts, on the basis of a ratio of resolution of a first detector that detects a position of an object and resolution of a second detector that detects a position of the object, a detection signal that indicates the position of the object that is detected by the second detector to a signal of the resolution of the first detector. The motor control apparatus further includes a current control unit that controls a voltage to be applied to the motor on the basis of a command signal that specifies a destination position of the subject to be moved and the signal obtained by the conversion performed by the resolution conversion unit on the detection signal.

Metrology module adaptable for use in multiple gas meters
11940311 · 2024-03-26 · ·

A gas meter control system is adapted for use in gas meters having a plurality of different sizes (e.g., ability to measure different flowrates and/or different gas volumes per billing cycle) and different functional capabilities. In an example, the gas meter control system is configured to recognize and identify a metrology unit, sensor(s), switch(es), valve(s), valve motor(s), and/or other device(s) within a gas meter. Having identified devices present within a gas-environment and an air-environment of the meter, the control system selects and executes appropriate software to operate the identified devices. Addition of an additional component to the meter (e.g., an earthquake sensor or a tamper sensor) results in identification of the added component and execution of appropriate control software. Accordingly, the gas meter control system replaces a number of control systems configured to operate a single specific meter and/or configuration.

MOTOR CONTROL APPARATUS

A motor control apparatus is an apparatus that controls a motor that drives a machine apparatus that moves a subject to be moved, and includes a resolution conversion unit that converts, on the basis of a ratio of resolution of a first detector that detects a position of an object and resolution of a second detector that detects a position of the object, a detection signal that indicates the position of the object that is detected by the second detector to a signal of the resolution of the first detector. The motor control apparatus further includes a current control unit that controls a voltage to be applied to the motor on the basis of a command signal that specifies a destination position of the subject to be moved and the signal obtained by the conversion performed by the resolution conversion unit on the detection signal.

ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN PUMP

An electromotorically driven pump (1) includes control electronics (6) for the connection of at least one sensor (5). The control electronics (6) are configured to detect values of an output signal (9) of the connected sensor (5) continuously or in temporal intervals, and after completion of a predefined time, to automatically set a measurement range of the sensor (5) based on the detected values.

ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN PUMP

An electromotorically driven pump (1) includes control electronics (6) for the connection of at least one sensor (5). The control electronics (6) are configured to detect values of an output signal (9) of the connected sensor (5) continuously or in temporal intervals, and after completion of a predefined time, to automatically set a measurement range of the sensor (5) based on the detected values.