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TWO WIRE PRESSURE INDICATING SWITCH WITH ALL ELECTRONIC ARCHITECTURE WITH MILLIVOLT OPERATING SUPPLY
20210335563 · 2021-10-28 ·

Systems, devices, and methods for a two wire detection circuit powered system comprising: an electronic switch circuit configured to sense a pressure level above or below a predetermined value and indicate an open or closed switch condition, wherein the electronic switch circuit provides a contact resistance voltage of about 20 mV in the closed switch condition; and an energy harvester configured to convert 20 mV when the electronic switch circuit is in the closed switch condition to an operating voltage between 3.6 Volts and 5 Volts for the electronic switch circuit to operate without an additional power source.

GATE DEVICE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
20210312737 · 2021-10-07 · ·

A method for controlling a gate device in connection with at least one gate and two frameworks connected to the at least one gate is provided. The method may include identifying an authorization status of an object. The method may include detecting pressure signals caused by the object at a first moment, if the authorization status is satisfied. The method may include determining whether or not an illegal tailgating event occurred based on the pressure signals. The method may further include generating a control signal for opening the at least one gate to facilitate the object to pass through the at least one gate in response to a determination that the illegal tailgating event did not occur.

GATE DEVICE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
20210312737 · 2021-10-07 · ·

A method for controlling a gate device in connection with at least one gate and two frameworks connected to the at least one gate is provided. The method may include identifying an authorization status of an object. The method may include detecting pressure signals caused by the object at a first moment, if the authorization status is satisfied. The method may include determining whether or not an illegal tailgating event occurred based on the pressure signals. The method may further include generating a control signal for opening the at least one gate to facilitate the object to pass through the at least one gate in response to a determination that the illegal tailgating event did not occur.

FABRICATION METHOD OF CONDUCTIVE FABRIC, MULTI-PRESSURE SENSOR FOR FIBER TYPE AND MEASURING METHOD OF MULTI-PRESSURE

The invention relates to a fabrication method of a conductive fabric, a multi-pressure sensor for a fiber type, and a measuring method of multi-pressure, and more specifically, to a fabrication method by vapor phase polymerization of a conductive fabric having a resistance value which changes depending on pressure, and a method of manufacturing and operating a multi-pressure sensor for a fiber type which is manufactured by using the fabricated conductive fabric, and thus which has high resistance to moisture and repeated loading, is manufactured with lower costs than an existing pressure sensor, is capable of measuring both dynamic and static pressures using a principle of a piezo-resistive sensor, has a simple circuit configuration, and is strong against a high-frequency disturbance.

FLEXIBLE PRESSURE SENSOR USING MULTI-MATERIAL 3D-PRINTED MICROCHANNEL MOLD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME
20210137398 · 2021-05-13 ·

The present invention relates to a flexible pressure sensor using a multi-material 3D-printed microchannel mold, and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a flexible pressure sensor having improved flexibility, sensitivity, and stability for use in a wearable device, and a method for manufacturing the same. Further, the present invention relates to a physical sensor for measuring a force applied from the outside, and more particularly, to a multi-directional physical sensor using a multi-layer microchannel array, which may sense all forces applied from the outside in three-dimensional directions such as a perpendicular direction and a parallel direction by applying the multi-layer microchannel array to a body having a three-dimensionally protruding shape.

PRESSURE DETECTION ELEMENT
20210088398 · 2021-03-25 ·

A pressure detection element of a capacitive system includes a dielectric having two opposing surfaces including a first surface and a second surface, a conductor layer provided on the first surface of the dielectric, a conductive elastic member provided on the second surface of the dielectric, a spacer that positions the conductive elastic member at a predetermined distance from the second surface of the dielectric, and a pressing member configured to push the conductive elastic member toward the dielectric. An end surface of the pressing member that presses the conductive elastic member has a predetermined curvature, with an apex at a center of the end surface. A protrusion is provided at the apex at the center of the end surface of the pressing member.

PRESSURE DETECTION ELEMENT
20210088398 · 2021-03-25 ·

A pressure detection element of a capacitive system includes a dielectric having two opposing surfaces including a first surface and a second surface, a conductor layer provided on the first surface of the dielectric, a conductive elastic member provided on the second surface of the dielectric, a spacer that positions the conductive elastic member at a predetermined distance from the second surface of the dielectric, and a pressing member configured to push the conductive elastic member toward the dielectric. An end surface of the pressing member that presses the conductive elastic member has a predetermined curvature, with an apex at a center of the end surface. A protrusion is provided at the apex at the center of the end surface of the pressing member.

SOFT PRESSURE SENSOR USING MULTI-MATERIAL 3D-PRINTED MICROCHANNEL MOLDS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SENSOR
20210055179 · 2021-02-25 ·

The present invention relates to a flexible pressure sensor using a multi-material 3D-printed microchannel mold, and a method for manufacturing the same. An object of the present invention is to provide a flexible pressure sensor using a multi-material 3D-printed microchannel mold, the flexible pressure sensor being formed by using a conductive liquid and an elastomer, having a microchannel formed therein, and having improved flexibility, sensitivity, and stability in comparison to the related art. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a flexible pressure sensor using a multi-material 3D-printed microchannel mold, in which the flexible pressure sensor is manufactured by using the microchannel mold including microbumps, the microchannel mold being multi-material 3D-printed by using a sacrificial material and a hard material.

SOFT PRESSURE SENSOR USING MULTI-MATERIAL 3D-PRINTED MICROCHANNEL MOLDS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SENSOR
20210055179 · 2021-02-25 ·

The present invention relates to a flexible pressure sensor using a multi-material 3D-printed microchannel mold, and a method for manufacturing the same. An object of the present invention is to provide a flexible pressure sensor using a multi-material 3D-printed microchannel mold, the flexible pressure sensor being formed by using a conductive liquid and an elastomer, having a microchannel formed therein, and having improved flexibility, sensitivity, and stability in comparison to the related art. Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a flexible pressure sensor using a multi-material 3D-printed microchannel mold, in which the flexible pressure sensor is manufactured by using the microchannel mold including microbumps, the microchannel mold being multi-material 3D-printed by using a sacrificial material and a hard material.

FORCE SENSOR
20200408620 · 2020-12-31 ·

A force sensor including a first surface and a second surface facing each other in a first direction; a first protrusion protruded from the first surface toward the second surface; a first electrode on the first protrusion; a first force sensing layer on the first electrode; a second protrusion protruded from the second surface toward the first surface; and a second electrode on the second protrusion; wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion are not overlapped with each other or are partially overlapped with each other.