Apparatus and method for sensing
US10571402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2201/12723
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: an information electrode; a ground electrode; a photo-resistive element configured to enable the information electrode to be connected to the ground electrode; and wherein the apparatus is configured to enable a sensor element to be positioned overlaying the photo-resistive element such that a change in optical properties of the sensor element controls the connection between the ground and information electrodes.
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