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Apparatus and method for sensing

US10571402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2016
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2036

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  • 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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