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Spherical-motion average radiant temperature sensor

US10718670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2016
Grant dateJul 21, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K3/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mean radiant temperature sensor is used to measure radiant heat exchange to determine comfort. Disclosed herein are a spherical-motion average radiant temperature sensor (SMART Sensor) device or system, and an associated method, for taking an average overall global reading while also being able to record weighting for different directions easily in spherical coordinates.

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