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Temperature sensor

US11015986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2016
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K2217/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A temperature sensor comprising a light emitter, an electrical circuit for applying a reverse bias voltage across the light emitter and for measuring a reverse current, and means for calculating a temperature from the measured reverse current.

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