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Device and a method for determining whether the device is immersed in a fluid

US11204294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2018
Grant dateDec 21, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/163
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided a device and a method of operating the device for determining whether the device is immersed in a fluid. An acceleration signal for the device is acquired (302) and a pressure within the device is detected (304). It is determined whether the device is immersed in a fluid based on a comparison of the acquired acceleration signal with the detected pressure (306).

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