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Detecting apparatus using a digital computer

US4479190A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1981
Grant dateOct 23, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B15/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A detecting apparatus for compensating for changes in supply voltage to a physical parameter sensor. The apparatus includes an input element, such as a heatsensitive resistor connected to a voltage source to produce a voltage signal (C.sub.S) corresponding to a physical factor, e.g., a temperature. A constant voltage circuit or a voltage divider connected to the same voltage source as the input element produces a reference voltage signal (C.sub.R) corresponding to a predetermined reference value of the input element. Both voltage signals (C.sub.S, C.sub.R) are applied to a microcomputer in which a correction value (C.sub.C) is calculated on the basis of the both voltage signals (C.sub.S, C.sub.R) and a theoretical set value (C.sub.O) of the reference voltage signal (C.sub.R). The detected physical factor by the input element is corrected by the correction value (C.sub.C).

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