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Method and apparatus for temperature sensing

US6029251A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1996
Grant dateFeb 22, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/206
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A temperature sensing apparatus is disclosed which generates a signal having a frequency which is related to temperature. The apparatus includes means for receiving a temperature input, an output for carrying an output signal having a frequency related to the temperature output, and a converting means for converting the temperature input to the output signal.

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