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System and method for determining the position of a device

US6618217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1999
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/5552
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A position sensor includes a stationary platform and a moveable platform. The position sensor further includes at least one beam coupling the moveable platform to the stationary platform. The at least one beam includes piezoresistive material that is positioned tolprovide an indication of a movement of the moveable platform relative to the stationary platform.

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