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Electrostatic sensor device and matrix

US6864687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2002
Grant dateMar 8, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D5/2405
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for electrostatically measuring the shape or pattern of objects including an array of sensor devices having the capability of responding, due to variable electrostatic coupling, to produce differentiated output signals when a sensor element forming part of each device is present and when it is not.

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