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Electrostatic sensor device and matrix

US7019529B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2004
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2024

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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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