Surface acoustic wave sensor and radio frequency identification interrogator fixture
US7136683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01D21/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wireless sensor fixture system and method are disclosed in which an antenna block is provided that includes a plurality of grooves, wherein such grooves maintain a plurality of antennas located on a portion of the antenna block. A top locator block can be positioned above the antenna block, wherein the top locator comprises a top surface having depression thereon for receiving and locating a patch, which can receives wireless signals from the antennas for sensor testing thereof, wherein the patch comprises a SAW sensor and an RFID tag over-molded into the patch. Additionally, an antenna cover can be connected to the antenna block for protecting the plurality of antennas and wiring thereof. A BNC connector protrudes from the antenna block and is electrically connected to the plurality of antennas via the wiring thereof.
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