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Devices, systems and methods for testing gas sensors and correcting gas sensor output

US7413645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2004
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of adjusting the output of an electrochemical sensor includes the steps of: simulating the presence of an analyte gas electronically; measuring a response of the sensor to the electronic simulation; and adjusting the output of the sensor as a function of the measured response to the electronic simulation. The method of adjusting the output of an electrochemical sensor having a working electrode and a counter electrode preferably includes the steps of: electronically causing a current flow between the working electrode and the counter electrode; measuring a response of the sensor to the current demand; and using the measured response to adjust the sensor output during sampling of an analyte gas.

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