Sensor cord array and method with conductive sensors for detecting activity on or around an object
US7460027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H3/141
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sensing device for sensing activity on or around an object, includes sensor cords provided in a parallel or a substantially parallel arrangement. Each sensor cord includes sensors disposed adjacent one another. Each sensor includes a resilient top portion having at least one resilient conductive member, and a resilient lower portion having active sections and resilient lower portion conductive members channeled and interconnected through the lower portion, the lower portion conductive members being separated by non-conductive material. Each active section further includes a layer of resilient conductive material at a top of the lower portion, resilient non-conductive material arranged over the lower conductive members to insulate the lower portion conductive members from the conductive layer, and a communicating conductive material to connect one of the conductive members to the resilient conducting material on top of the active section.
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