System and method for controlling remote sensors
US8350692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25187
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for controlling one or more remote sensors includes wirelessly communicating with the sensors, monitoring operation of each one of the sensors, and causing any one of the sensors that is operating in an unauthorized manner to be disabled. In one embodiment, the sensors can include micro-mechanical structure supporting electronic circuitry. The electronic circuitry is capable of monitoring at least one performance parameter of the sensor, comparing the monitored parameter to a preset limit, and disabling the sensor if the preset performance limit is exceeded.
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