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Apparatus with abnormality determination function and method for determining abnormality

US8633683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2011
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/0046
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The apparatus is provided with an abnormality determination means for determining abnormality of the apparatus where two different combinations of two electrodes are selected from the three electrodes, an alternating-current voltage is applied to an electrode in one combination by the voltage-applying portion to measure a value of a current flowing to the other electrode via the dielectric body by electrostatic coupling, an alternating-current voltage is applied to an electrode in another combination out of the at least two different combinations by the voltage-applying portion to measure a value of a current flowing to the other electrode via the dielectric body by electrostatic coupling, and an abnormality of the apparatus is determined from the current values measured.

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