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System and method for automatically calibrating a temperature sensor

US8862421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2010
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K15/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided a system and method for automatically calibrating a temperature sensor. More specifically, there is provided a system including a temperature sensor that includes a first resistance configured to indicate a temperature of the temperature sensor and a second resistance, in series with the first resistor, wherein the second resistance is adjustable to calibrate the first resistance, and a calibration circuit, coupled to the temperature sensor and configured to automatically calibrate the first resistance.

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