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Apparatus and method for water protection of an electronic device

US9042075B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2013
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/121
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a sensor having a sensing film and at least two electrodes; and a plurality of electronic components operably associated with the sensor. The sensing film is configured to provide a signal based on humidity immediately prior to contact with liquid water. The electronic components are configured to provide a change in output voltage to trigger an electronic switch that disconnects an electronic device from a power source.

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