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Auto-zeroing absolute pressure sensor

US9116060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2012
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L7/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One aspect provides a method including determining that an absolute pressure sensor is not submersed in a fluid; measuring an atmospheric pressure with the absolute pressure sensor to determine an offset pressure measurement; submersing the absolute pressure sensor in a fluid; and measuring pressure with the absolute pressure sensor; wherein a compensated pressure measurement of the fluid is determined. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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