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In situ offset compensation for pressure sensors

US9131896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2010
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/0247
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pressure sensor having a substrate and a first, deformable membrane, partially supported by the substrate, which generates a first sensor reading when deformed by pressure. A second membrane is contiguous to the first membrane. When the second membrane is energized, it deforms the first membrane to alter the first sensor reading.

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