Photosensitive tactile sensor
US9228908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/94106
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tactile sensor including a piezoresistive layer having its electric resistance varying according to mechanical stress exerted thereon, the piezoresistive layer being at least partially transparent to light; a photosensitive layer, having its electric resistance varying according to the quantity of incident light thereon, the photosensitive layer being arranged opposite the piezoresistive layer; and electric connection elements electrically connecting in parallel the piezoresistive layer and the photosensitive layer.
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