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Wireless sensor device and method for wirelessly communicating a sensed physical parameter

US9578398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

34Claims

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Assignee

ABB AS · NO

Inventors

Geir Svoen · Oslo, NO
Tor Ole Bang-Steinsvik · Vikersund, NO
Kenneth Juul · Oslo, NO
Sverre Froystein · Sandvika, NO
Orjan Lag · Oslo, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 22, 2012
Grant date	Feb 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 25, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04Q2209/883
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wireless vibration sensor suitable for connection to a distributed industrial control system arranged with a wireless network for communication of process data or control information. The wireless vibration sensor includes at least one sensor, a wireless radio transmitter, and a base part for mounting it firmly on equipment or a structure. The wireless sensor is arranged with a battery and a power storage device. A method for powering up the wireless sensor during active cycles is also described.

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