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Microelectromechanical systems electret microphone

US9736594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2014
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2201/003
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) electret acoustic sensors or microphones, devices, systems, and methods are described. Exemplary embodiments employ electret comprising an inorganic dielectric material such as silicon nitride in MEMS electret acoustic sensors or microphones. Provided implementations include variations in electret acoustic sensor or microphone configuration and recharging of the electret.

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