Measuring and testing – Fluid pressure gauge – Electrical
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2007-03-27
Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Fluid pressure gauge
Electrical
C073S708000, C073S711000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10952000
ABSTRACT:
A method and pressure-sensor system provide a digital-frequency output linearly proportional to a sensed pressure. The system comprises a MEMS pressure-sensing element to provide a pressure-sensing output and voltage-to-frequency converter provide the digital-frequency output. The pressure-sensor system may also comprise an amplifier to provide an output voltage linearly proportional to the pressure. A temperature sensor and temperature-compensation circuitry provide a temperature-compensation signal to the amplifier to at least partially offset the effects of temperature on the system. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise a microcontroller system comprising a microcontroller and an RF transmitter. The microcontroller may receive the digital-frequency output and may generate a notification signal when the sensed pressure is inside or outside a predetermined pressure range. The RF transmitter may transmit an RF signal to indicate that the sensed pressure is inside or outside the predetermined pressure range.
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Fogg & Powers LLC
Honeywell International , Inc.
Jenkins Jermaine
Lefkowitz Edward
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