Flexible capacitive sensor

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2006-02-10

2008-07-08

Allen, Andre J (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Fluid pressure gauge

Diaphragm

C073S724000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07395717

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor comprises a dielectric, an electrically conductive layer on the first side of the dielectric layer, an electrically conductive layer on a second side of the dielectric layer, and a capacitance meter electrically connected to the two conductive layers to detect changes in capacitance upon application of a force to the detector. The conductive layers are configured to determine the position of the applied force. The sensor may be shielded to reduce the effects of outside interference.

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