Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Chemical analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Tsai, Carol S. W. (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Chemical analysis
C702S023000, C702S024000, C702S030000, C702S031000, C702S032000, C073S023340
Reexamination Certificate
active
06996478
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.
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Roy Ajoy
Steinthal M. Gregory
Sunshine Steven A.
Smiths Detection Inc.
Tsai Carol S. W.
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