Polymeric piezoresistive sensors

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2005-08-17

2008-11-11

Coleman, W. David (Department: 2823)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

Physical deformation

C257SE51046, C374S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07449758

ABSTRACT:
A MEMS system, such as a biosensor, includes a micromechanical resonator and a piezoresistive sensing element which includes an organic semiconductor, such as an organic thin film transistor.

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