Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system in a specific environment – Mechanical measurement system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-18
2009-12-01
Nghiem, Michael P (Department: 2863)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system in a specific environment
Mechanical measurement system
C702S036000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07627439
ABSTRACT:
A device for use in detecting an event in a structure includes a sensor encapsulation, the encapsulation containing a sensor, an actuator positioned substantially in-plane to the sensor within the housing and a printed circuit board in communication with at least one of the sensor and the actuator. The printed circuit board includes a microprocessor constructed and arranged to collect data from at least one of the sensor and the actuator, a signal generator constructed and arranged to provide excitation to at least one of the sensor and the actuator, and an amplifier to condition the excitation.
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Jugenheimer Kristin A.
Kessler Seth S.
Size Aaron B.
Metis Design Corporation
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
Nghiem Michael P
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