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  • H04Q—SELECTING
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• • G—PHYSICS
  • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
  • G01D—MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED IN A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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• • G—PHYSICS
  • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
  • G01D—MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED IN A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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• • G—PHYSICS
  • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
  • G01D—MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED IN A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • G01D7/00—Indicating measured values

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• the invention relates to a sensor module with at least one interface.
• Sensor modules are known from the prior art, which include one
• the sensor modules are permanently installed in an external application. This has the disadvantage that the sensor module is disposed of with end of life of the application.
• the sensor module comprises at least one sensor, which is provided to detect at least one characteristic and to convert it into at least one sensor signal.
• the sensor may be at least one of the following
• Sensor applications be executed: as a displacement sensor, as
• Acceleration sensor as a motion detector, as a rotation rate sensor, as
• Pressure sensor as air pressure sensor, as humidity sensor, as gas sensor, as
• Position sensor as a light sensor, as a proximity switch, as a sound sensor, as
• Temperature sensor as a magnetic field sensor, as a location sensor or the like.
• a displacement sensor is, for example, a radar or an ultrasonic sensor and serves to measure the distance between an object and a reference point. The change of the path is converted into a sensor signal. Is the sensor that the
• Sensor module includes, a displacement sensor, the distance between the sensor module and a reference point in the environment is measured and converted into a sensor signal.
• An acceleration sensor is a sensor that measures its acceleration. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is an acceleration sensor, the accelerations which are applied to the sensor module are measured and a sensor signal is converted.
• a motion detector is an electronic sensor that detects movements in its immediate vicinity and thus can work as an electrical switch. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a motion detector, movements in the surroundings of the sensor module are detected and converted into a sensor signal.
• Rate of rotation sensors measure the rotational acceleration of a body. Is the sensor comprising the sensor module a yaw rate sensor?
• Rotation accelerations of the sensor module measured and converted into a sensor signal.
• a pressure sensor measures a force. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a pressure sensor, the force acting on a measuring surface of the sensor module sensor is measured and converted into a sensor signal.
• An air pressure sensor measures an air pressure. The sensor comprising the sensor module is an air pressure, ..
• one type of humidity sensor is the continuous measurement of soil moisture. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a humidity sensor, the soil moisture is measured in the vicinity of the sensor module, which is near the ground, and converted into a sensor signal.
• a gas sensor is a sensor for detecting gaseous substances. Thus, for example, too high a concentration of smoke or C0 2 can be detected. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a gas sensor, the evolution of smoke, gases or C0 2 in the vicinity of the sensor module is measured and converted into a sensor signal.
• a position sensor is used for position and position determination.
• the position or the position in space can be determined. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a position sensor, the position or the position of the sensor module is determined and converted into a sensor signal.
• a light sensor converts visible and / or invisible light, such as UV or infrared, into an electrical signal using the photoelectric effect. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a light sensor, the
• Proximity switches are sensors that react to approach, ie without direct contact with the sensor without contact. They are used, for example, for detecting the position of workpieces and tools and as a trigger for safety measures.
• a sound sensor converts acoustic signals into electrical signals such as electrical voltage. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a sound sensor, acoustic signals in the vicinity of the sensor module are measured and converted into a sensor signal. Temperature sensors measure a temperature and convert the value of the temperature into an electrical signal, such as an electrical voltage. If the sensor comprising the sensor module is a temperature sensor, a temperature of the sensor module is measured and converted into a sensor signal.
• Magnetic field sensors measure a magnetic field strength and convert the measured value into an electrical signal.
• the sensor comprising the sensor module is a GPS sensor, the position of the sensor module is determined and converted into a sensor signal.
• At least one electrical interface is provided to send the sensor signal to at least one external control and / or regulating unit and / or to an external data processing unit.
• Control unit is to be understood as a component unit that is outside the
• Sensor module is arranged and is provided, depending on the
• the electrical interface has at least one combination plug.
• the plug is advantageously designed as a round combination plug.
• the plug is designed as a square combination plug.
• the combination plug has at least one of the following connections:
• connection for coding The plug can be designed as a flat plug. But there are also other, the expert appears reasonable as embodiments conceivable.
• the electrical interface on individual plugs.
• the tasks of the electrical interface can be realized in a space-saving manner, in particular when less functionality is required than with a combination plug.
• the electrical interface has a coding for recognizing the external application unit.
• the sensor module can advantageously determine an external application unit via the coding.
• the external application unit may be provided with a resistor or the like which is detected by the sensor module. In this way, advantageous functions can be unlocked, which may differ from application unit to application unit.
• the sensor module comprises at least one communication module for establishing a data transmission connection.
• data can be transmitted from the sensor module to an external data processing unit.
• a "communication module” is to be understood in particular as meaning a component which transmits data from the sensor module to an external one
• the communication module is preferably designed as a wireless communication module.
• the communication module can be designed as a WLAN communication module, as a Bluetooth communication module, as a radio communication module, as an RFID communication module, as an N FC communication module, as an infrared communication module, as a mobile radio communication module or the like.
• the communication module is provided for bidirectional data transmission.
• the communication module is designed as a wired communication module, such as a LAN communication module, as a USB communication module or the like.
• the "external data processing unit” may be embodied as a data processing unit integrated in a body, that is to say as a data processing unit integrated in a user's body, such as an implant, for example , as a netbook, as a tablet, as a portable
• Machine tool as a dispensing unit, such as speakers, work clothes, goggles, as a protective helmet or as another, a
• an app is preferably provided for communication with the communication module. It can thus be advantageously allows a transmission of electronic data.
• At least one power supply unit is provided to supply the sensor module in particular with electrical energy.
• the power supply unit is designed as a rechargeable battery.
• the rechargeable battery can preferably be recharged by means of a charging interface.
• the sensor module has at least one mechanical interface, which makes it possible for the sensor module to be detachably connectable in particular to different external application units via the mechanical interface.
• the mechanical interface is preferably designed as a clip, as a bayonet lock, as a sliding guide, as a screw cap, as a Velcro fastener or the like to produce a positive connection to an external application unit.
• the mechanical interface is designed as another embodiment which appears reasonable to the person skilled in the art.
• the mechanical interface is integral connection, designed for Besipeil as an adhesive connection.
• the mechanical interface provides a frictional connection to an external application unit, for example via magnetic holding forces or frictional forces.
• At least one of the mentioned sensors detects a
• Application parameter and provides a parameter relating to the environment and / or the external application unit.
• an “environmental parameter” is to be understood here in particular as a parameter which defines an environment surrounding the sensor module.
• the environmental characteristics for example, as ambient pressure, as ambient temperature, as ambient sound level, as
• Ambient gas parameter as ambient gas concentration
• Environmental voltage characteristic be designed as environmental moisture parameter, as surrounding acid and / or environmental base parameter or as another, the expert appears appropriate sense environmental parameter.
• a parameter which relates to an external application unit should in particular be a parameter such as a rotational speed, a temperature
• Torque a striking energy, a feed, a current, a voltage, a vibration or the like, or as another, a person skilled in the appear appropriate size.
• the parameter relating to the environment or the external application unit is transferred to one of the external ones
• Application unit associated control and / or regulating unit and / or transmitted to an external data processing unit. Will the environment or the external application unit
• Control and / or regulating unit transmits, controls or regulates the
• control and / or regulating unit controls and / or regulates at least one rotational speed, a current, a voltage, a temperature or the like. If the parameter relating to the environment or the external application unit is sent to an external device
• Data processing unit transmitted particularly preferably the value of the parameter can be processed as an electronic value in the data processing unit.
• the parameter relating to the environment and / or the external application unit is converted into at least one first parameter output and transmitted by the communication module to a control and / or regulating unit associated with the external application unit and / or to an external data processing unit.
• a "parameter output” is to be understood here as meaning a digitized value of the parameter relating to the environment and / or the external application unit, such that a voltage can be output as the value of the voltage digitally
• the sensor module advantageously has at least one data interface which is provided, in particular information from the
• the sensor module is preferably integrated in at least one of the external application units:
• the sensor module has at least one information output unit.
• Information output unit for an information output to an operator is preferably as optical, acoustic and / or haptic
• Information output unit preferably a part of the sensor module. However, it is also conceivable that the information output unit a
• an external unit such as a smartphone, a tablet, a PC, a laptop or the like.
• the information output unit preferably includes at least one optical output unit for outputting information to an operator
• an LC display for example, an LC display, a touch-sensitive display, an LED display, a plasma display or the like, to an optical
• Information output unit at least one acoustic output unit, such as a speaker or the like, to an acoustic information output to an operator.
• the information output unit comprises at least one haptic output unit, such as a vibration exciter unit or the like, for haptic information output to an operator.
• haptic output unit such as a vibration exciter unit or the like
• the communication module sends data, in particular electronic data to the external information output unit and the external Information output unit transmits to an operator in particular optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic information.
• a communication module is provided especially for use in a sensor module.
• the communication module exchanges data, in particular electronic data, with an external communication module.
• FIG. 1b shows a first embodiment of an electrical interface in FIG
• FIG. 1c shows a second embodiment of an electrical interface in FIG
• FIG. 1 d shows a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a mechanical interface
• Figure lf a third embodiment of a mechanical interface in a schematic representation
• Figure lg a storage system for the sensor module in
• a sensor module according to the invention with an embodiment of an external application unit in a schematic representation, a sensor module according to the invention with a second
• a sensor module according to the invention with a third embodiment of the external application unit in a schematic representation, a sensor module according to the invention with a fourth
• Embodiment of the external application unit in a schematic representation, 8 shows an inventive sensor module with a seventh
• FIG. 9 shows a sensor module according to the invention with an eighth
• FIG. 10 a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a system according to the invention with a sensor module
• FIG. 11 shows a second embodiment of a system according to the invention with a sensor module in a schematic representation
• FIG. 12 a schematic representation of a third embodiment of a system according to the invention with a sensor module
• FIG. 1 shows a number of sensor modules 10 which are used in a variety of ways.
• a sensor module 10 is equipped with one or more sensors 11. The sensors are for detecting a to be determined
• the sensor module 10 is equipped with an electrical interface 12 or a plurality of electrical interfaces 12.
• the electrical interface 12 is provided for providing the sensor signal to an external control and / or regulating unit 14 and / or to an external data processing unit 16.
• the sensor module 10 has a communication module 18 for establishing a data transmission connection.
• a power supply unit 20 is preferably a rechargeable battery
• the power supply unit 20 is provided to the
• the sensor module 10 also has a mechanical interface 22.
• the mechanical interface 22 is provided to releasably connect the sensor module 10 with various external application units 24.
• Application units 24 can be attached and thus can be used flexibly.
• the sensor module 10 is designed in a cylindrical shape.
• a plug contact 23 is provided to connect the sensor module 10 to an external application unit 24.
• a sealing member 25 is attached to the outer surface of the cylindrical body of the sensor module 10
• the sensor module 10 is arranged to allow the sensor module 10 from moisture and / or dust
• the electrical interface 12 is designed as a round combination plug 26.
• the electrical interface 12 is designed as square combi plug 27.
• the combination plugs 26, 27 have at least one of the following connections 28:
• Two-pole connection for the power supply 28a in particular 3.3V, preferably 5V, more preferably 12V
• the mechanical interface 22 is designed as a bayonet closure 30.
• a first bayonet closure part 30.1 comprises two diametrically opposite and outwardly facing latching lugs 31. However, more or fewer than two latching lugs may be provided.
• a second bayonet closure part 30.2 has two locking grooves 32 corresponding to the latching noses.
• the mechanical interface is designed as a sliding guide.
• Contact element 23.1 is intended to connect the sensor module 10 to an external application unit, for example a power tool.
• Screw closure or the like is designed to produce a positive connection to the external application unit 24.
• Figure lf shows the realization of the mechanical interface via a
• FIG. 1 g shows a storage system 33 for a sensor module 10.
• the sealing element 25 is integrated in the storage system 33, so that the sensor module 10 is protected against moisture and / or dust when it is stored in the storage system 33.
• FIG. 1 h shows the sensor module 10 with an external energy supply unit 38, which is connected to power supply connections 41 on the sensor module 10 via a connecting element 39. Furthermore, an energy store 36 is integrated in the sensor module 10.
• the energy storage 36 may be embodied as a rechargeable battery 20, as a capacitor 37, storage choke or the like.
• the sensor module 10 includes a sensor 11, which is an environment-specific
• the sensor module 10 comprises at least one of the following sensors 11:
• a path sensor 11 which is provided to detect at least one path parameter and provides a parameter characterizing the path parameter
• An acceleration sensor 11 which is provided to detect at least one acceleration parameter and one
• a motion detector 11 which is intended to at least one
• a rotation rate sensor 11 which is provided, at least one
• a gas sensor 11 which is provided to detect at least one gas parameter and provides a parameter characterizing the gas parameter
• a position sensor 11 which is provided to detect at least one position parameter and provides a parameter characterizing the position parameter
• a light sensor 11 which is provided to detect at least one light parameter and provides a parameter characterizing the light parameter
• a temperature sensor 11 which is provided to detect at least one temperature parameter and provides a parameter characterizing the temperature parameter
• Capture characteristic and provides a characterizing the GPS parameter parameters.
• the parameter is transmitted to the control and / or regulating unit 14 associated with the external application unit 24 and / or to the external data processing unit 16.
• Application unit 24 parameters in a parameter output
• Application unit 24 associated control and / or regulating unit 14 and / or transmitted to an external data processing unit 16.
• the sensor module 10 has a data interface 34.
• the data interface 34 transmits information provided by the communication module 18 to the external data processing unit 16.
• the sensor module 10 is integrated into one of the following external application units 24:
• the external application units 24 are designed as handheld power tools 24a, in particular as angle grinders.
• the external application units 24 are designed as working means 24b, in particular as conductors.
• the external application units 24 are designed as tools 24c, in particular as bolt cutters.
• the external application units 24 are designed as tool cases 24d.
• the external application units 24 is designed as a toolbox.
• the external application unit 24 is a garment 24e, in particular a helmet (FIG. 6), a jacket (FIG. 7), a pair of pants (FIG. 7), a shoe (FIG. 8) or a glove (Figure 9).
• the sensor module 10 includes an information output unit 40 that transmits optical information to an operator.
• the environment-specific characteristic and / or the parameter relating to the external application unit 24 can be displayed to the operator.
• the operator of a handheld power tool 24a can be visually displayed, for example, parameters related to the hand tool.
• the communication module 18 sends data characterizing the environment-specific characteristic and / or the parameter relating to the external application unit 24b to 24f to an external one
• Information output units 40b to 40f and the external information output unit 40b to 40f transmit optical and / or acoustic and / or haptic information to an operator.
• FIGS. 10 to 12 show a cross-linking between the sensor module 10 and various external application units 24.

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