GB2339495B - Pressure sensor - Google Patents

Pressure sensor

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Publication number
GB2339495B
GB2339495B GB9811021A GB9811021A GB2339495B GB 2339495 B GB2339495 B GB 2339495B GB 9811021 A GB9811021 A GB 9811021A GB 9811021 A GB9811021 A GB 9811021A GB 2339495 B GB2339495 B GB 2339495B
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Prior art keywords
pressure sensor
sensor
pressure
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GB9811021A
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GB2339495A (en
GB9811021D0 (en
Inventor
Christopher Chapman
David Sandbach
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Brunel University
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Brunel University
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Priority to GB9811021A priority Critical patent/GB2339495B/en
Publication of GB9811021D0 publication Critical patent/GB9811021D0/en
Priority to EP99922372A priority patent/EP1080351A1/en
Priority to PCT/GB1999/001601 priority patent/WO1999060357A1/en
Publication of GB2339495A publication Critical patent/GB2339495A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2339495B publication Critical patent/GB2339495B/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • G06F3/045—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B7/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques
    • G01B7/28—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
    • G01L1/00—Measuring force or stress, in general
    • G01L1/20—Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluids; by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
    • G01L1/205—Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluids; by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using distributed sensing elements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
    • G01L5/00—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
    • G01L5/22—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
    • G01L5/226—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers to manipulators, e.g. the force due to gripping
    • G01L5/228—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers to manipulators, e.g. the force due to gripping using tactile array force sensors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6887—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient mounted on external non-worn devices, e.g. non-medical devices
    • A61B5/6892—Mats
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/14—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch adapted for operation by a part of the human body other than the hand, e.g. by foot
    • H01H3/141—Cushion or mat switches

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
  • Force Measurement Appropriate To Specific Purposes (AREA)
  • Invalid Beds And Related Equipment (AREA)
GB9811021A 1998-05-21 1998-05-21 Pressure sensor Expired - Fee Related GB2339495B (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9811021A GB2339495B (en) 1998-05-21 1998-05-21 Pressure sensor
EP99922372A EP1080351A1 (en) 1998-05-21 1999-05-20 Pressure sensor
PCT/GB1999/001601 WO1999060357A1 (en) 1998-05-21 1999-05-20 Pressure sensor

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9811021A GB2339495B (en) 1998-05-21 1998-05-21 Pressure sensor

Publications (3)

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GB9811021D0 GB9811021D0 (en) 1998-07-22
GB2339495A GB2339495A (en) 2000-01-26
GB2339495B true GB2339495B (en) 2000-11-15

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EP (1) EP1080351A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2339495B (en)
WO (1) WO1999060357A1 (en)

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EP0855307A2 (en) * 1997-01-23 1998-07-29 Schlegel Systems, Inc. Conductive fabric sensor system
GB2331627A (en) * 1997-11-22 1999-05-26 Draftex Ind Ltd A force-responsive sensor

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GB2082122A (en) * 1980-08-15 1982-03-03 Rogers Corp Keyboard assembly
GB2134719A (en) * 1983-01-31 1984-08-15 Alps Electric Co Ltd Tactile sensor
US4687885A (en) * 1985-03-11 1987-08-18 Elographics, Inc. Electrographic touch sensor with Z-axis capability
GB2222485A (en) * 1988-09-01 1990-03-07 Kokoku Rubber Tech Pressure-sensing electric conductor and its manufacturing method
US4933660A (en) * 1989-10-27 1990-06-12 Elographics, Inc. Touch sensor with touch pressure capability
EP0855307A2 (en) * 1997-01-23 1998-07-29 Schlegel Systems, Inc. Conductive fabric sensor system
GB2331627A (en) * 1997-11-22 1999-05-26 Draftex Ind Ltd A force-responsive sensor

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EP1080351A1 (en) 2001-03-07
WO1999060357A1 (en) 1999-11-25
GB9811021D0 (en) 1998-07-22

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