GB2525174A - An apparatus and method for sensing - Google Patents

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GB2525174A
GB2525174A GB1406615.3A GB201406615A GB2525174A GB 2525174 A GB2525174 A GB 2525174A GB 201406615 A GB201406615 A GB 201406615A GB 2525174 A GB2525174 A GB 2525174A
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