Abstract: The aim of the invention is to economically produce a pressure measuring sensor element, and relates, according to one aspect, to a method for producing a pressure sensor measuring element for a pressure sensor which comprises at least one membrane and a covering protecting the membrane, the pressure sensor element being produced in a layer-by-layer generative production method. This makes it possible to, for example, easily construct a combination sensor for detecting pressure and an additional parameter. It is also possible to structures for reinforcement or for influencing resonant frequency or for influencing heat conduction.

Abstract: A sensing device of pressure and temperature in a mold comprises: a housing communicating with a mold cavity, and including a channel and an accommodating space; a base on a bottom surface of the housing, and including a mesa on a top; a strut in the accommodating space, and a front end thereof extended into the channel and exposed to the mold cavity; a strain structure between the mesa and a back end of the strut, and located on the mesa; a strain gage on the strain structure to measure a deformation amount of the strain structure the mold cavity and transforming the deformation amount into deformation amount information; a temperature-sensing element in the strut to measure a temperature of the strut, and transforming the temperature into strut temperature information; and a processing unit to obtain the deformation amount information and the strut temperature information.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to measuring temperature of a fluid within a hydraulic vessel using a temperature probe that has an annular recess circumscribing a projecting sensor tip. The annular recess is configured to permit fluid flow into an aperture region of a vessel wall through which the temperature probe contacts the fluid within the hydraulic vessel. Because the temperature probe projects from the annular recess within the aperture, a net projection dimension, as measured in a projection direction from an interior surface of the vessel wall proximate the aperture to a sensor, is less than a gross projection dimension, as measured in the projection direction from a bottom of the annular recess to the sensor tip. In some embodiments, this configuration advantageously improves a ratio of thermal conductivity between the fluid and the temperature probe and thermal conductivity between the temperature probe and a sensor housing.

Abstract: An air pressure and temperature measurement system of the present invention includes a 90-degree interleaved lattice of metal wires embedded on a frame, wherein a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor are installed at each of the areas where the metal wires are connected to the frame. All the sensor modules are connected to a MCU (microcontroller unit) mounted within the frame. When air driven by fans blows over the reticulated metal wires, the sensor modules use the heat and pressure produced therefrom to enable calculating the temperature and pressure distribution at the fan openings, and then the data is transferred to an external system through a communication interface to perform more precise management and monitoring.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a plug connection, including a plug socket and a clamp plug, for the electrical contacting of a circuit board located in an inner space of a field device. The plug socket is arranged on the circuit board and has at least one web and a first guiding arrangement. The clamp plug includes a second guiding arrangement, which is complementary to the first guiding arrangement, and further includes at least one clamping apparatus. The plug connection also includes an electrical cable that is clampable onto the web.

Abstract: A performance measurement system of an inlet of a gas turbine engine includes a probe strut configured for installation to a case strut of an inlet case of a gas turbine engine. The probe strut includes one or more probes extending therefrom configured to measure one or more characteristics of an airflow past the one or more probes, a first attachment point configured to secure the probe strut to a hub portion of the inlet case, and a second attachment point configured to secure the probe strut to an outer case portion of the inlet case. A data acquisition module is located at a central longitudinal axis of the inlet and is operably connected to the probe to collect sensed data therefrom. The probe strut and the data acquisition module are configured to be installed, removed, and/or relocated without removal of the inlet case from the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A temperature difference calculation unit determines a temperature difference between a temperature measured by a first temperature measurement mechanism and a temperature measured by a second temperature measurement mechanism. The first temperature measurement mechanism is disposed on an outer wall surface of an inner container at a position corresponding to an element-arrangement-side space in the inner container. The second temperature measurement mechanism is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of a heater. The heater is disposed outside an outer container that accommodates the inner container and positioned on a wall surface of the outer container.

Abstract: A sensor device capable of adjusting at least one clock signal of the sensor device according to a communication between a host and an auxiliary device through a specific bus includes a first oscillator circuit and a processing circuit. The first oscillator circuit is configured for generating a first clock signal. The processing circuit is configured for calibrating a clock frequency of the first clock signal according to the communication between the host and the auxiliary device.

Abstract: An aircraft is provided that includes a fuel storage tank for aviation fuel, and avionics systems interconnected by an avionics bus. The fuel storage tank receives aviation fuel during a fuel uplift for a flight according to a flight plan that includes and depends on a predicted fuel burn determined based on a reference lower heating value (LHV) of the aviation fuel. The avionics systems include temperature and density sensors, and a flight management system (FMS). The temperature and density sensors measure respectively the temperature and density of the aviation fuel. The FMS receives the measurements, estimates an actual LHV that is different from the reference LHV based on the measurements, and determines an adjusted predicted fuel burn for the flight based on the predicted fuel burn and the actual LHV. The FMS displays the adjusted predicted fuel burn and enable adjustment of the flight plan based thereon.

Abstract: Provided is a capacitive sensor sheet for use in measuring at least one of an amount of strain due to elastic deformation and a distribution of strain due to elastic deformation, and the capacitive sensor sheet comprises: a dielectric layer; a top electrode layer laminated on the obverse surface of the dielectric layer; and a bottom electrode layer laminated on the reverse surface of the dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer is composed of an elastomer composition containing a urethane elastomer, and each of the top electrode layer and the bottom electrode layer is composed of an electroconductive composition containing carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: An electrical plug comprises at least one temperature sensor for monitoring temperature of the electrical plug. The electrical plug further comprises a data cable that is wrapped by a shield for screening electrical noise so as to accurately capture and convey temperature data. The electrical plug further comprises a housing for receiving the at least one temperature sensor, wherein the housing is capable of being embedded in the electrical plug.

Abstract: A liquid level sensor, a method for controlling the same, and a reactor with the same are provided. The liquid level sensor includes a first mounting base and a cable assembly. The cable assembly includes a metal shell disposed on the first mounting base; a heating element for heating the metal shell; and a temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the metal shell.

Abstract: A wind tunnel device defines a cyclical tunnel to receive continuous airflow. Airflow is delivered through the tunnel to a testing region that includes a first portion carrying an arm including a spray tip configured to spray particulates in the testing region at an angle, and a second portion including an enlarged cutout region configured to receive the angled sprayed particulates. As airflow carries the angled spray particulates into the second portion, the enlarged cutout region enables the spray particulates to pass through and exit the second portion of the testing region. Analysis in the second region may be conducted through transparent walls free of openings to minimize exposure of the spray particulates to the exterior of the device. A scrubber is adapted to extract spray mist from the airflow as the airflow exits the testing region and is re-circulated through the cyclical tunnel.

Abstract: A sensor driving device drives a sensor circuit formed of a Wheatstone bridge, which is connected between a main power supply for supplying a power supply potential and a reference power supply for supplying a reference potential lower than the power supply potential and includes at least one gauge resistor varying a resistance value thereof with deformation caused by external force. The sensor driving device includes a first resistor, which is connected in series with the sensor circuit between the main power supply and the sensor circuit, and a second resistor, which is connected between the sensor circuit and the reference power supply. The sensor driving device further includes a temperature output circuit connected in parallel to the sensor circuit relative to the main power supply. The temperature output circuit includes two output terminals, which output a potential difference smaller than a potential difference between one end of a main power supply side and one end of a reference power supply side.

Abstract: Light from a direction (D) different from a predetermined direction is reflected by a tapered surface (21) so as to enter an optical fiber (4) for guiding light entering along the predetermined direction to an appliance. Light from the desired direction (D) may thereby be reflected by the tapered surface (21) according to the angle of the tapered surface (21) and may be made to enter the optical fiber (4). Accordingly, even in a case where the installation position of an optical measurement probe (1) is limited, if the angle of the tapered surface (21) is appropriately set, light from the desired direction (D) may be made to enter the optical fiber (4).

Abstract: A device includes: an outer case; an inner case; a cylindrical base having a distal end that penetrates through a cylinder of the outer case to be fixed to the outer case; and a fastener configured to be mounted on the distal end of the base, the fastener including: an exterior configured to be guided by a guide provided to the inner case; a fastener-side engaging portion engageable with the inner case; and a contact peripheral portion configured to be contact with the outer case to prevent the inner case from rotating relative to the outer case.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring coolant temperature to ensure the proper amount of coolant for refilling or servicing a coolant system, such as an automobile coolant system, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a measurement display for viewing the temperature of air conditioning output inside a vehicle while the user is outside the vehicle refilling or servicing a coolant system. The measurement display is in communications with a temperature sensor measuring the air temperature at a vent inside the vehicle to allow a user to ensure the proper amount of coolant is refilled.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a calibration method for a nonvolatile memory device having a plurality of unit cells, each of the unit cells corresponding to a word line and a bit line of the nonvolatile memory device. The calibration method includes: calibrating a word signal pulse of each of the word lines with a first calibration value corresponding to the word line; calibrating a bit signal pulse of each of the bit lines with a second calibration value corresponding to the bit line; and calibrating each of the unit cells according to the word line and the bit line corresponding to the unit cell.

Abstract: A flow meter system includes a first ultrasonic transducer array to be flush-mounted to a pipe. The system also includes a second ultrasonic transducer array to be flush-mounted to the pipe. The system further includes a controller coupled to the first and second ultrasonic transducer arrays and configured to cause bidirectional beam steering between the first and second ultrasonic transducer arrays.

Abstract: There is provided a display panel including a piezoelectric device and a method for compensating properties of a piezoelectric device. According to the an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the display panel includes: a panel; and a piezoelectric device coupled with the panel, wherein the piezoelectric device includes: a plurality of piezoelectric elements disposed at different positions of the panel and each configured to generate vibrations according to a driving signal; a driver configured to supply the driving signal to the plurality of piezoelectric elements; a plurality of acceleration sensors configured to detect acceleration information of vibrations in different regions of the panel; and a compensator configured to control the driving signal to compensate for property deviations of the plurality of piezoelectric elements, based on the acceleration information.

Abstract: A manifold for a dual-walled pipe includes a body, a primary conduit extending through the body and fluidly communicating with a primary passage of the dual-walled pipe, and a first socket having an outboard aperture and an inboard aperture fluidly communicating with the primary conduit. An intermediate chamber is disposed between the outboard aperture and the inboard aperture, and a first leakage conduit is formed in the body with a first end fluidly communicating with the intermediate chamber of the first socket and a second end adapted to fluidly communicate with a secondary passage of the pipe.

Abstract: A device for measuring a pressure and a temperature of a fluid medium flowing in a duct, the device including a pressure sensor element; a temperature sensor having a temperature sensor element; a housing that has a connecting piece, the connecting piece being insertable into the duct in an insertion direction, the connecting piece having an interior chamber, the interior chamber having an opening through which the interior chamber may be exposed to the fluid medium; and a carrier substrate, the pressure sensor element being connected electrically and mechanically to the carrier substrate.

Abstract: The present invention, in one embodiment, provides a method of measuring pressure or temperature using a sensor including a sensor element composed of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. In one example, the resistance of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is measured in response to the application of temperature or pressure. The changes in resistance are then recorded and correlated to temperature or pressure. In one embodiment, the present invention provides for independent measurement of pressure or temperature using the sensors disclosed herein.

Abstract: A flow meter system includes a first ultrasonic transducer array to be flush-mounted to a pipe. The system also includes a second ultrasonic transducer array to be flush-mounted to the pipe. The system further includes a controller coupled to the first and second ultrasonic transducer arrays and configured to cause bidirectional beam steering between the first and second ultrasonic transducer arrays.

Abstract: A method and device for operating a fluid-insulated electrical apparatus. The insulation fluid of the electrical apparatus includes at least two components. The method includes the step of determining a physical state of the insulation fluid by measuring at least three measurement variables with sensors. The method further includes the step of deriving trend variables indicative of changes over time for the measurement variables and/or for characterizing variables. These characterizing variables are derived from the measurement variables by using a relating equation, such as an equation of state, and are also indicative of the physical state of the insulation fluid. By testing for specific patterns of the trend variables, an operating state of the electrical apparatus is determined. The possible operating states correspond to specific and distinguishable non-fault and fault scenarios for the electrical apparatus.

Abstract: A system, method and device for interrogating a downhole environment in a borehole beneath a surface includes a source of electromagnetic energy, operable to transmit an electromagnetic signal in the borehole, a sensor module, including a passive resonating circuit including a crystal oscillator having a resonant frequency that varies with changes in the condition in the downhole environment to reflect the electromagnetic signal and to modulate the electromagnetic signal in response to a condition in the downhole environment in the borehole and a detector positionable to receive the reflected modulated electromagnetic signal. Embodiments include a power monitor and circuitry configured and arranged to measure an input frequency at a time when an inflection in the applied power is observed.

Abstract: A method and system to calibrate temperature and pressure in piezo resistive devices for non-linear sensors having two variables, where a piezo resistive device such as a piezo resistive transducer (PRT) used for example in a pressure sensor system is calibrated to calculate actual/ambient temperature and pressure even though the PRT impedance is unbalanced relative to pressure.

Abstract: A method of sensing superheat includes the steps of: (a) connecting a fluid inlet member of a superheat sensor to one of a plurality of fluid systems; (b) allowing fluid to flow from the fluid system to which the superheat sensor is connected to the superheat sensor; (c) sensing a temperature of the fluid in the fluid system with one of an internal temperature sensor mounted within a housing of the superheat sensor and an external temperature sensor mounted outside of the housing of the superheat sensor; and (d) calculating a superheat of the fluid in the fluid system.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for transferring under pressure a fluid extracted from the deposit by means of a sampling vessel (5) wherein the fluid sample is maintained at the reservoir pressure or extraction pressure, as well as to the method for determining at least one thermodynamic characteristic of this fluid, particularly a method for determining phase transition envelops. The invention also refers to a method combining the implementation of the scanning transitiometry with spectroscopic or analytical techniques, eventually in the presence of a fluid in a supercritical state. The invention similarly refers to a device for implementation of the above-referred methods.

Abstract: A system and method for conducting heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning Analytics is disclosed. The system uses one or more wireless pneumatic thermostats (WPT) and/or various other sensors in communication with a control device to maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, optimize, or otherwise adjust an installed pneumatic HVAC system.

Abstract: A conduit pressure sensor system and a process for non-intrusively determining the pressure within a conduit. In one example, the sensor system has a base section having an external surface and an internal region in fluid connection with the conduit. A strain sensor and a temperature sensor are positioned adjacent to the external surface of the base section.

Abstract: Device for measuring the flash point of liquids and solids includes a measurement chamber (formed by a measurement basin and a lid) and which is provided with means for heating the liquid or the solid in the basin, an electrical igniter having a spark gap, temperature sensors, a pressure measuring apparatus and a press-on device for tightly connecting the measurement basin and the lid. A control device is provided in order to control the heating means, the igniter and the press-on device and to collect the measured values of the temperature sensors and the pressure measuring apparatus. The control device is formed by a computer designed as an embedded system, which is connected to the heating means, the igniter, the press-on device, the temperature sensors and the pressure measuring apparatus by means of an interface device. The measurement chamber and the control device are arranged in a common housing.

Abstract: A monitoring device for tyres for vehicle wheels includes: an electronic unit; a connecting member configured for constraining the electronic unit to a tyre, the connecting member being of one piece construction and including: a first and a second base portion, mutually separated by a separation region, each of the base portions having a respective base surface associable with an inner surface of a tyre; and a housing portion in cooperation with the base portions defining a cavity for the electronic unit. The connecting member is deformable between an insertion condition of the electronic unit into the cavity and a retaining condition of the electronic unit in the cavity. The connecting member in the insertion condition is configured for enabling insertion of the electronic unit in the cavity when the base portions are not fastened to the inner surface of the tyre.

Abstract: A device for measuring a pressure and a temperature of a fluid medium flowing in a duct, the device including a pressure sensor element; a temperature sensor having a temperature sensor element; a housing that has a connecting piece, the connecting piece being insertable into the duct in an insertion direction, the connecting piece having an interior chamber, the interior chamber having an opening through which the interior chamber may be exposed to the fluid medium; and a carrier substrate, the pressure sensor element being connected electrically and mechanically to the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A sensor for measuring pressure, temperature or both may be provided. The sensor may include a diaphragm that may respond to a change in temperature or pressure, a base connected to the diaphragm, a cavity, and an optical fiber that may conduct light reflected off of a surface of the diaphragm. The diaphragm and base may be sapphire elements. An interrogator may be provided for detecting a deflection of the diaphragm.

Abstract: Sensors for air flow, temperature, pressure, and humidity are integrated onto a single semiconductor die within a miniaturized Venturi chamber to provide a microelectronic semiconductor-based environmental multi-sensor module that includes an air flow meter. One or more such multi-sensor modules can be used as building blocks in dedicated application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for use in environmental control appliances that rely on measurements of air flow. Furthermore, the sensor module can be built on top of existing circuitry that can be used to process signals from the sensors. By integrating the Venturi chamber with accompanying environmental sensors, correction factors can be obtained and applied to compensate for temporal humidity fluctuations and spatial temperature variation using the Venturi apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular system for sensing pressure and/or temperature. The system uses a piezoresistive transducer that contacts a fluid, a transducer housing for the piezoresistive transducer, a conductor tube, a transition housing, a cable, an adapter housing, a flex conductor, an electronic housing, wherein the transducer housing, the conductor tube, the transition housing, the cable, the adapter housing, the flex conductor, and the electronic housing protect a conductive path for electrical signal(s) from the piezoresistive transducer to the electronic housing. The system may use cable to couple the transition housing to the adapter housing sufficient in length to keep the transducer at the site of interest and the more sensitive electronic circuits away from high pressure, temperature, and/or RF/EMI environments such as that associated with down-hole drilling. In another embodiment, some or all the conductive path is multilayered wire.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that can quickly and reliably determine a stationary or non-stationary change in temperature. During a simulated test of, for example, the heater system of an automated and/or high-speed composite material placement machine may be evaluated at any single location along a course whether a lay down material is heated below, at, or beyond its particular temperature requirements. Temperature measurements can be of a heat source that is moving at a rate from zero to over 3000 inches/minute. Temperature measurements of a moving heat source are reliable within a variance of approximately plus or minus 3° F. In addition, temperature measurements of a moving heat source on a laminated material may be had with a plurality of sensors along at least one direction and to various depths.

Abstract: A scale deposition testing device, which is capable of precisely evaluating the state of scale deposition in consideration of an effect of retained geothermal water that occurs in an actual geothermal power plant, includes a plurality of scale deposition containers filled with particulates; hot water supply means for causing hot water to flow through each of the scale deposition containers; a retention unit for retaining the hot water; hot water condition change means for changing at least one of the flow rate, temperature, pressure, and composition of the hot water for each of the scale deposition containers; measuring means for measuring at least one of the flow rate, temperature, and pressure of the hot water flowing through each of the scale deposition containers; and a recorder for receiving data from the measuring means, the retention unit being capable of changing the hot water retention time.

Abstract: A constant-flow control valve and BTU meter assembly that has a pressure independent, constant-flow control valve assembly connectable to the fluid-based heating or cooling system. A valve stem is connected to a valve member and is rotatable as a unit relative to a valve body to change the position of valve member to change a fluid flow rate through the valve. The valve member's position relative to the fluid path is directly related to the fluid flow rate. A BTU meter assembly is connected to the valve stem, which is rotatable relative to the BTU meter assembly. A position sensor of the BTU meter assembly detects a rotational position of the valve stem relative to the BTU body. A controller of the BTU meter assembly determines the fluid flow rate based upon the pressure drop across the valve assembly and the rotational position of the valve stem.

Abstract: This asphalt loading arm is for dispensing fluids from a storage tank to a receiving tank. The loading arm includes an overfill probe to prevent overfilling during transfer from one tank in loading lanes at asphalt terminals. The overfill probe is a rapid temperature response probe. The rapid response temperature probe that has a very fast response time. Placing a transmitter on the probe uniquely allows a PLC to collect data from the probe.

Abstract: A superheat sensor (1) for sensing superheat of a fluid flowing in a flow channel (3) is disclosed. The sensor (1) comprises a flexible wall defining an interface between an inner cavity (5) having a charge fluid (6) arranged therein and the flow channel (3). The flexible wall is arranged in the flow channel (3) in thermal contact with the fluid flowing therein, and the flexible wall is adapted to conduct heat between the flow channel (3) and the inner cavity (5). Thereby the temperature of the charge fluid (6) adapts to the temperature of the fluid flowing in the flow channel (3), and the pressure in the inner cavity (5) is determined by this temperature. A first wall part (7, 14) and a second wall part (9, 16) are arranged at a variable distance from each other, said distance being defined by a differential pressure between the pressure of the charge fluid (6) and the pressure of the fluid flowing in the flow channel (3), i.e.

Abstract: In a device and method for taking temperature readings on an HVAC system, a first probe is connectable in thermal communication with the HVAC system for taking a first temperature reading thereof. A second probe is connectable in thermal communication with the HVAC system for taking a second temperature reading thereof that is independent of the first temperature reading. A digital display is connectable to the first and second probes for displaying the first and second temperature readings.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a steam desuperheater which is integrated into a steam line. The steam desuperheater comprises a segment of steam pipe having one or more spring loaded spray nozzles attached thereto. Installed within the interior of the steam pipe of the desuperheater is a liner. The desuperheater is also provided with a steam flow measurement sub-assembly comprising a differential pressure transmitter including a pair of pressure gauges which are operatively connected to respective ones of a first pressure tapping which is formed in the steam pipe before the liner, and a second pressure tapping which is formed in the liner. The measurement of the differential pressure allows for a determination of steam flow through the desuperheater.

Abstract: Reliably and quickly acting device that can be cheaply employed for monitoring the flow of water vapor, having a water vapor line extending between a switching valve and a cross-section connection, in particular a nozzle, and a temperature sensor monitoring the temperature in the line.

Abstract: A multiple sensor fiber optic sensing system. A method of sensing distributed temperature and at least another property in a well includes the steps of: interconnecting an optical switch to an optical fiber which extends along a wellbore in the well; operating the optical switch to optically connect the optical fiber to an interferometric measurement system; and operating the optical switch to optically connect the optical fiber to a distributed temperature measurement system. Another method includes the steps of: installing an optical fiber along a wellbore in the well, the optical fiber being a first distributed temperature sensor, the installing step including providing a substantial length of the optical fiber proximate a second sensor which senses the well property; and calibrating the second sensor using a temperature sensed by the first sensor in the substantial length of the optical fiber.

Abstract: A temperature sensor (100) includes a heat-sensitive element (21) having a thermistor sintered-body (22), an insulating support (31), an insulation sheath (41) and a housing tube (11). The insulating support (31) is in contact with the rear end of the heat-sensitive element (21) and the insulation sheath (41) is in contact with the rear end of the insulating support (31). The housing tube (11) accommodates the heat-sensitive element (21), the insulating support (31) and the insulation sheath (41). The housing tube (11) includes a sheath accommodation portion (14) which accommodates the insulation sheath (41) and a distal accommodation portion (13). The distal accommodation portion (13) is located toward the distal end of the housing tube (11) with respect to the sheath accommodation portion (14), is smaller in outside diameter than the sheath accommodation portion (14), and accommodates at least half of the insulating support (31) as measured from the axially distal end of the insulating support (31).

Abstract: A method of calibrating a position sensor in an automotive transmission having a transmission housing having mounted therein a casing (10) for the position sensor which includes a pressure member (14) movably supported in the casing (10), and an electrical displacement sensor (38) actuated by the pressure member (14) for measuring the position of the pressure member (14) relative to the casing (10), such that, after the casing (10) of the position sensor has been mounted in the transmission housing, the displacement sensor (38) is used for performing at least one calibration measurement for at least one gear position, and, for each gear position to be detected, a tolerance range for the corresponding measurement value of the displacement sensor is defined on the basis of the result of the calibration measurement.

Abstract: A total temperature probe comprising a hollow elongate shroud defined by a shroud wall that envelops a first cavity. The shroud wall is comprised of an inner skin and an outer skin which enclose a second cavity therebetween. A temperature sensor mounted in the first cavity. In use, fluid flow is received into the first cavity, passes through at least one aperture in the inner skin into the second cavity and thence passes out of the shroud through at least one aperture in the outer skin. Beneficially, heat conduction across the inner skin is minimal.

Abstract: A method for determining a value of a parameter of an object or an environment includes positioning a device having a balanced circuit in or on an object or within a particular environment, wherein the balanced circuit comprises elements which are operationally sensitive to changes in a parameter of the object or the environment. The method further includes measuring a common mode signal of the balanced circuit and determining, from the common mode signal, a value of the parameter. An exemplary implementation of the method includes determining temperature using a resistive sensor having a Wheatstone bridge circuit with two variable resistors and two fixed resistors. Embodiments of systems and devices configured to employ such methods are provided, particularly medical probes, electronic signal monitoring devices, and systems employing such devices.