Abstract: A rotation angle detector includes a rotor, first and second detecting elements which rotate according to a rotation of the rotor, first and second detecting units for detecting rotations of the first and second detecting elements, respectively, and a control unit for detecting a rotation angle of the rotor based on a first signal when a difference between the first and second signals output from the first and second detecting units ranges within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A circuit for generating an output signal, which depends on a physical useful quantity includes means for detecting the physical useful quantity, wherein the means for detecting is arranged to generate an output signal, which depends on the physical useful quantity, a control signal for the means for detecting and, with an unchanged control signal, on an external control quantity. The circuit further includes sensor means for detecting the external disturbing quantity and for providing a sensor signal, which depends on the external disturbing quantity and means for processing the sensor signal to influence the control signal dependent on the sensor signal such that the influence of the external disturbing quantity on the output signal is reduced.

Abstract: A rotor for a rotation sensor mounted on a bearing unit for a wheel on an automotive vehicle used to detect the number of revolutions of the wheel includes a reinforcing ring (2) secured to a radially outside rotational part or element of the bearing unit. A cylindrical multi-pole magnet (3) extends in the axial direction and is arranged on the radial outside of the reinforcing ring (2). A nonmagnetic cover ring (4) is arranged on the radial outside of the cylindrical multi-pole magnet (3) and covers the radial outer surface of the cylindrical multi-pole magnet (3).

Abstract: A sensor system including a sensor having at least one magnet and a plurality of magnetic flux responsive devices fixedly adjacent to the at least one magnet. Each of the plurality of magnetic flux responsive devices have a primary sensing plane, at least two of the primary sensing planes being offset from each other. A quadrature normalization circuit is communicatively connected to the sensor.

Abstract: A rotation detection sensor provided at a cover member relative to a non-rotation member includes a fitting member including a convex portion inserted into an assembling bore formed on the cover member and a detection portion provided at the fitting member and facing a rotor. The convex portion is unitarily formed with the cover member with resin molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for performing resistivity measurements for the purpose of geo-steering with 180-degree azimuth resolution. All the measurements represent a complementary set of data acquired in two operational modes. The directional mode providing sensitivity of the received signals to the azimuth characteristics of the formation. The deep mode provides a large depth of investigation for resistivity determination and bed boundary detection. The directional mode can be implemented using one receiving coil placed in between quadruple type transmitter. The deep mode represents either array induction measurements or multiple propagation resisitivity (MPR) measurements that provide high depth of investigation for resistivity determination and bed boundary detection.

Abstract: In order to provide a position transducer device for detecting the position of a position transmitter, comprising a housing extending in a longitudinal direction and a measuring sensor arranged in the housing and extending parallel to the longitudinal direction, the position transmitter being coupled to this measuring sensor without contact, which is variable in its use for a user it is suggested that an outer surface of the housing be designed such that it can be enclosed at least partially by a fixing receiving means for fixing it to an application and that the housing can be rotated in the fixing receiving means.

Abstract: A system for investigating subterranean strata. An electromagnetic field is applied using a dipole antenna transmitter and this is detected using a dipole antenna receiver. Phase information is extracted from a refracted wave response and used to identify the presence and/or nature of a subterranean reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for reliably transmitting the position of a control element to an electronic processing unit by way of electric signal lines, wherein the position signal is transmitted by way of several signal channels, and use thereof in a motor vehicle brake system. The present invention further describes a position transmitter for transmitting position signals with a magnetic encoder which is displaceable by a control element in relation to a magnetic transformer, wherein the magnetic transformer(s) along with an integrated electronic signal-conditioning circuit are arranged in an electronic sensor subassembly, as well as a receiving device for receiving a position signal comprising several processing channels for processing the position signals of the position transmitter.

Abstract: A magnetic-field sensor device comprises at least two electrodes; an insulating layer separating the at least two electrodes; at least one layer of chemically-synthesized magnetic nanoparticles disposed at or above a level with the insulating layer, and disposed between the at least two electrodes; and an organic spacer surrounding each of the chemically-synthesized magnetic nanoparticles. A deviation between diameters of different ones of the nanoparticles is less than 15%. Moreover, the chemically-synthesized magnetic nanoparticles range in size between 2 nm and 20 nm in diameter.

Abstract: An angle of rotation sensor includes a rotary shaft coupled to a permanent magnet. A magnet-sensitive sensor element generates a sinusoidal output signal and a cosinusoidal output signal (Vx, Vy) as a function of the relative angle of rotation (a) between magnet and sensor element. Evaluation electronics generate from the output signals a signal corresponding to the angle of rotation. When the shaft rotates about its axis it moves linearly parallel to its axis along a guide track, and changes the distance between the magnet and sensor. From the sensor signals, a signal (B(z)) is determined, which corresponds to the magnitude of the field strength dependent on the distance. From this signal, a gross signal is determined, from which the number (n) of rotations can be determined. From the sinusoidal and cosinusoidal sensor signals, a fine signal is determined, which is added to the number of rotations multiplied by 360°.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor has magnetically sensitive element located at a side surface, instead of the bottom surface, of a bias magnet, the magnet being located adjacent a magnetic target wheel, wherein the bias magnet is magnetized parallel to the direction of motion of the teeth/slots of the target wheel. The output may be of a single or double frequency. Sampling of output slope can provide information regarding direction of movement of the target wheel. In a second embodiment the bias magnet is magnetized perpendicular to the movement.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the resistivity of a formation surrounding a borehole having a conductive casing comprises a tool body; first and second current injectors spaced apart on the tool body for injecting current into the casing; and an insulating body portion disposed between the current injectors, at least three ring electrodes being mounted on the insulating body portion between the current injectors.

Abstract: An object is to automatically detect the positions of spike noise, create a distribution diagram, and perform pass/fail decisions. The cross-correlation function of the signal waveform from a magnetic head 1 and a reference waveform simulating spike noise is used in extraction of spike noise. The number of peaks in the cross-correlation function exceeding a threshold value is counted, and quantitative evaluation of spike noise is performed.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for recording the movement of an armature on an electromagnetic actuator for operating a control element, in particular for operating a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine, has an axially displaceable bar-like sensor piece, made from a soft magnetic material, having a ring of electrically conducting material of low ohmic resistance. The sensor piece is connected to the control element and to a fixed coil arrangement surrounding the bar-like sensor arrangement at least over a partial length, the coil arrangement comprising at least two coils, arranged one behind the other and connected to a voltage supply and a signal recorder in the form of a carrier frequency measuring bridge, whereby the bar-like sensor piece reduces interfering voltages.

Abstract: An omnidirectional eddy current probe includes a number of sense coils arranged in a stack having a principal axis. At least two of the sense coils are rotationally skewed about the principal axis relative to one another. The sense coils are operatively connected to each other and a drive coil is also positioned in the stack. An impulse through the drive coil induces a magnetic influx through a conducting material specimen having a surface, thereby generating eddy currents on the surface. Secondary magnetic field generated from the eddy currents produces corresponding signals in the sense coils, and the signals are then analyzed for the possibility of surface flaw in the conducting material.

Abstract: The method for correction of evaluation of a switching threshold of a magnetic sensor arrangement includes evaluating switching edges of a transmitter signal produced by a moving transmitter element and generating a signal output when the switching edges exceed or fall below a default threshold value. Individual threshold values are determined for each switching edge during the course of a measurement cycle to correct the default threshold value. This occurs by determining respective maximum and minimum values for each switching edge and then averaging them to obtain an average value for each switching edge. Then the average values are stored in a non-volatile memory as individual threshold values for subsequent correction.

Abstract: A magnetic anomaly homing system uses an array of magnetic sensors coupled to a non-magnetic platform. The array is defined by a plurality of single-axis subsystems with each one thereof having two magnetic sensors spaced apart from one another. A processor coupled to the magnetic sensors generates a plurality of magnetic total field scalars that can be used to directly home in on a magnetic object from both long and short-range distances to the target. The scalars define guidance control parameters used to steer the platform to align the platforms's direction of motion with the magnetic anomaly.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a characteristic of a machine. A variable reluctance sensor (VRS) is coupled to the machine. A first switching device and capacitor, coupled in parallel with the VRS, boosts a variable amplitude of a basic output signal generated by the VRS to increase the signal-to-noise ratio. A control input of the first switching device receives signals, and a modified output signal is generated by the first switching device, having a variable amplitude that is substantially higher than the variable amplitude of the VRS. The modified output signal has an increased signal-to-noise ratio such that machine speed can be more accurately measured during a start-up phase.

Abstract: A measuring instrument for contactless detection of an angle of rotation comprises a carrier plate (52) consisting of a magnetically soft material that serves as a rotor. The stator of the sensor comprises at least two parts, the ends (18 and 17) of which terminate in two planes. The measuring gap (M1) containing an element (20) that is sensitive to a magnetic field is located between the ends (18, 17). Due to the fact that the ends (17, 18) of the two stator parts (13, 14) terminate in different planes, the measuring element (20) can be situated in a very small measuring gap (M1) in which the magnetic flux of the magnet (5) can be concentrated.