Abstract: A cold-test system for testing a camera at a cold temperature includes a test-chamber with a window, a nozzle, and a recirculator. The window is installed in the test-chamber so the camera is provided with a view of a test-target outside of the test-chamber. The nozzle is located proximate to a first edge of the window. The nozzle is configured to direct air from an air-source in a first direction and adjacent to an outside-surface of the window. The recirculator is located proximate to a second edge of the window opposite the first edge. The recirculator is configured to receive the air moving in the first direction and re-direct that air in a second direction opposite the first direction and adjacent to the air moving in the first direction opposite the window. The nozzle and the recirculator cooperate to form a bi-directional air-curtain proximate to the outside-surface.

Abstract: In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a sensing membrane including a plurality of conductive fillers included in a matrix. The apparatus can include a plurality of electrical leads coupled to an outer portion of the sensing membrane where the conductive fillers have a volumetric percentage of less than 25% of the volume of the sensing membrane.

Abstract: A land based dynamic sea motion simulating test drilling rig has a soil bound foundation and a pivot structure secured to said foundation. A motion base is mounted on said pivot structure and pivotable about at least one horizontal pivot axis. A drilling tower is erected on said motion base and is provided with a hoisting device adapted to manipulate a drill string section in a vertical firing line. A drilling tubulars storage vertically stores drilling tubulars and a tubulars racker device moves drilling tubulars between the drilling tubulars storage device and the firing line allowing for assembly and disassembly of a drill string section in the firing line. A motion drive is provided which is adapted to impart cyclic pivoting motion about said at least one horizontal pivot axis to the assembly of the drilling tower, drilling tubulars storage, and tubulars racker device in order to simulate said assembly being subjected to a sea state induced motion.

Abstract: An all-silicon electrode capacitive transducer comprising: a movable silicon microstructure coupled to a glass substrate, the movable silicon microstructure having a movable silicon electrode, the glass substrate having a top surface and at least one recess, the movable silicon electrode having a first flat surface parallel to a plane of the top surface of the glass substrate, the movable silicon electrode having a first electronic work function; and a stationary silicon electrode coupled to a glass substrate, the stationary silicon electrode located adjacent to the movable silicon electrode, the stationary silicon electrode configured to sense or actuate displacement of the movable silicon microstructure, wherein the stationary silicon electrode has a second flat surface parallel to the first flat surface, the stationary silicon electrode having a second electronic work function equal to the first electronic work function.

Abstract: A sensing device has a first substrate, a second substrate, a plurality of sets of first electrodes, a plurality of second electrodes, a plurality of first axis signal lines, a plurality of second axis signal lines, and a plurality of second signal lines. The second substrate is above the first substrate and has a reset structure. The second electrodes are on the first surface of the second substrate in array. Each set of first electrodes is on the first substrate in array, corresponding to one of the plurality of second electrodes, and having at least one first axis electrode and at least one second axis electrode. The first axis electrode and the second axis electrode both partially overlap with the corresponding second electrode.

Abstract: A drive-mode oscillator module for use within a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device is described. The drive-mode oscillator module is arranged to receive a proof-mass measurement signal from a proof-mass of the MEMS device and to output a proof-mass actuation signal to the proof-mass of the MEMS device. The drive-mode oscillator module comprises a first, higher gain accuracy drive-mode component for generating an actuation signal to be output by the drive-mode oscillator module during an active mode of the MEMS device, and a second, lower power consumption drive-mode component for generating an actuation signal to be output by the drive-mode oscillator module during a standby mode of the MEMS device.

Abstract: A force detection apparatus includes a first member, a second member, and a third member, the second member and the first member sandwich a plurality of piezoelectric elements (in a narrow sense, a first piezoelectric element and a second piezoelectric element), and the third member and the first member sandwich a plurality of piezoelectric elements (in a narrow sense, a third piezoelectric element and a fourth piezoelectric element) different from the plurality of piezoelectric elements sandwiched by the second member and the first member.

Abstract: A torque and power measuring device corresponding to the non-drive side cyclist leg, comprising a hollow shaft connecting the two bicycle crank arms with strain sensors arranged in the shaft surface. These sensors are connected to an electronic control unit housed inside the shaft, to which are also connected other different sensors to measure a plurality of interesting quantities (pedaling cadence, crank arm angular position . . . ). This electronic control unit picks the sensor signals up, stores them and performs pre-programmed software operations to later wirelessly output the result signals towards a receiving device for analysis and/or storage them, by means of an antenna located outside the shaft and anchored to the outer surface of the jointed crank arm with the shaft.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods, systems, and computer program products for detecting a droplet.

Abstract: A pressure sensor includes: a pressure sensor element; an adapter integrally attached to the pressure sensor element and defining therein a hole where a pressure of a fluid to be measured is introduced to the pressure sensor element; a fitting member having a housing recess housing the adapter and connectable to a connected member; and a pressing member pressing a valve of the connected member and defining a communicating path through which a flow path where the pressure of the fluid is introduced is in communication with the hole of the adapter. The fitting member is made of a synthetic resin. An O-ring is interposed between a circumferential surface of the adapter and the fitting member. The adapter is a synthetic resin member, and includes a contact portion brought into contact with the adapter and a pressing portion pressing the valve. The pressing member is welded to the fitting member.

Abstract: In one aspect, a transducer body includes a support having clevis halves. The sensor body includes a generally rigid peripheral member disposed about a spaced-apart central hub joined to each of the clevis halves. At least three flexure components couple the peripheral member to the hub. The flexure components are spaced-apart from each other at generally equal angle intervals about the hub; the sensor body further including a flexure assembly for some flexure components joining the flexure component to at least one of the hub and the peripheral member, the flexure assembly being compliant for forces in a radial direction from the hub to the peripheral member. Each flexure assembly is configured such that forces transferred concentrate strain at a midpoint along the length of each corresponding flexure component.

Abstract: A torque detection apparatus includes a magnetic element that outputs a signal corresponding to a magnetic flux from a magnetic circuit including a magnetic yoke. The torque detection apparatus further includes a signal retrieval member electrically connected to the magnetic element, and a unit housing formed of resin and molded integrally with the magnetic element and the signal retrieval member so as to cover the magnetic element and the signal retrieval member. The unit housing includes a body portion provided with an internal space in which the magnetic yoke is housed, and a connector portion provided with an internal space in which an end of the signal retrieval member exposed from the resin is disposed. In the unit housing, a communication path is formed through which the internal space is in communication with the internal space.

Abstract: A polymer layer system pressure sensor device includes a first polymer substrate having a first cavity and a first polymer membrane stretched over the first cavity. The first polymer membrane is configured to be deflected dependent on a pressure in the first cavity. The device further includes a first membrane metallization layer applied to the first polymer membrane above the first cavity. The first membrane metallization layer is configured to be deflected together with the first polymer membrane dependent on the pressure in the first cavity. The device further includes a second polymer substrate, arranged over the first polymer membrane, a second cavity, arranged over the first cavity, and a second polymer membrane, stretched over the second cavity. The device further includes a second membrane metallization layer applied to the second polymer membrane within the second cavity and includes a third polymer substrate arranged over the second polymer membrane.

Abstract: A fuel system pressure tester for motorcycles adapted to be connected in-line with a fuel tank female fitting and a fuel line male fitting, has a fitting body, a first fitting for connection with the fuel tank fitting with an internal, normally closed valve, a second fitting for connection with the fuel line fitting, a pressure gauge, and a manually operated valve with a valve actuating element and a connection for a fuel hose. The fitting body has an internal passageway connecting the first fitting, the second fitting, the pressure gauge, and the manually operated valve. A method of testing a fuel system of the motorcycle involves connecting the pressure tester to the fuel tank by connecting the male tester fitting with the fuel tank female fitting, and connecting the female tester fitting with the fuel line male fitting, energizing the in-tank fuel sending unit, and reading pressure within the tester indicated by the pressure gauge.

Abstract: When a main body of a sensor chip (1) is in a grounded state, a shield layer (71) constituting a shield electrode formed on a circuit layer (72) is grounded through a resistor (46).

Abstract: A moisture sensing device having an elongated chute with an open top and a gate at the bottom. The gate is connected to an actuator for opening and closing the gate. A proximity sensor is mounted to the chute adjacent the gate to detect whether the gate is open or closed. Connected to and extending into the chute is a moisture sensor. The moisture sensor, proximity sensor, and actuator are all connected to a controller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of filling nozzles (11) of a dispensing system (2) of a test system (1) comprising a dispensing system (2) and a microfluidic device (3) comprising at least the following steps: (a) transporting the solution from the container (6) via the nozzle (11) of the dispensing system (2) to the sample application opening (13) of the microfluidic device (3) by means of a micro-pump (10), (b) further transporting the solution into the measuring region of the microfluidic passage (14) of the microfluidic device (3), (c) measuring a light signal in the measuring region of the microfluidic device (3) by means of at least one photosensitive sensor (4) with a plurality of photodetectors (5), and (d) deactivating the micro-pump (10) when the light signal and/or a change in the light signal is detected.

Abstract: A sensor device for measuring a measurement variable characterizing a rotation state of a shaft portion of a motor vehicle, in particular a steering axle of the motor vehicle, is disclosed. The sensor device includes a holder which can be connected to the shaft portion of the motor vehicle, a magnetic stator portion which is arranged on the holder and which is constructed for conducting magnetic flux from a magnet towards a magnetic sensor and which has an annular radial base element, which is axially supported with the axial front side thereof on the holder, and a fixing element for fixing the stator portion at least in an axial direction to the holder from the axial rear side thereof which is opposite the front side, wherein the holder has at least one welding rib, via which the holder is connected to the fixing element by friction welding.

Abstract: A torque detection device includes a base with a first support portion and a second support portion, two first rails connected to the first support portion and two second rails movably connected to the two first rails. A movable part is connected to the two second rails and has two rods. A chuck unit is connected to the movable part. A torque device is connected to the first support portion and has a receiving member. A first part has a first engaging portion on the first end thereof, and which is engaged with the receiving member. The first part has a second engaging portion on the other end thereof. An axial force detector is connected to the second support portion and has a reception member, and the two rods contact the reception member. The axial force detector detects the axial force that the two rods apply to the movable part.

Abstract: A cutout portion is formed in a substrate of a magnetic detection device, the cutout portion opening at an outer edge of the substrate. Magnetic detection elements of a magnetic sensor detects magnetic field formed by first and second collector portions. A mold section encapsulates the magnetic detection elements. The magnetic sensor is surface mounted such that a portion of the mold section overlaps with the cutout portion. The first collector portion faces a front surface of the magnetic sensor. A portion of the second collector portion is positioned in the cutout portion to face a rear surface of the magnetic sensor. Accordingly, compared to a case where a cutout portion is not provided, a magnetic circuit gap between the first and second collector portions is reduced.