Abstract: The invention relates to MEMS resonators. In one embodiment, an integrated resonator and sensor device comprises a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) resonator, and an anchor portion coupled to the MEMS resonator and configured to allow resonance of the MEMS resonator in a first plane of motion and movement of the MEMS resonator in a second plane of motion. In other embodiments, additional apparatuses, devices, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is related to systems and methods for optically measuring conditions and characteristics related to vehicle tires. In one embodiment, a tire monitoring system comprises a grid, a camera, and a processor. The grid can be configured to deform in conjunction with a deformation of the tire. The camera can be mounted optically proximate the grid and configured to acquire an image of the grid. The processor can be in communication with the camera and configured detect the deformation of the tire from the image.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to systems, methods, and apparatuses for detecting tire deformation. In one embodiment, a tire deformation detection system comprises a deformation detection structure, a transmitter, and receiver. The deformation detection structure can be mounted in a tire and configured to detect mechanical deformation of the tire. The transmitter can be configured to transmit data related to the mechanical deformation. The receiver can be configured to receive the data.

Abstract: A sensor device having a magnetostrictive force sensor is provided. To detect a force, the sensor device contains a TMR force sensor element having a magnetic detection layer of material having a magnetostriction coefficient ??|5·10?6|, a magnetically harder reference layer, and a tunnel barrier disposed between these layers. Established in the detection layer is a starting magnetization that relative to the magnetization of the reference layer, which is directed in the direction of force, forms an angle of other than 0° and thus is rotated out of its starting position under the effect of the force.