Abstract: The invention relates to an optoelectronic distributed measuring device based on optical fiber, said device comprising a continuous light source (1) emitting a continuous light signal at a first frequency ?0, an acousto-optical modulator (6) capable of transforming said continuous signal into a pulse signal to be injected into an optical fiber (15) to be tested, and a photodetection module (10) capable of detecting a backscattering signal from a Rayleigh backscattering and a spontaneous Brillouin backscattering from said optical fiber (15) to be tested, said device being characterized in that it further comprises a first coupler (3) and a second coupler (9), said second coupler (9) being capable of mixing the signal of the local oscillator with the backscattering signal from said optical fiber (15) to be tested before transmitting it to the photodetection module (10), the backscattering signal being modulated at least at a frequency ?rB equal to ?0??bref+?A+?bAS, where ?bAS is the anti-Stokes Brillouin (backs

Abstract: A debubbling sleeve for a fluid sensor of a sensor system is disclosed. The debubbling sleeve has a receptacle closed circumferentially around a sleeve bottom and a first passageway extending through the sleeve bottom. The receptacle contains the fluid sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing including an aperture, a sensor in the housing and having a field of view received through the aperture, a seal sealing a gap between the sensor and the aperture, and a blower positioned to blow into the housing. The seal may be attached to the housing concentrically around the aperture.

Abstract: A sensor package includes at least one conductive trace providing a voltage common and a base supporting the at least one conductive trace. A conductive extension extends from the base so as to contact a conductor of an insulated conductor when the sensor package is mounted on an insulator of the insulated conductor and thereby provide an electrical connection between the conductive trace providing the voltage common and the conductor.

Abstract: A mountable sensor assembly for mounting on the sheet metal of a vehicle assembly. The sheet metal may have an opening for mounting the mountable sensor assembly. The mountable sensor assembly may include a sensor circuit and a sensor housing assembly. The sensor housing assembly may include a first portion with a cavity that receives the sensor circuit and a second portion that slideably interacts with the first portion to lock the sensor housing into the opening in the sheet metal.

Abstract: An integrated sensor device including a first die, housing a sensor element to detect a quantity external to the sensor device and transduce the external quantity into an electrical sensing signal; a second die mechanically coupled to the first die so that the first and second dies are stacked on one another along one and the same axis; and at least one heater of a resistive type integrated in the first die and/or in the second die, having a first conduction terminal and a second conduction terminal configured to couple respective first and second conduction terminals of a signal generator for causing an electric current to flow, in use, between the first and second conduction terminals of the heater and generate heat by the Joule effect. It is possible to carry out calibration in temperature of the sensor element.

Abstract: An apparatus and method, the apparatus including a plurality of sensors; readout circuitry configured to read information from each of the plurality of sensors; and wherein the apparatus has identifier information and calibration information stored with the identifier information and the apparatus is configured to be coupled to at least one other apparatus to form an array of apparatus.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor assembly for rotary gas meters includes a counter module electronic volume corrector (“EVC”). In one aspect, the assembly includes a magnetic sensor probe configured to be releasably secured within an aperture of a first gas meter body. The sensor probe may alternatively be positioned within an adapter sleeve. The adapter sleeve is configured to be releasably secured within an aperture of a second gas meter body. In another aspect, the counter module EVC includes a base coupling member, and the assembly includes first and second magnetic sensor probes, the probe being configured to be releasably secured within apertures of first and second gas meter bodies, respectively. Each probe has a probe coupling member that is releasably engagable with the base coupling member.

Abstract: Flow measurement inserts replace standard orifice plates within single or dual-chamber orifice fittings. Flow measurement inserts are described which have insert bodies are shaped and sized to reside within the flow bore insert chamber of standard orifice fittings. An exemplary flow measurement insert includes an insert body with an opening formed therein which will align with the flow bore of the orifice fitting when the flow measurement insert is disposed within the chamber.

Abstract: A fluid sensing system includes a sensing element having a positive temperature coefficient of resistance. The system also includes a switch which is switchable between an open position which prevents current from passing and a closed position which permits current to pass. An inductor is connected electrically in series between the switch electric output and the sensing element and a diode is connected electrically in series between the sensing element and the inductor such that an output of the diode is between the switch and the inductor. A hysteretic controller changes the switch from the open position to the closed position when current passing to the sensing element falls to a lower current threshold and changes the switch from the closed position to the open position when current passing to the sensing element rises to an upper current threshold. A voltmeter measures voltage across the sensing element.

Abstract: A thermal, flow measuring device comprising a sensor with a metal sensor housing, which includes a cap with a lateral surface and an end face, wherein the sensor housing has at least first and second pin sleeves, which protrude starting from the end face, wherein the sensor housing has a first heater in a first of the two pin sleeves and a temperature sensor in a second of the two pin sleeves for ascertaining a temperature of the medium; wherein the end face of the cap is divided at least into a base area and at least a first planar area inclined relative to the base area by an angle, wherein a second heater is arranged on an inner surface of the cap in the region of this first area.

Abstract: A flowmeter (5) is provided. The flowmeter (5) has a wetted assembly (200) comprising one or more conduits (208, 208?), and at least one driver magnet (218, 218?) attached to the one or more conduits (208, 208?). A dry assembly (202) houses a driver coil (224), and meter electronics (20) are in electrical communication with the driver coil (224). A case (236) at least partially covers the wetted assembly (200) and the dry assembly (202). The dry assembly (202) is removably attachable to the wetted assembly (200). The driver coil (224) is in magnetic communication with the at least one driver magnet (218, 218?) when the dry assembly (202) is attached to the wetted assembly (200), and the driver coil (224) is configured to provide a vibratory signal to the at least one driver magnet (218, 218?) when the dry assembly (202) is attached to the wetted assembly (200).

Abstract: A vibratory meter (5), and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. The vibratory meter includes a pickoff (170l), a driver (180), and a flow tube (400) comprising a tube perimeter wall with: a first substantially planar section (406a), a second substantially planar section (406b) coupled to the first substantially planar section to form a first angle ?1 (404), and a first curved section (406c).

Abstract: A field device configured to measure a state amount of a fluid as a measured value, the field device includes a slug flow detector configured to detect an occurrence of a slug flow, and a controller configured to hold a hold value of the measured value if the occurrence of the slug flow is detected by the slug flow detector, the hold value being a value based on at least one measured value in a predetermined period from a predetermined time before a time at which the slug flow has been detected.

Abstract: A powertrain controller of a vehicle provides a fuel pump actuator signal indicative of fuel flow to a vehicle bus. A processor is configured to receive data from the vehicle bus. The processor performs an integration of the actuator signal to accumulate fuel usage of the vehicle, and periodically sends the accumulated fuel usage, vehicle speed, engine speed, engine status, and vehicle location to a remote server. A subset of accumulated fuel usage is retrieved for a set of the vehicles of a fleet traversing a route during a timeframe, the accumulated fuel usage compiled from fuel pump actuator signals. Fuel waste is computed for identified idle time periods within the accumulated fuel usage. Monetary waste is computed from the fuel waste. A report is generated including the monetary waste.

Abstract: A water flow sensor and associated distributed water management system that analyzes water flow in toilets to identify leaks or other failures. A water flow sensor is disclosed that includes: a housing that contains a power source and an event processing system; a sensor that provides water flow data to the event processing system, the sensor having an inlet adapted to receive an inflow of water from a fill tube and an outlet that expels an outflow of water; a probe that activates the event processing system in response to a detected water flow event; and a support structure for seating the housing onto an overflow tube, wherein the support structure includes an assembly to receive the outflow of water and redirect the outflow into the overflow tube.

Abstract: A device for filling a hydrodynamic coupling with operating fluid and a method for filling a constantly filled hydrodynamic coupling during commissioning and/or for checking or setting a fill level with operating fluid. The device and the method provide the use of image recognition, by way of which an inspection window can be recognized and by way of which a position of the inspection window can be set.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel level sensing apparatus for a fuel tank for sensing a remaining fuel level of the fuel tank through a variation in a measured resistance value depending on a position of a wiper in contact with a resistance substrate. The resistance substrate includes a first segment part and a second segment part disposed to be spaced apart from each other. A resistance setting part of the second segment part is connected to positive electrode terminals, and a connecting part of the first segment part is connected to a negative electrode terminal by a negative electrode lead. A connection point of the negative electrode lead connected to the connecting part is formed between both ends of the connecting part in a length direction. A resistance deviation in a measured resistance value depending on a change in the position of the wiper may be reduced.

Abstract: A direct-read meter capable of eliminating magnetic interference of adjacent rotating wheels, comprising N coaxial rotating wheel permanent magnets and corresponding magnetic angle sensors, a sampling element, a storage element, and a computation element. The magnetic angle sensors sense a linear superposition of the magnetic field from the intended permanent magnet rotating wheel and the interfering magnetic fields from the other rotating wheel permanent magnets. The sampling element samples the output signals of the N magnetic angle sensors to form a N*1 raw signal matrix [V/Vp]k(i)raw. The storage element stores an N*N correction matrix [Cij]; and the computation element computes the correction signal matrix [V/Vp]kcorr(i)=[V/Vp]k(i)raw?sum{C(i, j)*[V/Vp]k(j)raw}, thus eliminating the interfering magnetic field and permitting calculation of the rotation angle of the rotating wheel permanent magnets.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of animal weighing. The invention relates to an animal-weighing platform (1) comprising a plate (2) and at least one load cell (5). The platform (1) further includes: an accelerometer (9) fixed on said plate (2); and a processing unit (6) capable of identifying and processing the data provided by at least one load cell (5) and which includes a diagnostic module (14) capable of identifying and processing the data provided by said accelerometer (19). The present invention further relates to an animal-weighing process.

Abstract: A loadage correction system includes a loading-weight measuring unit that measures a loading weight of a work object loaded by a loader, a loadage measuring unit that measures loadage of the work object loaded on a transporter from the loader, a communication unit that performs data transfer of measurement results obtained in the loading-weight measuring unit and the loadage measuring unit, a difference calculating unit that calculates a difference between the measurement results of the loading-weight measuring unit and the loadage measuring unit input from the loading-weight measuring unit and the loadage measuring unit, a difference storing unit that stores a difference calculation result, a correction-target determining unit that determines the loading-weight measuring unit or the loadage measuring unit, the measurement result of which needs to be corrected, from the loading-weight measuring unit and the loadage measuring unit, and a correction-value calculating unit that calculates a correction value for

Abstract: A combination weighing apparatus includes a plurality of hoppers and a collecting chute. The collecting chute has at least a chute portion configured to receive articles discharged from the plurality of hoppers and slide the articles. A plurality of sliding areas is provided in the chute portion to extend from below the plurality of hoppers to a side of a centerline and be positioned on a lower side as approaching the centerline. A sliding surface, a first receiving surface, and a second receiving surface included in each of the plurality of sliding areas mutually have an intersecting positional relationship to protrude outward with respect to the centerline. A width of the sliding surface increases as approaching the centerline, and a width of each of the first receiving surface and the second receiving surface decreases as approaching the centerline.

Abstract: A vibration sensor comprising a pressure detecting arrangement adapted to detect generated pressure variations, and provide an output signal in response to the detected pressure variations, and a pressure generating arrangement adapted to generate pressure variations in response to movements thereof wherein the pressure generating arrangement is secured to an exterior surface portion of the pressure detecting arrangement. In a preferred embodiment the pressure detecting arrangement comprises a stand-alone and self-contained MEMS microphone unit comprising a MEMS microphone cartridge and a signal processing unit.

Abstract: There is provided a near-infrared sensor cover to be applied to a near-infrared sensor including a transmitting unit that transmits near-infrared radiation to outside of a vehicle and a receiving unit that receives near-infrared radiation reaching and reflected by an object outside the vehicle, and to cover the transmitting unit and the receiving unit. The near-infrared sensor cover includes a luster layer formed by dispersing a filler in a coating film, the filler including a core and a shell that covers the core with a material having a refractive index different from that of the core. Light transmittance of near-infrared radiation in the near-infrared sensor cover is 60% or more.

Abstract: A system for verifying the integrity of a radiation detector is provided. the system includes one or more data modules, one or more data lines, and a controller. The one or more data lines electronically connect one or more detector elements of the radiation detector to the one or more data modules. Each of the detector elements is operative to detect electromagnetic radiation. The controller is operative to induce a voltage in the one or more detector elements, obtain a reading from the one or more detector elements via the one or more data modules; and determine whether the integrity of the radiation detector has been compromised based at least in part on comparing the reading to a benchmark.

Abstract: An optical detection sensor is disclosed. The optical detection sensor includes a converter configured to receive non-visible light, convert the non-visible light into visible light, and emit the visible light; and a visible light solid-state image sensor. The converter is located on a light incident side of the visible light solid-state image sensor, and the visible light solid-state image sensor is configured to receive the visible light to generate an electron flow, convert information of the electron flow into data information, and output the data information.

Abstract: This optical sensor device includes a first light receiving portion having sensitivity to ultraviolet light, a first sealing portion covering the first light receiving portion, a second light receiving portion having sensitivity to ultraviolet light, and a second sealing portion which covers the second light receiving portion. At least one of the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion is configured to transmit at least part of a ultraviolet light wavelength band, the first sealing portion is formed from one or more resin layers and has transmission spectral characteristics that a first wavelength is set as a lower limit value of a transmission wavelength band, and the second sealing portion is formed from one or more resin layers and has transmission spectral characteristics that a second wavelength different from the first wavelength is set as a lower limit value of the transmission wavelength band.

Abstract: An electronic circuit comprises an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuit. The ADC circuit includes a pre-amplifying transistor and a quantizer circuit. The pre-amplifying transistor includes a base, an emitter and a collector. The pre-amplifying transistor is configured to receive an input voltage at the base that varies logarithmically; and produce an output voltage at the collector according to a comparison of a reference voltage and a difference between the input voltage and a voltage at the emitter. The quantizer circuit is operatively coupled to the pre-amplifying transistor and is configured to generate a digital value for the input voltage using the output voltage produced by the pre-amplifying transistor.

Abstract: A method for ambient light subtraction providing a sensor having an emitter, a receiver, and a processor; performing a first sampling process, during which the emitter does not emit signals, the receiver receives a first ambient light signal converted into a first data set by the processor; performing a second sampling process, during which the emitter emits a detecting signal, the receiver receives a second ambient light signal and the detecting signal converted into a second data set by the processor; performing a third sampling process, during which the emitter does not emit signals, the receiver receives a third ambient light signal converted into a third data set by the processor; deriving an average value by calculating the average of the first data set and the third data set; and deriving a difference value by calculating the difference between the second data set and the average value.

Abstract: An optical system having an OAP mirror collimator is disclosed with a housing, an OAP mirror located within the housing and has an optical axis, a fold plane and a focal point. A fiber optical cable is coupled to the housing and has first and second optical fibers, each having an exit end that form a common end face of the fiber optic cable, wherein the fiber optical cable is rotationally and translationally aligned to the OAP mirror such that the common face is perpendicular to and centered upon the optical axis of the OAP mirror and positioned a fixed distance from the focal point, and wherein the optical axes of the first and second optical fibers are jointly angularly aligned to the fold plane, and the optical axes of the first and second optical fibers deviate from being parallel to the optical axis by no more than 0.15 degrees.

Abstract: A double-channel miniaturized Raman spectrometer includes a sequentially-connected near-infrared laser diode or near-ultraviolet laser emitter, a collimated laser beam expander, a first beam splitter that retards laser light but penetrates laser light and Raman light, a cylindrical or spherical objective lens with or without zooming, a second beam splitter that retards laser light but penetrates Raman light, a relay optical system, a slit, two spectral lens, a plurality of line-array or matrix-array CCD or CMOS detectors, a GPS, and a data processing and wireless transceiver system. After the laser channel photographing a target and aligning an optical axis and a Raman channel to measure the sample, the data is wirelessly sent to a cell phone and a cloud computer for spectrum separation, peak search, spectral library establishment, material identification and the like in order to obtain a quick conclusion.

Abstract: A device is provided for securing a plurality of infrared radiation detectors from unwanted infrared radiation. The device includes a structure supporting the plurality of infrared radiation detectors. A plurality of nanowires are positioned adjacent to each other so as to define a layer. The layer has an inner surface positioned adjacent an outer surface of the structure and an outer surface directable towards a source of unwanted infrared radiation. The plurality of IR radiation detectors are aligned with a desired field of view so as to receive IR radiation radiating from any objects in the field of view such that a first portion of the IR radiation engages and is absorbed by IR radiation detectors, while a second portion of the IR radiation engages and is absorbed by IR radiation detector is absorbed by layer.

Abstract: Raman spectroscopy methods and devices are disclosed. The method includes irradiation of excitation radiation onto a sample to be examined. The sample is irradiated with a first excitation radiation of a first excitation wavelength and a different second excitation radiation of a second excitation wavelength. The first excitation radiation scattered by the sample is wavelength-selective filtered by means of a passive filter element. A transmitted filter wavelength of the filter element differs from at least the first excitation wavelength and the second excitation wavelength. A first intensity is determined through a single-channel detector assigned to the filter wavelength from the first excitation radiation scattered and filtered by the sample. Additionally, the filter element wavelength-selective filters the second excitation radiation scattered by the sample.

Abstract: An object detection system uses a change in a linear polarization statistic between a first image at a first time and a second image at a second time to determine the presence or the likelihood of an object beneath a surface. The presence of the object may be determined by regions of anomalously high changes in the polarization statistic. The system may use a polarization change detection detector which may simultaneously capture images in multiple polarization channels. Further, the polarization change detection detector may be coupled with a laser interferometry system. Further, the polarization change detection detector may be used to capture a time series of images to determine the polarization decorrelation time for each pixel in the field of view to provide additional detail regarding an object detected beneath the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermopile infrared individual sensor in a housing that is filled with a gaseous medium having optics and one or more sensor chips with individual sensor cells with infrared sensor structures with reticulated membranes, the infrared-sensitive regions of which are spanned by, in each case, at least one beam over a cavity in a carrier body with good thermal conduction. The object of the invention consists of specifying a thermopile infrared sensor using monolithic Si-micromechanics technology for contactless temperature measurements, which, in the case of a sufficiently large receiver surface, outputs a high signal with a high response speed and which can operated in a gaseous medium with normal pressure or reduced pressure and which is producible in mass produced numbers without complicated technology for sealing the housing.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.

Abstract: A signal detection circuit includes: a power terminal; a first current limitation circuit; a second current limitation circuit; a current-voltage conversion circuit; a first p-channel MOS transistor including a source, a gat, and a drain; a first n-channel MOS transistor including a drain, a gate, and a source; and a second n-channel MOS transistor in which a drain is connected to a first connection point connecting the resistor with the drain of the first n-channel MOS transistor, a gate is connected to a second connection point connecting the drain of the first p-channel MOS transistor with the current-voltage conversion circuit, and a source is grounded.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to composition and methods for downconverting light. In some embodiments, the composition and methods comprise an organic material, a nanocrystal, and a ligand capable of facilitating energy transfer between the organic material and the nanocrystal. In certain embodiments, the nanocrystal has a first excited energy state with an energy less than a triplet energy state of the organic material. The organic material, in some embodiments, may be aromatic and/or include one or more pi-conjugated carbon-carbon double bonds. In some cases, incident light may be absorbed by the organic material to produce two triplet excitons. The triplet excitons may then transfer to the nanocrystal via the ligand, where they can undergo recombination, resulting in the formation low energy photons.

Abstract: A circuit includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, a third input terminal and an output terminal. A first summation node adds signals at the first and third input terminals. A second summation node subtracts signals at the second and third input terminals. A selector selects between the added signals and subtracted signals in response to a selection signal. The output of the selector is integrated to generate an integrated signal. The integrated signal is compared by a comparator to a threshold, the comparator generating an output signal at the output terminal having a first level and a second level. Feedback of the output signal produces the selection signal causing the selector to select the added signals in response to the first level of the output signal and causing the selector to select the subtracted signals in response to the second level of the output signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device that can detect temperature appropriately is provided. A semiconductor device provided with a semiconductor substrate in which one or more transistor portions and one or more diode portions are provided is provided, including: a temperature detecting portion provided above the top surface of the semiconductor substrate and having a longitudinal side in a predetermined longitudinal direction; a top surface electrode provided above the top surface of the semiconductor substrate; and one or more external lines that have a connecting part connected with the top surface electrode and electrically connect the top surface electrode to a circuit outside the semiconductor device. The temperature detecting portion extends across the one or more transistor portions and the one or more diode portions in the longitudinal direction, and the connecting part of at least one of the external lines is arranged around the temperature detecting portion when seen from above.

Abstract: This disclosure describes various examples of spintronic temperature sensors. The example temperature sensors may be discrete or used to adaptively control operation of a component such as an integrated circuit (IC). In one example, an electronic device comprises a spintronic component configured such that the conductance of the spintronic component is based on sensed temperature. In one example, circuitry coupled to the spintronic component is configured to generate an electrical signal indicative of the sensed temperature based on the conductance of the spintronic component.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining and/or monitoring temperature of a medium, comprising at least one temperature sensor and at least two reference elements for in situ calibration and/or validation of the temperature sensor, wherein the first reference element is composed at least partially of a first material, in the case of which at least one phase transition of at least second order occurs at least a first predetermined phase transition temperature in the temperature range relevant for calibration of the temperature sensor, wherein the second reference element is composed at least partially of a second material, in the case of which at least one phase transition of at least second order occurs at least a second predetermined phase transition temperature in the range relevant for calibration of the temperature sensor, and wherein the at least two reference elements are contacted via exactly two connection wires.

Abstract: A failure determination circuit includes a switching circuit that receives a signal including an output voltage from a temperature sensor and a first reference voltage and outputs the signal in a time division manner, an A/D conversion circuit that A/D converts an output of the switching circuit, and a first determination circuit, and the first determination circuit determines a failure of the temperature sensor based on a signal based on a first digital signal obtained by A/D converting an output voltage from the temperature sensor by the A/D conversion circuit, a signal based on a second digital signal obtained by A/D converting the first reference voltage by the A/D conversion circuit, and temperature characteristics data based on a change in characteristics of the temperature sensor due to temperature and a change in characteristics of the first reference voltage due to temperature.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for measuring static and dynamic pressures in harsh environments are disclosed. A pressure sensor according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a diaphragm constructed from materials designed to operate in harsh environments. A waveguide may be operably connected to the diaphragm, and an electromagnetic wave producing and receiving (e.g., sensing) device may be attached to the waveguide, opposite the diaphragm. A handle may be connected between the diaphragm and the waveguide to provide both structural support and electrical functionality for the sensor. A gap may be included between the handle and the diaphragm, allowing the diaphragm to move freely. An antenna and a ground plane may be formed on the diaphragm or the handle. Electromagnetic waves may be reflected off the antenna and detected to directly measure static and dynamic pressures applied to the diaphragm.

Abstract: A physical quantity detecting device includes a vibrating element and a charge amplifier. The vibrating element includes a first detection electrode, a second detection electrode, a third detection electrode, and a fourth detection electrode. The first and fourth detection electrodes have the same electrical polarity, the second and third detection electrodes have the same electrical polarity, and the first and second detection electrodes have opposite electrical polarities. The first and fourth detection electrodes are connected to the charge amplifier, and the second and third detection electrodes are connected to the charge amplifier.

Abstract: Object: To provide a pressure sensor that can provide a reduced sensation of a foreign body and that has a good sensitivity to pressure from a low load region to a high load region. Resolution means: The pressure sensor includes a variable resistor and a plurality of electrodes. The variable resistor is made of an electrically conductive foam elastomer material. The electrically conductive foam elastomer material is a material imparted with electrical conductivity by dispersing electrically conductive fillers into an elastomer material and obtained by foaming the elastomer material. The plurality of electrodes are disposed at intervals from each other on one surface in contact with the variable resistor.

Abstract: A magnetic support structure of a torque sensor assembly includes a central hub surrounding an upper shaft. Also included is a plurality of spoke segments extending radially outwardly from the central hub, each of the spoke segments comprising a pair of magnet supports. Further included is a plurality of magnets, each of the magnets disposed between adjacent magnet supports of the spoke segments.

Abstract: A sensor device where the number of components and mounting steps can be reduced and mountability on a mounting target is improved. A sensor device configured to detect a torque applied to a pinion shaft and pinion shaft's rotation angle. The pinion shaft is formed by coupling an input shaft and output shaft together by a torsion bar. The sensor device includes a torque detecting portion wherein magnetic fields detected by torque detection magnetic sensors change based on the torsion bar's twisting amount, a rotation angle detecting portion wherein magnetic fields detected by rotation angle detection magnetic sensors change based on the pinion shaft's rotation angle, a housing that houses the torque detecting portion and the rotation angle detecting portion, and a circuit board held by the housing. Both the torque detection magnetic sensors and the rotation angle detection magnetic sensors are mounted on the circuit board.

Abstract: A measurement device includes a probe having a first conductive surface, a second conductive surface, and an insulating layer. The second conductive surface is opposite the first conductive surface and fixed relative to the first conductive surface. The insulating layer is positioned between the first conductive surface and second conductive surface and electrically insulates the first conductive surface from the second conductive surface.

Abstract: A pressure sensing device may include a body configured to distribute a load applied between first and second parts positioned one against the other, and a pressure sensor carried by the body. The pressure sensor may include a support body, and an IC die mounted with the support body and defining a cavity. The IC die may include pressure sensing circuitry responsive to bending associated with the cavity, and an IC interface coupled to the pressure sensing circuitry.