Abstract: A scanning device that has a housing including an opaque wall configured to position an imaging device (e.g., still or video camera) to capture an image of a tangible object, a staging area (e.g., transparent wall, opening) opposite of the opaque wall, and an opaque body extending between the opaque wall and the staging area. The scanning device has a chamber that enables the imaging device to capture the image relative to the staging area. A focal distance from the imaging device to the staging area enables capturing a physical characteristic (e.g., a color, size, shape, texture, pattern) of the tangible object in the image at a resolution that enables ascertaining an attribute (e.g., authenticity, purity, or quality) of the tangible object. The opaque body can have an expandable structure to increases or decrease a focal distance to the tangible object.

Abstract: A method for inspecting a surface of a wafer, includes steps of: irradiating a surface of the wafer with a laser beam having three or more distinct wavelengths; detecting a reflected light from the surface of the wafer when the surface of the wafer is irradiated with the laser beam; and determining whether a foreign matter exists on the surface of the wafer based on reflectances of the surface of the wafer with respect to the laser beam having the three or more distinct wavelengths, wherein the step of determining whether the foreign matter exists includes a step of determining whether the foreign matter is a metal or a non-metal.

Abstract: A second stage is disposed on the first stage. The second stage provides six degrees of freedom. A chuck that holds a workpiece is disposed on the second stage. Actuators that enable movement in three directions are disposed on the second stage. The first stage and the second stage move independent of each other during inspection of the workpiece on the chuck.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for detecting defects on a sample. The method includes obtaining scan data of a region of a sample in a multiplicity of perspectives, and performing an integrated analysis of the obtained scan data. The integrated analysis includes computing, based on the obtained scan data, and/or estimating cross-perspective covariances, and determining presence of defects in the region, taking into account the cross-perspective covariances.

Abstract: An apparatus for checking tyres has at least one check unit at least two consecutively placed check stations defining a check path such that each check station is traversed in one cycle time and by pitches by each tyre to be checked. Each check station includes: a support device for one tyre at a time housed in the respective check station, high-definition image acquisition systems of a surface of the tyre, and movement devices. The high-definition image acquisition systems have systems for acquiring high-definition two-dimensional and three-dimensional images. Only one of the at least two check stations has all the high-definition three-dimensional image acquisition systems of the check unit.

Abstract: A method of construction of a 3-dimensional image from the scanning of an object by penetrating radiation is described comprising: causing an object to pass through a static radiation field; rotating the object as it passes through the static radiation field; thereby successively collecting a plurality of scanned image slices as the object passes through the radiation field; using the image slices to form a 3-dimensional image.

Abstract: A beamstop arrangement for an x-ray-optical system is adjustable in an xy plane perpendicular to a z-direction for optimizing a ratio of useful radiation reaching a surface to interfering radiation of an x-ray beam in the z-direction. The beamstop arrangement comprises a plurality of beamstops of differing size and/or geometry arranged on an exchanging mount, which is installed on a carriage displaceable in the xy plane by means of a drive unit having at least one positioning motor. The multiple beamstops can be located in a vacuum, while the drive motors and all electronic components can be positioned outside the vacuum, so that no heat development takes place in the measurement region. Corruption of the measurement result due to a changed measurement background is thus avoided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device, system and method of use of a multi-capture Compton camera, characterised by the use of at least two capture centres having separate positions.

Abstract: Molecular structure may be determined based on structure factors solved from the diffraction pattern and the electron microscopy image of the sample. In particular, the amplitudes of the structure factors may be determined based on intensities of diffraction peaks in the multiple diffraction patterns. The phases of the structure factors may be determined based on electron microscopy images and the intensities of the diffraction peaks.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus and sensor apparatus system for use in conjunction with a cassette, including a disposable or replaceable cassette. In some embodiments, the cassette includes a thermal well for permitting the sensing of various properties of a subject media. The thermal well includes a hollow housing of a thermally conductive material. In other embodiments, the cassette includes sensor leads for sensing of various properties of a subject media. The thermal well has an inner surface shaped so as to form a mating relationship with a sensing probe. The mating thermally couples the inner surface with a sensing probe. In some embodiments, the thermal well is located on a disposable portion and the sensing probe on a reusable portion.

Abstract: A device and a method for sensing the electrolytic conductivity of a fluid are disclosed. The device comprises a battery (1) having an oxidizing electrode (2) and a reducing electrode (3) connected by a hydrophilic and/or a porous material or an empty receptacle (4) providing a microfluidic cavity for a fluid (10), said battery (1) being activated upon the addition of said fluid (10) therein and providing electrical energy while the fluid (10) impregnates by capillarity said microfluidic cavity; and at least one instrument (5) connected to the battery (1). The instrument (5) has an equivalent impedance that makes the battery (1) work at a specific operating point allowing determining or discriminating among values of electrolytic conductivity of the fluid (10) and includes means for quantifying the electrolytic conductivity of the fluid (10), thereby inferring the conductivity of the fluid (10) from the performance of the battery (1).

Abstract: A sensor component and a mobile communication device including a sensor component are disclosed. In an embodiment a sensor component includes a subcomponent configured to sense a gas level including a resistive heater and a gas sensitive element disposed on the resistive heater; a package enclosing a cavity and accommodating the subcomponent, the package including a first opening in a position facing the gas sensitive element of the subcomponent and a second opening configured to allow a flow of gas to enter the package through the first opening and exit the package through the second opening; and an evaluation circuit configured to generate an output signal indicative of a speed of the flow of gas in response to electrical power to be supplied to the resistive heater.

Abstract: A wireless sensor measures properties of a substance and transmits the properties to a remote wireless receiver. The wireless sensor can be fully enclosed within a container containing the substance, allowing remote monitoring of the properties of the substance without compromising integrity of a closed system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogen sensor (8) and a method for its production, a measuring device (2), and a method for measuring a hydrogen concentration. The hydrogen sensor (8) for measuring a hydrogen concentration in an environment (4) includes a substrate (10) on which a hydrogen-absorbing sensor medium (14) is applied as a thin film in a sensor region (12) communicating with the environment. The sensor medium (14) changes its volume depending on a hydrogen concentration in the sensor medium (14), and said change of the volume causes a variation of a mechanical strain introduced by the sensor medium (14) in the substrate (10). In a preferred embodiment, the substrate (10) of the hydrogen sensor (8) is a piezoresistive semiconductor, at least within the sensor region (12).

Abstract: A method of sensing a target gas in an environment in which a response of a semiconducting gas sensor device upon exposure to the environment is measured. The semiconducting gas sensor device includes first and second electrodes in electrical contact with a doped organic semiconductor layer and is, e.g., an organic thin film transistor or organic chemiresistor. The measured response may be indicative of a cumulative amount of a target gas that the semiconducting gas sensor device has been exposed to. A gas sensor module containing the semiconducting gas sensor device may be connectable to a reader configured to read the semiconducting gas sensor device after exposure to the environment. The connection may be wired or wireless. The target gas may be 1-methylcyclopropene.

Abstract: Sensors and methods for detecting combustible gases in a gas mixture are disclosed based on combustion catalyst compositions comprising an amount of a precious metal supported on an ion-exchangeable alkali metal titanate substrate. The sensors and methods are particularly useful for measuring the concentration of combustible gases in low temperature and high humidity conditions. Advantageously, certain embodiments can selectively measure the concentration of select species (e.g. ethylene).

Abstract: An analyte in a liquid sample is detected using a capacitive sensor having electrodes and a sensor surface, and a signal processor. The sample is dried to reduce its liquid content, and capacitive measurements are made after the drying and preferably also before the drying. The sample may include particles, and the analyte is part of or attached to the particles, and the particles provide a major part of the capacitance change compared to absence of particles. In another example the particles are degenerative and form an integral mass upon application of heat, enhancing the extent of capacitance change.

Abstract: A cell testing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: an impedance sensor configured to measure impedance of a culture solution; a storage unit configured to store a coefficient for estimating the number of viable cells present in the culture solution during a prescribed period using the impedance for each of a plurality of periods into which the prescribed period within a culture period from the start of cell culture to death is divided; and a viable cell count estimation unit configured to acquire the impedance and estimate the number of viable cells using at least one of the acquired impedance and a coefficient for each period stored in the storage unit.

Abstract: The present inventive concept relates to a battery-free gas sensor or humidity sensor comprising a metal-organic framework and a method of manufacturing the same. In a photodiode-type battery-free gas sensor or humidity sensor according to the present inventive concept, since photoelectron collection electrodes are formed at certain intervals between P-N junction layers, when gas is adsorbed thereon, the gas can be detected without an extra power source by change of photocurrent. Due to fine pores of the metal-organic framework, gas sensitivity may be increased and stability of catalysts may be improved. When catalysts are not provided, humidity may be detected. Therefore, a system that used the photodiode-type battery-free gas sensor and the photodiode-type battery-free humidity sensor together may be performed humidity correction to accurately measure an amount of a gas.

Abstract: A non-enzymatic sensor includes a substrate; a sensor contact disposed on the substrate; and a pH modifying contact disposed on the substrate proximate the sensor contact. The pH modifying contact includes a material that absorbs hydrogen from and expels hydrogen to a fluid when in use in response to applied voltages resulting in an electrically controllable change of pH of the fluid. The pH modifying contact is positioned relative to the sensor contact such that the electrically controllable change of pH of the fluid results in a change in pH of the fluid proximal to the sensor contact to thereby enhanced detection of a substance of interest at the sensor contact without the use of enzymes.

Abstract: A gas sensor capable of detecting carbon dioxide and having high stability is provided. A carbon dioxide gas sensor comprising an insulating substrate 3 and a gas sensing layer 1 formed on one major surface of the insulating substrate 3 via electrodes 2, wherein the gas sensing layer 1 comprises: (a) one or more rare earth metal oxycarbonates represented by Ln2O2CO3, Ln being at least one rare earth metal element selected from Sc, Y, La, Ce, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Pr, Yb and Lu, the rare earth metal oxycarbonate containing a hexagonal rare earth metal oxycarbonate as a main component; or (b) monoclinic samarium dioxycarbonate, a production method of the gas sensor, and a method of selectively producing crystal polymorphism of lanthanum dioxycarbonate represented by La2O2CO3 are provided.

Abstract: Structures for a sensor and fabrication methods for a sensor. Features each having a top surface and a plurality of side surfaces are formed. A sensing layer is formed on the top surface and the side surfaces of each feature, and an interconnect structure having one or more interlayer dielectric layers is formed over the features. The one or more interlayer dielectric layers include a cavity arranged to expose the sensing layer, and the sensing layer is composed of a material that is sensitive to a property of an analyte solution provided in the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic thin film transistors and the preparation and use thereof in sensing applications, and in particular in glucose sensing applications.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a potentiometric sensor having a cathode and an anode. The cathode is configured to provide a summary voltage representative of at least two voltage points. The anode is configured to provide a first voltage. The cathode is in communication with the anode by a first electrolyte forming an open circuit having an open circuit potential. Within the first electrolyte is a concentration of a target ion. The open circuit potential mathematically corresponds to the concentration of the target ion.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a method for compensating for inteferants in measurement of alkalinity in a reagent-less system, including: introducing an aqueous sample into a measurement device comprising one or more series of electrodes; applying an electrical signal to the aqueous sample using the one or more series of electrodes, wherein the electrical signal is selected from the group consisting of: current and voltage; identifying, during application of the electrical signal, that the electrical signal reaches an oxidation threshold and measuring, prior to reaching the oxidation threshold, a first electrical response to the electrical signal, the first electrical response attributable to interferants in the aqueous sample; identifying, during application of the electrical signal, that the electrical signal reaches an endpoint and measuring, from the oxidation threshold to the endpoint, a second electrical response to the electrical signal; and measuring an alkalinity of the aqueous sample based upon a differenc

Abstract: There is provided a separation analysis method for analyzing a sample component s included in a sample liquid by introducing the sample liquid into a separation flow path filled with a flow path liquid, the method comprising: obtaining a correction factor representing a proportion of a time period from the first point in time when the sample liquid is introduced into the separation flow path, to the second point in time when an interface between the flow path liquid and the sample liquid reaches a predetermined position at the separation flow path, with respect to a time period from the first point in time to the third point in time when an optical characteristic value of the sample component is measured at the predetermined position, and correcting the measured optical characteristic value with the correction factor.

Abstract: A method of measuring hematocrit is provided. The method for measuring hematocrit includes the following steps. A test strip is provided. The test strip includes a reaction region and a pair of electrodes disposed in the reaction region. A whole blood sample is entered to the reaction region. After the whole blood sample enters the reaction region, a plurality of sets of square wave voltages are intermittently applied to the pair of electrodes based on a square wave voltammetry method to obtain a plurality of feedbacks related to hematocrit. An interval between two adjacent sets of square wave voltages ranges from 0.1 seconds to 4 seconds. A feedback of an n-th set of square wave voltages is obtained to calculate a hematocrit value of the whole blood sample and n is a positive integer greater than 1. A hematocrit value is calculated according to the feedback.

Abstract: Methods of characterizing ion-exchanged chemically strengthened glass containing lithium are disclosed. The methods allow for performing quality control of the stress profile in chemically strengthened Li-containing glasses having a surface stress spike produced in a potassium-containing salt, especially in a salt having both potassium and sodium. The method allows the measurement of the surface compression and the depth of the spike, and its contribution to the center tension, as well as the compression at the bottom of the spike, and the total center tension and calculation of the stress at the knee where the spike and the deep region of the stress profile intersect. The measurements are for a commercially important profile that is near-parabolic in shape in most of the interior of the substrate apart from the spike.

Abstract: This document describes techniques and systems for in operando, non-invasive SOC monitoring of redox flow batteries. The described techniques and systems allow for accurate, inexpensive, portable, and real-time methods to measure the SOC of redox flow batteries. System operators can monitor the SOC by measuring an acoustic attenuation coefficient of the electrolyte in the redox flow battery. The acoustic attenuation coefficient is measured using an ultrasonic transducer attached to a probing cell, which is connected to an electrolyte flow of a redox flow battery. The acoustic attenuation coefficient provides an accurate, real-time SOC measurement that is generally insensitive to varying operational temperatures of the electrolyte solution.

Abstract: A gas sensor device including a housing, a porous member through which the analyte gas is transportable in operative connection with the a of the housing to separate an inner chamber of the housing from the ambient environment, a gas sensor responsive to the analyte gas within the inner chamber, a source of pressure waves positioned within the inner chamber and spaced from the porous member so that any pressure waves emitted from the source of pressure waves that are transmitted out of the inner chamber are transmitted through the porous member, a sensor responsive to pressure waves, and circuitry in operative connection with the sensor responsive to pressure waves to relate a phase of a measured response of the sensor responsive to pressure waves to a state of blockage in the porous member.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for detecting internal defects of a protective headgear are provided. An example apparatus may include a protective headgear, an actuator element integrated within the protective headgear, a sensor element integrated within the protective headgear, and a processor element electronically coupled to the actuator element and the sensor element. In some examples, the processor element is configured to cause the actuator element to generate a first ultrasonic wave, wherein the first ultrasonic wave is propagated in the protective headgear, and receive a first output from the sensor element in response to the first ultrasonic wave.

Abstract: A boundary loaded acoustic testing system and method produces elevated amounts of acoustic energy in a defined test zone that can be utilized to induce vibrations in test articles that can fit within the test zone. The testing system and method is particularly suited to testing spacecraft and satellite components, such as solar panels, structural panels and dishes, having narrow dimensions in one plane, and which experience extreme vibrations during launch. A rigid boundary wall (15) is introduced into a space (12) and loudspeakers (11) direct acoustic energy at a test article (13) positioned in the test zone, which is a boundary-adjacent test zone (17) created immediately in front of the boundary wall. Preferably, the boundary wall (15) is situated in a lateral free field space to achieve a relatively narrow auto-correlation of the sound pressure fields in the test zone.

Abstract: A paper warping detection device comprises: an input tray for loading a plurality of pieces of paper to be fed; a processor for storing a first threshold; a first emitting unit disposed at a front end of the input tray that forms a first angle with the input tray, and then emits a first ultrasonic beam toward the input tray in an obliquely and downward direction; a first receiving unit which is disposed at the front end of the input tray and formed a second angle with the input tray for receiving the ultrasonic beam reflected by the paper loaded in the input tray in a direction leaned downward; and a first analog to digital converter which is electrically connected to the first receiving unit and the processor respectively, for converting the reflected first ultrasonic beam received by the first receiving unit into a first digital signals and outputting the first digital signals to the processor.

Abstract: A standard-moisture generator includes a flow controller configured to control a flow of a gas, a dryer connected to the flow controller, configured to absorb water molecules in the gas and to generate a dry gas having a background moisture, a moisture cell connected to the dryer, configured to add an object moisture to the dry gas, and a delay member connected to the moisture cell, configured to pass the dry gas with a delay time depending on a concentration of the background moisture in the dry gas.

Abstract: Micromachined ultrasonic transducers integrated with complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) substrates are described, as well as methods of fabricating such devices. Fabrication may involve two separate wafer bonding steps. Wafer bonding may be used to fabricate sealed cavities in a substrate. Wafer bonding may also be used to bond the substrate to another substrate, such as a CMOS wafer. At least the second wafer bonding may be performed at a low temperature.

Abstract: Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure relate to devices, systems and methods of manufacture for an exemplary waveguide usable for acoustic signal transmission for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of a specimen (e.g., a wooden specimen) as well as apparatuses usable therewith. An exemplary waveguide comprises a mating portion for interfacing with a transducer horn of an ultrasonic transducer. The mating portion comprises at least a contact well configured to enable a connection between the transducer horn and the waveguide. The waveguide further comprises a body portion that comprises an upper body portion, that has a flat-faced distal end that is usable to establish contact with a surface of the specimen, and a lower body portion that is attached to and extends outwardly from the upper body portion and is further attached to the mating portion. Other technical examples are further described in the present disclosure.

Abstract: An online measuring system for the semi-volatile organic compounds in the gas phase is provided in the disclosure. The system comprises a filter head, a three-way electromagnetic valve, an enrichment-thermal desorption device, a two-position six-way valve, a mass flow controller, a gas pump, a gas chromatograph, a primary capture trap, a secondary focus trap, and a gas supply and pressure control system, the inlet of the filter head is connected to be provided with a sampling object, the outlet of the filter head is connected with the port B of the three-way electromagnetic valve through a passivated stainless steel tube, the port C of the three-way electromagnetic valve is connected with the inlet of the primary capture trap through a passivated stainless steel tube, and the port A of the three-way electromagnetic valve is connected to the gas supply and pressure control system through a passivated stainless steel tube.

Abstract: A liquid chromatography fluid supply apparatus, for providing a mixture of a plurality of different fluids as a mobile phase for a liquid chromatography sample separation apparatus, includes a plurality of supply lines, a plurality of fluid pumps, and a combining point. Each of the supply lines is fluidically coupled to a respective one of a plurality of fluid component sources for providing a respective one of the fluids. Each of the fluid pumps is associated with a respective one of said supply lines. The fluids from the supply lines are to be merged at the combining point. Each of the fluid pumps conveys or does not convey a respective fluid from a respective one of the fluid component sources to the combining point, depending on a respective switching state of the fluid supply apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-packed chromatography cartridge (10) suitable for flash chromatography. The chromatography cartridge (10) comprises a barrel (20) having one end sealed with a cap (40), a thread (23) arranged on the outer cylindrical surface of the barrel (20) and engaged to a mating thread (43) on the inner cylindrical surface of the cap (40). The barrel is provided with at least one protrusion (24) arranged on the outer cylindrical surface and below the thread (23) in the direction from the end sealed by the cap (40). The protrusion (24) extends essentially radially outwards from the outer cylindrical surface of the barrel (20). The cap (40) is provided with a cylindrical flange (44) arranged below the thread (43) of the cap (40). A locking member (46) is arranged on the flange (44) and extends essentially radially inwards from the inner cylindrical surface of the flange (44).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at the selection and design of columns for liquid chromatography including liquid chromatography devices and systems and corresponding methods of operation, particularly in the field of high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for analysing hydrocarbons, comprising: the implementation of a gas chromatography separation according to a first controlled temperature profile, to separate a sample into a plurality of analytes; the detection of at least one of said analytes by measurement of a variation of the resonance frequency of at least one resonator of nano-electromechanical system (NEMS) type covered with a functional layer made to vibrate at the resonance frequency thereof, under the effect of an adsorption or desorption of the analyte by the functional layer, said method being characterised in that the resonator is subjected to a second controlled temperature profile, lower than the first profile.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a combustion tube for a device for elemental analysis of a sample, comprising an outer tube including an outlet and an inner tube including an inlet, the inner tube detachably insertable into the outer tube, wherein the outer and inner tubes are arranged such that the sample passes through the inlet, through the inner tube into the outer tube, and out of the combustion tube through the outlet, wherein the inner and outer tubes are configured such that, at least in a region in which the inner tube is surrounded by the outer tube, the sample is essentially inside the inner tube. The outer tube is made of a quartz glass, and the inner tube is made of a ceramic. The present invention further relates to a device for elemental analysis of a sample comprising a combustion tube according to the present disclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a kit and method for testing harmful heavy metals onsite, which can determine the presence or absence of harmful heavy metals and the degree of contamination with harmful heavy metals dissolved in water or contained in sediment, soil, deep-sea mining tailings and the like. The kit includes a receiving member and a diagnostic solution containing a biosurfactant, which is accommodated in the receiving member and undergoes an ion exchange reaction with a liquid including harmful heavy metals or a solid sample from which harmful heavy metals are leached in a liquid phase.

Abstract: Gas sensors are provided. The gas sensors comprise: a substrate; a plurality of electrodes on the substrate; and a polymeric sensing layer on the substrate for adsorbing a gas-phase analyte. The adsorption of the analyte is effective to change a property of the gas sensor that results in a change in an output signal from the gas sensor. The polymeric sensing layer comprises a polymer chosen from substituted or unsubstituted polyarylenes comprising the reaction product of monomers comprising a first monomer comprising an aromatic acetylene group and a second monomer comprising two or more cyclopentadienone groups, or a cured product of the reaction product. The gas sensors and methods of using such sensors find particular applicability in the sensing of gas-phase organic analytes.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a hydrogen monitoring system comprises a plurality of sensing elements that individually comprise a working electrode, a counter electrode, an insulating layer located in between the working electrode and the counter electrode, a catalyst located on an end of both the working electrode and the counter electrode, an electrolyte located on the end of the sensing elements on both the working electrode and the counter electrode, between the working electrode and the counter electrode, and in contact with the catalyst, and an electrical circuit located on an opposite end of the sensing element that connects the working electrode and the counter electrode.

Abstract: Provided is an online centralized monitoring and analysis system based on an electronic nose instrument for multi-point malodorous gases, and the system includes an electronic nose instrument, which connects with multiple monitoring points through pipes. On-site malodorous gases in the maximum range of 2.5 km are drawn into odor electronic nose instrument within 1.0 min by the external vacuum pump, and forced to flow through the annular gas sensor array for 30 s by the internal vacuum pump periodically. The modular convolution neural networks online learn the recent time-series responses of the gas sensor array and predict their coming responses, and the modular deep neural networks offline set up the relationship between the responses and multiple concentration items according to odor big data.

Abstract: the disclosure discloses a wide-concentration multi-component hazardous gas detector and an implementation method thereof, solving the problems of the existing, technology that false negative results, ultra-limit concentration and sensor poisoning often occur in a gas detector used in fire fighting forces. The wide-concentration multi-component hazardous gas detector includes a gas diluting and sampling connector, a sensor integrated module, electrochemical sensors, ADC (analog to digital converter) circuits, MCU (microprogrammed control unit) single chip microcomputers, acousto-optic alarms, a 4-button keyboard module, an LED (light-emitting diode) display module, an SD card data memory module, a power supply control and electric quantity display module, a high-performance lithium battery pack, a small evacuation pump, 433M signal transmission modules and a remote command platform signal collection terminal.

Abstract: A method for sensing gas by a gas sensing device, the method may include generating, by a semiconductor temperature sensing element that is spaced apart from a gas reactive element and is thermally coupled to the gas reactive element, detection signals that are indicative of a temperature of the gas reactive element; wherein the gas reactive element and the semiconductor temperature sensing element are of microscopic scale; and processing, by a readout circuit of the gas sensing device, the detection signals to provide information about a gas that affected the temperature of the gas reactive element.

Abstract: According to various embodiments of the disclosure, an electronic device comprising a gas sensor, a motion sensor, a processor, wherein the processor is configured to acquire data related to air outside the electronic device by using the gas sensor, identify a movement of the electronic device by using the motion sensor while acquiring the data, correct, in case that the movement of the electronic device satisfies a designated condition, at least partial data in an interval in which a movement satisfying the designated condition continues, among the data; and produce information related to quality of the air, at least based on the data, the at least partial data of which has been corrected. Other embodiments may possible.

Abstract: A sensor system includes an unmanned vehicle system is provided that includes a housing, and an environmental sensor system coupled to the housing, the environmental sensor system configured to detect one or more environmental conditions of an environment in operational contact with the unmanned vehicle system. The environmental sensor includes a sensing element that includes a sensing material to detect and quantify at least one analyte gas by measuring impedance of the sensing element at one or more frequencies of the different frequencies during exposure of the sensing material to the at least one analyte gas.