A method for fabricating semiconductor based sensor devices with sensors which are in communication with the environment surrounding the sensor devices, and such a sensor device is described. The method comprises the steps of providing a semiconductor-based device wafer, fabricating a plurality of sensors on the semiconductor-based device wafer, providing a capping wafer, and attaching the capping wafer on the device wafer with each sensor arranged below a recess of the capping wafer. The capping wafer comprises at least one gas permeable section between each recess and the second side, to provide a gas passage between the recess and the environment surrounding the sensor device. The method further comprises the steps of applying a protective layer on all gas permeable sections of the capping wafer, dividing the device wafer and the attached capping wafer into individual sensor devices, and removing the protective layer from all gas permeable sections.
H01L 31/18 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of these devices or of parts thereof
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CAPPED SEMICONDUCTOR BASED SENSOR AND METHOD FOR ITS FABRICATION
A method for fabricating semiconductor-based sensor devices and such a sensor device are described. The sensor devices comprise sensors comprising micro- and/or nanostructures which are in communication with the environment surrounding the sensor devices. The method comprises the steps of providing a semiconductor-based device wafer, fabricating a plurality of sensors on the semiconductor-based device wafer (1), providing (102) a capping wafer, attaching a first side of the capping wafer on the device wafer with each sensor arranged below a recess. The capping wafer comprises, between the recesses, a plurality of holes extending from the second side, wherein the holes are in fluid communication with the cavities by passages arranged between contact areas when the capping wafer has been attached to the device wafer. The method comprises the steps of injecting a liquid into the passages and the holes, forming, from the liquid, a gas permeable segment in the passages, and dividing the device wafer and the attached capping wafer into individual devices along lines through the holes.
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A spectroscopic gas sensor (1) is described, which comprises a multipass absorption cell (4) configured for gas exchange, wherein the multipass absorption cell (4) comprises a component reflector unit (5) comprising at least one first reflector (x6), and a main reflector unit (7) comprising a concave second reflector (8) and a concave third reflector (9), each facing the component reflector unit (5), a light source (11) configured to emit and direct light towards the concave second reflector (8). The gas sensor (1) also comprises a first interference filter (14) configured to transmit a first wavelength portion of the light and to reflect light outside of the first wavelength portion, and arranged in the component reflector unit (5), and a first detector, (15) arranged to detect light that has been transmitted through the first interference filter (14). A first positive lens (16) is arranged between the first interference filter (14) and the first detector (15), for focusing the light that has been transmitted through the first interference filter (14).
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A spectroscopic gas sensor (1) comprising a multipass absorption cell (4) is described. The multipass absorption cell (4) comprises a component reflector unit (5) defining a concave first surface (6') with a first centre of curvature (19) and comprising at least one first reflector (6), and a main reflector unit (7) comprising a concave second reflector (8) defining a second centre of curvature (17) and a concave third reflector (9) defining a third centre of curvature (18). The component reflector unit (5), the second reflector (8), and the third reflector (9), are arranged in a White cell configuration. A light source (11) is configured to emit and direct light towards the concave second reflector (8). A first detector (15) is arranged in the component reflector unit (5) such that it is illuminated by a light spot during operation of the gas sensor (1). The component reflector unit (5) comprises an optical return unit (20) comprising a light input (LI) at a first distance from the longitudinal optical plane (C).
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING TAMPERING OF BREATH SAMPLE MEASUREMENTS
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method for determining the validity of a measurement of a concentration of an intoxicating substance in the exhaled breath of a user and thereby reducing the risk for tampering with the results without increasing the analyzing time or inconvenience for the user. A line-of-sight detector is provided and its output signal compared with a tracer substance signal to determine if the signals have respective expected behavior and relation.
A computer implemented method and a gas sensor device comprising a spectroscopic sensing unit (2), a memory (3) and a control unit (4), is described. The control unit (4) is configured to output calibrated values, which are measures of a concentration of a gas component measured by the spectroscopic sensing unit (2), wherein the calibrated values are determined from measurement values obtained from the spectroscopic sensing unit (2) and a baseline calibration parameter retrieved from the memory (3). The control unit is configured to update the baseline calibration parameter (zero) by identifying the minimum measurement value obtained during a predetermined first time period (14), obtaining a time for the first time period (14), obtaining a model value corresponding to the obtained time, determining an updated baseline calibration parameter based on the minimum measurement value and the model value, and updating the baseline calibration parameter stored in the memory (3).
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G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
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MULTIPASS SPECTROSCOPIC ABSORPTION CELL AND GAS SENSOR COMPRISING SUCH
The present invention relates to a multipass spectroscopic absorption cell (200) and in particular to cells of White-type operating as non- dispersive near infrared gas sensors. The invention further relates to gas sensors (300) and alcohol sensors. The component reflector unit (245;445) of the multipass spectroscopic absorption cell (200) comprises a first detector (250) and a second detector (260) and a light source (210) arranged to emit a first portion of the light to first reflect in a first concave mirror (220;420) and forming a first light path ending in the first detector (250), and to emit a second portion of the light to first reflect in the second concave mirror (230;430) forming a second light path ending in the second detector (260).
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The present invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling air quality in a vehicle compartment. In particular the invention relates to a sensor unit determining at least two different substances present in the air of the vehicle compartment wherein the settings of a heat, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC-system) of the vehicle are controlled and optimized using at least one of the determined substances.
The present invention relates to gas detecting devices and in particular to volatile substance sensors such as breath alcohol devices sensors. The semiconductor gas sensor device according to the invention comprises a laser structure and an optical waveguide resonator formed in a same compound semiconductor which comprises at least one optical emission layer and one optical propagation layer. The optical waveguide resonator is formed in the optical propagation layer and is to its greater part separated from the remaining portion of the optical propagation layer. The laser structure is provided adjacent to a portion of the optical waveguide resonator and arranged to transmit electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength band to the optical waveguide resonator arranged to resonate at that specific wavelength band.
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
The present invention relates to gas detecting devices and in particular to volatile substance sensors such as breath alcohol devices sensors. The semiconductor gas sensor device according to the invention comprises a laser structure and an optical waveguide resonator formed in a same compound semiconductor which comprises at least one optical emission layer and one optical propagation layer. The optical waveguide resonator is formed in the optical propagation layer and is to its greater part separated from the remaining portion of the optical propagation layer. The laser structure is provided adjacent to a portion of the optical waveguide resonator and arranged to transmit electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength band to the optical waveguide resonator arranged to resonate at that specific wavelength band.
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
A method and a device for determining a concentration of a component in a fluid is described. The method comprises the steps of providing from a first optical sensor (1) a first light intensity (IR1A) for light which has interacted with the fluid at a first point in time (A), and a second light intensity (IR1B) for light which has interacted with the fluid at a second point in time (B), wherein the first light intensity (IR1A) is different from the second light intensity (IR1B), and providing from a second optical sensor (2) a third light intensity (IR2A) for light which has interacted with the fluid at the first point in time (A), and a fourth light intensity (IR2B) for light which has interacted with the fluid at the second point in time (B). The method also comprises determining the concentration of the component in the fluid, measured by the first optical sensor (1), at the first point in time (A) and/or at the second point in time (B), based on the first light intensity (IR1A), the second light intensity (IR1B), the third light intensity (IR2A), the fourth light intensity (IR2B), a first concentration function (func1), a second concentration function (func2), and correlation information (Corr).
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN A BREATH SAMPLE FACILITATED BY A USER INTERACTION SCHEME
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method arranged to provide tracer-aided determination and classification of the presence of a breath intoxicating substance facilitated by a user interaction scheme. If a determination may not be performed within a first compliant mode of operation an interactive mode is initiated wherein the user is stepwise instructed to perform actions that facilitate the classification. An action compliance value, representing how well the user follows issued actions/instructions, is determined and used to select actions.
2) have been subtracted, and the input (5) of the second control loop mechanism (CLM2) is provided with the difference between the first predicted temperature ({tilde over (X)}) of the gas surrounding the device and the temperature signal (Y).
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Method for determining a gas concentration from a group of sensors
A method for determining a measure of a gas concentration from a group of at least two non-dispersive infrared. NDIR. gas sensors (S1-SN) is described. The method comprises the steps of obtaining. at a processing unit (1), from each NDIR gas sensor (S1-SN) a measure of a gas concentration as a belief function Pi(x), which provides a probability as a function of the sensed light intensity at a specific wavelength, merging. in the processing unit, the belief functions Pi(x) to a merged belief function P(x). A computer program performing the method is also described.
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
A system for testing alcohol breath analyzers, wherein the system comprises an alcohol breath gas generation device, a test chamber, a reference measuring device, a control and registration unit, and a distribution unit. The invention also relates to methods of testing alcohol breath analyzers.
A method for fabricating semiconductor based sensor devices (20) with sensors (2) which are in communication with the environment surrounding the sensor devices (20), and such a sensor device (20) is described. The method comprises the steps of providing (101) a semiconductor-based device wafer (1), fabricating (102) a plurality of sensors (2) on the semiconductor-based device wafer (1), providing (103) a capping wafer (8), and attaching (104) the capping wafer (8) on the device wafer (1) with each sensor (2) arranged below a recess (11) of the capping wafer. The capping wafer (8) comprises at least one gas permeable section (14') between each recess (11) and the second side (10), to provide a gas passage between the recess (11) and the environment surrounding the sensor device (20). The method further comprises the steps of applying (105) a protective layer (15) on all gas permeable sections (14') of the capping wafer (8), dividing (107) the device wafer (1) and the attached capping wafer (8) into individual sensor devices, and removing (108) the protective layer (15) from all gas permeable sections (14').
A method for fabricating semiconductor-based sensor devices (15) and such a sensor device (15) are described. The sensor devices (15) comprise sensors (2) comprising micro- and/or nanostructures which are in communication with the environment surrounding the sensor devices (15). The method comprises the steps of providing a semiconductor-based device wafer (1), fabricating a plurality of sensors (2) on the semiconductor-based device wafer (1), providing (102) a capping wafer (8), attaching (103) a first side (9) of the capping wafer (8) on the device wafer (1) with each sensor arranged below a recess. The capping wafer comprises, between the recesses, a plurality of holes extending from the second side, wherein the holes are in fluid communication with the cavities by passages arranged between contact areas when the capping wafer has been attached to the device wafer. The method comprises the steps of injecting (104) a liquid into the passages and the holes, forming (105), from the liquid, a gas permeable segment (21) in the passages (12), and dividing (106) the device wafer (1) and the attached capping wafer (8) into individual devices (15) along lines (16) through the holes (13).
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A gas sensor (1) is described comprising a light source (2), and a detector (4), a first reflector (7), which is concave and arranged to reflect and concentrate light emitted from the light source (2) to a first light spot (31), and an interference filter (5). The gas sensor comprises a second reflector (8), a third reflector (9), which is concave, and a reflector base (37) with a dome shaped surface (17) with the first and third reflectors facing the light source (2) and the detector (4). During operation of the gas sensor (1), the detector (4) is illuminated by light from the light source (2), which in an optical path from the light source (2) has been reflected at least once in each one of the first reflector (7), the second reflector (8), and the third reflector (9). The gas sensor (1) is configured for detection of a first wavelength portion of the light.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACER-AIDED DETERMINATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN BREATH SAMPLE
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method arranged to provide tracer-aided classification of the presence of a breath intoxicating substance above a limit concentration and providing status to a user about the progression of the classification. The method/system detects a peak in the tracer signal and defines an evaluation period corresponding to the duration of the peak. Measurements classification of the concentration of the intoxicating substance is used for the evaluation period, and if required to achieve a result, for a plurality of evaluation periods.
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GAS SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UPDATING BASELINE CALIBRATION PARAMETER
A computer implemented method and a gas sensor device comprising a spectroscopic sensing unit (2), a memory (3) and a control unit (4), is described. The control unit (4) is configured to output calibrated values, which are measures of a concentration of a gas component measured by the spectroscopic sensing unit (2), wherein the calibrated values are determined from measurement values obtained from the spectroscopic sensing unit (2) and a baseline calibration parameter retrieved from the memory (3). The control unit is configured to update the baseline calibration parameter (zero) by identifying the minimum measurement value obtained during a predetermined first time period (14), obtaining a time for the first time period (14), obtaining a model value corresponding to the obtained time, determining an updated baseline calibration parameter based on the minimum measurement value and the model value, and updating the baseline calibration parameter stored in the memory (3).
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21.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING TAMPERING OF BREATH SAMPLE MEASUREMENTS
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method for determining the validity of a measurement of a concentration of an intoxicating substance in the exhaled breath of a user and thereby reducing the risk for tampering with the results without increasing the analyzing time or inconvenience for the user. A line-of-sight detector is provided and its output signal compared with a tracer substance signal to determine if the signals have respective expected behavior and relation.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING TAMPERING OF BREATH SAMPLE MEASUREMENTS
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method for determining the validity of a measurement of a concentration of an intoxicating substance in the exhaled breath of a user and thereby reducing the risk for tampering with the results without increasing the analyzing time or inconvenience for the user. A line-of-sight detector is provided and its output signal compared with a tracer substance signal to determine if the signals have respective expected behavior and relation.
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COMBINED VEHICLE MOUNTED BREATH ANALYZING AND HVAC SYSTEM AND METHOD
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system combined with a heat, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC-system) of the vehicle, wherein the settings of the HVAC system are controlled to optimize the performance of the breath analyzing system. In particular the HVAC system may be set to a closed position facilitating a concentration build up of breath gases in the compartment. Alternatively the HVAC system may shift between open and closed positions.
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MULTI WAVELENGTH BREATH ANALYZING SYSTEM AND METHOD
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing apparatus and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing apparatus operating in the 3.3-3.6 μm wavelength range and arranged to provide absorption information in at least two different wavelength bands in the wavelength range. The absorption information from the wavelength bands are compared with tabulated data of preselected substances to identify an unidentified substance.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments
for air analysis and air improvement; electrical
installations for air improvement; apparatus for air and gas
analysis; semiconductors; air pollution measuring devices;
sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments; sensors for
use in machine control; optical sensors; carbon dioxide
detectors; fire sensors; alarm sensors; pollutant sensors;
gas sensors; oxygen sensors, not for medical use; infrared
remote control apparatus; infrared sensors and detectors;
alcoholmeters; apparatus for the analysis of alcohol in
exhaled air; software for identification and authorization
of persons; data processing apparatus; data processing
equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical);
electrical instruments for recording carbon dioxide (not for
medical purposes); electrical instruments for the control or
monitoring of carbon dioxide (not for medical purposes);
memory units for storing environmental parameters and time
stamping; infrared optical apparatus; electrical controls
for climate control systems consisting of digital
thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and
drying devices. Sensors for medical use; gas sensors for medical use; carbon
dioxide sensors for medical use; sensor apparatus for
diagnosis, for medical use; sensor apparatus for medical use
in monitoring the vital signs of patients; diagnostic
measuring apparatus for medical use; apparatus for analyzing
alcohol in exhaled air, for medical use; apparatus for
testing the alcohol content of breath air for medical
purposes; respiratory gas analyzers for medical diagnoses.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING AIR QUALITY IN A VEHICLE COMPARTMENT
The present invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling air quality in a vehicle compartment. In particular the invention relates to a sensor unit determining at least two different substances present in the air of the vehicle compartment wherein the settings of a heat, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC-system) of the vehicle are controlled and optimized using at least one of the determined substances.
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
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A multi-channel gas sensor comprising a gas cell (101, 601), a light source (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610), a first interference filter (150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650), a first detection unit (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) and a second detection unit (130, 230, 330, 430, 530, 630). The light source (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) is arranged to emit light radiation into the gas cell (101, 5 601). The first detection unit (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) is arranged to detect light from the light source, that has propagated through at least a part of the gas cell (101, 601), and that has been transmitted through the first interference filter (150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650). The second detection unit (130, 230, 330, 430, 530, 630) is arranged to be illuminated by light from the light source that has been reflected in the first interference filter (150, 250, 350, 450, 10 550, 650) and then has propagated through the gas cell (101, 601) before illuminating the second detection unit and to detect at least a second wavelength portion of said light that has been reflected in the first interference filter.
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G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A CONCENTRATION OF A COMPONENT IN A FLUID
A method and a device for determining a concentration of a component in a fluid is described. The method comprises the steps of providing from a first optical sensor (1) a first light intensity (IR1A) for light which has interacted with the fluid at a first point in time (A), and a second light intensity (IR1B) for light which has interacted with the fluid at a second point in time (B), wherein the first light intensity (IR1A) is different from the second light intensity (IR1B), and providing from a second optical sensor (2) a third light intensity (IR2A) for light which has interacted with the fluid at the first point in time (A), and a fourth light intensity (IR2B) for light which has interacted with the fluid at the second point in time (B). The method also comprises determining the concentration of the component in the fluid, measured by the first optical sensor (1), at the first point in time (A) and/or at the second point in time (B), based on the first light intensity (IR1A), the second light intensity (IR1B), the third light intensity (IR2A), the fourth light intensity (IR2B), a first concentration function (func1), a second concentration function (func2), and correlation information (Corr).
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Gas sensors for measuring gas concentration; Gas detectors for detecting the presence of gas; air analysis apparatus, alcohol sensing apparatus in the nature of alcohol breath testing units for use in the science and medical fields; measuring sensors for use in alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters; apparatus in the nature of air analysis apparatus for detection and analysis of ethanol and/or industrial methyl alcohol in expelled exhaled air Sensors for medical use, namely, patient monitoring sensors, patient sensors for monitoring and measuring blood properties and respiratory events; gas sensors for medical use, namely, respiratory sensors; carbon dioxide sensors, namely, carbon dioxide indicators for medical use; sensor apparatus for diagnosis, namely, biofeedback sensors for medical use; sensor apparatus for medical use in monitoring vital signs in patients, namely, patient monitoring sensors; medical devices, namely, patient sensors for monitoring and measuring blood properties and respiratory events; diagnostic measuring devices for medical use, namely, medical diagnostic apparatus for measuring electrolytes in the body; medical diagnostic apparatus for analyzing alcohol in exhaled air; medical diagnostic apparatus for testing the alcohol content of breath air; respiratory gas analyzers for medical diagnoses, namely, respiratory sensors, breath gas analyzers for medical diagnostics
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER FOR A TEMPERATURE CONTROL MECHANISM
122) have been subtracted, and the input (5) of the second control loop mechanism (CLM2) is provided with the difference between the first predicted temperature (X) of the gas surrounding the device and the temperature signal (Y).
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A method for determining a measure of a gas concentration from a group of at least two non- dispersive infrared, NDIR, gas sensors (S1-SN) is described. The method comprises the steps of obtaining, at a processing unit (1), from each NDIR gas sensor (S1-SN) a measure of a gas concentration as a belief function Pi(x), which provides a probability as a function of the sensed light intensity at a specific wavelength, merging, in the processing unit, the belief functions Pi(x) to a merged belief function P(x). A computer program performing the method is also described.
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN A BREATH SAMPLE FACILITATED BY A USER INTERACTION SCHEME
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method arranged to provide tracer-aided determination and classification of the presence of a breath intoxicating substance facilitated by a user interaction scheme. If a determination may not be performed within a first compliant mode of operation an interactive mode is initiated wherein the user is stepwise instructed to perform actions that facilitate the classification. An action compliance value, representing how well the user follows issued actions/instructions, is determined and used to select actions.
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B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method arranged to provide tracer-aided determination and classification of the presence of a breath intoxicating substance facilitated by a user interaction scheme. If a determination may not be performed within a first compliant mode of operation an interactive mode is initiated wherein the user is stepwise instructed to perform actions that facilitate the classification. An action compliance value, representing how well the user follows issued actions/instructions, is determined and used to select actions.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
A system for testing alcohol breath analyzers, wherein the system comprises an alcohol breath gas generation device, a test chamber, a reference measuring device, a control and registration unit, and a distribution unit. The invention also relates to methods of testing alcohol breath analyzers.
A system for testing alcohol breath analyzers, wherein the system comprises an alcohol breath gas generation device, a test chamber, a reference measuring device, a control and registration unit, and a distribution unit. The invention also relates to methods of testing alcohol breath analyzers.
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Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analysis and air improvement; electrical installations for air improvement; apparatus for air and gas analysis; Semiconductors; Air pollution measuring devices; Sensors, detectors and monitoring instruments; sensors for use in machine control; optical sensors; carbon dioxide detectors; fire sensors; alarm sensors; pollutant sensors; gas sensors; oxygen sensors, not for medical use; Infrared remote control apparatus; infrared sensors and detectors; alcoholmeters; apparatus for the analysis of alcohol in exhaled air; software software for identificationand authorization of persons; data processing apparatus; data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); electrical instruments for recording carbon dioxide (not for medical purposes); electrical instruments for the control or monitoring of carbon dioxide (not for medical purposes); memory units for storing environmental parameters and time stamping; infrared optical apparatus; electrical controls for climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying devices. Sensors for medical use; Gas sensors for medical use; Carbon dioxide sensors for medical use; sensor apparatus for diagnosis, for medical use; Sensor apparatus for medical use in monitoring the vital signs of patients; Diagnostic measuring apparatus for medical use; apparatus for analyzing alcohol in exhaled air, for medical use; apparatus for testing the alcohol content of breath air for medical purposes; respiratory gas analyzers for medical diagnoses.
A gas sensor (1) is described comprising a light source (2), and a detector (4), a first reflector (7), which is concave and arranged to reflect and concentrate light emitted from the light source (2) to a first light spot (31), and an interference filter (5). The gas sensor comprises a second reflector (8), a third reflector (9), which is concave, and a reflector base (37) with a dome shaped surface (17) with the first and third reflectors facing the light source (2) and the detector (4). During operation of the gas sensor (1), the detector (4) is illuminated by light from the light source (2), which in an optical path from the light source (2) has been reflected at least once in each one of the first reflector (7), the second reflector (8), and the third reflector (9). The gas sensor (1) is configured for detection of a first wavelength portion of the light.
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
38.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACER-AIDED DETERMINATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE IN BREATH SAMPLE
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method arranged to provide tracer-aided classification of the presence of a breath intoxicating substance above a limit concentration and providing status to a user about the progression of the classification. The method/system detects a peak in the tracer signal and defines an evaluation period corresponding to the duration of the peak. Measurements classification of the concentration of the intoxicating substance is used for the evaluation period, and if required to achieve a result, for a plurality of evaluation periods.
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
39.
COMBINED VEHICLE MOUNTED BREATH ANALYZING AND HVAC SYSTEM AND METHOD
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing system and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing system combined with a heat, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC-system) of the vehicle, wherein the settings of the HVAC system are controlled to optimize the performance of the breath analyzing system. In particular the HVAC system may be set to a closed position fascilitating a concentration buil up of breath gases in the compartment. Alternatively the HVAC system may shift between open and closed positions.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
A61B 5/18 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times for vehicle drivers
40.
MULTI WAVELENGTH BREATH ANALYZING SYSTEM AND METHOD
The present invention relates to a breath analyzing apparatus and method. In particular the invention relates to a breath analyzing apparatus operating in the 3.3-3.6 μm wavelength range and arranged to provide absorption information in at least two different wavelength bands in the wavelength range. The absorption information from the wavelength bands are compared with tabulated data of preselected substances to identify an unidentified substance.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
A multi-channel gas sensor comprising a gas cell (101, 601), a light source (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610), a first interference filter (150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650), a first detection unit (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) and a second detection unit (130, 230, 330, 430, 530, 630). The light source (110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) is arranged to emit light radiation into the gas cell (101, 5 601). The first detection unit (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) is arranged to detect light from the light source, that has propagated through at least a part of the gas cell (101, 601), and that has been transmitted through the first interference filter (150, 250, 350, 450, 550, 650). The second detection unit (130, 230, 330, 430, 530, 630) is arranged to be illuminated by light from the light source that has been reflected in the first interference filter (150, 250, 350, 450, 10 550, 650) and then has propagated through the gas cell (101, 601) before illuminating the second detection unit and to detect at least a second wavelength portion of said light that has been reflected in the first interference filter.
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
42.
Distributed system for access control and sobriety testing
The invention relates to a distributed system (1; 11; 21) for access control and sobriety testing comprising an authorization control and sobriety testing station (2; 12; 22; 32), which obtains authorization data and a bodily signature sample from an individual seeking access, a central control unit (3; 13; 23; 33), which, if there is a positive verification of the authorization data and no detection of alcohol in the bodily signature sample, issues temporary authorization information, and at least one access control unit (4; 14; 24), which obtains the temporary authorization information and, upon a positive verification of the temporary authorization information, grants access to the individual who is seeking such access.
G07C 9/38 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass with central registration
G07C 9/37 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/18 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times for vehicle drivers
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
The present invention relates to a personal protection device, for example a helmet, comprising a breath analyzing system suitable to be provided in a helmet. The breath analyzing system comprises a breath analyzer, a proximity sensor, a communication unit and a flow control assembly arranged to alarm if the breath concentration of a selected intoxicating substance exceeds a predetermined value. The breath analyzing system has a low power inactive mode and an active mode and the proximity sensor is arranged to detect if the personal protection device is worn, and if so, the system changes to an active mode the breath analysis is initiated. The active mode includes initiating an active element of the flow control assembly.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
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for air analysis and air improvement; apparatus for air and
gas analysis; semiconductor; devices for measuring air
pollution; sensors and detectors; sensors for use in machine
control; optical sensors; carbon dioxide detectors; fire
sensors; alarm sensors; pollution sensors; gas sensors;
oxygen sensors, not for medical use; infrared remote control
devices; infrared sensors and detectors; breathalyzer;
apparatus for analyzing alcohol in the exhaled air;
software; software for identification and authorization of
persons; data processing apparatus; electrical and
mechanical data processing equipment and accessories;
electrical instruments for recording carbon dioxide, not for
medical purposes; electrical instruments for the control or
monitoring of carbon dioxide, not for medical purposes;
memory units for storing environmental parameters and time
stamping; infrared optical apparatus; electrical controls
for climate control systems consisting of digital
thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and
drying devices. Sensors for medical use; gas sensors for medical use; carbon
dioxide sensors for medical use; sensor apparatus for
diagnosis, for medical use; sensor devices for medical use
in monitoring vital signs in patients; diagnostic measuring
devices for medical use; apparatus for analyzing alcohol in
exhaled air, for medical use; apparatus for testing the
alcohol content of breath air for medical purposes;
respiratory gas analyzers for medical diagnoses. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, boiling,
cooling, drying, ventilating and water supply; ventilation
apparatus; electrical apparatus and instruments for air
sensing, cleaning and purifying; electrical installations
for air sensing, cleaning and purifying; air conditioners;
heating, ventilation and air conditioning apparatus for use
in vehicles. Hydraulic fracturing services; installation, maintenance and
repair of devices using air sensing technology; consultancy
services regarding installation of automation equipment for
buildings. Technical services and research in the field of infrared gas
measurement technology; data automation and collection
service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and
collect air quality data; research and development in the
field of measurement of air quality and gases; electronic
data storage; air quality analyzes; air environment
consultations; development of sensors for air quality
measurements; air flow measurement services; providing
scientific information in the field of climate change and
global warming.
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Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments
for air analysis and air enhancement; air and gas analysis
apparatus; measurement sensors and apparatus;
semi-conductors; air pollution measuring devices; sensors
and detectors; sensors for use in the control of engines;
optical sensors; carbon dioxide detectors; fire sensors;
alarm sensors; pollutant sensors; gas sensors; oxygen
sensors, not for medical use; infrared remote control
apparatus; infrared optical apparatus; infrared sensors and
detectors; nondispersive infrared sensors; optical
semiconductor sensors; computer software platforms; data
processing apparatus; data processing equipment and
accessories (electrical and mechanical); electrical
instruments and infrared devices for the sensing and
registration of gases [other than for medical purposes];
electrical instruments and infrared devices for the control
or monitoring of gases [other than for medical purposes];
memory devices for storing of environmental parameters and
timestamping; alcoholmeters; apparatus for the analysis of
alcohol in exhaled air; software; identification software;
digital thermostats for climate control; computer hardware
and software for control and automation of climate control
systems for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and
drying control devices. Sensors for medical use; gas sensors for medical use; carbon
dioxide sensors for medical use; breath gas analyzers for
medical diagnostics; apparatus for analyzing alcohol in
breath fluids [for medical use]; alcohol breath testing
units [for medical use]; sensor apparatus for medical use in
diagnosis; sensor apparatus for medical use in monitoring
the vital signs of patients; diagnostic measuring apparatus
for medical use. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating,
refrigerating, ventilating and water supply; ventilation
apparatus; electrical appliances and instruments for air
improvement; electrical installations for air sensing,
cleaning and purifying; air-conditioning apparatus; vehicle
climate-control system for heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning. Hydraulic fracturing services; installation, maintenance and
repair of devices using air sensing technology; advisory
services relating to installation of building automation
equipment. Infrared gas measurement technology services and research
thereof; data automation and collection service using
proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect air
quality data; research and developments in the field of
measurement of air quality and gases; electronic storage of
data; air quality analysis; consultations regarding air
environment; development of sensors for air quality
measurements; air flow measurement services; providing
scientific information in the fields of climate change and
global warming; research and development of optical path
design technology.
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(1) Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analysis and air enhancement, namely, air and gas analysis sensors; semi-conductors; infrared remote control sensors; infrared sensors and detectors; breathalyzer; sensors and detectors for analyzing alcohol in exhaled air; software, namely, software for physical recognition of persons and for authorizing their access to buildings and premises; data processing equipment, electrical and mechanical, namely, computer hardware and software for use in air and gases analysis, air enhancement and physical recognition of persons, all for commercial, residential and industrial use; electrical instruments for the control and monitoring of carbon dioxide not for medical purposes; memory units for storing environmental parameters and time stamping; infrared optical sensors and detectors;
(2) Sensors for medical use, namely, gas sensors for medical use; medical heart rate sensors; medical blood pressure sensors; medical pulse rate sensors; apparatus for analyzing alcohol in exhaled air, for medical purposes; apparatus for testing the alcohol content of breath air for medical purposes; respiratory gas analyzers for medical diagnoses;
(3) Electrical appliances, sensors and detectors for air sensing, cleaning and purifying; electrical monitoring and control systems for air sensing, cleaning and purifying; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning apparatus for use in vehicles; (1) Hydraulic fracturing services; installation, maintenance and repair of air and gases sensors used to monitor, measure and analyze air and gases; consultancy services regarding installation of automation equipment for buildings.
(2) Providing infrared gas measurement services and research services in connection therewith; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect air quality data; research and development in the field of measurement of air quality and gases; providing electronic storage of air quality and analysis data; air quality analyzes; providing consultations regarding air environment, namely, air and gases analysis, air quality and air quality enhancement; development of sensors for air quality measurements; air flow measurement services; providing scientific information in the field of climate change and global warming;
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
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Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analysis and air improvement, namely, air analysis apparatus, gas detection apparatus being gas detectors for detecting the presence of gas, alcohol sensing apparatus; apparatus for air and gas analysis, namely, residual gas analyzers and air analysis apparatus; semiconductor in the nature of semiconductor chips, semiconductor devices, semiconductor wafers; devices for measuring air pollution, namely, electronic analyzers for measuring contaminants and environmental pollutants in the air; sensors and detectors, namely, electric air quality sensors, temperature sensors; sensors for use in machine control, namely, electric air quality sensors, temperature sensors; optical sensors; carbon dioxide detectors; fire sensors being fire detectors; alarm sensors; pollution sensors being pollutant sensors; gas sensors for measuring gas concentration; oxygen sensors, namely, electric oxygen sensors for environmental use, not for medical use; infrared remote control devices, namely, infrared cameras; infrared sensors and infrared detectors; software, namely, downloadable software for controlling air analysis hardware air-data software in mobile phones; downloadable software for identification and authorization of persons in the nature of authenticating user identification; data processing apparatus; electrical and mechanical data processing equipment and accessories, namely, data processing apparatus; electrical instruments for recording carbon dioxide, namely, carbon dioxide detectors, not for medical purposes; electrical instruments for the control or monitoring of carbon dioxide, namely, electronic carbon dioxide monitors, not for medical purposes; semi-conductor memory units for storing environmental parameters and time stamping; infrared optical apparatus, namely, infrared cameras; electrical controls, namely, electronic controller for climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying devices Sensors for medical use, namely, patient monitoring sensors; gas sensors for medical use, namely, respiratory sensors for medical use; carbon dioxide sensors for medical use, namely, medical devices being carbon dioxide indicators; sensor apparatus for diagnosis, namely, biofeedback sensors for medical use; sensor devices for medical use in monitoring vital signs in patients, namely, patient monitoring sensors; diagnostic measuring devices for medical use, namely, a medical diagnostic apparatus for measuring electrolytes in the body; apparatus for analyzing alcohol in exhaled air, namely, alcohol breath testing units for medical use; apparatus for testing the alcohol content of breath air, namely, alcohol breath testing units for medical purposes; respiratory gas analyzers for medical diagnoses being a medical apparatus for diagnosing respiratory conditions Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, boiling, cooling, drying, ventilating and water supply, namely, light installations, steam generating installations; ventilation apparatus, namely, ventilation hoods; electrical apparatus and instruments for air sensing, cleaning and purifying, namely, air exchangers for cleaning and purifying the air, air filters for air conditioning units, air sterilisers, air purifiers, air purification units, air cleaning units; electrical installations for air sensing, cleaning and purifying, namely, air purification units; air conditioners; heating, ventilation and air conditioning apparatus for use in vehicles Hydraulic fracturing services; installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning devices using air sensing technology; consultancy services regarding installation of automation equipment for buildings in the nature of providing technical support, namely, technical advice concerning the installation, repair and maintenance of electric or electronic apparatus, equipment and devices used for automated or partly automated industrial operations Technical services and research, namely, technical air quality monitoring services in the field of infrared gas measurement technology; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect air quality data; research and development in the field of air quality using measurement of air quality and gases; electronic data storage; air quality analyzes, namely, technical air quality monitoring services; air environment consultations in the nature of environmental services, namely, technical consultation in the field of environmental science regarding air quality; product development of sensors for air quality measurements; air flow measurement services, namely, remote monitoring of the functioning and use of electrical equipment, namely, air conditioners; providing scientific information in the field of climate change and global warming
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
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(1) Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analysis and air enhancement, namely, air and gas analysis sensors; air and gas measurement sensors; semi-conductors; air pollution measuring devices; sensors for use in the control of engines; optical sensors; carbon dioxide detectors; fire sensors; alarm sensors, namely, fire alarm sensors, pollutant alarm sensors, carbon dioxide alarm sensors, air pollutant alarm sensors, gas alarm sensors, oxygen alarm sensors; pollutant sensors; gas sensors; oxygen sensors, not for medical use; infrared remote control sensors; infrared optical sensors; infrared sensors and detectors; nondispersive infrared sensors; optical semiconductor sensors; computer software platforms for use in air and gases analysis and air enhancement, all for commercial residential and industrial use; data processing equipment, namely, computer hardware and software for use in air and gases analysis and air enhancement, all for commercial, residential and industrial use; electrical instruments and infrared devices for the sensing and registration of gases [other than for medical purposes]; electrical instruments and infrared devices for the control and monitoring of gases [other than for medical purposes]; memory devices for storing of environmental parameters and timestamping; alcoholmeters; apparatus for the analysis of alcohol in exhaled air; software, namely, identification software relating to indoor and outdoor air quality, air pollutants and gases; digital thermostats for climate control;
(2) Sensors for medical use, namely, gas sensors for medical use, carbon dioxide sensors for medical use, breath gas analyzers for medical diagnostics; apparatus for analyzing alcohol in breath fluids [for medical use]; alcohol breath testing units [for medical use]; medical heart rate sensors; medical blood pressure sensors; medical pulse rate sensors;
(3) Electrical appliances and instruments for air improvement, namely, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for use in cleanrooms and laboratories; electrical monitoring and control systems for air sensing, cleaning and purifying; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (1) Hydraulic fracturing services; installation, maintenance and repair of air and gases sensors used to monitor, measure and analyze air and gases; advisory services relating to installation of building automation equipment.
(2) Providing air infrared gas measurement services and air analysis services; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect air quality data; research and developments in the field of measurement of air quality and gases; providing electronic storage of air quality and analysis data; air quality analysis; providing consultations regarding air environment, namely, air and gases analysis, air quality and air quality enhancement; development of sensors for air quality measurements; air flow measurement services; providing scientific information in the fields of climate change and global warming; research and development of optical path design technology.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analysis and air improvement, namely, air analysis apparatus, gas detection apparatus being gas detectors for detecting the presence of gas, apparatus for air and gas analysis, namely, residual gas analyzers and air analysis apparatus; semiconductor in the nature of semiconductor chips, semiconductor devices, semiconductor wafers; devices for measuring air pollution, namely, electronic analyzers for measuring contaminants and environmental pollutants in the air; sensors and detectors, namely, electric air quality sensors, temperature sensors; sensors for use in machine control, namely, electric air quality sensors, temperature sensors; optical sensors; carbon dioxide detectors; fire sensors being fire detectors; alarm sensors; pollution sensors being pollutant sensors; gas sensors for measuring gas concentration; oxygen sensors, namely, electric oxygen sensors for environmental use, not for medical use; infrared remote control devices, namely, infrared cameras; infrared sensors and infrared detectors; software, namely, downloadable software for controlling air analysis hardware air-data software in mobile phones; downloadable software for identification and authorization of persons in the nature of authenticating user identification; data processing apparatus; electrical and mechanical data processing equipment and accessories, namely, data processing apparatus; electrical instruments for recording carbon dioxide, namely, carbon dioxide detectors, not for medical purposes; electrical instruments for the control or monitoring of carbon dioxide, namely, electronic carbon dioxide monitors, not for medical purposes; semi-conductor memory units for storing environmental parameters and time stamping; infrared optical apparatus, namely, infrared cameras; electrical controls, namely, electronic controller for climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying devices Sensors for medical use, namely, patient monitoring sensors; gas sensors for medical use, namely, respiratory sensors for medical use; carbon dioxide sensors for medical use, namely, medical devices being carbon dioxide indicators; sensor apparatus for diagnosis, namely, biofeedback sensors for medical use; sensor devices for medical use in monitoring vital signs in patients, namely, patient monitoring sensors; diagnostic measuring devices for medical use, namely, a medical diagnostic apparatus for measuring electrolytes in the body; apparatus for analyzing alcohol in exhaled air, namely, alcohol breath testing units for medical use; apparatus for testing the alcohol content of breath air, namely, alcohol breath testing units for medical purposes; respiratory gas analyzers for medical diagnoses being a medical apparatus for diagnosing respiratory conditions Steam generating installations; ventilation apparatus, namely, ventilation hoods; electrical apparatus and instruments for air sensing, cleaning and purifying, namely, air exchangers for cleaning and purifying the air, air filters for air conditioning units, air sterilisers, air purifiers, air purification units, air cleaning units; electrical installations for air sensing, cleaning and purifying, namely, air purification units; air conditioners; heating, ventilation and air conditioning apparatus for use in vehicles Hydraulic fracturing services; installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning devices using air sensing technology; consultancy services regarding installation of automation equipment for buildings in the nature of providing technical support, namely, technical advice concerning the installation, repair and maintenance of electric or electronic apparatus, equipment and devices used for automated or partly automated industrial operations Technical services and research, namely, technical air quality monitoring services in the field of infrared gas measurement technology; data automation and collection service using proprietary software to evaluate, analyze and collect air quality data; research and development in the field of air quality using measurement of air quality and gases; electronic data storage; air quality analyzes, namely, technical air quality monitoring services; air environment consultations in the nature of environmental services, namely, technical consultation in the field of environmental science regarding air quality; product development of sensors for air quality measurements; air flow measurement services, namely, remote monitoring of the functioning and use of electrical equipment, namely, air conditioners; providing scientific information in the field of climate change and global warming
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Air and gas analysis apparatus; sensors for use in
alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters for vehicles;
apparatus for detection and analysis of alcohol in exhaled
air; software; software for identification and access
control of persons; data processing devices; data processing
equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments
for air analysis and air enhancement; electrical
installations for air improvement; air and gas analysis
apparatus; measurement sensors and apparatus;
semi-conductors; devices for measuring air pollution;
sensors and detectors; sensors for use in machine control;
optical sensors; carbon dioxide detectors; fire sensors;
alarm sensors; pollution sensors; gas sensors; oxygen
sensors, not for medical use; infrared remote control
apparatus; infrared sensors and detectors; alcoholmeters;
apparatus for the analysis of alcohol in exhaled air;
software; software for identification and access control of
persons; data processing apparatus; data processing
equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical);
electrical instruments and infrared devices for the sensing
and registration of gases namely carbon dioxide, methane,
ethanol and oxygen [not for medical purposes]; electrical
instruments and infrared devices for the control or
monitoring of gases namely carbon dioxide, methane, ethanol
and oxygen [not for medical purposes]; memory devices for
storing of environmental parameters and timestamping;
infrared optical apparatus; climate control systems
consisting of digital thermostats and electric control
devices for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and
drying devices. Sensors for medical use; gas sensors for medical use; carbon
dioxide sensors for medical use; breath gas analyzers for
medical diagnostics; apparatus for analysing alcohol in
breath fluids [for medical use]; alcohol breath testing
units; sensor apparatus for medical use in diagnosis; sensor
apparatus for medical use in monitoring the vital signs of
patients; diagnostic measuring apparatus for medical use. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking,
refrigerating, drying, ventilating and water supply;
apparatus for ventilating; electrical appliances and
instruments for air cleaning; electrical installations for
air cleaning; air-conditioning apparatus; vehicle
climate-control system for heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning. Technical services and research relating to infrared gas
measurement technology; air quality data collection
services; research and development in the field of
measurement of air quality and gases; air quality analysis;
electronic data storage; advisory services relating to
safety of the environment; development of sensors for air
quality measurements; air flow measurement services;
providing scientific information in the fields of climate
change and global warming; research and development of
optical path design technology.
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Air analysis apparatus and gas analysis apparatus in the nature of gas testing instruments; measuring sensors for use in alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters in the nature of laboratory equipment for measuring and testing electronic breath-activated ignition locks for vehicles; apparatus in the nature of air analysis apparatus for detection and analysis of ethanol and/or industrial methyl alcohol in expelled exhaled air; downloadable computer software for database management; downloadable computer software for identification and access control of persons; data processing devices in the nature of data processing apparatus; electrical and mechanical data processing equipment and accessories, namely, couplers, calculating machines, electronic memories, sensors for measuring ethanol and/or industrial methyl alcohol in expelled exhaled air, alarm monitoring systems
53.
Sensor device and a method of detecting a component in gas
A sensor device comprising a planar substrate defining a substrate plane and a waveguide for guiding an electromagnetic wave. The waveguide extends in a length direction in a waveguide plane parallel to the substrate plane and has a width and a height wherein the width to height ratio is more than 5. The height of the waveguide is less than the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave. The waveguide is supported on the substrate by a support structure extending from the substrate to the waveguide, along the length direction of the waveguide, having a width which is smaller than the width of the waveguide. The invention further relates to a method of detecting a component in gas and a method of fabricating a sensor device.
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
G02B 6/136 - Integrated optical circuits characterised by the manufacturing method by etching
G02B 6/122 - Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths
G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
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Air and gas analysis apparatus; sensors for use in
alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters for vehicles;
apparatus for detection and analysis of alcohol in exhaled
air; software; software for identification and access
control of persons; data processing devices; data processing
equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analysis and air enhancement, namely, air analysis apparatus, gas detection apparatus, alcohol sensing apparatus; electrical installations for air improvement, namely, data processing memory cards, sensors in the nature of air quality sensors, temperature sensors; detectors in the nature of gas detectors for detecting the presence of gas, measuring devices in the nature of sensors for measuring air particulate the foregoing goods for face-recognition devices; devices for access-control in the nature of electronic access control systems for interlocking doors and ignition systems; gas analysis apparatus, namely, air analysis apparatus, climate-control devices in the nature of thermostats, residual gas analyzers, gas detectors; measurement sensors and apparatus, namely, pollutant sensors, optical sensors, gas sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, concentration of particles sensors, sensors for access-control in the nature of fingerprint sensors, gas sensors, electronic sensors for measuring alcohol concentration not for medical purposes, sensors for authorization-control in the nature of fingerprint sensors, gas sensors, electronic sensors for measuring alcohol concentration not for medical purposes; semi-conductors; devices for measuring air pollution; sensors and detectors, namely, pollutant sensors, optical sensors, gas sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, concentration of particles sensors, sensors for access-control in the nature of fingerprint sensors, gas sensors, electronic sensors for measuring alcohol concentration not for medical purposes, sensors for authorization-control in the nature of fingerprint sensors, gas sensors, electronic sensors for measuring alcohol concentration not for medical purposes; sensors for use in machine control, namely, timing sensors, pollutant sensors, optical sensors, gas sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, concentration of particles sensors, sensors for access-control in the nature of fingerprint sensors, gas sensors, electronic sensors for measuring alcohol concentration not for medical purposes; sensors for authorization-control optical sensors in the nature of fingerprint sensors, gas sensors, electronic sensors for measuring alcohol concentration not for medical purposes; carbon dioxide detectors; fire sensors; alarm sensors; pollution sensors; gas sensors, namely, gas sensors for measuring gas, air and compound concentration; oxygen sensors, not for medical use; infrared remote control apparatus, namely, Remote control transmitter for radio-controlled devices for access control and climate control, Remote controls for motors, remote control for climate control devices, remote control for HVAC, remote control for access-control devices, remote control for sensors and detectors; infrared sensors and detectors; alcoholmeters; downloadable and recorded software, namely, software for controlling air analysis hardware air-data software in mobile phones; downloadable and recorded software for identification and access control of persons; data processing apparatus; data processing equipment and accessories that are electrical and mechanical, namely, Memories for data processing equipment calculators, computers, time-recording devices; electrical instruments and infrared devices, namely, sensors in the nature of gas sensors for measuring gas concentration, detectors in the nature of gas detectors for detecting the presence of gas, access-control devices in the nature of access control and alarm monitoring systems, climate-control devices in the nature of thermostats, sensors for the sensing and registration of gases, namely, carbon dioxide, methane, ethanol and oxygen, not for medical purposes; electrical instruments and infrared devices, namely, Electronic valves for controlling gas or fluids, gas testing instruments, sensors for the control or monitoring of gases, namely, carbon dioxide, methane, ethanol and oxygen, not for medical purposes; memory devices, namely, computer memory devices, memory devices for gas sensors, memory devices for alcoholmeter, memory devices for climate control and HVAC devices, memory devices for pollutant sensors for storing of environmental parameters and timestamping; infrared optical apparatus, namely, infrared cameras glasses, microscopes, climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats and electric control devices for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying devices Technical services, namely, technological consulting and technological design, and research relating to infrared gas measurement technology; air quality data collection services; research and development in the field of measurement of air quality and gases; air quality analysis; electronic data storage; advisory services relating to safety of the environment, namely, weather forecasting, and weather information in the field of pollutant control, temperature control, humidity control; development of sensors for air quality measurements; air flow measurement services; providing scientific information in the fields of climate change and global warming; research and development of optical path design technology
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Air analysis apparatus and gas analysis apparatus in the nature of gas testing instruments; measuring sensors for use in alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters; alcoholmeters in the nature of laboratory equipment for measuring and testing electronic breath-activated ignition locks for vehicles; apparatus in the nature of air analysis apparatus for detection and analysis of ethanol and/or industrial methyl alcohol in expelled exhaled air; downloadable computer software for database management; downloadable computer software for identification and access control of persons; data processing devices in the nature of data processing apparatus; electrical and mechanical data processing equipment and accessories, namely, couplers, calculating machines, electronic memories, sensors for measuring ethanol and/or industrial methyl alcohol in expelled exhaled air, alarm monitoring systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analysis and air enhancement; Air and gas analysis apparatus; Measurement sensors and apparatus; Semi-Conductors; Air pollution measuring devices; Sensors and detectors; Sensors for use in the control of engines; Optical Sensors; Carbon dioxide detectors; Fire sensors; Alarm sensors; Pollutant sensors; Gas sensors; Oxygen sensors, not for medical use; Infrared remote control apparatus; Infrared optical apparatus; Infrared sensors and detectors; Nondispersive Infrared Sensors; Optical semiconductor sensors; Computer software platforms; Data processing apparatus; Data processing equipment and accessories (electrical and mechanical); Electrical instruments and infrared devices for the sensing and registration of gases [other than for medical purposes]; Electrical instruments and infrared devices for the control or monitoring of gases [other than for medical purposes]; Memory devices for storing of environmental parameters and timestamping; Alcoholmeters; Apparatus for the analysis of alcohol in exhaled air; Software; Identification software; Digital thermostats for climate control; Climate control systems for air conditioning, heating, ventilation and drying control devices. Sensors for medical use; Gas sensors for medical use; Carbon dioxide sensors for medical use; Breath gas analyzers for medical diagnostics; Apparatus for analysing alcohol in breath fluids [for medical use]; Alcohol breath testing units [for medical use]; Sensor apparatus for medical use in diagnosis; Sensor apparatus for medical use in monitoring the vital signs of patients; Diagnostic measuring apparatus for medical use. Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, refrigerating, ventilating and water supply; Ventilation apparatus; Electrical appliances and instruments for air improvement; Electrical installations for air improvement; Air-conditioning apparatus; Vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; Electrical installations for air improvement. Hydraulic fracturing services; Installation, maintenance and repair of devices using air sensing technology; Advisory services relating to installation of building automation equipment. Infrared gas measurement technology services and research thereof; Data collection services for air quality; Research and development in the field of measurement of air quality and gases; Electronic storage of data; Air quality analysis; Consultations regarding air environment; Development of sensors for air quality measurements; Air flow measurement services; Providing scientific information in the fields of climate change and global warming; Research and development of optical path design technology.
58.
Sensor device and a method of detecting a component in gas
A sensor device comprising a planar substrate defining a substrate plane and a waveguide for guiding an electromagnetic wave. The waveguide extends in a length direction in a waveguide plane parallel to the substrate plane and has a width and a height, wherein the width to height ratio is more than 5. The height of the waveguide is less than the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave. The waveguide is supported on the substrate by a support structure extending from the substrate to the waveguide, along the length direction of the waveguide, having a width which is smaller than the width of the waveguide. The invention further relates to a method of detecting a component in gas and a method of fabricating a sensor device.
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
G02B 6/136 - Integrated optical circuits characterised by the manufacturing method by etching
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
59.
A SENSOR DEVICE AND A METHOD OF DETECTING A COMPONENT IN GAS
The invention relates to a sensor device (1) comprising a planar substrate (3) defining a substrate plane (4) and a waveguide (2) for guiding an electromagnetic wave. The waveguide (2) extends in a length direction in a waveguide plane (4') parallel to the substrate plane (4) and has a width (W, w) and a height (h) wherein the width (W, w) to height (h) ratio is more than 5. The height (h) of the waveguide (2) is less than the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave. The waveguide (2) is supported on the substrate (3) by a support structure (5) extending from the substrate (3) to the waveguide (2), along the length direction of the waveguide (2), having a width (Ws) which is smaller than the width (W, w) of the waveguide (2). The invention further relates to a method of detecting a component in gas and a method of fabricating a sensor device (1).
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
G02B 6/136 - Integrated optical circuits characterised by the manufacturing method by etching
A breath analyzer device (1) having an inlet region (2) and a sensor arrangement (3), wherein the inlet region (2) is configured to receive a breath sample from a test subject and direct the sample to the sensor arrangement (3), and the sensor arrangement is configured to provide a signal representative of the concentration of a volatile substance within the sample. The inlet region (2) includes a heater (20, 24) arranged between: a sample inlet port (6) which is open to atmospheric air outside the device (1); and a sample outlet port (11) which is open to the sensor arrangement (3), the heater (20, 24) extending at least part way along a tortuous flow channel (18) which extends between the inlet port (6) and the outlet port (11) for the direction of the sample to the sensor arrangement (3).
G01N 33/48 - Biological material, e.g. blood, urineHaemocytometers
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
G01N 33/98 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving alcohol, e.g. ethanol in breath
G01N 1/22 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the gaseous state
A61B 5/097 - Devices for facilitating collection of breath or for directing breath into or through measuring devices
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
61.
Epoxy molded gas cell for optical measurement and method of forming
a) is defined by a direct or indirect distance between a light emitting means (2) in the first socket (12) and a light detecting means (3) in the second socket (13). The present invention teaches that an epoxy mold compound is used to form at least the parts of the gas cell (1) that define the optical measuring path (A).
B29C 45/02 - Transfer moulding, i.e. transferring the required volume of moulding material by a plunger from a "shot" cavity into a mould cavity
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
B29K 63/00 - Use of epoxy resins as moulding material
B29K 509/00 - Use of inorganic materials not provided for in groups , as filler
B29L 11/00 - Optical elements, e.g. lenses, prisms
62.
Method for the wafer-level integration of shape memory alloy wires
The present invention relates to a method to attach a shape memory alloy wire to a substrate, where the wire is mechanically attached into a 3D structure on the substrate. The present invention also relates to a device comprising a shape memory alloy wire attached to a substrate, where the wire is mechanically attached into a 3D structure on the substrate.
A multifunctional breath analyzer includes a receptor unit for receiving a breath sample from a test subject, a sensing unit providing a signal corresponding to the concentration of at least one volatile substance within the sample, elements for providing a signal indicative of the dilution of the breath sample, and an analyzing unit/processing unit for the identification and quantification of the volatile substance of the breath sample. The signal processing unit is configured to perform at least two different calculations for the quantification, and the signal processing unit is also configured to automatically display the result of a selected calculation, the selection being based on the signal indicating dilution.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
A61B 5/083 - Measuring rate of metabolism by using breath test, e.g. measuring rate of oxygen consumption
The present invention relates to a gas cell (1) for optical measurements of gas content and/or concentration comprising a cavity (1a), at least one aperture (11) for gas exchange, at least one first socket (12) for light emitting means (2) and at least one second socket (13) for light detecting means (3). The length of an optical measuring path (A) through the cavity (1a) is defined by a direct or indirect distance between a light emitting means (2) in the first socket (12) and a light detecting means (3) in the second socket (13). The present invention teaches that an epoxy mold compound is used to form at least the parts of the gas cell (1) that define the optical measuring path (A).
The present invention relates to a gas cell (1) for optical measurements of gas content and/or concentration comprising a cavity (1a), at least one aperture (11) for gas exchange, at least one first socket (12) for light emitting means (2) and at least one second socket (13) for light detecting means (3). The length of an optical measuring path (A) through the cavity (1a) is defined by a direct or indirect distance between a light emitting means (2) in the first socket (12) and a light detecting means (3) in the second socket (13). The present invention teaches that an epoxy mold compound is used to form at least the parts of the gas cell (1) that define the optical measuring path (A).
A measuring cell adapted for a spectral analysis of a gas sample, where this measuring cell is designed and adapted to co-ordinate, from an IR generating element, emitted converging and/or diverging light beams in a direction toward an IR receiving element, by a plurality of reflections of emitted light beams from a number of reflection surfaces assigned to the inner cavity of the measuring cell, thereby creating a predetermined measuring distance in the inner cavity of the measuring cell, from the IR generating element to the IR receiving element. The cavity of the measuring cell is adapted to contain the gas sample intended for a spectroanalytical absorption measurement. Light beams from the IR generating element are, via a reflection surface, convergingly directed to and/or adapted, such as reflectable, in a first reflection surface in order to, when reflected, via a first focal point, as diverging light beams become directed to a second reflection surface, shaped as a concave reflection surface, as well as via third and fourth reflection surfaces become converging to a focal point, in or in the vicinity of the IR receiving element, in order to form a compact measuring cell.
The present invention relates to a method to attach a shape memory alloy wire to a substrate, where the wire is mechanically attached into a 3D structure on the substrate. The present invention also relates to a device comprising a shape memory alloy wire attached to a substrate, where the wire is mechanically attached into a 3D structure on the substrate.
B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes
B23K 20/00 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating
B81C 1/00 - Manufacture or treatment of devices or systems in or on a substrate
H01L 23/49 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the solid state body in operation, e.g. leads or terminal arrangements consisting of soldered or bonded constructions wire-like
68.
Arrangement adapted for spectral analysis of high concentrations of gas
A device adapted for spectral analysis having a transmitting means adapted for electromagnetic radiation, a delimited space,in the form of a cavity, serving as a measuring cell and intended to be capable of defining an optical measuring distance, a sensing means of the electromagnetic radiation passing the optical measuring distance from said transmitting means, and a unit at any rate connected to the sensing means performing the spectral analysis, the sensing means for the electromagnetic radiation is opto-electrically adapted sensitive to the electromagnetic radiation, which is intended to fall within the spectral range whose chosen wavelength components or spectral elements are to become objects of an analysis in the unit performing the spectral analysis for determining in this unit, over calculations, the relative intensity of radiation of the spectral element.
G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
G01N 21/3504 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing gases, e.g. multi-gas analysis
A measuring cell adapted for a spectral analysis of a gas sample, where this measuring cell is designed and adapted to co-ordinate, from an IR generating element, emitted converging and/or diverging light beams in a direction toward an IR receiving element, by a plurality of reflections of emitted light beams from a number of reflection surfaces assigned to the inner cavity of the measuring cell, thereby creating a predetermined measuring distance in the inner cavity of the measuring cell, from the IR generating element to the IR receiving element. The cavity of the measuring cell is adapted to contain the gas sample intended for a spectroanalytical absorption measurement. Light beams from the IR generating element are, via a reflection surface, convergingly directed to and/or adapted, such as reflectable, in a first reflection surface in order to, when reflected, via a first focal point, as diverging light beams become directed to a second reflection surface, shaped as a concave reflection surface, as well as via third and fourth reflection surfaces become converging to a focal point, in or in the vicinity of the IR receiving element, in order to form a compact measuring cell.
The present invention embraces a measuring cell (1) adapted for a spectral analysis of a gas sample, where this measuring cell is designed and adapted to co-ordinate, from a means (4) generating IR light, emitted converging and/or diverging light beams in a direction toward a means (5) receiving IR light, by a plurality of reflections of emitted light beams from a number of reflection surfaces (M1-M6) assigned to the inner cavity of the measuring cell, thereby allowing creating a predetermined measuring distance ("L") in the inner cavity (1c) of the measuring cell (1), from the means (4) generating IR light to the means (5) receiving IR light. The cavity (1c) of said measuring cell is adapted to contain the gas sample ("G") intended for a spectroanalytical absorption measurement, besides which light beams from the means (4) generating IR light are, via a reflection surface (M7), convergingly directed to and/or adapted, such as reflectable, in a first reflection surface (M1) in order to, when reflected, via a first focal point ("F1"), as diverging light beams become directed to a second reflection surface, shaped as a concave reflection surface (M2), as well as via third (M3) and fourth (M4, M5 and M6) reflection surfaces become converging to a focal point ("F3"), in or in the vicinity of the means (5) receiving light, in order to form a compact measuring cell (1).
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
A vehicle safety system is provided that includes an alcohol concentration determining arrangement. A control unit is adapted to receive and analyze data from the alcohol concentration determining arrangement and output a blocking signal or a dissuasion signal under certain conditions. A blocking arrangement is adapted to prevent driving of the vehicle by the vehicle occupant upon receipt of a blocking signal. An output device is adapted to receive the dissuasion signal and to present a warning to the vehicle occupant to dissuade the occupant from driving the vehicle. The control unit is operable to categorize the concentration of alcohol in the occupant's blood into one of three categories: a low concentration category, in which the blocking signal will not be generated, a high concentration category, in which the blocking signal will be generated, and an intermediate category, in which the dissuasion signal will be generated.
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
B60K 28/06 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
72.
A CONSTRUCTION UNIT, COMPRISING A LIGHT DETECTOR, AND A PROCESS TO ASSEMBLE SUCH CONSTRUCTION UNIT TO A CARRIER, SUCH AS PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD
The present invention embraces a construction unit ("K") comprising a light detector and mountable to a carrier ("B1"), such as a printed circuit card, and where said construction unit is adapted to be includable in a gas sensor-related arrangement ("A"). Said construction unit is assigned a plurality of first connection devices (4, 4a), which connection devices are adapted and distributed along a first surface portion (5) of said construction unit for an electric connection facility to second connection devices ((4), (4a)) related to said carrier ("B1"). Said construction unit ("K", 2) is adapted attachable to or placeable in the vicinity of a translucent recess ("Ba") formed in said carrier ("B1") for the formation of an aperture. An optoelectric sensor (44) is tightly placed against one side surface ("B1a") of said carrier ("B1") while a first light-generating means (1) is orientable, preferably as an individual unit, at an adapted distance from or along the other and opposite side surface ("B1b") of the carrier. Said optoelectric sensor (44) shall be protected by a transparent, or in any case partly transparent, cover plate (44a, 44b) alternatively a filter (44b').
The present invention concerns a gas-sensor related arrangement ("A") and more specifically an arrangement which, for its function, utilizes a first (1) light-generating means, a second (2) light-receiving means, and a third (3) means for forming and defining an optical measuring distance between said first and second means through a gas sample, as well as a control unit (20, 123), with associated calculating circuits (30, 125). More specifically, a unit ("E1 ") is to be allotted to a plurality of first electric connector devices or means (4, 4a, 4b), said connector devices being adapted and distributed along a first surface portion (5) of said unit for an electric connecting possibility to other electric connector devices or means ((4), (4a), (4b)) related to a carrier ("B1 "), such as a printed circuit card or board, for said unit. Said first (1) and second (2) means are to be closely related to each other within a "discrete unit" ("EI ") as a first (1a) and a second (2a) surface section. Said "discrete unit" ("E1") is shaped and dimensioned so as to exhibit a small thermal mass. The entire, or at least a part, of a memory circuit (124), the entire, or at least a part, of said control unit (123), with all or chosen associated calculating circuits (125), are to be coordinated in said "discrete unit" ("E1") and to be, over an internal wiring (121, 122) coordinated with said "discrete unit", connected to chosen first electric connector devices (4, 4a, 4b).
This invention comprises an arrangement ("A") adapted for spectral analysis having a transmitting means (10) adapted for electromagnetic radiation ("S"), a delimited space (11), in the form of a cavity, serving as a measuring cell and intended to be capable of defining an optical measuring distance (T"), a sensing means (12) of said electromagnetic radiation ("S", "Sa1 ","Sa2") passing said optical measuring distance ("L") from said transmitting means (10), and a unit (13) at any rate connected to said sensing means (12) performing the spectral analysis. Said sensing means (12) for the electromagnetic radiation is opto-electrically adapted sensitive to the electromagnetic radiation ("Sb", 4a), which is intended to fall within the spectral range whose chosen wavelength components or spectral elements are to become objects of an analysis in the unit (13) performing the spectral analysis for determing in this unit, over calculations, the relative intensity of radiation of the spectral element. Said electromagnetic radiation ("S", "SaT1 "Sa2") is adapted to pass the space (11) in which a sample (G) of gas exists. Said optical measuring distance ("L") within the space (11) is chosen to be very short, at any rate shorter than 15 millimeters, and therefore the sample (G) of gas must exhibit a high concentration with regard to the portion of gas, which is being evaluated.
This invention comprises an arrangement ("A") adapted for spectral analysis having a transmitting means (10) adapted for electromagnetic radiation ("S"), a delimited space (11), in the form of a cavity, serving as a measuring cell and intend-ed to be capable of defining an optical measuring distance (T"), a sensing means (12) of said electromagnetic radiation ("S", "Sa1 ","Sa2") passing said optical measuring distance ("L") from said transmitting means (10), and a unit (13) at any rate connected to said sensing means (12) performing the spectral analysis. Said sensing means (12) for the electromagnetic radiation is opto-electri-cally adapted sensitive to the electromagnetic radiation ("Sb", 4a), which is intended to fall within the spectral range whose chosen wavelength components or spectral elements are to become objects of an analysis in the unit (13) performing the spectral analysis for determing in this unit, over calculations, the relative intensity of radiation of the spectral element. Said electromagnetic radia-tion ("S", "SaT1 "Sa2") is adapted to pass the space (11) in which a sample (G) of gas exists. Said optical measuring distance ("L") within the space (11) is chosen to be very short, at any rate shorter than 15 millimeters, and therefore the sample (G) of gas must exhibit a high concentration with regard to the portion of gas, which is being evaluated.
This invention comprises an arrangement ("A") adapted for a spectral analysis, said arrangement having an IR (Infra Red light) transmitting means (10) adapted for an eiectromagnefic radiation ("S"; 4), a limited space (11) in the form of a cavity serving as a measuring eel! and intended to be able to define an optical measuring distance or path ("L"), a sensing means (12) for said electromagnetic radiation (11S"; 4), passing said optical measuring distance ("L") from said transmitting means (10) to said sensing means (12), and a unit (13) performing the spectral analysis and connected at least to said sensing means (12). Said sensing means (12; 3b, 3b') for the electromagnetic ra- diatton is opto-electrically adapted sensitive to the electromagnetic radiation (4) which is intended to fall within the spectra! area whose selected wavelength components or spectral elements (4a, 4b) are to become the subject of an analysis in the unit (13) performing the spectral analysis, so as to determine in this unit, over calculations, the relative radiation intensity of the spectrai element. Said electromagnetic radiation {"S!t; 4) is adapted to be permitted to pass, with a predetermined energy, the space (11 ), in which the sample (G) of gas is disposed, under a predetermined overpressure (Pa)1 such as an overpressure (Pa) variable in time. A correction circuit (13g, 13h, 13h') is adapted to have a produced fictive measuring value reduced to a measuring value that is representative at atmospheric pressure (Po").
G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
An arrangement ("Al') adapted for a spectral analysis, having a light transmitting means (10, 2a), a delimited space (11) in the form of a cavity serving as a measuring cell and defining an optical measuring distance ("L"), a light sensing means (12) for detecting radiation (4) passing said optical measuring distance ("L") from said light transmitting means (10), and a unit (13), connected at least to said light sensing means (12) and performing the spectral analysis. Beams of radiation from the light transmitting means are made to pass through an optical band-pass filter (3f) at different angles of incidence. The filter is structured so as to pass a wavelength in dependence of the angle of incidence. A first chosen wavelength component is separated from a second wavelength component, each being received in its opto-electric means (3b, 3b') - Said unit is adapted for detecting and calculating an occurring radiation intensity for each such wavelength component.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Air fresheners; air freshening preparations. Dispensers for dispensing air freshener and air freshening preparations; automated dispensers for dispensing air freshener and air freshening preparations.
79.
A PROCESS FOR TREATING A FLEXIBLE THIN FILM SUBSTRATE, IN THE FORM OF A DIELECTRIC PLASTIC FOIL, AND A THIN FILM SUBSTRATE THUS FORMED
The present invention relates to a process of producing a treated thin film substrate (1) in order to obtain a flexible circuit board or circuit card and a flexible circuit board or card this produced, that includes a plurality of electrically connected micro-vias (5b) that extend through the thin film substrate (1) from oppositely directed surfaces such as to form an electric circuit. According to the present invention, and the process thereof, the thin film substrate shall be coated on one side surface (2a) with a metal foil or a 'seed layer' (3), or has already been provided with a metal foil on said one side surface; in that said thin film substrate has been provided, over its entire surface or over large portions thereof, with ion tracks (5) or with latent ion tracks in close orientation with respect to each other, and/or has been treated to obtain real nano tracks or capillaries (5a). The thin film substrate is coated on its opposite side surface (2b) with a layer of a dry photo-resist (4). Openings (4a) have been formed by processing said photo-resist layer (4) therewith allowing the exposure and co-ordination of ion tracks and/or real nano tracks (5a), (and/or real micro-vias). All latent or chosen ion tracks (5) can be opened or etched to provide real nano channels or tracks (5a) wherein the real nano tracks are filled with an electrically conductive or semi conductive material, between said metaS foil (3) and said opposite side surface (2b) such as to form micro-vias, wherein a part of said treated thin film substrate, to which a metal foil has been applied, is taken out to provide a thin and small flexible circuit board or card.
H05K 3/18 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using precipitation techniques to apply the conductive material
A system for the detection and analysis of at least one volatile substance in breath samples of a subject, including at least one source of infrared radiation adapted to the wavelength range of specific absorption peaks of said substances, a plurality of reflecting surfaces of said radiation adapted for collimation onto at least one detector providing a plurality of electrical output signals corresponding to the transmission of said radiation within wavelength intervals corresponding to said absorption peaks, at least one measuring cell including a mechanical support structure defining the position of said source, reflecting surfaces and detector, adapted to the reception and disposal of said breath sample, and exposing it to said radiation, at least one electronic signal processing unit with capacity to analyse said signals with respect to pre-programmed information concerning infrared absorption spectra of said substances. The response of the system being displayed or otherwise communicated, and perceived as essentially instantaneous.
The present invention relates to a gas detecting arrangement having a gas cell which includes a cavity, a gas-cell-related light source, a gas-cell-related light detector and a controlling and computing unit wherein the unit is adapted fro initiating activation of the light source and also to evaluate the presence and/or the concentration or a gas and/or a gas mixture enclosed in the cell cavity in response to light-detector-related signals received from the light detector.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific and optical apparatus and instruments for air
improvement; scientific, electrical and optical apparatus
and instruments for air analyses and apparatus and
instruments for weighing, measuring, signalling, checking
(supervision); apparatus for recording, transmission or
reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers;
data processing equipment and computers; apparatus for air
analyses, smoke detectors. Electrical apparatus and instruments for air improvement;
electrical installations for air improvement. Research and development in the field of measuring the
quality of the air and gases; analyses of the air quality;
consultations regarding air environment; quality checks.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments
for air analyses and apparatus and instruments for weighing,
measuring, signaling, checking (supervision); printed
circuit cards, sensors and sensor modules for measuring;
data processing equipment and computers; apparatus for air
analyses, smoke detectors.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments
for air analyses and apparatus and instruments for weighing,
measuring, signalling, checking (supervision); apparatus for
recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images;
magnetic data carriers; data processing equipment and
computers for analysing, measuring and steering; apparatus
for air analyses, smoke detectors.
The present invention relates to a gas detecting arrangement (1) that comprises of a gas cell (2), which includes a cavity (2'), a gas-cell-related light source (5), a gas-cell-related light detector (7) and a controlling and computing unit (6) wherein the unit is adapted for initiating (5a) activation of the light source (5) and also to evaluate the presence and/or the concentration of the gas and/or gas mixture (G) enclosed in the cell cavity (2') in response to light-detector-related signals (7a) received from the light detector (7). The gas cell (2) is structured as a slot and/or a channel (10) in a circuit board (9') or in a printed circuit board (9) on which components have been mounted, and an opening (11) related to the channel (10) in said circuit board or surface- mounted board is covered by a lid-functioning element (12). The slot and/or the channel shall have a very narrow width which is adapted to correspond to, or at least correspond generally to, the width of a coiled incandescent filament (5') in the lamp used in said light source (5), whereas the height of said filament shall correspond to the length of the coiled filament (5'). It is proposed that Figure 2 is attached to the abstract in publication.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air improvement, namely, gas sensors, gas monitors, gas meters and radio transmitters for transmitting detected gas values [ ; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images; blank magnetic data carriers; data processors and computers ]
b) extending between the said light-emitting means (3) and the said light-receiving means (4). The said aperture (30) is located as a narrow continuous extent between the said light-emitting means (3) and the said light-receiving means (4) and that the said aperture (30) is assigned a size and longitudinal extent that offers rapid passive exchange of one sample (“G”) of gas within the chamber (20) for another sample of gas.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air analyses and apparatus and instruments for weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision); apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers; data processing equipment and computers; apparatus for air analyses, smoke detectors. Scientific, electrical and optical apparatus and instruments for air improvement; electrical installations for air improvement. Research and development in the field of measuring the quality of the air and gases; analyses of the air quality; consultations regarding air environment; quality checks.
