| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
| 702138000 | Pressure | 44 |
| 20130041616 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A DETECTOR DISPOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA - A method of determining the position of a detector disposed under the sea, comprising the following steps: emit N waves from N emission points, record the propagation time of said wave between each emission point and the detector; determine the P time intervals Ti, with P≧1 such that, for each time interval Ti, there exist Mi emission points, Mi≧3 for 1≦i≦P, whose propagation times lie in the time interval, determine for each time interval Ti of the circle which passes closest to the Mi points whose propagation time lies in said time interval, and then determine the position of the detector as being the barycenter of the P centers of the circles determined previously. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20100106450 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING MEAL ACTIVITY USING PRESSURE SENSOR - There is provided a method and apparatus for sensing a meal activity among the various activities of daily life using pressure sensors. A meal activity sensing apparatus collects sensor data detected through a plurality of pressure sensors installed in a smart meal mat, filters the collected sensor data, measures a pressure variance by using the filtered sensor data, determines whether a meal activity has taken place by comparing the measured pressure variance with a preset threshold value, and transmits meal activity information associated with the meal activity to an information processor communicating with the smart meal mat via radio frequency. Since this provides an advantage of more accurate detection of the meal activity, it can be useful in care services for eldercare facilities and for elderly individuals living alone, and further, in the efficient observance of an individual's daily meal patterns. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20080262784 | Device and a method for monitoring tire pressures of a vehicle with the help of inclinometers - The device ( | 10-23-2008 |
| 20110172949 | MOTION CONTROLLER HAVING MICRO ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSING MODULE - A motion controller includes a handle and a MEMS pressure sensing module. The handle has an output interface circuit for coupling with a terminal electronic device. The MEMS pressure sensing module includes a compressible member mounted on the handle, a MEMS sensor for sensing a pressure applied on the compressible member and converting the pressure into electronic signals, a processing unit for calculating a value of the pressure according to the electronic signals, and a power supply unit for supplying power to the processing unit. The processing unit is connected with the output interface circuit such that a user is able to obtain the pressure value from the terminal electronic apparatus. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20080243422 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR A FLUID POWER APPARATUS - A sensor device for a fluid power apparatus and in particular a pneumatic cylinder comprises at least one sensor for producing at least one sensor value on the basis of a property or a condition of the fluid power apparatus, and a sensor communication means for the transmission of the at least one sensor value. As regards the sensor device there is a provision such that it includes a reading means for reading apparatus identification data characterizing the fluid power apparatus and the sensor device is adapted for the transmission of the apparatus identification data by way of the sensor communication means. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080281552 | Method for the Detection of the Loading of a Motor Vehicle - A method for the detection of the loading of a motor vehicle determines a loading condition of the vehicle using an analysis of the rotational behavior of the wheels. In a frequency analysis, it determines the natural frequencies of the wheels and looks at the amplitudes of the tire noise around those frequencies, which amplitudes change when the loading condition changes. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20120296600 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING ACOUSTIC COEFFICIENTS AND ACOUSTIC POWER - A method for determining the acoustic absorption coefficient and/or the transmission coefficient at a chosen position in a space in which a certain sound field prevails as a result of the operation of a sound-emitting source. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20080255793 | Pressure display apparatus - A pressure display apparatus | 10-16-2008 |
| 20120078568 | INTERACTIVE ON-DEMAND ORTHOTIC VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ORTHOTIC INCLUDING DISC VERSION - An orthotic vending machine may comprise a measuring apparatus and an orthotic fabricating apparatus. The measuring apparatus may comprises a plurality of probes capable of sensing pressure at various pixels on the underside surfaces of the person's feet at various configurations and determining the heights at the various pixels for the various configurations. The fabricating apparatus fabricates custom orthotics based on the sensed information from the measuring apparatus. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20090204359 | Method for determining the contributions of individual transmission paths - A method for determining the contributions of individual sound transmission paths to the operation-dependent total noise of a sound transmitting structure includes the following steps:
| 08-13-2009 |
| 20120245885 | POSITIONING DEVICE, POSITIONING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - There is provided a positioning device including a geomagnetism detection section which detects geomagnetism, an acquisition section which acquires a matching area obtained by checking values of a total magnetic intensity and a magnetic dip of the geomagnetism detected by the geomagnetism detection section against geomagnetic information including values of a total magnetic intensity and a magnetic dip which are associated with an absolute position, and an identification section which identifies a current location based on the area acquired by the acquisition section. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20090319220 | PRESSURE MEASUREMENT USING A MEMS DEVICE - A device to measure pressure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises at least one element comprising two layers separated by a space, wherein a dimension of the space changes over a variable time period in response to a voltage applied across the two layers and a measuring module configured to measure the time period, wherein the time period is indicative of the ambient pressure about the device. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20080243423 | Method For the Indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring - Method for the indirect tire pressure monitoring in which there are performed a rolling circumference analysis of the tires, in which rolling circumference analysis variables (ΔDIAG, ΔSIDE, ΔAXLE) are determined from actually found and learnt test variables describing the rotation of the wheels, and a frequency analysis of the natural oscillation behavior of at least one tire in which at least one frequency analysis variable (f | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100332179 | Wireless interface for a plurality of transducers - A wireless interface system can interface with any one of a plurality of transducers of different types, such as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, current probes and so on. In the system, all such transducers employ identical connectors with a common connecting scheme. In this manner, any transducer can be connected to a wireless interface which has the same input connection scheme. When the wireless interface is connected to the transducer, a rechargeable battery, which is associated with the wireless interface, is activated. The wireless interface then determines the type of transducer being utilized and provides sufficient circuitry as well as determining the requirements of the connected transducer. In this manner, the wireless interface, besides recognizing and determining the type of transducer, can determine the range of the sensor, and depending on the type and range of the sensor, can provide specific circuitry to be activated to supply power and to read data from the sensor via common output pins. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20090048802 | Method and apparatus for monitoring a variable geometry intake air compressor device - A method for monitoring operation of a variable geometry turbocharger device includes monitoring exhaust gas pressure and vane position of the variable geometry turbocharger device. Exhaust pressure and vane position are estimated. Residual exhaust pressure and vane position are calculated based upon differences between the estimated and monitored exhaust gas pressures and vane positions. The turbocharger is determined operating properly based upon the exhaust pressure residual and the vane position residual. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090216483 | Measurement of Bowed String Dynamics - There are disclosed systems and methods for measuring the bowing parameters and the bowed string dynamics of a player playing a bowed string instrument. A system for measuring the bowing parameters and the bowed string dynamics may comprise a computer, a bow system and a base component. The bow system may comprise a force sensing mechanism and a bow board. The bow board may comprise an acceleration and angular velocity sensing mechanism, a position and speed sensing mechanism, a data communication module, and a power module. The base component may comprise an acceleration and angular velocity sensing mechanism, a position and speed sensing mechanism, a data communication module, and a power module. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110060547 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR MEASURING LEAKTIGHTNESS - To solve a leakage problem in a box, it is proposed to provide the box with an electronic circuit for measurement of its specific humidity. It is shown that by comparing this current specific humidity to an initial specific humidity and by evaluating the difference found in relation thereto, one has a reliable tool for measuring the permanence of tightness. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20080234970 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING RESIDUAL STRESS - The invention comprises devices and methods for determining residual stress in MEMS devices such as interferometric modulators. In one example, a device measuring residual stress of a deposited conduct material includes a material used to form a MEMS device, and a plurality of disconnectable electrical paths, wherein said plurality of paths are configured to disconnect as a function of residual stress of the material. In another example, a method of measuring residual stress of a conductive deposited material includes monitoring a plurality of signals, each of said plurality of signals being associated with one of a plurality of test structures, said plurality of test structures each being configured to change the associated signal upon being subject to a predetermined amount of residual stress, sensing a change in said plurality of signals, and determining a residual stress level in said material based on the sensed change in the plurality of signals. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20100292953 | METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING THE PRESSURE AND THE PROFILE DEPTH IN A VEHICLE TIRE - A method for ascertaining the pressure and the profile depth in a pneumatic vehicle tire which is fitted to a vehicle, wherein the pressure is detected with the aid of an arrangement comprising load sensors, which arrangement supplies force signals for a two-dimensional pattern of the force distribution which is exerted by the vehicle tire in contact with the sensors when the vehicle moves over the arrangement, wherein the tire pressure is determined from the force distribution independently of the method of manufacture or the model of the tire and of the vehicle, is characterized in that the profile depth of the tire is determined before, while or after the pressure is determined. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100324856 | Industrial Roll With Sensors Arranged To Self-Identify Angular Location - An industrial roll includes: a substantially cylindrical core having an outer surface; a polymeric cover circumferentially overlying the core outer surface; and a sensing system. The sensing system comprises: a plurality of sensors embedded in the cover, the sensors configured to detect an operating parameter of the roll and provide signals representative of the operating parameter, wherein one of the plurality of sensors is a tracking sensor and the remaining sensors are non-tracking sensors; and a processor operatively associated with the sensors that processes signals provided by the sensors. The sensors are arranged at a substantially equal radial distance from the core outer surface, such that they define a circle when viewed from an end of the roll. Each of the non-tracking sensors is further arranged at a substantially equal first angular distance from its immediate non-tracking sensor neighbors, two endmost non-tracking sensors defining an angular gap. The tracking sensor is disposed in the angular gap, such that a second angular distance defined by the tracking sensor and either of the endmost sensors differs from the first angular distance. In this configuration, the sensing system can identify from which sensor signals are generated without a trigger signal generator or accelerometer. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100324857 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AN ACTUATOR FOR A BOOST PRESSURE SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method for diagnosing an actuator for a boost pressure system of an internal combustion engine, in which the actuator is controlled using a triggering signal, and a state variable of the boost pressure system which is at least an indirect function of the triggering signal is detected. The triggering signal is periodic, and a curve of the values of the state variable is analyzed with regard to at least one periodic characteristic. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20080208515 | System for Determining Inflating Pressures of Tyres Mounted on a Motor Vehicle Front and Rear Wheels - The invention concerns a system for determining inflating pressure of tires mounted on a motor vehicle front and rear wheels. Said system comprises means ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20120065925 | Methods and Apparatus for Detecting A Fall of User - This invention relates to methods and apparatus for detecting a fall of a user, especially to methods and apparatus for detecting a fall of a user by using pressure sensors. This invention discloses an apparatus for detecting a fall of a user, and the apparatus comprises first and second pressure sensors configured to obtain first and second data values of atmosphere pressure and intended to be worn on the body of the user, and a processor configured to derive a third data value of atmosphere pressure for determining whether a fall occurs or not from the first and second data values of atmosphere pressure. The first and second pressure sensors are configured in a way such that preset orientations of the first and second pressure sensors are opposite to each other. In this way, the weight of measuring elements comprised in the first and second pressure sensors have opposite effects on the measured atmosphere pressure, and thus (?) the measurement error caused by pressure sensor orientation variation can be reduced or even eliminated. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20110106486 | Acoustic Energy Measurement Device, and Acoustic Performance Evaluation Device and Acoustic Information Measurement Device Using the Same - An acoustic energy measurement device that measures acoustic energy, the acoustic energy measurement device has a sound receiving unit that performs sound/electricity conversion and includes a plurality of unidirectional microphones being so disposed that a sum total of unit vectors facing a maximum sensitivity direction thereof becomes zero. The acoustic energy measurement device further includes a sound pressure calculation unit that calculates sound pressure using an output from the sound receiving unit. Still further, the acoustic energy measurement device has a particle velocity calculation unit that calculates particle velocity using an output from the sound receiving unit. Still further, the acoustic energy measurement device has an acoustic energy calculation unit that calculates acoustic energy using outputs from the sound pressure calculation unit and the particle velocity calculation unit. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120316822 | MOVEMENT MONITOR AND USE - In a movement monitor, at least one sensor for determining the acceleration and altitude differences is provided in addition to at least one sensor for determining location information. These sensors are linked in such a way that they are suitable for determining the energy conversion during a movement. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20110004435 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING EVENTS - The system according to the invention interprets sensor observations by tracking objects and by collecting information about the objects by means of the tracking and by using this information for affirming events linked to the objects and in producing information describing the events. The system detects events according the conditions defined for them, on the basis of sensor observations. The conditions can relate to the essence of the objects, e.g. to the strength of the observations linked to the object, to the size and/or shape of the object, to a temporal change of essence and to movement. The event conditions used by the system can comprise conditions applying to the location of the object. The system according to the invention can be used e.g. for detecting the falling, the getting out of bed, the arrival in a space or the exit from it of a person by tracking an object with a dense sensor field, and for producing event information about the treatment or safety of the person for delivering to the person providing care. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120239342 | METHODS FOR MONITORING EXPOSURE TO AN EVENT AND DEVICES THEREOF - A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and apparatus that includes obtaining, by a dosimetry computing device, sensor readings from at least one sensor. An event is identified, by the dosimetry computing device, based on at least one of one or more of the obtained sensor readings or one or more determinations based on the obtained sensor readings meeting one or more selection. At least one of the one or more determinations or the sensor readings which meet one or more of the selection criteria when the event is identified is stored by the dosimetry computing device. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120265480 | BODY MOVEMENT DETECTION DEVICE - A body movement detection device is provided with a main body, a display unit, and a control unit, the control unit including an ascent/descent method detection unit that detects whether a user who is wearing or carrying the main body is ascending/descending using a lift device, a counting unit that counts the number of times that the user ascends/descends using the lift device and the number of times that the user ascends/descends without using the lift device, based on the detection result of the ascent/descent method detection unit, and a display control unit that causes the display unit to display each of the values counted by the counting unit. The method by which the user ascends/descends can thereby be clearly displayed. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120283984 | AUTOMATIC CONTROL METHOD OF INFLATION - An automatic control method of inflation is revealed. An inflator including a pressure gauge with a microprocessor automatically controls an inflated object to be inflated until the pressure reaches an initial set pressure value on the pressure gauge. After the pressure reaching the initial set pressure value, an air pump of the inflator is shut down until the pressure gets balanced. Now the value shown on the pressure gauge is lower than the initial set pressure value. The difference between an actual pressure value and the initial set pressure value is calculated and is added with the initial set pressure value to get a new set pressure value the inflated object actually needs by the microprocessor. Now the inflator starts inflation again until the pressure reaches the new set pressure value. The inflation is completely precisely. | 11-08-2012 |
| 702139000 | Exerted on or by a living body | 11 |
| 20110196643 | DIVE COMPUTER WITH FREE DIVE MODE AND WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION - A dive computer with a free dive mode and/or wireless data transmission capabilities. In one embodiment the invention relates to a diving apparatus including a dive computer having a free dive mode, where the dive computer is configured to calculate a nitrogen loading in the free dive mode using a default value which is the fraction of oxygen in air, and where the free dive mode is used when a diver makes a dive without a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. Another embodiment includes a method of operating a dive computer including recording two or more first identifiers, receiving pressure information from two or more pressure transmitters, the pressure information comprising second identifiers and pressure measurements, determining whether the pressure information contains one of the two or more first identifiers, and displaying a message indicative of the pressure information that contains one of the two or more first identifiers. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130041617 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE - The invention relates to devices and methods for monitoring one or more athletic performance characteristic of a user. An example apparatus includes a sensing unit adapted to be attachable to a shoe of a user, the sensing unit including a first sensor adapted to monitor an movement of a foot of the user while the user is in motion, the first sensor comprising a gyroscopic sensor, processing means for determining a first performance characteristic of the user based upon an output from the first sensor, the first performance characteristic comprising a foot strike location of a foot of the user upon striking a ground surface, and transmitting means for transmitting a data package representative of the performance characteristic to a remote receiver. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20090093990 | MOBILE BODY MAPPING AND MATTRESS TESTING - An exemplary mobile mattress sensor system is described, the system includes a pressure sensing pad and a computer device having an associated display operable to receive signals from the pressure sensing pad and cause the display a body map associated with the received signals. The mobile mapping system further includes a power source for powering the computer device, and a cart for transporting the pressure sensing pad, computer device, and power source. The mobile body mapping system allows a user to transport the mobile body mapping system throughout a store to test and generate body maps for different mattresses. Further, many different mattresses may be uniquely tested for a particular user with a single pressure sensing pad (as opposed to having multiple pressure sensing pads and computing devices for each mattress or a small set of “test” beds including pressure sensing pads and computing devices). | 04-09-2009 |
| 20110218756 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFORMAL SENSING OF FORCE AND/OR ACCELERATION AT A PERSON'S HEAD - Sensing a force and/or a change in motion proximate to an arbitrarily-shaped surface via a conformal sensing element (e.g., a pressure sensor, an accelerometer) disposed on a flexible substrate and having a sufficient mechanical coupling to the surface. The conformality of the sensing element facilitates intimate proximity to the surface to ensure accurate sensing. Examples of arbitrarily-shaped surfaces include body parts of a person (e.g., a head). A processor receiving one or more signals from the sensing element may provide information relating to possible injury to a body part (e.g., head trauma) resulting from sensed forces and/or changes in motion. Such information may be conveyed by one or more output devices that provide indications of possible degrees of injury/trauma. A conformal sensing apparatus may be integrated with a protective garment or accessory, such as a helmet, wherein the conformality of the sensing apparatus also ensures sufficient comfort for the wearer. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20090204360 | ANALYZING FOOT PRESSURE OF A BOWLER - Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the pressure distribution on the foot of a bowler. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. The distribution of pressure exerted on the foot are measured and recorded at regular time intervals. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressure distributions. Methods are also taught for using recorded foot pressure distribution data to fit a bowler with proper footwear. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100228516 | ELECTRONIC MATTRESS OR CHAIR SENSOR FOR PATIENT MONITORING - A pressure-actuated mattress or chair pressure sensor enclosed within a flexible protective envelope is provided with active electronic devices that can monitor the state of the sensor. The electronic devices are mounted on, within or alongside the pressure sensor and can include a transmitter device. A remote patient monitoring system is realized by the electronics and sensor within a disposable protective envelope. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20080215285 | BOXING TRAINING DEVICE FOR MEASURING AND QUANTIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FORCE AND TIMING OF PUNCHES - A boxing training device comprising a body having an inner layer and an outer layer separated by a gap. A compressible fluid is disposed within the gap. A sensor for sensing the pressure within the gap upon compression of the fluid is disposed within the gap. A circuit, including the sensor determines and displays the force of an impact to the outer layer, which causes compression. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110313714 | Determining Postural Stability - A method for determining postural stability of a person can include acquiring a plurality of pressure data points over a period of time from at least one pressure sensor. The method can also include the step of identifying a postural state for each pressure data point to generate a plurality of postural states. The method can include the step of determining a postural state of the person at a point in time based on at least the plurality of postural states. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120259577 | Fall Detection Methods and Devices - A fall detection device includes a fall detection circuit to detect a fall by a user and a verification circuit to verify the initial indication of a fall from the fall detection circuit. The device is sized to be worn by the user and includes an orientation sensor to track the orientation of the device relative to one or more axes. The device averages the average inclination values for one or more axes for time periods before, during, and after the fall. A fall is determined to have occurred when differences in the average values of the inclination values exceed threshold values. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120239343 | EVENT MONITORING DOSIMETRY APPARATUSES AND METHODS THEREOF - A dosimetry apparatus includes at least one sensor in a housing, a cover configured to permit compression waves to pass through, the cover is seated over the at least one sensor, and a dosimetry processing device with a memory. The dosimetry processing device is coupled to the at least one sensor in the housing. The dosimetry processing device is configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory comprising: obtaining readings from the at least one sensor; storing the readings with a time and date stamp when obtained; conducting an analysis based on the obtained readings; and outputting at least one of the stored readings or the conducted analysis. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20110060548 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE WORK REQUIRED TO EXPEL A TAMPON FROM A TAMPON APPLICATOR - A method and apparatus for determining the work required to expel a tampon from a tampon applicator having a barrel containing the tampon and a plunger for expelling the tampon from the barrel. The method includes the steps of selecting and applying an applicator gripping test force to a grip zone on the barrel of the tampon applicator and selecting a tampon expulsion test rate and applying a force to the plunger sufficient to expel the tampon from the barrel of the tampon applicator at the selected tampon expulsion test rate. Further, the method includes the step of calculating the force on the plunger required to expel the tampon from the barrel at the selected tampon expulsion test rate as a function of the distance the tampon travels during expulsion. The apparatus includes a test stand which supports a gripping device having a pair of movable fingers which are adapted to grip the grip zone on the barrel of the tampon applicator at a selected applicator gripping test force, and which also supports an expulsion device having a movable rod to apply a force to the plunger sufficient to expel the tampon from the barrel at a selected tampon expulsion test rate. Additionally, the apparatus includes a sensor associated with the movable rod to measure the force on the plunger required to expel the tampon from the barrel at the selected tampon expulsion test rate as a function of the distance the tampon travels during expulsion to determine the work required to expel the tampon. | 03-10-2011 |
| 702140000 | Within an enclosure | 4 |
| 20130073246 | Tire Pressure Measuring Device - A tire pressure measuring device is disclosed. The device includes a data generating impact module for striking a pneumatic tire, generating data correlative to the force imparted to the tire as a function of time and transmitting the data to a data gathering module. A data gathering module receives the data from the data generating impact module and communicates the data to a data processing module. A data processing module receives the data from the data gathering module, processes the data to determine the pressure of the pneumatic tire and communicates the determined pressure of the pneumatic tire to a tire pressure display. A tire pressure output display receives the determined pressure of the pneumatic tire and displays the calculated pneumatic tire pressure. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20090144016 | Detection of Insufficient Sample During Aspiration with a Pipette - Analyzing the pressure profile generated during a limited period of time immediately prior to the end of a liquid aspiration process and comparing the standard deviation of the residuals to a critical value to determine if the liquid was of a desired sufficient volume. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20120143560 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE MONITORING, DATA HANDLING, AND ONLINE INTERFACE THEREFOR - A compliance system for monitoring vapor pressures in storage tanks. Embodiments of the system include data collection systems associated with different storage tanks. Each data collection system collects atmospheric pressure, differential pressure of the tank over the atmosphere, and atmospheric temperature data on a continuous or near-continuous basis. Periodically, the data is transmitted to a host computer, which collects data from multiple data collection systems. The host computer may transmit the data to a web server that makes the data available to any computer via a world wide web interface. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20100318317 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING INTERNAL PRESSURE OF CAN OF CANNED GOODS - In order to judge the acceptability of internal pressure of a can accurately based on the displacement of the can, a pair of displacement sensors ( | 12-16-2010 |