Sensor assembly, system including RFID sensor assemblies, and method
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1. A system comprising:
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a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies coupled to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve;
a control tag configured to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being further configured to communicate with an RF reader; and
an RF reader configured to selectively communicate with the control tag, the reader including an RF receiver;
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Abstract
A system comprises a valve; a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies coupled to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve; a control tag configured to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being further configured to communicate with an RF reader; and an RF reader configured to selectively communicate with the control tag, the reader including an RF receiver. Other systems and methods are also provided.
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45 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a valve;
a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies coupled to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve;
a control tag configured to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being further configured to communicate with an RF reader; and
an RF reader configured to selectively communicate with the control tag, the reader including an RF receiver;
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17. A sensor assembly comprising:
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an RFID tag;
a thermocouple; and
a probe having first and second ends, the first end defining a tip, the thermocouple being supported on the tip, and the RFID tag being supported on the second end and electrically coupled to the thermocouple. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A plurality of RFID sensor assemblies for sensor use in industrial process control, the plurality comprising:
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sensors configured to sense at least two of temperature, pressure, and strain;
at least one of the sensor assemblies including a band configured to encircle a fluid conduit; and
an RFID tag supported by the band and in electrical communication with at least one of the sensors. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A sensor assembly comprising:
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an RFID tag;
a pressure sensor; and
a band configured to encircle a fluid conduit, the RFID tag being supported by the band and in electrical communication with the pressure sensor. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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24. A method of monitoring an industrial process which makes use of a valve, the method comprising:
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coupling a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies to the valve to monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the valve;
providing a control tag to wirelessly communicate with the respective tags that are coupled to the valve, the control tag being configured to communicate with an RF reader; and
selectively communicating with the control tag using an RF reader, the reader including an RF receiver. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A method of manufacturing a sensor assembly, the method comprising:
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providing an RFID tag;
providing a thermocouple;
providing a probe having first and second ends, the first end defining a tip;
supporting the thermocouple on the tip, and supporting the RFID tag on the second end and electrically coupling the RFID tag to the thermocouple. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41)
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42. A method of using a plurality of RFID sensor assemblies for sensor use in industrial process control, the method comprising:
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providing a plurality of sensors configured to sense at least two of temperature, pressure, and strain;
providing a mechanical package to support at least one of the sensors and define a sensor assembly, the package including a band configured to encircle a fluid conduit; and
supporting an RFID tag by the band, in electrical communication with at least one of the sensors. - View Dependent Claims (43)
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44. A sensor method comprising:
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providing an RFID tag;
providing a pressure sensor;
providing a band configured to encircle a fluid conduit;
supporting the RFID tag by the band and placing the RFID tag in electrical communication with the pressure sensor. - View Dependent Claims (45)
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