Strain sensing system
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1. A system for measuring and remotely monitoring the change in curvature in an element comprising:
- a sensor for measuring the change in curvature in said element producing an electrical signal representative thereof;
a bio-compatible housing for encapsulating said sensor and contacting said element, whereby said housing transmits said change in curvature of said element to said sensor; and
a telemetry circuit electrically coupled to said sensor for encoding and transmitting the signal representative of said change in curvature.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a system 10 for measuring and remotely monitoring strain in an element 1 having a strain sensor 20, a telemetry circuit 40 for transmitting strain data to a remote location, and a reader module 60 for transmitting energy to the telemetry circuit and receiving said data.
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1. A system for measuring and remotely monitoring the change in curvature in an element comprising:
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a sensor for measuring the change in curvature in said element producing an electrical signal representative thereof; a bio-compatible housing for encapsulating said sensor and contacting said element, whereby said housing transmits said change in curvature of said element to said sensor; and a telemetry circuit electrically coupled to said sensor for encoding and transmitting the signal representative of said change in curvature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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