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Method and device for analyzing a sensor element

  • US 7,389,680 B2
  • Filed: 09/21/2005
  • Issued: 06/24/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for analyzing a sensor element which outputs a signal as a function of a measured variable, comprising:

  • analyzing the signal of the sensor element in a first analysis operating mode to detect the measured variable; and

    analyzing the signal of the sensor element in a second analysis operating mode to detect a characteristic variable of the sensor element which is different from the measured variable, wherein the sensor element is a combustion chamber pressure sensor for detecting a combustion chamber pressure of an internal combustion engine.

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