Pressure sensor
First Claim
1. A pressure sensor comprising a plurality of conductive threads, whereinat least one of said conductive threads is a multilayer thread in contact with other said conductive threads and includes a pressure sensitive layer having a pressure-dependent electric characteristic, andsaid multilayer thread includes a non-conductive fiber covered by a conductive coating overlaid by said pressure sensitive layer,wherein said pressure sensitive layer of said multilayer thread is in electric contact with said other conductive threads.
2 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The invention relates to a pressure sensor which can be incorporated into textile products. The pressure sensor includes a multilayer thread having a pressure sensitive layer exhibiting a pressure-dependent electrical resistance, and a conductive layer in contact with the pressure sensitive layer. Further, the sensor includes conductive threads in contact with the multilayer thread.
70 Citations
9 Claims
-
1. A pressure sensor comprising a plurality of conductive threads, wherein
at least one of said conductive threads is a multilayer thread in contact with other said conductive threads and includes a pressure sensitive layer having a pressure-dependent electric characteristic, and said multilayer thread includes a non-conductive fiber covered by a conductive coating overlaid by said pressure sensitive layer, wherein said pressure sensitive layer of said multilayer thread is in electric contact with said other conductive threads.
Specification