Apparatus and method for sensing change in environmental conditions
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1. A method of detecting a change in environmental conditions, the method comprising:
- providing a structure configured to vibrate in response to an input;
coupling an infrared sensitive material to the structure;
providing the input to the structure and measuring a vibration response;
changing an environmental condition proximal to the structure, wherein the environmental condition is incident infrared radiation; and
measuring a change in the vibration response.
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Abstract
An apparatus for sensing a change in environmental conditions is disclosed. The apparatus includes a coating or a wire between two surfaces that has a mechanical property changed as a result of a change in the environmental conditions. The change in the mechanical property of the coating or wire results in a change in a vibration characteristic of the apparatus, such as the frequency, phase, amplitude or quality factor. The change in the vibration characteristic can be used to determine the change in the environmental condition.
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1. A method of detecting a change in environmental conditions, the method comprising:
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providing a structure configured to vibrate in response to an input; coupling an infrared sensitive material to the structure; providing the input to the structure and measuring a vibration response; changing an environmental condition proximal to the structure, wherein the environmental condition is incident infrared radiation; and measuring a change in the vibration response. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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