The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for operating an
electromechanical surgical system. The electromechanical surgical system includes a hand …

BACKGROUND There is an opportunity to deploy pressure sensing mate rials in certain
areas of manufacture or sports, where the handling, orientation and motion of an object may …

Many silicon based micro sensors use so-called MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)
technology to achieve low cost and high performance. One such a device is a MEMS …

A low power consumption multi-contact micro electro-mechanical strain/displacement
sensor and miniature autonomous self-contained systems for recording of stress and usage …

(57) ABSTRACT A sensor unit for detecting bending of the sensor unit comprises: a
capacitive upper sensor having an upper capacitance and comprising first and second …

With the ultrasonic transducer discussed in the above men tioned publication, a silicon
Substrate is used, and an opening is formed by etching down to the insulating layer from the …

(65) Prior Publication Data LLC US 2010/O122583 A1 May 20, 2010(57) ABSTRACT (51)
Int. Cl. Method and system for a wet/wet differential pressure sensor GOIL I3/02(2006.01) …

A method for manufacturing a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System pressure sensor, including
forming a gauge wafer including a diaphragm and a pedestal region. The method includes …

A method of sensing a pressure applied to a surface comprises monitoring an electrical
signal generated by redistribution of mobile ions in a piezoionic layer under the surface. An …

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