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Three-axis magnetic sensor, an omnidirectional magnetic sensor and an azimuth measuring method using the same
Assignee: Naos Innovation LLC
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Filing: 2000-12-14
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Granted: 2003-03-25
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Expires: 2020-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A hybrid three-axis magnetic sensor for calculating the accurate direction of the earth magnetism. The hybrid three-axis magnetic sensor includes: a flux gate type magnetic sensor which is so formed that a base serves as a main member and detects two axis components of a magnetic vector defined by a plane parallel to the base; a Hall element which detects another component of the magnetic vector orthogonal to the base; a tilt sensor which detects a tilt angle of the base; and a CPU, wherein the flux gate type magnetic sensor and the Hall element are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC. The thus detected three dimensional magnetic vector is corrected in the light of inclination of the base, so that the direction of the earth magnetism is accurately calculated.
Inventors
- 👤 Yasuhiro Tamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:18
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R33/00; G01R33/02; G01R33/04; G01C; G01C17/00; G01C17/38; G01R33/0206; G01R33/06; G01R33/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A three axis magnetic sensor, comprising: a two axis magnetic sensor which detects two axis components of a magnetic vector defined by a plane parallel to a base, said two axis magnetic sensor being so formed that the base serves as a main member; and a magnetic detecting element which detects a component corresponding to a direction orthogonal to the plane of the magnetic vector, wherein said two axis magnetic sensor and said magnetic detecting element are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein a plurality of coil patterns which detect the two axis components of the magnetic vector are formed over stacked bases.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A three axis magnetic sensor, comprising: a two axis magnetic sensor which detects two axis components of a magnetic vector defined by a plane parallel to a base, said two axis magnetic sensor being so formed that the base serves as a main member; and a magnetic detecting element which detects a component corresponding to a direction orthogonal to the plane of the magnetic vector, wherein said two axis magnetic sensor and said magnetic detecting element are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein a plurality of coil patterns which detect the two axis components of the magnetic vector are formed over stacked bases.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A three axis magnetic sensor as recited in claim 1 , wherein said base includes a pattern which transfers a detection signal outputted from said magnetic detecting element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; and a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein the base includes a pattern which transfers a detection signal outputted from said tilt sensor, and the detection signal is directly introduced to the base via the pattern when said tilt sensor is mounted on the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; and a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein the base includes a pattern which transfers a detection signal outputted from said tilt sensor, and the detection signal is directly introduced to the base via the pattern when said tilt sensor is mounted on the base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; and a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor detects a first inclination of an X axis and a second inclination of a Y axis which are parallel to the base, wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein the base includes a pattern which transfers a detection signal outputted from said tilt sensor, and the detection signal is directly introduced to the base via the pattern when said tilt sensor is mounted on the base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; and a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor detects a first inclination of an X axis and a second inclination of a Y axis which are parallel to the base, wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein the base includes a pattern which transfers a detection signal outputted from said tilt sensor, and the detection signal is directly introduced to the base via the pattern when said tilt sensor is mounted on the base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; and a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor is an acceleration sensor which detects displacement in three axis directions, wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein the base includes a pattern which transfers a detection signal outputted from said tilt sensor, and the detection signal is directly introduced to the base via the pattern when said tilt sensor is mounted on the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
103 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; and a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor is an acceleration sensor which detects displacement in three axis directions, wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC, and wherein the base includes a pattern which transfers a detection signal outputted from said tilt sensor, and the detection signal is directly introduced to the base via the pattern when said tilt sensor is mounted on the base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base; and a film base mounted on the base in the form externally extended from the base, wherein said tilt sensor is mounted on said film base, said film base is folded toward the base, and whole members including said tilt sensor are fixed; wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
91 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base; and a film base mounted on the base in the form externally extended from the base, wherein said tilt sensor is mounted on said film base, said film base is folded toward the base, and whole members including said tilt sensor are fixed; wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
117 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor detects a first inclination of an X axis and a second inclination of a Y axis which are parallel to the base; and a film base mounted on the base in the form externally extended from the base, wherein said tilt sensor is mounted on said film base, said film base is folded toward the base, and whole members including said tilt sensor are fixed; wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
117 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor detects a first inclination of an X axis and a second inclination of a Y axis which are parallel to the base; and a film base mounted on the base in the form externally extended from the base, wherein said tilt sensor is mounted on said film base, said film base is folded toward the base, and whole members including said tilt sensor are fixed; wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor is an acceleration sensor which detects displacement in three axis directions; and a film base mounted on the base in the form externally extended from the base, wherein said tilt sensor is mounted on said film base, said film base is folded toward the base, and whole members including said tilt sensor are fixed; wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
An omnidirectional magnetic sensor, comprising: a three axis magnetic sensor, formed on a base, which detects a three dimensional magnetic vector; a tilt sensor which detects inclination of the base, wherein said tilt sensor is an acceleration sensor which detects displacement in three axis directions; and a film base mounted on the base in the form externally extended from the base, wherein said tilt sensor is mounted on said film base, said film base is folded toward the base, and whole members including said tilt sensor are fixed; wherein said three axis magnetic sensor and said tilt sensor are integrally structured together as a hybrid IC.
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