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An inductive sensor is a device that uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to detect or measure objects. An inductor develops a magnetic field when an electric current flows through it; alternatively, a current will flow through a circuit containing an inductor when the magnetic field through it changes.
A proximity sensor (often simply prox) is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. A proximity sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagnetic radiation ( infrared , for instance), and looks for changes in the field or return signal .
A position sensor is a sensor that detects an object's position. A position sensor may indicate the absolute position of the object (its location) or its relative position (displacement) in terms of linear travel, rotational angle or three-dimensional space. Common types of position sensors include the following: Capacitive displacement sensor
An induction or inductive loop is an electromagnetic communication or detection system which uses a moving magnet or an alternating current to induce an electric current in a nearby wire. Induction loops are used for transmission and reception of communication signals, or for detection of metal objects in metal detectors or vehicle presence ...
For at-line sensors the sample may be removed and analyzed in close proximity to the process stream. [75] An example of the latter is the monitoring of lactose in a dairy processing plant. [ 76 ] Off-line biosensors compare to bioanalytical techniques that are not operating in the field, but in the laboratory.
Hall sensors are used for proximity sensing, positioning, speed detection, and current sensing applications [1] and are common in industrial and consumer applications. Hundreds of millions of Hall sensor integrated circuits (ICs) are sold each year [ 2 ] by about 50 manufacturers, with the global market around a billion dollars .
Schematics and images of types of limb proprioceptor neurons in mammals (top) and insects (bottom) [1] Proprioception (/ ˌ p r oʊ p r i. oʊ ˈ s ɛ p ʃ ən,-ə-/ [2] [3] PROH-pree-oh-SEP-shən, -ə-) is the sense of self-movement, force, and body position.
Proximity, a science fiction drama film; Proximity fuze, a fuze that detonates an explosive device automatically when the distance to the target becomes smaller than a predetermined value; Proximity sensor, a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact; Proximity space, or nearness space, in topology