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Title: Physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays

Abstract

A method of using physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays. The methods utilize deflection of a micromachined cantilever that represents the chemical, biological, or physical element being detected. One embodiment of the method comprises the steps of modeling the deflection of the micromachined cantilever producing a deflection model, sensing the deflection of the micromachined cantilever and producing a signal representing the deflection, and comparing the signal representing the deflection with the deflection model.

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Research Org.:
LLNL (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States))
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1108966
Patent Number(s):
8,584,506
Application Number:
11/435,495
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA) LLNL
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
97 MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING

Citation Formats

Candy, James V, Clague, David S, Lee, Christopher L, Rudd, Robert E, Burnham, Alan K, and Tringe, Joseph W. Physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays. United States: N. p., 2013. Web.
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Candy, James V, Clague, David S, Lee, Christopher L, Rudd, Robert E, Burnham, Alan K, & Tringe, Joseph W. Physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays. United States.
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Candy, James V, Clague, David S, Lee, Christopher L, Rudd, Robert E, Burnham, Alan K, and Tringe, Joseph W. Tue . "Physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays". United States. doi:. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1108966.
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title = {Physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays},
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abstractNote = {A method of using physics-based signal processing algorithms for micromachined cantilever arrays. The methods utilize deflection of a micromachined cantilever that represents the chemical, biological, or physical element being detected. One embodiment of the method comprises the steps of modeling the deflection of the micromachined cantilever producing a deflection model, sensing the deflection of the micromachined cantilever and producing a signal representing the deflection, and comparing the signal representing the deflection with the deflection model.},
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year = {Tue Nov 19 00:00:00 EST 2013},
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