In electronics, whether you call it sixth or seventh sense, it is essentially the application of sensors with or without computer programs.
Whether it is an invisible computer mouse, a blinkbot, a SixthSense device (invented by Pranav Mistry), a mind-controlled robot, a hand-gesture or a wirelessly-controlled robot, sensors have an important role to play. From smart beverage vending machines to smart home automation systems, from personal assistant robots to smart healthcare systems, from simple computers to digital assistants (like Alexa), from human wearable devices to autonomous vehicles, sensors are part of all these systems. As demand for consumer electronics grows, so does the market for sensors.
Consumer electronics
According to Webopedia, “Consumer electronics refer to any device containing an electronic circuit board that is intended for everyday use by individuals. This encompasses a massive category of electronics that includes televisions, cameras, digital cameras, PDAs, calculators, VCRs, DVDs, clocks, audio devices, headphones, tablets, smartphones and many other home products.”
Consumer electronic products also include radio receivers, mp3 players, video recorders, camcorders, personal computers, video game consoles and automotive electronics, among others.
Although, consumers are rapidly adopting new and emerging products like wearables, voice-activated smart speakers, smart home devices, traditional consumer products such as smartphones, laptops and televisions continue to surpass expectations.
One common thing between most consumer electronic products is the sensor component. A sensor could be a bare component, a module, active, passive, an input switch, wired or wireless.
Sensors are used extensively in consumer electronics for monitoring, measuring, data logging and control. Common sensors are pressure, proximity, motion, temperature, radio frequency (RF), ultrasonic, flow, level, acoustic, touch and optical.
This story is from the September 2018 edition of Electronics For You.
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