Liquid flow sensor for smart implantable VP shunts

Eniko T. Enikov, Gergo Edes, Rein Anton, Jesse Skoch

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a novel liquid flow sensor based on the combined use of GMR magnetic sensors and micro-fabricated ferromagnetic sensing elements. A motivating application behind this effort is the development of a “smart” ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt, capable of measuring the amount cerebral-spinal fluid drained from the ventricles of a person suffering from hydrocephalous. Unlike classical liquid flow sensors based on piezo-resistive flaps, the device presented here utilizes electroplated micro-fabricated ferromagnetic flaps (Ni), while the detector is an ultra-sensitive non-contact GMR sensor, separated from the working fluid by the lumen of the shunt.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head 2014
EditorsMark G. Allen, Mehran Mehregany
PublisherTransducer Research Foundation
Pages371-374
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781940470016
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head 2014 - Hilton Head Island, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2014Jun 12 2014

Publication series

NameTechnical Digest - Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop

Conference

Conference2014 Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHilton Head Island
Period6/8/146/12/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Hardware and Architecture

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Liquid flow sensor for smart implantable VP shunts'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this