Hayward Melton

Title: Hayward Melton and Three-Dimensional Magnetic Sensing

Introduction

Hayward Melton is an inventor associated with Hinsdale, Illinois, and the California Institute of Technology. His patent work includes a design for an on-chip sensor that detects oscillating magnetic fields in three dimensions.

Latest Patents

Melton is associated with 1 patent: “Three-Dimensional On-Chip Magnetic Sensor for Oscillating Magnetic Fields.” The invention describes three electrically conductive coils, each arranged to sense a magnetic-field component along a respective axis. The coils use interconnected planar spiral loops formed from metal layers and vias. An oscillating magnetic field induces an electromagnetic force in each coil, driving an alternating current through its readout circuit. The circuits detect the peak voltage magnitude of those currents, enabling the sensor to measure the field in three dimensions.

Career Highlights

Melton’s listed patent reflects work in magnetic sensing and integrated circuit design. The sensor’s on-chip coil architecture is intended to capture multiple directional components of an oscillating magnetic field.

Collaborations

The patent work is associated with the California Institute of Technology. Saransh Sharma and Azita Emami are identified as Melton’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Hayward Melton’s patent describes a three-axis on-chip magnetic sensor that combines planar coils and readout circuits to detect oscillating magnetic fields.