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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2023
Applicant:
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Inventors:
Ismail Emre Araci, San Jose, CA (US);
Hudson Gasvoda, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Assignee:
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01F 1/36 (2006.01); G01F 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01F 1/363 (2013.01); G01F 5/005 (2013.01);
Abstract
Continuous microfluidic dilatometry devices and methods are provided for activity monitoring with ultra-high sensitivity. Corner flow in capillary channels is used to detect the resistance change in microfluidic circuits filled with ionic liquids. The conversion of mechanical input (e.g. strain) to an intermediary domain, namely liquid displacement, allows a large enhancement in sensor performance. Embodiments are suitable for tracking skin deformations that occur as a result of human movements.