What the Tech? Barometer sensor on newer smartphones helps make GPS more precise

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How to fix or reset the proximity sensor on your iPhone if it's not working properly

You can't turn off the proximity sensor on your iPhone, but if it's malfunctioning, try force-restarting your iPhone and ...
IEEE

Geometry Optimization to Enhance the Range of Detection of Fringing Field-Based Capacitive Proximity Sensors

Abstract: Fringe field-based capacitive proximity sensors are well-suited to detect the presence of both conducting and nonconducting objects. The configuration of electrodes within these sensors ...
IEEE

A Proximity-Based Unsupervised Feature Learning Framework for Rotating Machinery Sensor Data

Abstract: With the advancement of health monitoring technologies in the era of smart industry, vast amounts of sensor data are continuously collected from rotating machinery. However, labeling this ...
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Google Health Connect now automatically tracks steps using device sensors

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Breathable Strain/Temperature Sensor Based on Fibrous Networks of Ionogels Capable of Monitoring Human Motion, Respiration, and Proximity

College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang ...