Capacitive sensing apparatus

摘要

The invention relates to a capacitive sensing apparatus for sensing an object, wherein the capacitive sensing apparatus comprises a capacitive sensor (2) for capacitively sensing the object (3) and an enclosure (4) for enclosing the capacitive sensor (2). The enclosure (4) comprises a contact side (6) for contacting the object (3) during sensing, wherein the enclosure (4) and the capacitive sensor (2) are adapted for sensing the object (3) by the capacitive sensor (2) through the contact side (6) of the enclosure (4). The enclosure (4) and the capacitive sensor (2) are separable from each other for using the capacitive sensor (2) as a reusable device and for using the enclosure (4) as a disposable device. This allows capacitively sensing an object with a new, uncontaminated enclosure (4) and a reused capacitive sensor (2) and, thus, under improved hygienic conditions.

主权项

1. A capacitive sensing apparatus for capacitively sensing electrophysiological signals in a person or animal, comprising:
a capacitive sensor for capacitively sensing the electrophysiological signals generated by the person or animal; and an enclosure for enclosing the capacitive sensor, wherein the enclosure has a contact side configured to contact the person or animal during sensing to capacitively sense the electrophysiological signals through the contact side of the enclosure; and wherein the enclosure and the capacitive sensor are separable from each other such that the capacitive sensor is a reusable device and the enclosure is a disposable device, and wherein the enclosure comprises at least one surrounding element, which peripherally surrounds the capacitive sensor and releasably engages the contact side, the surrounding element being flexible so as to click the capacitive sensor into place and selectively release the capacitive sensor.