Patent ID: 7387010
Filing Date: 2008-06-17
Classification: G01N,H04Q

Abstract:
1. A sensor arrangement comprising: a container configured to be environmentally sealed and to hold a chemical analyte; an interrogation unit which is separate from the container and operable to wirelessly transmit an interrogation signal and to wirelessly receive a response; a sensor array unit in fluid communication with the analyte disposed within the container, the sensor array unit being configured to analytically respond to a chemical characteristic of the analyte; and a responder unit connected with the sensor array unit, the responder unit being configured to be powered by the interrogation signal, the responder unit being operable to wirelessly transmit to the interrogation unit a signal indicative of the sensor array unit's response to the analyte, wherein the container has an upper portion and wherein the sensor array is provided on the upper portion, wherein the sensor array unit comprises a power supply system that includes a storage device configured to store electrical power generated by receipt of the interrogation signal output by the interrogation unit, and wherein the upper portion corresponds to a lid of the container.