Patent ID: 8256291
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: G01P,H01H

Abstract:
1. A MEMS switch, comprising: a) a micro-electro-mechanical structure comprising a first element and a second element disposed in an operative relationship with each other and being moveable with respect to each other, said first and second elements each having an electrical connection operatively affixed thereto; and b) an input adapted to receive an electrical bias comprising at least an AC voltage, to generate a voltage potential between said first and second elements, the first and second elements having a relative position which varies at least in dependence on the voltage potential and an acceleration pattern; whereby when said micro-electro-mechanical structure is subjected to predetermined relationship between an acceleration pattern and the voltage potential, said first and second elements change a respective state of mutual contact, to thereby switch a current through the respective electrical connections, and otherwise the first and second elements maintain their respective state of contact.