Patent ID: 8615374
Filing Date: 2013-12-24
Classification: G01D,G06F

Abstract:
1. A system, comprising: an expandable sensor device, comprising: at least one additional sensor module configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the sensor operation module or the first sensor module via at least one additional interface, wherein the at least one additional sensor module is further configured to provide at least one additional real-time in situ measurement associated with at least one additional parameter within the environment; and wherein the at least one additional sensor module includes a reservoir control module that includes a reservoir and is configured to take a sample associated with the environment that is to be measured, the sample is an operating fluid employed by a machine or a process, and the reservoir control module contains an amount of a replacement fluid, a reagent, a catalyst, a filter, or an additive configured to be administered to the operating fluid to extend an operation life of the machine or the process.