Intelligent sensor
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An intelligent sensor takes some predefined action when it senses the appropriate input (light, heat, sound, motion, touch, etc.).
[edit] Description
The sensor has to do the following tasks:
- Give a digital signal.
- Be able to communicate the signal.
- Be able to execute logical functions and instructions.
[edit] Tecnical capacities
Because of the tasks are performed by microprocessors, any gadget which mixes a sensor and a microprocessor is usually called as an intelligent sensor.
To qualifiy as an intelligent sensor, the sensor and processor taken must be part of the same physical unit. A sensor whose only function is to detect and send an unprocessed signal to an external system which performs some action is not considered intelligent.
