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Aproximity sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagnetic radiation (infrared, for instance), and looks for changes in the field or return signal. The object being sensed is often referred to as the proximity sensor's target. Different proximity sensor targets demand different sensors. For example, a capacitive proximity sensor or photoelectric sensor might be suitable for a plastic target; an inductive proximity sensor always requires a metal target.[citation needed]

Proximity sensors are also used in machine vibration monitoring to measure the variation in distance between a shaft and its support bearing. This is common in large steam turbines, compressors, and motors that use sleeve-type bearings.

Proximity sensors are commonly used on mobile devices.[1] When the target is within nominal range, the device lock screen user interface will appear, thus emerging from what is known as sleep mode. Once the device has awoken from sleep mode, if the proximity sensor's target is still for an extended period of time, the sensor will then ignore it, and the device will eventually revert into sleep mode. For example, during a telephone call, proximity sensors play a role in detecting (and skipping) accidental touchscreen taps when mobiles are held to the ear.[2]

Proximity sensors can be used to recognise air gestures and hover-manipulations. An array of proximity sensing elements can replace vision-camera or depth camera based solutions for hand gesture detection.

Proximity Sensors are available in models using high-frequency oscillation to detect ferrous and non-ferrous metal objects and in capacitive models to detect non-metal objects. Models are available with environment resistance, heat resistance, resistance to chemicals, and resistance to water.

"Proximity Sensor" includes all sensors that perform non-contact detection in comparison to sensors, such as limit switches, that detect objects by physically contacting them. Proximity Sensors convert information on the movement or presence of an object into an electrical signal. There are three types of detection systems that do this conversion: systems that use the eddy currents that are generated in metallic sensing objects by electromagnetic induction, systems that detect changes in electrical capacity when approaching the sensing object, and systems that use magnets and reed switches.

The Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) define Proximity Sensors in JIS C 8201-5-2 (Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear, Part 5: Control circuit devices and switching elements, Section 2: Proximity switches), which conforms to the IEC 60947-5-2 definition of non-contact position detection switches.

JIS gives the generic name "proximity switch" to all sensors that provide non-contact detection of target objects that are close by or within the general vicinity of the sensor, and classifies them as inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, photoelectric, magnetic, etc.

This Technical Explanation defines all inductive sensors that are used for detecting metallic objects, capacitive sensors that are used for detecting metallic or non-metallic objects, and sensors that utilize magnetic DC fields as Proximity Sensors.

Both Inductive and Capacitive Proximity Sensors are affected by interaction with other Sensors. Because of this, care must be taken when installing them to prevent mutual interference. (Refer to the Precautions for Correct Use in the Safety Precautions for All Proximity Sensors.)

Care must also be taken to prevent the effects of surrounding metallic objects on Inductive Proximity Sensors, and to prevent the effects of all surrounding objects on Capacitive Proximity Sensors.

The power line and signal line are combined. If only the power line is wired, internal elements may be damaged.

Always insert a load. (Refer to the Precautions for Safe Use in the Safety Precautions for All Proximity Sensors.)

Inductive Proximity Sensors detect magnetic loss due to eddy currents that are generated on a conductive surface by an external magnetic field. An AC magnetic field is generated on the detection coil, and changes in the impedance due to eddy currents generated on a metallic object are detected.

Other methods include Aluminum-detecting Sensors, which detect the phase component of the frequency, and All-metal Sensors, which use a working coil to detect only the changed component of the impedance. There are also Pulse-response Sensors, which generate an eddy current in pulses and detect the time change in the eddy current with the voltage induced in the coil.

The impedance changes can be viewed as changes in the resistance that is inserted in series with the sensing object.

(This does not actually occur, but thinking of it this way makes it easier to understand qualitatively.)

Capacitive Proximity Sensors detect changes in the capacitance between the sensing object and the Sensor. The amount of capacitance varies depending on the size and distance of the sensing object. An ordinary Capacitive Proximity Sensor is similar to a capacitor with two parallel plates, where the capacity of the two plates is detected. One of the plates is the object being measured (with an imaginary ground), and the other is the Sensor's sensing surface. The changes in the capacity generated between these two poles are detected.

The objects that can be detected depend on their dielectric constant, but they include resin and water in addition to metals.

I bought a new Samsung Galaxy A70. It is a good phone but I have some problems with it. During calls the proximity sensor turns off the display to prevent keypad presses, but after sometime the display turns on again and keypad is pressed which makes calls very uncomfortable. The proximity sensor sometimes does not turn off the display even. I tried lots of things with your @samsungSupport team on the Twitter and unfotunately we were unable to solve the problem. They suggested me to share my problem here also.

I am testing my proximity sensor with the code *#77692# and it works perfect. Thats why I think that the problem is not a hardware problem. The problem is probably related to a bug in the calling software.

One of my friends has also bought the same phone and he has faced the same problem. I recorded a video with my phone and his phone. During calling both phones display is not truning off, but during testing mode they work perfect.

I hope you will solve our problems. If needed I can send the video which I recorded with the two brand new Galaxy A70's. The video clearly shows the problem during calls, and it cleraly shows the proximity sensor does its work during testing.

Hey, I have the same problem and its driving me nuts! It is also a new phone that was only released recently and it's impossible to find any info or help I have that problem for two weeks already, right from the start. I'm really disappointed and have no idea what to do! :

We have tried all possible solutions with the SamsungSupport team. I thing that taking to the service will not also solve the problem. Because I know lots of people facing the problem and the others are possibly not aware of the problem. Only an update may solve this problem. But I am not sure if the Samsung developers are hearing us.

Thanks for reaching out. This forum is for support of US products and customers. As your product is a non-US model and support for these models is very limited, please seek a support team for your area. You can do so by using this link:

We cannot solve our problem with local support team. I want to reach Samsung Developer Team and I am sure that they can easily solve the problem. Or please may you contact the relevant Support Team in order to help us?

Like I said, these exist. Not necessarily with SmartThings integration though. There are most all called RF (for radiofrequency) devices which send a signal to a nearby receiver. It might be your phone, it might be some kind of plug-in Bridge Device. The typical range is 3 m, but some of them are even shorter.

A lot depends on the exact details of what kind of notification do you want to get. Is it only for people who are in the home at that time? Do they all have android phones? Do you need smartthings integration or not?

The RadBeacon Chip is a fully stand-alone Bluetooth 5 proximity beacon that supports iBeacon, AltBeacon, and Eddystone technology. It replaces the RadBeacon Dot in the Radius Networks product line. The RadBeacon Chip is portable, lightweight, small...

Something along the lines of the theft protection at the entrance of walmart/target/etc. should work. The little ink packs (attached to clothes, for example) have an antenna that disrupts the radio field near the doors and set off the alarm. I have no idea what the expense of this set up would be, but it does have a range of just a foot or 2. Might be worth looking into?

Inductive proximity sensors are the preferred choice for the majority of applications requiring accurate, non-contact detection of metallic objects in machinery or automation equipment. As a pioneer and market leader, Pepperl+Fuchs offers innovative, high quality inductive sensors to meet the needs of the worldwide automation and process control markets. Our experience, flexibility and customer focus continues to allow us to offer custom designed solutions for the most unique and demanding applications.

Capacitive sensors can be used to detect metal objects as well as nearly all other materials. These sensors are often used in applications including level, flow control for detection of liquids, grains and powders.

Our magnetic field sensor selection consists of the M12 housing style for traditional magnetic detection applications. Also offered is a non-contact, piston detection sensor for use with steel hydraulic cylinders. These magnetic sensors offer reliable piston magnet detection and are easily mounted, without the need for mounting slots or holes in the cylinder.

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