Abstract
A taste sensor with global selectivity, i.e., electronic tongue, is composed of several kinds of lipid/polymer membranes for transforming information of taste substances into electronic signal. The sensor output shows different patterns for chemical substances which have different taste qualities such as saltiness and sourness. The taste of foodstuffs such as beer, coffee, mineral water, wine and milk can be discussed quantitatively. Odor elicited by foods can also be detected using the taste sensor. Biological systems make global sensing in the gustatory and olfactory senses, which are much different from other senses in this meaning. It can be considered that several different parts of chemical nanostructure of the concerned substance are recognized by several kinds of receptors. The overall output is treated in the brain. The reason why the taste sensor can recognize the taste and smell is that this situation is also realized in this biomimetic device.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 17th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) |
| Subtitle of host publication | Maastricht MEMS 2004 Technical Digest |
| Pages | 201-207 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 19 2004 |
| Event | 17th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS): Maastricht MEMS 2004 Technical Digest - Maastricht, Netherlands Duration: Jan 25 2004 → Jan 29 2004 |
Other
| Other | 17th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS): Maastricht MEMS 2004 Technical Digest |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Maastricht |
| Period | 1/25/04 → 1/29/04 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Control and Systems Engineering