Shows key innovations from Loadstar Sensors

1. Micro to Macro scale…capacitive force sensors.
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Medical Device Robotics Automotive
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November 2009
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2. Summary
Leading developer of capacitive sensors
• Initial focus on load/force measurements
• Capacitance enables small, low cost digital sensors
• 10 issued patents + ~30 in process
• Addresses large, established markets
• Enables new sensor applications
• Shipping products
• 1000+ early adopters with ~100 Fortune 500 customers
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3. Representative Customers
Education/ Auto/ Consumer/ Government/
Medical
Research Aerospace Industrial Military
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4. Key Innovations – World’s First USB Load Cell
• Software programmable
• No need for signal conditioning
• Powered directly by PC
• Calibrated data output in pounds
• Patents for both capacitive and resistive sensors
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5. What is the Problem with Traditional Load Cells?
Signal Data Software +
Resistive Load Cell
Conditioner Acquisition Programming
$350 - $ 1000+
$189-$300 $99-$3,000 $3,000-$5,000
Analog Big Complex Expensive
Traditional solutions are bulky, complex and expensive
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6. Our Capacitive Solution
Capacitive LoadVUE
Load Cell software
$99 - $ 699 $99 - $ 299
Digital Integrated Low Profile Easy to Use Low Cost
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7. Key Innovations – World’s First Hybrid Load Cell
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8. Key Innovations – Wireless Zigbee Load Cell Interface
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9. Key Innovations – Small, Flexible Load Cells
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10. Key Innovations – Sensors 2.0
Integrated Smart Sensors accessible & shareable through the Internet
Level Internet
Humidity Force
Processing &
Sensor Com Module
Temp Position
Vibration
Plug and Sense. Anytime. Anywhere.
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11. New Small, Low Cost, Digital Products Enable New Markets
Inventory Management Example
• Weight sensors that are placed under bins
• Sensor concentrators that read data and upload to central database
• Browser based software that lets you log in and monitor inventory remotely
• Connect to your existing ERP/Warehouse Management Systems
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12. iVMI Portal – your one stop solution
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13. iVMI – Real Time Inventory Status
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14. $4 billion+ market opportunity for load/force sensors
$1 Billion+ $0.5 Billion+
Inventory Control Medical Device
• Manage inventory • Heart Catheter with
levels at points of use force
• Eliminate manual sensing tips
counting/reorder process • Spinal disk pressure
• Optimize supply chain sensing
• Sense needle pressure
Software Small Size and
Addressable Robust Signal
$0.5 Billion+ $2 Billion+
Automation Existing & Other Apps
• Freight Containers • Scales
• Fill & Pack stations • Automotive/Aerospace
• Provide robots •Test & Measurement
with a sense of touch • Fitness & gaming
• Consumer
Rugged but
Lower Cost
sensitive
No recalibration
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15. Extensive IP Portfolio: Capacitive Force Sensing & Digital Interfaces
Title Patent Number Date Issued
Capacitive force sensing device 7,047,818 5/23/2006
Linear force sensing device 6,026,694 2/22/2000
Area-change sensing through capacitive techniques 7,187,185 3/6/2007
Multi-zone capacitive force sensing device and methods 7,343,814 3/18/2008
Flexible apparatus and method to enhance capacitive force sensing 7,353,713 4/8/2008
Gap-change sensing through capacitive techniques 7,451,659 11/18/2008
Gap-change sensing through capacitive techniques 905,309 6/23/2009
Cylindrical capacitive force sensing device and method 7,570,065 8/4/2009
Capacitive sensor based structure and method with tilt compensation
TBD 10/20/2009
capability
Resistive force sensing device and method with an advanced communication
TBD 10/21/2009
interface
30+ Patent filings in process. 6 Issued trademarks & 4 more pending
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16. Loadstar looking for good partners
 Addressing multi-billion dollar market opportunity
 Engaging with high-value customers
 Developing innovative sensor technology and solutions
 Leveraging strong intellectual property position
 Generating revenue
Please call or email Div Harish
div@loadstarsensors.com
650-465-3004
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