#$%^&*AU2012247061A120121129.pdf#####ABSTRACT A sensor suitable for in vivo implantation has a capacitive circuit and a three-dimensional inductor coil connected to the capacitive circuit to form an LC circuit. The LC circuit is hermetically sealed within an electrically insulating housing. An electrical characteristic of the LC circuit is responsive to change in an environmental parameter.1/16 10 12 20--212 24 2 19 15 16 16 14 Fig. 1