Scientific Instrument Trainer
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1. A scientific instrument comprising:
- memory configured to store characteristics of a simulated sample;
a sample introduction device including at least one sensor configured to detect a technique of a user, the sample introduction device being a physical device;
a transducer configured to receive an output of the at least one sensor and generate a digital value based on the received output;
logic configured to receive the digital value and to simulate analysis of the sample based on the digital value and the characteristics of the simulated sample; and
a microprocessor configured to execute the logic.
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Abstract
A training system in which some parts of an instrument are virtualized while other parts are physical. Typically, those parts that are physical are those whose use requires a minimum level of user technique to obtain optimum results. An example of a physical component is a sample injection syringe. Those parts of an instrument that are virtualized are those whose operations are independent of user technique or for which user technique is largely the same in virtualized or physical forms. Examples of virtualized components may include a start button, a detector or a heater.
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17 Claims
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1. A scientific instrument comprising:
- memory configured to store characteristics of a simulated sample;
a sample introduction device including at least one sensor configured to detect a technique of a user, the sample introduction device being a physical device;
a transducer configured to receive an output of the at least one sensor and generate a digital value based on the received output;
logic configured to receive the digital value and to simulate analysis of the sample based on the digital value and the characteristics of the simulated sample; and
a microprocessor configured to execute the logic. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
- memory configured to store characteristics of a simulated sample;
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