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Serial network for coordinate measurement apparatus

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  • US 6,219,928 B1
  • Filed: 07/08/1998
  • Issued: 04/24/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A three dimensional coordinate measuring system comprising:

  • a movable arm including a plurality of joints with each joint corresponding to a degree of freedom such that said arm is movable within a selected volume, a plurality of said joints having a transducer, each said transducer producing position data;

    a controller coupled to said tranducers for receiving said position data;

    a capture line coupled to said controller for transmitting a capture signal for initiating acquisition of said position data;

    a serial network coupled to said controller and said transducers for transferring said position data to said controller. a display coupled to said serial network, said display providing information to an operator.

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