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Distributed database for analytical instruments

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  • US 6,366,924 B1
  • Filed: 07/27/1998
  • Issued: 04/02/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer-implemented method for operating an analytical instrument, wherein the analytical instrument comprises a plurality of electrical control nodes and is coupled to a computer, said method comprising the steps of:

  • entering configuration information into a database residing on the computer, wherein said configuration information representing a test performed by the analytical instrument;

    downloading said configuration information from said database to the analytical instrument;

    performing said test by causing said analytical instrument to execute said test; and

    storing data generated by said test in said database associated with said test.

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