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Sensor measurement method and system with universal data concentrators

  • US 7,149,654 B2
  • Filed: 05/18/2004
  • Issued: 12/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A measurement system comprising:

  • at least one computer that provides configuration data to at least one data concentrator, wherein said data concentrator comprises a processor and a plurality of channels that provide a universal interface for a plurality of sensor types, wherein said configuration data includes an assignment of each of said channels to one of said sensor types, said configuration data further includes a configuration file that designates excitation signal parameters and sensor return signal characteristics for each sensor type, and wherein said processor runs a configuration program that configures said processor based on said assignment and said processor generates sensor excitation signals and processes sensor return signals based on said excitation signal parameters and said sensor return signal characteristics and/or said assigned sensor types.

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