Button layout for a testing instrument
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1. A sensor dispensing instrument comprising:
- a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensorsan electronics assembly including a microprocessor for operating the sensor dispensing instrument and storing dataan outer housing having a sensor slot through which one of the plurality of sensors is disposed to conduct a test, wherein the outer housing includes a display for displaying a plurality of items;
a plurality of buttons connected through the electronics assembly to mechanically control the operation of the sensor dispensing instrument, the buttons includinga power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off;
a scroll button for scrolling through the plurality of items shown on the display, the plurality of items including a plurality of functions that are programmed within the sensor dispensing instrument and that are selectable by a user, including setting the time, setting the date, programming numbers for calibration, reviewing memory results and editing memory results;
a select button for selecting at least one of the plurality of items;
a memory button for displaying test results; and
a set-up button for performing tasks related to the operation of the sensor dispensing instrument.
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Abstract
A sensor dispensing instrument adapted to handle a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors and to perform a test using one of the sensors. The sensor dispensing instrument includes an outer housing and display disposed on the outer housing for showing items. The sensor dispensing instrument further comprises a power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off, a scroll button for scroll through the items, and a select button for selecting an item.
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1. A sensor dispensing instrument comprising:
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a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors an electronics assembly including a microprocessor for operating the sensor dispensing instrument and storing data an outer housing having a sensor slot through which one of the plurality of sensors is disposed to conduct a test, wherein the outer housing includes a display for displaying a plurality of items; a plurality of buttons connected through the electronics assembly to mechanically control the operation of the sensor dispensing instrument, the buttons including a power button for turning the sensor dispensing instrument on and off; a scroll button for scrolling through the plurality of items shown on the display, the plurality of items including a plurality of functions that are programmed within the sensor dispensing instrument and that are selectable by a user, including setting the time, setting the date, programming numbers for calibration, reviewing memory results and editing memory results; a select button for selecting at least one of the plurality of items; a memory button for displaying test results; and a set-up button for performing tasks related to the operation of the sensor dispensing instrument. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of operating a testing instrument comprising
providing the testing instrument, the testing instrument including a sensor pack containing a plurality of sensors, an electronics assembly including a microprocessor for operating the testing instrument and storing data, an outer housing having a sensor slot through which one of the plurality of sensors is disposed to conduct a test and a display for displaying a plurality of items, and a plurality of buttons connected through the electronics assembly to mechanically control the operation of the testing instrument, the buttons including a power button for turning the testing instrument on and off; - a scroll button for scrolling through the plurality of items shown on the display, the plurality of items including a plurality of functions that are programmed within the testing instrument and that are selectable by a user, including setting the time, setting the date, programming numbers for calibration, reviewing memory results and editing memory results;
a select button for selecting at least one of the plurality of items;
a memory button for displaying test results; and
a set-up button for performing tasks related to the operation of the testing instrument;pressing the power button to activate the display and turn the testing instrument on; pressing the scroll button to scroll through the items, the scroll button including a scroll up button and a scroll down button for bi-directional scrolling through the items, pressing the select button to select at least one item; pressing the memory button to view test results; and pressing the set-up button to perform tasks related to the operation of the testing instrument. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
- a scroll button for scrolling through the plurality of items shown on the display, the plurality of items including a plurality of functions that are programmed within the testing instrument and that are selectable by a user, including setting the time, setting the date, programming numbers for calibration, reviewing memory results and editing memory results;
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