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Method and apparatus for performing remote calibration verification

  • US 7,895,011 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2008
  • Issued: 02/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of remotely updating and verifying a calibration status of an instrument that comprises a measurement portion and a computer system coupled to the measurement portion, the method comprising acts of:

  • receiving a software update at the instrument from a remote location via a communications link;

    without activating the measurement portion of the instrument to measure a calibration object, using the software update to perform a calibration check procedure at the instrument; and

    using a processor to provide a calibration status indicator that identifies the calibration status of the instrument following the calibration check procedure.

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