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Analog data generating and processing device having a multi-use automatic processor

DC CAFC
  • US 8,966,144 B2
  • Filed: 08/24/2006
  • Issued: 02/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An analog data generating and processing device (ADGPD), comprising:

  • an input/output (i/o) port;

    a program memory;

    a data storage memory;

    a sensor designed to transmit data;

    a processor operatively interfaced with the i/o port, the program memory, the data storage memory and the sensor;

    wherein the processor is adapted to be involved in a data generation process by which the sensor generates analog data, the analog data is processed, and the processed analog data is stored in the data storage memory as at least one file of digitized analog data;

    wherein the processor also is adapted to be involved in an automatic recognition process in which, when the i/o port is operatively interfaced with a multi-purpose interface of a computer, the processor executes at least one instruction set stored in the program memory and thereby causes at least one parameter which provides identification information regarding the ADGPD to be automatically sent through the i/o port and to the multi-purpose interface of the computer (a) without requiring any end user to load any software onto the computer at any time, (b) without requiring any end user to interact with the computer to set up a file system in the ADGPD at any time, (c) before a time when the computer is able to receive the at least one file of digitized analog data from the data storage memory and (d) regardless of the identity of a manufacturer of the computer, wherein the at least one parameter is consistent with the ADGPD being responsive to commands issued from a customary driver;

    wherein the processor is further adapted to be involved in an automatic file transfer process in which, when the i/o port is operatively interfaced with the multi-purpose interface of the computer, and after the at least one parameter has been received by the multi-purpose interface of the computer, the processor executes at least one other instruction set stored in the program memory and thereby causes the at least one file of digitized analog data to be transferred to the computer regardless of the identity of the manufacturer of the computer and without requiring any user-loaded file transfer enabling software to be loaded on or installed in the computer at any time.

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