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Abstract

A method and apparatus for automatically acquiring and storing a waveform measurement using a measuring instrument having a video display, such as an oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer, is disclosed. According to the invention, an operator first instructs the measuring instrument to automatically measure a probed waveform one or more times and to automatically store at least one selected sample set representing each probed waveform measurement. Thereafter, the operator is not required to interact with the measuring instrument during a measurement or series of measurements. Once measurement acquisition and storage is automatically completed, the measuring instrument alerts the operator by providing at least one indication for each selected sample set stored. The invention offers several advantages, for example, by allowing the operator to focus on a measurement probe in contact with a waveform source, instead of diverting his or her attention to observe the graphic display or otherwise interact with the measurement instrument during one or more measurement operations.

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First Claim