Block diagram system and method for controlling electronic instruments with simulated graphic display

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5155836
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07325170

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A block diagram editor system and method is implemented in a computer workstation that includes a CRT and a mouse, graphics and windowing software, and an external communications interface for test instruments. The computer is programmed for constructing, interconnecting and displaying block diagrams of functional elements on the CRT. From prestored routines for each functional element, the software assembles and executes a program that emulates the functional operations of each element and transfers data from output from each element in turn to an input of a succeeding block, as determined by the block diagram configuration. The block functions include signal generating and analysis functions, and functions for control of various types of test instruments, which can be interactively controlled through the CRT and mouse. The computer converts desired outputs of the instruments into control settings and receives, analyzes and displays data from the instruments. Blocks can also be grouped into macroblocks.

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JORDAN DALE ANot Provided

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Fitzsimmons, Lynne A 2905 SW. 107th, Portland, OR 97225 7 451
Greenseth, William A 12255 SW. Foothill Dr., Portland, OR 97225 4 750
Hoffman, Gregory L 14225 SW. Wildhorse Way, Beaverton, OR 97005 3 409
Jordan, Dale A 20075 SW. Pecan, Aloha, OR 97006 4 384
Stubbs, David D 2215 NE. 45th, Portland, OR 97213 5 789

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