Method of using a measuring instrument and data gathering system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6047207
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09075999

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A method of using a measuring instrument of unknown calibration in such a way as to correct the calibration. The method includes taking a measurement with the instrument, storing the measurement in a data storage medium, and correcting the measurement at a later time based on a determination of the amount of error in the measuring instrument. The method may also be used to remove error that is present as a result of inaccuracies that are present in the data gathering instrument. This method can be used in a write variety of instruments that are used to take measurements, but is particularly useful for medical instruments.

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  • KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.;KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cole, Clinton S Issaquah, WA 22 2136
MacDuff, Ian G Bothell, WA 11 310
Powers, Daniel J Issaquah, WA 98 4459

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