Method and apparatus for displaying help screen information...

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2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Barlow, John (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Electrical signal parameter measurement system

C345S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06850853

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for displaying help screen information for measurement devices. The invention includes a measurement device for generating measurement information, and a display coupled with the measurement device for displaying the measurement information, A control panel has a plurality of keys each coupled with the measurement device for controlling a respective operation of the measurement device. A timer is coupled with the control panel for sensing duration of key activation during which a user activates any of the keys of the control panel. A controller is coupled with the display for displaying help screen information in context of the respective operation of the measurement device in response to each key activation, when the duration of key activation is greater than a predetermined amount of time.

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