Data processing: measuring – calibrating – or testing – Measurement system – Performance or efficiency evaluation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Tsai, Carol S (Department: 2857)
Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing
Measurement system
Performance or efficiency evaluation
C702S113000, C702S056000, C702S051000, C073S049100, C073S592000, C073S622000, C073S866500, C073S623000, C340S605000, C340S683000, C340S606000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07908118
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for testing and replacing equipment are disclosed. The system may include a first memory module configured to store first characteristics of the first equipment; a second memory module configured to store second characteristics of the second equipment; and a portable reader configured to read the first and second memory modules and to compare the second characteristics with the first characteristics to determine if the second equipment is a suitable replacement for the first equipment. The method may include storing first characteristics of a first equipment on a first memory module; transmitting the first characteristics to a portable reader; measuring second characteristics of a second equipment using a measuring device associated with the portable reader; and comparing, with the portable reader, the second characteristics with the first characteristics to determine if one of the first and second equipment is a suitable replacement for the other equipment.
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Richie Delano S.
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Wright Ricky L.
Kolisch & Hartwell, P.C.
MacSema, Inc.
Tsai Carol S
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