Patent ID: 8502821
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: G01R,G06T

Abstract:
1. A method for displaying a visual representation of one or more signals for facilitating test and measurement, comprising: acquiring a first set of signal values that each represent a measurement of at least a first signal of one or more signals over a period of time; and wherein each said signal value has an associated time value; segmenting said signal values into ne or more signal segments in accordance with an ordering of said signal values; displaying a three dimensional representation of said first signal over time by displaying each of said signal values with respect to three axes, said axes including a first (X) axis, a second (Y) axis and a third. (Z) axis that are each oriented in a direction that is orthogonal relative to any other said axis; and wherein said signal values within each said signal segment are each displayed relative to said first (X) axis in accordance with a time value that is associated with each of said signal values; and wherein said signal values within each said signal segment are each also displayed relative to said second (Y) axis in accordance with each of said signal values, and wherein said signal values within each said signal segment are each displayed relative to said third (Z) axis in accordance with a location of each said signal segment along said third (Z) axis; and wherein a set of renderable planes are constructed and are connected in a series to form at least one ribbon, each of said planes having a surface that is oriented parallel to said third (Z) axis and said ribbon representing one or more signal values during a period of time within a first one of said signal segments.