Patent ID: 8538269
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
1. An adapter for providing wireless communication between a multimeter and a computer, comprising: a processor; a transmitter operable for transmitting signals to a digital multimeter (DMM) from said processor; a receiver operable for receiving signals from said digital multimeter, said processor operable for receiving signals from said receiver; and at least one radio transmitter operable for providing wireless communication between said processor and said computer such that data measurements obtained by said DMM are transferred wirelessly to said adapter through the use of said receiver and said transmitter, and said data measurements are then transferred wirelessly from said adapter to said computer by said at least one radio transmitter; an interrogator connected to said computer operable for wireless communication with said at least one radio transmitter, and transferring said data measurements to said computer; a power source; a charger/manager having a power supply switch, said charger/manager in electrical communication with said power source for changing the operation of said power source between a stand-by mode and an operational mode; and a connector operable for connecting said adapter to a device operable for recharging said power source and reprogramming said adapter.