Patent ID: 8978263
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: G01B,G06F

Abstract:
1. A system for modifying a gauge display that presents workpiece measurement information on a portable measurement gauge, the system comprising: a first portable measurement gauge which measures one or more physical dimensions of an object, the first portable measurement gauge comprising a configurable gauge display which indicates measurement information based on workpiece measurements performed by the first portable measurement gauge; and a remote device that can be coupled by at least one of a wired or wireless connection to at least the first portable measurement gauge, the remote device comprising a remote memory and a remote display, the remote memory storing one or more display format options which are selectable to be represented in a display format arrangement on the remote display, wherein when the remote device is coupled to the first portable measurement gauge and a user defines a display format arrangement using the remote device, the remote device commands the first portable measurement gauge to reconfigure the gauge display so as to have a similar appearance to the defined display format arrangement.