Patent ID: 6301796
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: G01B,G05B,G08C

Abstract:
A programmable probe system for a machine comprising a probe, an interface and a wireless communication link therebetween, wherein:the probe has a plurality of modes of operation, each of which has a plurality of selectable states which are selectable by external programming, and includes a microprocessor which is programmed to select any one of said selectable states of any one of the plurality of modes of operation of the probe;the interface is mountable on the machine and includes a microprocessor which is externally programmable and determines for each one of said modes of operation of the probe which one of said selectable states is to be selected; andthe wireless communication link includes a transmitter on the interface for sending to the probe a signal which comprises program instructions for the microprocessor in the probe to make the selection of said one of the selectable states of at least one of the modes of operation of the probe as determined by the operator, and a receiver on the probe for receiving said signal to enable the microprocessor in the probe to make said selection.