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Method and apparatus for visually indicating mask violation locations

US7652667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2004
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/31708
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A digital storage oscilloscope having a display screen to display a waveform, and a mask defining compliant and non-compliant regions. A method of operating the oscilloscope includes receiving a signal, processing the signal, and displaying the signal on the screen. Portions of signals occupying the non-compliant region are displayed with a flashing illumination. The flashing illumination may be manually invoked to reveal small and inconspicuous violations.

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