Deactivatable measurement apparatus
US8700351B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B2210/58
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Measurement apparatus is described that comprises a measurement portion for acquiring object measurements and an output portion for outputting measurement data relating to the acquired object measurements. A deactivation portion is provided for inhibiting normal operation of the measurement apparatus such that output of the measurement data is prevented. The deactivation portion, in use, reads apparatus usage information from an apparatus usage module and inhibits normal operation of the measurement apparatus if said apparatus usage information fails to meet one or more predetermined criteria. The apparatus usage module may be provided as an integral part of the measurement apparatus or as a separate activation button. The measurement apparatus may comprise a measurement probe such as a touch trigger measurement probe.
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