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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2007
Philip Sullivan, Lexington, MA (US);
David Alcaide, Nashua, NH (US);
Philip Sullivan, Lexington, MA (US);
David Alcaide, Nashua, NH (US);
Other;
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus, including software implementation, are disclosed providing drift prediction of output values for manometers. A signal or other indication may be provided for or in relation to a capacitance manometer when a servicing, replacing, and/or zeroing event is predicted or determined to be required, based on a history (e.g., timestamps) associated with previous zeroing events. Previously recorded timestamps can be curve fit with suitable functions to calculate or predict future maintenance, calibration, and/or replacement events for a manometer. Such signals or indications can be generated as an on-screen indication, and could also be available upon interrogation of the manometer via a digital communications link or system.