TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a system and method for configuring an instrument to perform measurement functions, wherein the instrument includes a programmable hardware element and a graphical program is first created, where the graphical program implements a measurement function.
Abstract: A system and method for configuring an instrument to perform measurement functions, wherein the instrument includes a programmable hardware element. A graphical program is first created, wherein the graphical program implements a measurement function. The graphical program may include a front panel and a block diagram. The method then generates a hardware description based on at least a portion of the graphical program. The hardware description describes a hardware implementation of the at least a portion of the graphical program. The method then configures the programmable hardware element in the instrument utilizing the hardware description to produce a configured hardware element. The configured hardware element thus implements a hardware implementation of the at least a portion of the graphical program. The instrument then acquires a signal from an external source, and the programmable hardware element in the instrument executes to perform the measurement function on the signal. The front panel may be used by a user to control the instrument during the measurement.
TL;DR: In this paper, a computer-implemented method, a uniquely programmed computer system, and a memory embodying detailed logic for directing a computer system to independently rotate a polyhedron display container about several axis.
Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a uniquely programmed computer system, and a memory embodying detailed logic for directing a computer system to independently rotate a polyhedron display container about several axis. The computer-implemented method includes the steps of displaying a panel container on a display and, in response to a first command from user controls to select a first front panel in the panel container, horizontally rotating the first front panel to a central column if the first front panel is not in the central column. The method also includes the step of in response to the first command to select a second front panel, vertically rotating the second front panel to the central row if the second front panel is not in the central row.
TL;DR: In this article, a touch screen device includes a panel; a sensor coupled to the panel for detection of a force applied to the panels and a data processor coupled to a sensor for processing data transmitted by the sensor upon detection of the force.
Abstract: A touch screen device includes a panel; a sensor coupled to the panel for detection of a force applied to the panel and a data processor coupled to the sensor for processing data transmitted by the sensor upon detection of the force. The sensor is provided to be co-deformable with the panel for detecting a deformation of the panel itself as a result of the force being applied. This avoids the use of a rigid frame as in conventional devices, saving weight, costs and components, and reducing manufacturing problems. The sensor means may comprise strain gauges that are physically integrated with the panel. Combined with a display such device presents a minimum parallax.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an automated teller machine with rotatably installed display unit and a front panel, and a mounting unit connecting the front panel to the main frame to guide frontward/backward movement of display unit.
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provides an automated teller machine comprising: a main frame; a display unit provided in the main frame; a front panel rotatably installed at the main frame; a mounting unit connecting the front panel rotatably to the main frame; a guide unit configured to guide frontward/backward movement of the display unit; and a link unit, rotatably connected to the mounting unit, configured to return the display unit that has been moved frontward to an original position when the front panel starts to be closed
TL;DR: In this article, a system for programming a computer provides a set of software-based virtual machines each for instructing a computer to carry out a selected operation, each virtual machine is represented by a virtual front panel displayed on a screen.
Abstract: A system for programming a computer provides a set of software-based virtual machines each for instructing a computer to carry out a selected operation. Each virtual machine is represented by a virtual front panel displayed on a screen and each virtual front panel graphically displays operator controllable values of input and output parameters utilized by the virtual machine it represents. The system is adapted to synthesize a new virtual machine for instructing the computer to perform a sequence of operations wherein each operation is carried out by the computer according to the instructions of an operator selected one of the existing virtual machines. The system also creates a new virtual front panel for displaying input and output parameters associated with the new virtual machine. The system permits the operator to program the computer by directing synthesis of a hierarchy of virtual machines.