Protocol adaptive computer controlled target-analyte permeation testing instrument
AssigneeMocon, Inc.
InventorsTimothy A Ascheman, Stephen D. Tuomela
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Abstract
A protocol adaptive, computer controlled target-analyte permeation testing instrument, capable of self-adaptive adjustments to measurement interval, rezero frequency and independent zero go-no-go.
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An adaptive analytical instrument, comprising a computer controlled target-analyte permeation testing instrument programmed to periodically measure target-analyte transmission rate throughout a permeation testing period employing a sensing period for each measurement, and automatically adjust duration of the sensing period of future target-analyte transmission rate measurements based upon a value of at least one previous target-analyte transmission rate measurement.
An adaptive analytical instrument, comprising a computer controlled target-analyte permeation testing instrument programmed to (-) periodically measure target-analyte transmission rate throughout a permeation testing period, (-) periodically rezerothe target-analyte sensor throughout the permeation testing period at a predetermined frequency, and (-) bypass a scheduled rezero when a value of at least one previous target-analyte transmission rate measurement exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
An adaptive analytical instrument, comprising a computer controlled target-analyte permeation testing instrument programmed to (-) periodically measure target-analyte transmission rate throughout a permeation testing period, (-) periodically rezero the target-analyte sensor throughout the permeation testing period, and (-) adjust frequency of future rezeros of the target-analyte sensor based upon a value of at least one previous target-analyte transmission rate measurement.
An adaptive analytical instrument, comprising a computer controlled target-analyte permeation testing instrument programmed to (-) periodically measure target-analyte transmission rate throughout a permeation testing period, and (-) perform an individual zero of the target-analyte sensor at the conclusion of the permeation testing period when an ascertained target-analyte transmission rate of the test film is below a predetermined threshold value.
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