Claims
- 1. A method of producing a customized chart for use with chart recorder apparatus, comprising the steps of:developing a list of questions regarding the physical characteristics of a chart to be produced, the list of questions at least including: a) the size of the chart, b) the graduations of the chart with respect to a first chart dimension, and c) the graduations of the chart with respect to a second chart dimension; displaying the list of questions on a computer screen to a user desiring a customer chart; receiving answers to the questions from the user and loading the answer into a software applications program operative to generate a datafile containing a graphical representation of the desired chart based upon the answers received; delivering the datafile to a printing facility; printing the chart at the printing facility in accordance with the data file; delivering the printed chart to the user without the user ever having to draw the physical characteristics; and placing the printed chart into the chart recorder apparatus to be recorded thereon.
- 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the chart is a circular chart, and wherein the list of questions includes a question regarding the chart diameter.
- 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the chart is a circular chart, and wherein the list of questions includes a question regarding the direction of chart rotation.
- 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the chart is a circular chart, and wherein the list of questions includes a question regarding the speed of chart rotation.
- 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the second chart dimension is time.
- 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the list of questions includes a question regarding pen length.
- 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the step associated with inputting the answers occurs over a communications link from a remote location.
- 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of delivering the datafile to a printing facility occurs over a communications link in electronic form.
- 9. A chart produced according to claim 1.
- 10. A method of producing a customized circular chart for use with circular chart recorder, comprising the steps of:developing a list of questions regarding the physical characteristics of a chart to be produced, the list of questions at least including: a) the diameter of the chart, b) the direction of rotation of the chart, c) the speed of rotation of the chart, d) the radial graduations of the chart, and e) the time graduations of the chart; displaying the list of questions on a computer screen to a user desiring a customer chart; receiving answers to the questions from the user and loading the answer into a software applications program operative to generate a datafile containing a graphical representation of the desired chart based upon the answers received; delivering the datafile to a printing facility; printing the chart at the printing facility in accordance with the data file without the user ever having to draw the physical characteristics; and delivering the printed chart to the user.
- 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the list of questions includes a question regarding pen length.
- 12. The method of claim 10, wherein the list of questions includes a question regarding hole diameter.
- 13. The method of claim 10, wherein the step associated with inputting the answers occurs over a communications link from a remote location.
- 14. The method of claim 10, wherein the step of delivering the datafile to a printing facility occurs over a communications link in electronic form.
- 15. A chart produced according to claim 10.
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60/070,134, filed Dec. 31, 1997, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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Provisional Applications (1)
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60/070134 |
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