XRF Analyzer Communication

摘要

An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis system 10 can include an XRF analyzer 20 which can communicate wirelessly with other devices. The system 10 can also include remote-processor software configured to be loaded onto a handheld electronic device 23 and/or remote-computer software configured to be loaded onto a remote-computer 28. The XRF analyzer 20 can include a microphone 18 and/or an output device 31 to allow a user 19 to communicate conveniently with the XRF analyzer 20.

主权项

1. An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer comprising:
a. a housing; b. an x-ray source and an x-ray detector attached to the housing, wherein:
i. the x-ray source is located and oriented to emit x-rays towards a sample; andii. the x-ray detector is located and oriented to receive fluoresced x-rays emitted from the sample; c. a microphone and an electronic-processor attached to the housing, wherein:
i. the microphone is configured to receive a verbal command from a user and to transmit an initial signal, based on the verbal command, to the electronic-processor;ii. the electronic-processor is configured to select or obtain a program based on the initial signal; andiii. the electronic-processor is configured to operate the XRF analyzer based on the program selected.