Abstract: A
new concept called intelligent virtual control (IVC), which can
be driven by measuring functions, is put forward. This small
“intelligent measurement instrument unit (IMIU)”, carrying with
functions of instrument, consists of different types of
intelligent virtual instrument (IVI) through individual
components together as building blocks and can be displayed
directly on the computer screen. This is a new concept of
measuring instrument, and also an important breakthrough after
virtual instrument (VI). Virtual control makes instrument
resources obtain further exploitation. It brings about a
fundamental change to the design and manufacturing mode. The
instrument therefore, can not only be produced directly inside a
PC, but the product is involved in the “green product” system.
So far, all the present digital instruments will grow to be
replaced by intelligent control with green characteristics.
Key words: Intelligent
virtual control Measurement instrument Whole Part
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This
project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of
China (No.50135050). Received December 5, 2000; received in revised form
April 8, 2001; accepted January 8, 2002
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