Abstract: A method and system suitable for managing the power consumption of a handheld measurement system that combines a handheld computer, measurement sled, and sensors is provided. The handheld computer performs timing operations for sensor warm up and also shutting down the sensor power during a period of user inactivity after no measurements are being acquired. Additionally, the sled's firmware, implements simple sensor power on and off commands in response to the user.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a “framing” architecture which draws both real-time and post acquisition measurements such that multiple types of drawing objects can exist on the screen of a handheld computer at the same time independent of its exact location on the screen is disclosed. The “framing” architecture utilizes a drawing “pane” within the frame which may adjust its graphical “view” without dependence on the location of other panes within the frame nor the location of the frame on the handheld computer screen. In addition, the frame may be resized dynamically to adjust with the handheld computer user dynamically changing the size of the area within the handheld computer screen.