US Patent 7304618 Remote display for portable meter

A remote display is provided for use with a portable meter, such as a portable meter used for obtaining electrical measurements. The remote display can optionally be mounted to an extremity of a user for displaying information obtained by the portable meter within an operating area of a user. The user may position leads that are coupled to the portable meter to obtain a measurement of an electrical apparatus, without having to look away, as the remote display may be positioned on the user's hand. Controls may also be located on the remote display, on a lead and/or on the portable meter for control of the display mode of the remote display and/or various operations of the portable meter.