A conventional measurement device (e.g., a vehicle oscilloscope or a multimeter), especially one that does not have built-in wireless capability, requires a wired connection to a personal computer (PC) for controlling the measurement device and displaying various waveforms and measured values. A typical use of the conventional measurement device is to locate problems in a vehicle, following a troubleshooting tree or procedure. In most cases, the conventional measurement device has to be connected to circuits or components under the hood of the vehicle, while the PC and the operator stay in the driver's seat.
Unfortunately, having such a wired connection of conventional measurement device to an external computer is unwieldy and not flexible (e.g., in the above-noted use scenario). In addition, the conventional measurement device has to be separately powered, which also adds to the unwieldiness of the conventional measurement device during measurements. These and other problems, which have been identified by the inventors, exist in conventional systems. Thus there is a need for a wireless adapter for a measurement device.