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From: jfa0522@hertz.njit.edu (john f andrews ece)
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Subject: Binary Data formats
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While I am not sure if this is the *best* group for such a post, I do believe
the readership is likely to garnish the experience and expertise to address
the issue, so here goes...

I am faced with the uncertain task of decyphering the data files created by
an instrument with missing documentation. The instrument stores the data to
DOS-compatible diskettes, for "later retrieval and analysis". Problem is the
data format is unknown and the manufacturer has been unable to provide details
(or unwilling...I am third party here... my thesis may depend on accessing
the data).

Preliminary investigation by someone else has reveals the data is in a 
binary format. This individual questions my potential ability to do any
better than he has with the task over the past year, and has asked what I
know about binary data formats. Presumably if I know less than he, he will
not share the task with me.

What I do know is the basic BCD and packed-BCD formats from my 360/370
assembly course.... so what I am looking for his some direction for learning
what the possibilities are for this type of data. Any ideas? Every suggestion
welcome and appreciated.

In case it makes any difference, the Instrument is a DANTEC electromyography
instrument, out of Norway, I think.

Thanks for ay and all suggestions.


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