In accordance with the present invention, a method for automated parameter
measurement includes strategically positioning an identifier tag at a
location proximate a first object. The identifier tag stores
location-specific information associated with the first object. A sensor
in communications with the identifier tag receives the location-specific
information from the identifier tag. Additionally, the sensor is used to
collect quantitative data associated with a first parameter from the
first object. The location-specific information received from the first
identifier tag is used to process the quantitative data.