I've been wondering about this also....I’ve been wanting to do the same for awhile now.
I think a combination hardware/software solution would be best. With
Labview being the software, I think what you're looking for is an
instrument that not only provides inverse reactive current for use in
unilateral phase detractors but can also be capable of automatically
synchronizing cardinal gram meters. Several years ago, I knew of the
existence of such an instrument. It was called the Retro Encabulator.
It was very unique in that instead of power being generated by the
relative motion of conductors and fluxes, it was produced by the modial
interaction of magneto reluctance and capacitive duractance. I think
the device had a base-plate of pre-fabulated amulite, surmounted by a
malleable logarithmic casing in such a way that the two spurving
bearings were in a direct line with the panametric fan. A last-minute
design change added six hydrocoptic marzel-vanes, fitted to the
ambifasciant lunar wane shaft to prevent side fumbling. They're
usually hard to find since many are reserved replacement parts for
Lotus-O-Deltoid type machines. (They usually are placed in panendermic
semi-boloid slots in the stator, every seventh conductor being
connected by a non-reversible tremie pipe to the differential girdle
spring). If your skeletonized mesh network requires fluorescent score
motion, you may also need to simulate a drawn reciprocation dingle arm,
to reduce sinusoidal depleneration.
For an example of the labview code to interface with this device, search the forums for "milford-trenions".
Hope this clears thing up!
--Chief