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US 8,818,616 B2Granted
Programmable function key on wireless OBDII interface
AssigneeBosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.
InventorsDan Sampson, Tom Webster, Richard Mattox
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Abstract
A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle.
Claims18
A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
- a processor that controls functions of the vehicle diagnostic device;
- a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test;
- a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle;
- a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device;
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- a programmable function key that is programmed to start an emission testing software on the remote computing device.
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A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
- a processor that controls a function of the vehicle diagnostic device;
- a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test;
- a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle;
- a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device;
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- a programmable function key in communication with the processor, wherein the programmable function key is programmed to start and control an emission testing software of the remote computing device.
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A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
- a processor that controls a function of the vehicle diagnostic device;
- a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test;
- a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle;
- a plurality of light emitting diodes to indicate a status of the vehicle diagnostic tool;
- a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device;
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- a programmable function key in communication with the processor, wherein the programmable function key is programmed to start and control an emission testing by the remote computing device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.