Scan tool with mobile broadband capability and method of operation thereof
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1. A vehicle diagnostic tool, comprising:
- a processor configured to implement software for conducting a diagnostic test on at least one electronic control unit of a vehicle;
a memory electronically connected to the processor and configured to store data relevant to conducting the diagnostic test;
a vehicle connector interface electronically connected to the processor and configured to accommodate a connector between the vehicle diagnostic tool and the at least one electronic control unit;
a display electronically connected to the processor and configured to present data from the diagnostic test in a format readable by an operator of the vehicle diagnostic tool;
a mobile broadband port electronically connected to the processor and configured to electronically interface with a mobile broadband connection device and further configured to forward at least a portion of the data relevant to conducting the diagnostic test to a data processing station through the mobile broadband connection device via a wireless broadband provider network;
a communications port electronically connected to the processor and configured to transfer data to an external computing device from the diagnostic test through a wired and wireless connection; and
a portable handheld housing configured to contain the processor, the memory, the vehicle connector interface, the mobile broadband port, and the communications port,wherein the mobile broadband connection device is configured to be activated for communication with a wireless broadband provider before use by a technician;
wherein the mobile broadband connection device comprises a mobile telephone;
wherein the mobile broadband port is configured to directly receive a portion of the mobile telephone;
wherein the mobile broadband port is configured to forward at least a portion of the data relevant to conducting the diagnostic test to the data processing station through the mobile telephone via the wireless broadband provider network; and
wherein the mobile telephone utilizes a communications protocol that includes at least one of GSM, GPRS, 3G, WiMAX, LTE UMTS/HSPA, EV-DO and a portable satellite-based system protocol.
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Abstract
A vehicle diagnostic tool that is configured to perform one or more diagnostic tests on one or more systems of a vehicle. Once the test has been performed and data collected, the data may be forwarded to a location outside of the diagnostic tool through a mobile broadband connection device that is inserted into the diagnostic tool through a designated port. Also, a method of performing a vehicle diagnostic test utilizing such a diagnostic tool.
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1. A vehicle diagnostic tool, comprising:
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a processor configured to implement software for conducting a diagnostic test on at least one electronic control unit of a vehicle; a memory electronically connected to the processor and configured to store data relevant to conducting the diagnostic test; a vehicle connector interface electronically connected to the processor and configured to accommodate a connector between the vehicle diagnostic tool and the at least one electronic control unit; a display electronically connected to the processor and configured to present data from the diagnostic test in a format readable by an operator of the vehicle diagnostic tool; a mobile broadband port electronically connected to the processor and configured to electronically interface with a mobile broadband connection device and further configured to forward at least a portion of the data relevant to conducting the diagnostic test to a data processing station through the mobile broadband connection device via a wireless broadband provider network; a communications port electronically connected to the processor and configured to transfer data to an external computing device from the diagnostic test through a wired and wireless connection; and a portable handheld housing configured to contain the processor, the memory, the vehicle connector interface, the mobile broadband port, and the communications port, wherein the mobile broadband connection device is configured to be activated for communication with a wireless broadband provider before use by a technician; wherein the mobile broadband connection device comprises a mobile telephone; wherein the mobile broadband port is configured to directly receive a portion of the mobile telephone; wherein the mobile broadband port is configured to forward at least a portion of the data relevant to conducting the diagnostic test to the data processing station through the mobile telephone via the wireless broadband provider network; and wherein the mobile telephone utilizes a communications protocol that includes at least one of GSM, GPRS, 3G, WiMAX, LTE UMTS/HSPA, EV-DO and a portable satellite-based system protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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Current AssigneeBosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC (SPX Corporation)
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Original AssigneeBosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC (SPX Corporation)
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InventorsLiebl, Troy, Lipscomb, Edward, Chinnadurai, Manokar
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Primary Examiner(s)Patel, Shardul D
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Application NumberUS12/849,106Publication NumberTime in Patent Office3,087 DaysField of Search701 35, 701 29, 701 291, 701 314, 701 332, 701 334, 701 344, 701 322, 702183, 4554561US Class CurrentCPC Class CodesG07C 2205/02 using a vehicle scan toolG07C 5/008 communicating information t...G07C 5/0808 Diagnosing performance data...
