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Automated vehicle inspection system

  • US 20030105566A1
  • Filed: 01/15/2003
  • Published: 06/05/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Apparatus for implementing an inspection system on a vehicle, comprising:

  • a controller area network installed on the vehicle;

    a general purpose computer coupled for communication with the controller area network;

    a plurality of sensors broadcasting data over the controller area network;

    means for routing the broadcast data to the general purpose computer;

    programs stored on the general purpose computer and executable on the general purpose computer to implementing an inspection protocol including the collection of data from the sensors and directing activities of a driver moving through and around the vehicle; and

    a user interface for displaying results and instructions to the driver.

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