Methods and systems for communicating vehicle data
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1. A method of communicating a diagnostic message from a vehicle, the method comprising:
- detecting the diagnostic message; and
initiating a wireless communication in response to the diagnostic message, the wireless communication initiated by electronic equipment installed in the vehicle.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for communicating a diagnostic message from a vehicle. One embodiment detects the diagnostic message and initiates a wireless communication in response to the diagnostic message. The wireless communication is initiated by electronic equipment installed in the vehicle. The wireless communication represents the diagnostic message. Another embodiment detects the diagnostic message and requests to initiate a wireless communication in response to the diagnostic message. If the request is approved, electronic equipment installed in the vehicle initiates the wireless communication.
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33 Claims
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1. A method of communicating a diagnostic message from a vehicle, the method comprising:
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detecting the diagnostic message; and
initiating a wireless communication in response to the diagnostic message, the wireless communication initiated by electronic equipment installed in the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of communicating a diagnostic message from a vehicle, the method comprising:
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detecting the diagnostic message;
requesting to initiate a wireless communication in response to the diagnostic message; and
initiating the wireless communication, the wireless communication initiated by electronic equipment installed in the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of returning a rental vehicle to a rental agency facility, comprising:
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detecting a location of the rental vehicle proximate to the rental agency facility; and
initiating a wireless communication representing rental agency information, the wireless communication initiated by electronic equipment installed in the rental vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method of returning a rental vehicle to a rental agency facility, comprising:
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detecting a location of the rental vehicle;
wirelessly communicating a request to electronic equipment installed in the rental vehicle, the request representing a request for rental agency information; and
initiating a wireless communication in response to the request, the wireless communication initiated by the electronic equipment installed in the rental vehicle, the wireless communication representing the requested rental agency information. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A vehicle, comprising:
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a powertrain system driving at least one wheel and tire assembly;
a processor generating a powertrain system diagnostic message; and
electronic equipment installed in the vehicle, the electronic equipment initiating a wireless communication in response to the powertrain system diagnostic message, with the wireless communication representing the powertrain system diagnostic message. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method of communicating a diagnostic message from a vehicle, the method comprising:
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detecting the diagnostic message; and
initiating a wireless communication in response to the diagnostic message, the wireless communication representing the diagnostic message and the vehicle identification number, the wireless communication initiated by electronic equipment installed in the vehicle, the wireless communication initiated independently of a service diagnostic tool, the wireless communication received by at least one of the vehicle'"'"'s manufacturer, a customer service center, and a dealership; and
wirelessly communicating an appointment for service to resolve the diagnostic message.
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33. A method of communicating a diagnostic message from a vehicle, the method comprising:
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detecting the diagnostic message;
requesting an occupant of the vehicle to permit a wireless communication in response to the diagnostic message;
delaying the request if not approved, and initiating a wireless communication when the request is approved, the wireless communication representing the diagnostic message and the vehicle identification number, the wireless communication initiated by electronic equipment installed in the vehicle, the wireless communication initiated independently of a service diagnostic tool, the wireless communication received by at least one of the vehicle'"'"'s manufacturer, a customer service center, and a dealership.
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