Scan tool can adapter
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1. A data communication adapter, comprising:
- a first interface to connect with a scan tool;
a second interface to connect with a third interface that is on a vehicle;
at least one data line that relays data transmitted in a communication protocol between the first and second interfaces;
a chipset in communication with the at least one data line, the chipset can convert a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol and vice versa; and
a transceiver in communication with the chipset and the at least one data line, the transceiver receives and transmits data to and from the chipset.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for data communication is provided to use with existing or future scan tool. The apparatus is an adapter that couples with the scan tool and a communication network interface on a vehicle. The adapter allows CAN communication or other communication protocols between the scan tool and the communication network interface on a vehicle and provides a good alternative to buying a new scan tool.
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1. A data communication adapter, comprising:
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a first interface to connect with a scan tool;
a second interface to connect with a third interface that is on a vehicle;
at least one data line that relays data transmitted in a communication protocol between the first and second interfaces;
a chipset in communication with the at least one data line, the chipset can convert a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol and vice versa; and
a transceiver in communication with the chipset and the at least one data line, the transceiver receives and transmits data to and from the chipset. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for data communication, comprising the step of:
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providing a communication adapter that interfaces with a scan tool and an interface on a vehicle;
monitoring at least one communication line for a communication protocol that contains data;
directing where the communication protocol will go in the adapter by a chipset that controls a switch located on the at least one communication line; and
converting a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol and vice versa with the chipset. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A communication adapter system, comprising:
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first means for interfacing with a scan tool;
second means for interfacing to connect with a third means for interfacing that is located on a vehicle;
means for relaying data by a communication protocol between the first and second means for interfacing;
means for controlling the communication of the data that is in communication with the means for relaying data, the means for controlling converts a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol and vice versa; and
means for transceiving that is in communication with the means for controlling, and receives and transmits data to and from the means for controlling. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A data communication adapter, comprising:
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a first interface to connect with a scan tool;
a second interface to connect with a third interface that is on a vehicle;
at least one data line that relays data transmitted in a communication protocol between the first and second interfaces;
a chipset in communication with the at least one data line, the chipset can convert a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol and vice versa;
a transceiver in communication with the chipset and the at least one data line, the transceiver receives and transmits data to and from the chipset;
a switch that is provided on the at least one data line to direct the data within the adapter, the switch being controlled by the chipset to open or close; and
a regulator to change from a first voltage of a battery to a second voltage.
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