NETWORK CAR ANALYZER
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Abstract
An automobile'"'"'s maintenance port is wirelessly connected (for example, via an IEEE 802.11-based connection) to a plurality of gateways/routers that forward automobile diagnostic data (such as a series of diagnostic codes) to a network analyzer server. The network analyzer server offers subscribers a service providing analysis of the received diagnostic data, wherein such analyzed information is transmitted to one or more predetermined locations (such as to a personal computer of the subscriber or a mechanic'"'"'s diagnostic device at a service station). Thus, homeowners and garages receive the same data and the system eliminates the need for garages to purchase expensive engine analyzers.
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19. A plurality of gateways dispersed at predetermined physical locations offering one or more subscribers network based automobile diagnostic services, each gateway comprising:
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a. a first interface in communication with a first wireless network, said first interface capable of establishing a wireless communication link over said first wireless network with at least one automobile diagnostic port to wirelessly receive automobile diagnostic data, said automobile diagnostic data comprising a set of automobile diagnostic codes in conformity with a diagnostic standard; and
b. a second interface in communication with a second network, said second interface capable of forwarding said received automobile diagnostic data over said second network to a server, wherein said server receives and analyzes said forwarded automobile diagnostic data and provides feedback regarding conditions that require immediate attention. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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23. A plurality of gateways dispersed at predetermined physical locations offering one or more subscribers network based automobile diagnostic services, each gateway comprising a plurality of interfaces, each interface capable of receiving and transmitting data via a specific protocol, said plurality of interfaces comprising at least:
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a. a first interface capable of communicating with a first wireless network via the IEEE 802.11-based protocol, said first interface capable of establishing a wireless communication link over said first wireless network, with at least one automobile diagnostic port to wirelessly receive automobile diagnostic data, said automobile diagnostic data comprising a set of automobile diagnostic codes in conformity with a diagnostic standard; and
b. a second interface in communication with a second network via die TCP/IP protocol, said second interface capable of forwarding said received automobile diagnostic data over said second network, wherein said server receives and analyzes said forwarded automobile diagnostic data and provides feedback regarding conditions that require immediate attention. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. A computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein which to retrieve and forward automobile diagnostic data via a plurality of gateways dispersed at predetermined physical locations, said medium comprising:
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a. computer readable program code aiding in establishing a wireless communication link with at least one automobile diagnostic port;
b. computer readable program code aiding in wirelessly receiving automobile diagnostic data form said automobile diagnostic port, said automobile diagnostic data comprising a set of automobile diagnostic codes in conformity with a diagnostic standard; and
computer readable program code aiding in forwarding said wirelessly received automobile diagnostic data to a server over a network, said server analyzing said forwarded automobile diagnostic data and providing feedback regarding conditions that require immediate attention.
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28. A computer unable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein to analyze automobile diagnostic data, said medium comprising:
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a. computer readable program code aiding in receiving, over a network, automobile diagnostic data from a gateway located at a predefined location, said gateway wirelessly receiving said automobile diagnostic data from an automobile;
b. computer readable program code analyzing said received automobile diagnostic data and identifying indications of malfunction; and
c. computer readable program code aiding in forwarding said identified indications of malfunction to one or more subscriber-defined locations, wherein said identified indications of malfunction are utilized at said one or more subscriber-defined locations in the diagnosis of automobile related mal-functions.
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29. A computer usable medium having compute readable program code embodied therein to implement a plurality of interfaces to receive and transmit data via specific protocols, said medium comprising at least:
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a. computer readable program code implementing a first interface to aid in communications with a first wireless network via the IEEE 802.11-based protocol, said first interface aiding in establishing a wireless communication link over said first wireless network with at least one automobile diagnostic port to wirelessly receive automobile diagnostic data, said automobile diagnostic data comprising a set of automobile diagnostic codes in conformity with the open basic diagnostic 2 (OBD2) standard; and
b. computer readable program code implementing a second interface to aid in communications with a second network via the TCP/IP protocol, said second interface capable of forwarding said received automobile diagnostic data over said second network, wherein said server receives and analyzes said forwarded automobile diagnostic data and provides feedback regarding conditions that require immediate attention.
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30. A computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein to analyze automobile diagnostic data, said medium comprising:
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a. computer readable program code aiding in receiving, over a network, automobile diagnostic data from a gateway located at a predefined location, said gateway wirelessly receiving said vehicle diagnostic data from an automobile;
b. computer readable program code analyzing said received automobile diagnostic data and identifying indications of malfunction; and
c. computer readable program code generating a report with said identified indications of malfunction;
d. computer readable program code aiding in forwarding said identified indications of malfunction to a computer-based device with access to the Internet;
wherein said computer-based device accesses said report over the Internet to provide diagnosis of automobile related malfunctions.
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31. A computer usable medium having computer readable program code embodied therein to analyze automobile diagnostic data, said medium comprising:
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a. computer readable program code aiding in receiving, over a network, automobile diagnostic data from a gateway located at a predefined location, said gateway wirelessly receiving said vehicle diagnostic data from an automobile;
b. computer readable program code analyzing said received automobile diagnostic data and identifying indications of malfunction; and
c. computer readable program code generating a report with said identified indications of malfunction;
rendering an indication it said automobile informing a user of said automobile that said report is ready for electronic retrieval. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34)
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