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OBD II readiness monitor tool apparatus and method

  • US 20070073458A1
  • Filed: 09/18/2006
  • Published: 03/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for determining emissions testing readiness of a motor vehicle comprising:

  • a processor that can be operably coupled to a vehicle diagnostic connector to determine a status of at least one readiness monitor;

    at least one vehicle communication protocol interface operatively coupled to the processor and allows the processor to communicate with the vehicle;

    a multiplexer operably coupled to the processor;

    a computing device interface operably coupled to the multiplexer;

    a housing surrounding the processor, the at least one vehicle communication protocol interface, the multiplexer, and the computing device interface, wherein the housing has a port configured to couple to a computing device; and

    an indicator disposed on the housing for indicating the readiness of the vehicle for emission testing.

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