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Docked/Undocked Vehicle Communication Interface Module

  • US 20100042288A1
  • Filed: 08/07/2009
  • Published: 02/18/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable diagnostic tool system for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a vehicle communication interface (VCI) configured to communicate with a data link connector on the vehicle and to receive diagnostic data from the vehicle; and

    a diagnostic tool configured to receive diagnostic data from the VCI via a wired or a wireless connection, wherein when in the wired connection the diagnostic tool and the VCI are configured to provide power to each other and communicate with each other through the wired connection, wherein when the diagnostic tool and the VCI are disconnected from the wired connection, the diagnostic tool and the VCI are configured to communicate with each other wirelessly without having to reboot the diagnostic tool or the VCI.

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