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Diagnostic Tool With Smart Camera

  • US 20120209470A1
  • Filed: 02/15/2011
  • Published: 08/16/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a processor to control functions of the diagnostic tool;

    a memory that stores a software to operate the diagnostic tool and a database of parts information, the memory communicates with the processor;

    a connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle, the connector interface communicates with the processor;

    a signal translator that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol, the signal translator communicates with the processor;

    a display that displays information including the part information, the display communicates with the processor;

    a camera that takes an image of the part and communicates with the processor; and

    a housing surrounding the processor, the memory, the connector interface, the signal translator, and the display.

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