EXPANDED PROTOCOL ADAPTER FOR IN-VEHICLE NETWORKS
First Claim
1. A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer, said protocol adapter comprising a plurality of electrical circuits and an RS232 bus, said circuits being capable of operating in more than one protocol, said circuits including a voltage translator for translating a voltage so that the protocol adapter operates in a pass-through mode.
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Abstract
A protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks that provides diagnostics, analysis and monitoring. The protocol adapter has a pass-through feature (voltage translator)/smart mode that allows the protocol adapter to emulate older boxes. Visual indicators (LEDs) indicate the pass through feature is in operation. LEDs also indicate activity on the RS232 bus between the adapter and a PC. Single color and multiple color emitting LEDs indicate a program is being executed and identify the program that is being executed. The protocol adapter supports RP1202 and RP1210, J1708 and J1939 and J1939 Transport Layer. The protocol adapter has a Real Time Clock, Standard COMM port connection, 7-32 Volt Supply and is CE compliant. The adapter can be used wirelessly.
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25 Claims
- 1. A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer, said protocol adapter comprising a plurality of electrical circuits and an RS232 bus, said circuits being capable of operating in more than one protocol, said circuits including a voltage translator for translating a voltage so that the protocol adapter operates in a pass-through mode.
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13. A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer, said protocol adapter comprising:
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a static RAM module and a flash memory module for providing reflashing that allows the protocol adapter to be adapted with new firmware; a J1708 transceiver for providing an interface between the vehicle network and the computer when the vehicle network is operating in a J1708 protocol; a J1850 transceiver for providing an interface between the vehicle network and the computer when the vehicle network is operating in a J1850 protocol; a controller area network (CAN) transceiver circuit for providing an interface between the vehicle network and the computer when the vehicle network is operated in a J1939 protocol; an RS-232 transceiver circuit for providing an interface to an RS-232 port on the computer; and a universal asynchronous receive and transmit (UART) circuit for providing communication of asynchronous data to and from the computer. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer, said protocol adapter comprising:
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a J1708 transceiver for providing an interface between the vehicle network and the computer when the vehicle network is operating in a J1708 protocol; a J1850 transceiver for providing an interface between the vehicle network and the computer when the vehicle network is operating in a J1850 protocol; a controller area network (CAN) transceiver circuit for providing an interface between the vehicle network and the computer when the vehicle network is operated in a J1939 protocol; and a plurality of LEDs, said plurality of LEDs providing a visual indication of the protocol being used by the protocol adapter, wherein the plurality of LEDs includes a plurality of dual colored LEDs. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25)
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