Programmable Function Key on Wireless OBDII Interface
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1. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
- a processor that controls functions of the vehicle diagnostic device;
a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test;
a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle;
a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and
a programmable function key that is programmable to run a function on the remote computing device.
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Abstract
A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle.
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1. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
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a processor that controls functions of the vehicle diagnostic device; a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test; a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and a programmable function key that is programmable to run a function on the remote computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
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a processor that controls a function of the vehicle diagnostic device; a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test; a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and a programmable function key in communication with the processor, wherein the programmable function key is programmed to control an emission testing by the remote computing device. 12, The device of claim 11, wherein the vehicle diagnostic test includes an emissions test. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
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a processor that controls a function of the vehicle diagnostic device; a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test; a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle; a plurality of light emitting diodes to indicate a status of the vehicle diagnostic tool; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and a programmable function key in communication with the processor, wherein the programmable function key is programmed to control an emission testing by the remote computing device
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