OFF-BOARD TOOL WITH PROGRAMMABLE ACTUATOR
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Abstract
A programmable actuator having multiple programmable functions is provided. The programmable actuator may be used on an off-board tool. In accordance with an embodiment, an off-board tool, OBT, including a user-defined programmable actuator is provided. In accordance with another embodiment, an OBT includes a processor, an internal memory, a programmable actuator, program logic and perform function logic. In accordance with yet another embodiment, a method of actuating performance of a user-defined series of functions for a OBT is provided. The method includes the step of actuating a programmable actuator of the OBT with a single actuating action.
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17 Claims
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1-13. -13. (canceled)
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14. A method of programming a programmable actuator for an OBT configured to connect to a vehicle diagnostic system comprising:
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entering into a programming mode; selecting a desired function for the programmable actuator to implement; and storing the selected function so that activation of the programmable actuator causes the desired function. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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