Off-board tool with programmable actuator
First Claim
1. A diagnostic device for obtaining information from a vehicle diagnostic system, comprising:
- a processor coupled to an internal memory;
a single-input programmable actuator;
a program logic configured to program the programmable actuator, wherein a plurality of diagnostic functions for the programmable actuator and a sequence of performing the plurality of diagnostic functions are created and stored in the internal memory; and
a perform function logic configured to program the plurality of diagnostic functions stored in the internal memory,wherein the processor is configured to execute any of the plurality of diagnostic functions upon actuation of the 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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14 Claims
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1. A diagnostic device for obtaining information from a vehicle diagnostic system, comprising:
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a processor coupled to an internal memory; a single-input programmable actuator; a program logic configured to program the programmable actuator, wherein a plurality of diagnostic functions for the programmable actuator and a sequence of performing the plurality of diagnostic functions are created and stored in the internal memory; and a perform function logic configured to program the plurality of diagnostic functions stored in the internal memory, wherein the processor is configured to execute any of the plurality of diagnostic functions upon actuation of the programmable actuator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A diagnostic device for obtaining information from a vehicle diagnostic system, comprising:
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means for processing coupled to an internal means for storing; single-input programmable means for actuating; a program logic for configured to program the programmable means for actuating, wherein a plurality of diagnostic functions for the programmable means for actuating and a sequence of performing the plurality of diagnostic functions are capable of being created and stored in the internal means for storing; and a perform function logic configured to program the plurality of diagnostic functions stored in the internal means for storing, wherein the means for processing is configured to execute any of the diagnostic functions upon actuation of the programmable means for actuating. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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