Off-board tool with programmable actuator
First Claim
1. A method of actuating performance of a user-defined series of functions for a OBT (off-board tool), comprising:
- connecting the OBT to a vehicle; and
actuating a programmable actuator of the OBT with a single actuating action to carry out one or more user identified functions,wherein the series of functions include one or more of the following;
read codes, I/M readiness, erase codes, view data, freeze frame, pending codes, oxygen monitor data, or diagnostic monitor data.
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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. A method of actuating performance of a user-defined series of functions for a OBT (off-board tool), comprising:
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connecting the OBT to a vehicle; and actuating a programmable actuator of the OBT with a single actuating action to carry out one or more user identified functions, wherein the series of functions include one or more of the following;
read codes, I/M readiness, erase codes, view data, freeze frame, pending codes, oxygen monitor data, or diagnostic monitor data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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4. 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 on a hand held device 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, wherein entering the programming mode comprises activating the programmable actuator for at least a selected length of time. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17)
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