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Code connect information access

  • US 8,788,137 B2
  • Filed: 01/07/2011
  • Issued: 07/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A diagnostic tool for diagnosing a vehicle, comprising:

  • a processor to control functions of the diagnostic tool;

    a memory that stores a software to operate the diagnostic tool and a database of diagnostic information, wherein the memory communicates with the processor;

    a connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle, wherein the connector interface communicates with the processor;

    a signal translator that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol, wherein the signal translator communicates with the processor;

    a display having an indicator that indicates that additional diagnostic information including reported fixes stored on the database of the diagnostic tool, is available for a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) retrieved from the vehicle, wherein the display communicates with the processor;

    an input device that includes a dedicated hardware button that retrieves the additional diagnostic information when the indicator is present; and

    a housing surrounding the processor, the memory, the connector interface, the signal translator, the input device, and the display.

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