Diagnostic tool with global positioning system and alerts
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1. A diagnostic tool for diagnosing a vehicle, comprising:
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a memory that stores diagnostic software that communicates with the processor to perform a diagnostic function;
a connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle;
a signal translator that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol;
a global positioning system receiver coupled to the processor and provides a location of the diagnostic tool; and
a wireless communication circuit that communicates with a remote computing device regarding the location of the diagnostic tool, wherein the processor alerts a user when a predefined event occurs, wherein the processor displays on a display of the diagnostic tool a test drive route to a user in order to confirm a diagnosis, and wherein instructions on how to drive the vehicle are provided to the user to follow on the test drive route.
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Abstract
A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein the diagnostic tool includes a global positioning system that alerts a user when a condition is exceeded. Examples of conditions include that the user is speeding during the test drive or has driven passed a defined area. The user can be alerted to such conditions. The owner of the shop may also locate the diagnostic tool by using a location server.
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1. A diagnostic tool for diagnosing a vehicle, comprising:
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a processor; a memory that stores diagnostic software that communicates with the processor to perform a diagnostic function; a connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle; a signal translator that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol; a global positioning system receiver coupled to the processor and provides a location of the diagnostic tool; and a wireless communication circuit that communicates with a remote computing device regarding the location of the diagnostic tool, wherein the processor alerts a user when a predefined event occurs, wherein the processor displays on a display of the diagnostic tool a test drive route to a user in order to confirm a diagnosis, and wherein instructions on how to drive the vehicle are provided to the user to follow on the test drive route. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of operating a diagnostic tool for a vehicle, comprising:
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connecting the diagnostic tool to the vehicle to conduct a diagnostic test; providing a route on a display of the diagnostic tool for a user to follow to conduct the diagnostic test and confirm diagnosis; driving the vehicle via the route to conduct the diagnostic test; communicating wirelessly with a remote computing device a location of the vehicle; and alerting the user of the diagnostic tool when a condition based on the location or a speed is exceeded. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A diagnostic tool for diagnosing a vehicle, comprising:
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means for processing; means for storing a diagnostic software that communicates with the means for processing to perform a diagnostic function; means for connecting the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle; means for signal translating that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol; means for locating a location of the diagnostic tool, the means for locating coupled to the means for processing; and means for communicating wirelessly with a remote computing device regarding the location of the diagnostic tool, wherein the means for processing alerts a user when a predefined event occurs, wherein the means for processing displays on a display of the diagnostic tool a test drive route to the user in order to confirm a diagnosis, and wherein instructions on how to drive the vehicle are provided to the user to follow on the test drive route. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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