Integrated diagonostic system

• US 20030020759A1
• Filed: 04/30/2002
• Published: 01/30/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 05/08/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
• Inventors: Hoevenaar, Robert, Kop, Arnold, Ogilivie, Terry R., Cancilla, Jim J., Edwards, Robert P., Normile, James M., Wang, Ken, Trsar, Dale A., Duran, Bill, Williamson, Dennis G. Jr., Kreft, Keith A., Moritz, Tyrone J.
• Granted Patent: US 7,350,159 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/810
• CPC Class Codes: G01D 1/00 Measuring arrangements giving results other than momentary value of variable, of general application G01D3/00 takes precedence; in tariff metering apparatus G01D4/00; transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable G01D5/00

Abstract

An integrated diagnostic system includes interface connectors to connect to a plurality of instruments/instrument modules, including engine analyzers, gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, scanners, network connections, and/or other desired peripheral modules. These modules advantageously interface to the system through diverse parts, connections and with various protocols. The system may connect to a network, wired or wireless, for interfacing among processors and modules, and with an internet connection for interaction with remote resources including databases and expert systems.

Claims

1. A data processing system, comprising:

a processor for processing data;

a display;

a first control key for moving a user selection in a first direction on a display;

a second control key for moving the user selection in a second direction on the display;

a data storage device bearing instructions to cause the system upon execution of the instructions by the processor to perform the steps of;

displaying a plurality of function buttons on the display, wherein one of the function buttons represents a plurality of functions;

receiving a first signal representing depression of the first control key moving the user selection

to the function button that represents the plurality of functions;

receiving a second signal representing depression of the second control key when the user

selection being moved to the function button representing the plurality of functions; and

responsive to each depression of the second control key, displaying one of the plurality of functions at a time.

2. The data processing system of claim 1, wherein the instructions controls the system to perform a further step of:

responsive to displaying of one of the plurality of functions corresponding to the function button, performing the displayed function.

3. An integrated diagnostic system, comprising:

a portable hand held device having a display, control buttons and parts for interfacing to modules configured for carrying out designated test, the hand held device including;

a processor programmed to be responsive to input signals provided by the modules, for driving the display to provide a user with diagnostic information; and

a network port; and

a shop management server, having an internet connection, wherein the processor is further programmed to interface with the shop management server to receive and supply diagnostic information to the server and remote resources on the internet, selectively.