Network Car Analyzer
First Claim
1. A method for retrieving and forwarding automobile diagnostic data via a plurality of gateways dispersed at predetermined physical locations, said method comprising the steps of:
- a. establishing a wireless communication link with at least one automobile diagnostic port;
b. wirelessly receiving automobile diagnostic data from said automobile diagnostic port, said automobile diagnostic data comprising a set of automobile diagnostic codes in conformity with a diagnostic standard; and
c. forwarding said wirelessly received automobile diagnostic data to a server over a network, said server analyzing said forwarded automobile diagnostic data and providing feedback regarding conditions that require immediate attention.
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Abstract
An automobile'"'"'s maintenance port is wirelessly connected (for example, via an IEEE 802.11-based connection) to a plurality of gateways/routers that forward automobile diagnostic data (such as a series of diagnostic codes) to a network analyzer server. The network analyzer server offers subscribers a service providing analysis of the received diagnostic data, wherein such analyzed information is transmitted to one or more predetermined locations (such as to a personal computer of the subscriber or a mechanic'"'"'s diagnostic device at a service station). Thus, homeowners and garages receive the same data and the system eliminates the need for garages to purchase expensive engine analyzers.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for retrieving and forwarding automobile diagnostic data via a plurality of gateways dispersed at predetermined physical locations, said method comprising the steps of:
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a. establishing a wireless communication link with at least one automobile diagnostic port;
b. wirelessly receiving automobile diagnostic data from said automobile diagnostic port, said automobile diagnostic data comprising a set of automobile diagnostic codes in conformity with a diagnostic standard; and
c. forwarding said wirelessly received automobile diagnostic data to a server over a network, said server analyzing said forwarded automobile diagnostic data and providing feedback regarding conditions that require immediate attention. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for analyzing automobile diagnostic data, said method comprising the steps of:
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a. receiving, over a network, automobile diagnostic data from a gateway located at a predefined location, said gateway wirelessly receiving said vehicle diagnostic data from an automobile;
b. analyzing said received automobile diagnostic data and identifying indications of malfunction; and
c. forwarding said identified indications of malfunction to one or more subscriber-defined locations, wherein said identified indications of malfunction are utilized at said one or more subscriber-defined locations in the diagnosis of automobile related mal-functions. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system offering one or more subscribers network based automobile diagnostic services, said system comprising:
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a. a plurality of gateways dispersed at predetermined physical locations, each of said gateways capable of establishing a wireless communication link with at least one automobile diagnostic port for wirelessly receiving and forwarding automobile diagnostic data, said automobile diagnostic data comprising a set of automobile diagnostic codes in conformity with a diagnostic standard; and
b. a network analyzer server capable of receiving said forwarded automobile diagnostic data, said server analyzing said forwarded automobile diagnostic data and providing feedback regarding conditions that require immediate attention. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A business method for generating revenue by offering a subscription-based diagnostic service analyzing automobile diagnostic data over a network, said automobile diagnostic data received over a plurality of gateways located at pre-defined locations, said method comprising the steps of:
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a. receiving, over said network, automobile diagnostic data from one gateway in said plurality of gateways, said gateway wirelessly receiving said automobile diagnostic data from a subscriber'"'"'s automobile;
b. analyzing said received automobile diagnostic data and identifying indications of malfunction in said subscriber'"'"'s automobile;
c. forwarding said identified indications of malfunction to one or more subscriber-defined locations, wherein said identified indications of malfunction are utilized at said one or more subscriber-defined locations in the diagnosis of automobile related mal-functions; and
d. charging said subscriber a fee for said diagnostic service. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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