Cellular phone configured with off-board device capabilities and starter/charger and battery testing capabilities
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Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a cellular phone that connects to an existing vehicle data link to perform the functions of an off-board device, such as a scan tool, for displaying diagnostic information relating to vehicles. In addition, the cellular phone connects to a starter/charger system and/or a battery to perform the functions of a starter/charger/battery testing device. Such a device allows a user to connect the cellular phone to a data link connector located in a vehicle, download software to either an adaptor or the cellular phone, retrieve information relating to diagnostic tests on the vehicle and view the results on the cellular phone display, and/or communicate the results to another person or device.
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49 Claims
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20. A device for retrieving diagnostic information from a vehicle diagnostic system and for testing a starter/charger system comprising:
a cellular phone having a display, the cellular phone in circuit communication with an adaptor, wherein the adaptor is configured to selectively connect to at least one of a vehicle diagnostic system, a starter/charger system and a battery, wherein the adaptor is further configured to at least one of retrieve data from the vehicle diagnostic system, test the starter/charger system and test the battery, and communicate at least one of the data retrieved from the vehicle, a result of the starter/charger system test, and a result of a battery test to the display on the cellular phone.
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48. A battery testing device comprising:
- a cellular phone in circuit communication with an adaptor, and a Kelvin type connector, connectable to a battery, placing the cellular phone and adaptor in circuit communication with the battery.
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49. A testing device for obtaining diagnostic information relative to an automobile and obtaining diagnostic information relative to the condition of a battery comprising:
- a cellular phone in circuit communication with an adaptor;
wherein the adaptor is configured to place the cellular phone in circuit communication with at least one of a vehicle diagnostic system, and a battery.
- a cellular phone in circuit communication with an adaptor;
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