Automotive diagnostic server
First Claim
1. A method for communicating with a diagnostic tool, comprising the steps of:
- retrieving vehicle diagnostic data from a vehicle with the diagnostic tool;
providing a web page via a web server module that is stored in a memory of the diagnostic tool;
receiving a connection request from a remote computing device to access the web page;
connecting the remote computing device to the diagnostic tool over a communication network via a communication interface of the remote computing device and the diagnostic tool;
receiving input signals from the remote computing device via the communication interface of the diagnostic tool;
performing a function on the diagnostic tool based on the input signals; and
sending information based on the function to the remote computing device.
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Abstract
A system and method for an automotive diagnostic server can provide a portable vehicle diagnostic tool to identify a failed vehicle component. It may also provide a remote information device to serve as a connecting intermediary between devices, and to allow remote control of the devices and to provide information to a user. A remote diagnostic device to analyze data and interpret information to aid the user in making, using, maintaining, and fixing a piece of equipment or product may also be included. Web server functionality may be incorporated into the portable vehicle diagnostic tool to allow dissemination of the diagnostic information resulting from the diagnostic testing, and the web server may be accessed by a web browser of the remote information device.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for communicating with a diagnostic tool, comprising the steps of:
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retrieving vehicle diagnostic data from a vehicle with the diagnostic tool; providing a web page via a web server module that is stored in a memory of the diagnostic tool; receiving a connection request from a remote computing device to access the web page; connecting the remote computing device to the diagnostic tool over a communication network via a communication interface of the remote computing device and the diagnostic tool; receiving input signals from the remote computing device via the communication interface of the diagnostic tool; performing a function on the diagnostic tool based on the input signals; and sending information based on the function to the remote computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A vehicle diagnostic tool, comprising:
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a processor configured to execute program modules; a memory configured to store the program modules; a communication interface configured to connect with a connector in a vehicle and retrieve vehicle diagnostic data from the vehicle; a display configured to display information; and a communication device configured to communicate with a remote computing device over a communication network, wherein the program modules comprises a web server module configured to provide a web page on the display, the web page hosted on the vehicle diagnostic tool that is accessible by the remote computing device and a data analysis module configured, when instructed, to analyze the vehicle diagnostic data. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A vehicle diagnostic tool, comprising:
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means for processing configured to execute program modules; means for storing configured to store the program modules; means for displaying configured to display information; means for interfacing with a connector in a vehicle and configured to retrieve vehicle diagnostic data from the vehicle; and means for communicating with a remote computing device over a communication network, wherein the program modules comprises a web server module configured to provide a web page on the means for displaying, the web page hosted on the vehicle diagnostic tool that is accessible by the remote computing device and a data analysis module configured, when instructed, to analyze the vehicle diagnostic data. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A vehicle diagnostic tool, comprising:
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a processor configured to execute program modules; a memory communicatively linked to the processor and configured to store the program modules and software to operate the vehicle diagnostic tool; a display configured to display information; an input device configured to receive inputs; a communication interface configured to connect with a connector in a vehicle and retrieve vehicle data from the vehicle; and a communication device configured to communicate with a remote computing device over a communication network, wherein the program modules comprises a web server module configured to provide a web page on the display, the web page hosted on the vehicle diagnostic tool that is accessible by the remote computing device and a data analysis module configured, when instructed, to analyze the vehicle data. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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