Programmable function key on wireless OBDII interface
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1. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
- a processor that controls functions of the vehicle diagnostic device;
a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test;
a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle;
a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and
a programmable function key that is programmed to start an emission testing software on the remote computing device.
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Abstract
A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle.
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1. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
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a processor that controls functions of the vehicle diagnostic device; a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test; a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and a programmable function key that is programmed to start an emission testing software on the remote computing device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
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a processor that controls a function of the vehicle diagnostic device; a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test; a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and a programmable function key in communication with the processor, wherein the programmable function key is programmed to start and control an emission testing software of the remote computing device. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A vehicle diagnostic device, comprising:
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a processor that controls a function of the vehicle diagnostic device; a memory that contains a software for use by the processor to conduct a vehicle diagnostic test; a communication protocol circuit in communication with the processor, wherein the communication protocol circuit communicates in a communication protocol of a vehicle; a plurality of light emitting diodes to indicate a status of the vehicle diagnostic tool; a wireless communication module in communication with the processor, wherein the wireless communication module allows the vehicle diagnostic device to communicate wirelessly with a remote computing device; and a programmable function key in communication with the processor, wherein the programmable function key is programmed to start and control an emission testing by the remote computing device.
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