Multipurpose in-vehicle diagnostic II adapter
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1. An in-vehicle diagnostic connector adapter comprising:
- a first connector for communicatively coupling to the in-vehicle diagnostic connector;
a second connector communicatively coupled to the first connector, the second connector providing physical and electrical features that are substantially the same as the in-vehicle diagnostic connector;
a third connector for facilitating access to a plurality of signals communicatively coupled between the first connector and the second connector; and
a housing suitable for long-term in-vehicle use and for rigidly and compactly integrating the first, second, and third connectors, the second connector disposed to be accessible when the first connector is connected to the in-vehicle diagnostic connector.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to an extension connector. The extension connector may include a first connector communicatively coupled to an in-vehicle connector associated with an automobile. The extension connector may further include a second connector that may be communicatively coupled to the first connector. The extension connector may further include a third connector that may be communicatively coupled to the first connector and the second connector.
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1. An in-vehicle diagnostic connector adapter comprising:
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a first connector for communicatively coupling to the in-vehicle diagnostic connector; a second connector communicatively coupled to the first connector, the second connector providing physical and electrical features that are substantially the same as the in-vehicle diagnostic connector; a third connector for facilitating access to a plurality of signals communicatively coupled between the first connector and the second connector; and a housing suitable for long-term in-vehicle use and for rigidly and compactly integrating the first, second, and third connectors, the second connector disposed to be accessible when the first connector is connected to the in-vehicle diagnostic connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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