Method and apparatus for indicating an automotive diagnostic urgency
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1. A method of identifying an urgency of treating a diagnostic condition of a specific vehicle, the vehicle including an on-board computer having a diagnostic data and vehicle identification information stored thereon, the method comprising the steps of:
- identifying at least one most likely solution based on the diagnostic data retrieved from the on-board computer, wherein the most likely solution is identified in relation to the data retrieved from the on-board computer considered separately and wherein combinations of the data retrieved from the vehicle considered collectively;
after identifying each most likely solution, identifying a repair part(s) associated with each identified most likely solution for the vehicle, the identified repair part(s) being associated with a universal part number;
providing an urgency database having a plurality of universal part numbers, wherein each universal part number is associated with a one of a low urgency and a high urgency;
after identifying the repair part(s) associated with each most likely solution, comparing the universal part number associated with the repair part to information stored in the first urgency database to determine an urgency status associated with the repair part(s); and
generating a high urgency indicator signal in response to a high urgency status resulting from comparison of the universal part number to the urgency database.
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Abstract
Provided is a method for determining the urgency for repairing a diagnostic condition in a vehicle. Upon determining the repair urgency, a driver may decide to continue driving (in the case of a “low” urgency determination), or cease driving (in the case of a “high” urgency determination). The urgency status may also enable a driver to shop around for the repair (in the event of a “low” urgency status), or to seek immediate assistance (in the event of a “high” urgency status).
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1. A method of identifying an urgency of treating a diagnostic condition of a specific vehicle, the vehicle including an on-board computer having a diagnostic data and vehicle identification information stored thereon, the method comprising the steps of:
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identifying at least one most likely solution based on the diagnostic data retrieved from the on-board computer, wherein the most likely solution is identified in relation to the data retrieved from the on-board computer considered separately and wherein combinations of the data retrieved from the vehicle considered collectively; after identifying each most likely solution, identifying a repair part(s) associated with each identified most likely solution for the vehicle, the identified repair part(s) being associated with a universal part number; providing an urgency database having a plurality of universal part numbers, wherein each universal part number is associated with a one of a low urgency and a high urgency; after identifying the repair part(s) associated with each most likely solution, comparing the universal part number associated with the repair part to information stored in the first urgency database to determine an urgency status associated with the repair part(s); and generating a high urgency indicator signal in response to a high urgency status resulting from comparison of the universal part number to the urgency database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of identifying an urgency of treating a diagnostic condition of a specific vehicle, the vehicle including an on-board computer having diagnostic data and vehicle identification information stored therein, the diagnostic data being associated with a most likely diagnostic solution, the method comprising the steps of:
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forming a first urgency database listing a plurality of universal part numbers, wherein each part number is associated with a respective first urgency status, the first urgency status being one of a low urgency and a high urgency; identifying a repair part having a part number, the repair part being associated with the most likely diagnostic solution for the vehicle; after identifying the repair part(s) associated with the most likely diagnostic solution, determining a first urgency status by comparing the part number of the repair part to information stored in the first urgency database; and generating a high urgency indicator signal in response to high urgency status resulting from comparison of the part number to the first diagnostic database. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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