Vehicle diagnostic and programming device and method
US10748356B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2205/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system of diagnosing and/or programming a vehicle with a vehicle interface device that is configured to operate on a predetermined use basis. The vehicle interface device is operatively connected with one or more electronic control units of a vehicle via a diagnostic port of the vehicle. The interface device is enabled to be operable to diagnose and/or program a vehicle for a predetermined use, such as by receiving an activation signal. The vehicle interface device is subsequently disabled from operating to diagnose and/or program a vehicle upon the vehicle interface device operating for the predetermined use.
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