Automated vehicle diagnostic system and method
US11948410B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2205/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for automatically scanning an electronic system of a vehicle with an automated diagnostic scanning tool having a controller, at least one vehicle communication protocol, at least one diagnostic scanning program, and an automated control program. The automated diagnostic scanning tool is configured to be connected to the electronic system of a vehicle by a cable and detects power from the vehicle via the cable, with the automated diagnostic scanning tool further configured to select and launch a diagnostic scanning program to perform a diagnostic scan of the electronic system of the vehicle in response to detecting power from the vehicle.
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