Apparatus and method for capturing, storing, retrieving, and displaying the identification and location of motor vehicle emission control systems
US5414626A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99939
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system, including a relational database, especially for use by an inspector at a Motor Vehicle Inspection facility, for capturing, storing, retrieving, and displaying visual images disclosing the identification and location of vehicle Emission Control System (ECS) components. A method for systematically creating, updating, and using the relational database is also disclosed. The database is composed of three data libraries, one for ECS Vehicle Underhood Images, one for ECS Component Overlays, and another for ECS Component Lists. These libraries include visual and factual information regarding the identity and location of ECS required components for a plurality of vehicles. The libraries are maintained and used in the database in such a way as to minimize storage space and maximize the speed of data access and display.
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