Method and apparatus for networked wheel alignment communications and services
US6442460B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0841
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wheel alignment system including at least one sensing device for acquiring automotive data, interface circuitry in communication with the sensing device for transferring data representative of automotive data acquired by the sensing device, and a host computer in communication with the interface circuitry for performing a sequence of operations on the data transferred by the interface circuitry. The host computer provides integrated Internet access to allow for transmission to the vehicle wheel alignment system, from a remote server, via the Internet, updated information and software applications and components necessary to accurately diagnose a vehicle, and the return of diagnostic, statistical, and log information associated with the vehicle wheel alignment system. The host computer provides integrated Internet access to allow for transmission of electronic commerce and statistical information, alignment logs, error messages, status messages, or diagnostic information to a remote system, and for the receipt of information including updated software applications, diagnostic commands, and remote information queries therefrom.
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