Method and apparatus for update and acquisition of automotive vehicle specifications in automotive diagnostic equipment
US6556904B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/008
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing automotive vehicle information from a remote system to an automotive service device through a communications link wherein a first processor associated with the automotive service device is configured to obtain automotive vehicle information from a remote system over said communications link, the remote system configured to provide to the first processor an index identifying at least one set of automotive vehicle data available from said remote system such that the first processor can select and access at least one set of automotive vehicle data from the index for display at said automotive service device and for use in the service of an automotive vehicle.
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