Method and apparatus for assisted vehicle identification and service
US7289020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intuitive and context sensitive system facilitating the proper identification and service of a vehicle undergoing a vehicle service procedure. The system is configured with a mapping of relevant vehicle identification assistance data or vehicle specific information to one or more selection locations in the user interface of a vehicle service software application. The mapping identifies the availability of additional vehicle identification assistance information, vehicle specific functional applets, and the context within the vehicle service software application at which the additional vehicle identification assistance information or vehicle specific functional applets are relevant. The additional vehicle identification assistance information or applets are maintained external to the vehicle service software application, permitting the additional vehicle identification assistance information and applets to be updated, changed, or replaced without altering the vehicle service software application.
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