Data acquisition and display system for motor vehicle
US7786851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/1438
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a data acquisition and display system for vehicles that connects to the vehicle's on-board computer(s) via a data link connector (DLC). The system includes a display module suitable for permanent or temporary attachment within the interior of a vehicle. The display module preferably includes a full color monitor that also functions as a touch screen for inputting commands to the computer within the display module. The computer includes a suitable processor, operating system, software and tangible data storage media to allow multiple user configurable functions. The display module collects information from the vehicle via multiple busses and senders through the data link connector and displays the information on the screen of the display module in a user configured graphics format. The direct connection between the display module and the data link facilitates bi-directional communication with the vehicle's on-board computer(s) for diagnostics as well as reprogramming of the on-board computer(s) which may be accomplished in real-time.
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