Wireless gateway apparatus and method of bridging data between vehicle based and external data networks
US7869906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle network gateway providing off board diagnostic and computer based devices with access to vehicle network data such as signal values and diagnostic error information. The gateway eliminating the deleterious effects of electrical loading on the vehicle network and the introduction of noise onto the vehicle network by off board devices. The gateway adapted to bridge data between the vehicle networks and a variety of external networks including conventional wireless and hardwired networks providing wireless access of vehicle diagnostic data over external networks at vehicle repair and service centers.
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