Docked/undocked vehicle communication interface module
US8340861B2 · kind B2 · utility
11Cited by
10References
21Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2205/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic system that includes a vehicle communication interface (VCI) and a diagnostic tool is provided. When the VCI and the diagnostic tool are coupled together through a wired connection, the VCI and the diagnostic tool can communicate with each other and provide power, as needed, to each other. The VCI and the diagnostic tool can also communicate with each other wirelessly when the are not directly coupled to each other. The VCI and the diagnostic tool are configured so that communication is uninterrupted when going from the wired connection to the wireless connection and vice versa.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.