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Docked/undocked vehicle communication interface module

US9002572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2012
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2032

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 they 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.

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