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Universal serial bus memory device for use in a vehicle diagnostic device

US9014907B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2013
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2205/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided that allow an off-the-shelf USB flash memory device to be used with a scan tool. The USB flash memory device can have a different operating system then the proprietary operating system of the scan tool. The method and apparatus allows the scan tool to read from and write on the USB flash memory device regardless of the formatted operating system on the device.

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