Power balancing for vehicle diagnostic tools
US9031737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16Z99/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power balancing system includes a vehicle communication device connected to a data link connector of a vehicle, and a scan tool connected to the vehicle communication device, the scan tool including a handset and a vehicle connector interface (VCI), wherein power can be received from one or more of an external power source being external from the VCI, the vehicle, and an internal power supply of the scan tool, and wherein the system balances the received power.
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