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Motor vehicle on-board diagnostics to distinguish degradation from tampering

US9068492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2011
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for responding to conditions detected in an on-board diagnostic unit of a motor vehicle and signaling degradation of a component of the motor vehicle. The method includes providing a first response if the conditions signal degradation of the component due to tampering, and providing a second response if the conditions signal degradation of the component not due to tampering.

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