System and method for facilitated collaboration between automotive mechanics
US9940760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/1073
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for facilitating communication for diagnosis of automotive repair issues includes retrieving diagnostic data from a first processor in a first vehicle using a first diagnostic tool, and transmitting the diagnostic data to a server with a request for assistance from a first user who operates the first diagnostic tool. The server identifies a second user who has received diagnostic data from a second processor in a second vehicle with a second diagnostic tool that corresponds to the diagnostic data retrieved by the first processor in the first vehicle, and the server transmits a communication notification to an electronic communication device that is associated with the second user to establish a communication channel between the first user and second user regarding the vehicle issue.
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