公开(公告)号：US07917259B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US10937883

申请日：2004-09-10

Applicant: Steven W. Rogers ,  George M. Gill ,  Jean De Bellefeuille ,  Mike Kling ,  Michael L. Baird

Inventor： Steven W. Rogers ,  George M. Gill ,  Jean De Bellefeuille ,  Mike Kling ,  Michael L. Baird

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  B60R16/0315 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/28 ,  H04L67/2819 ,  H04L67/2823 ,  H04L67/2838 ,  H04L67/2842 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A method and system for conducting a vehicle service comprises the steps of receiving signals representative of vehicle parameters, accessing data and/or software necessary for performing the vehicle service from at least one remote computer over a data transmission network, and performing signal processing related to the vehicle service based on the signals representative of the vehicle parameters and the accessed data and/or software. Since the data and/or software necessary for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis is distributed in different systems that are connected via a data communication network, an automotive service system can minimize the size of software stored locally and can access most of the information and/or algorithm required for conducting the vehicle diagnostic analysis from a remote system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于执行车辆服务的方法和系统包括以下步骤：接收代表车辆参数的信号，通过数据传输网络从至少一个远程计算机访问执行车辆服务所需的数据和/或软件，以及执行与 基于代表车辆参数的信号和所访问的数据和/或软件的车辆服务。 由于用于进行车辆诊断分析所需的数据和/或软件分布在通过数据通信网络连接的不同系统中，所以汽车服务系统可以使本地存储的软件的尺寸最小化，并且可以访问大部分信息和/或 从远程系统进行车辆诊断分析所需的算法。

公开(公告)号：US07779196B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11363952

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: Ronald M. Lammers ,  Gert G. Kok

Inventor： Ronald M. Lammers ,  Gert G. Kok

IPC: G06F13/36 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/4135 ,  G06F13/4004 ,  H04L12/40032 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04L2012/40215 ,  H04L2012/40273

Abstract: First and second networks, for example Controller Area Networks (CANs), of different physical layers are interfaced by applying signals of the busses of the two networks to respective transceivers. A dominant state of one of the busses is sensed and data is transferred between the two transceivers in a direction from the dominant bus. The two busses are interfaced by a logic circuit interposed between the transceivers. A control circuit is coupled to the first and second logic units for mutually exclusively activating and deactivating the first and second logic units to control the direction of data transfer between the busses.

Abstract translation: 通过将两个网络的总线的信号应用于相应的收发器来连接不同物理层的第一和第二网络（例如控制器局域网（CAN））。 一个总线的主导状态被检测，并且数据在两条收发器之间沿着主要总线的方向传送。 两个总线通过插在收发器之间的逻辑电路来连接。 控制电路耦合到第一和第二逻辑单元，用于互相独立地激活和去激活第一和第二逻辑单元以控制总线之间的数据传送的方向。

公开(公告)号：US20070156313A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11724208

申请日：2007-03-15

Applicant: Thomas Fudali ,  William Nicholson

Inventor： Thomas Fudali ,  William Nicholson

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/008

Abstract: A wireless interface for a diagnostic instrument is provided. The diagnostic instrument includes a communications interface having an external data port. A wireless adapter coupled to the external data port communicates diagnostic data with one or more computing devices. In a single user mode, a computing device can control several diagnostic instruments wirelessly. In broadcast mode, a diagnostic instrument can send a data stream wirelessly to many listening computing devices. Further features, such as safety warning messages, are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20060078175A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US10961211

申请日：2004-10-12

Applicant: Roy Brozovich

Inventor： Roy Brozovich

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G01M15/05 ,  G01M17/007 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06F21/84

Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic display unit including a case, a display screen disposed within a front portion of the case, and a main support coupled to a side of the case and having a finger compartment for receiving a user's fingers to allow the user to lift the vehicle diagnostic display unit using one hand. A navigation pad is disposed on a front surface of the main support and the main support is configured to allow a user to simultaneously lift the diagnostic display unit and access the navigation pad with a thumb. The unit also includes a fingerprint identification system including a scanner for scanning an image of a fingerprint of the user. The scanner is fitted on the navigation pad so that the user's thumb naturally rests on the fingerprint scanner when the user lifts the diagnostic display unit and accesses the navigation pad with the thumb.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆诊断显示单元，包括壳体，设置在壳体的前部内的显示屏幕，以及耦合到壳体的侧面的主支撑件，并且具有用于接收用户手指以允许用户抬起车辆的手指室 诊断显示单元使用一只手。 导航垫设置在主支架的前表面上，并且主支架构造成允许用户同时抬起诊断显示单元并用拇指进入导航板。 该单元还包括指纹识别系统，其包括用于扫描用户的指纹图像的扫描器。 扫描器安装在导航板上，使用户的拇指自然地靠在指纹扫描器上，当用户抬起诊断显示单元并用拇指访问导航板时。

公开(公告)号：US20050156559A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US11060323

申请日：2005-02-18

Applicant: Dennis Thibedeau ,  Alejandro Brott ,  Gary Jonker ,  Leonard Wisneski ,  Paul Willems ,  Alan Goetzelmann

Inventor： Dennis Thibedeau ,  Alejandro Brott ,  Gary Jonker ,  Leonard Wisneski ,  Paul Willems ,  Alan Goetzelmann

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/03 ,  G01R31/36 ,  H02J7/14 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/1461 ,  B60R16/03 ,  G01R31/3627 ,  G01R31/3648 ,  G01R31/3662

Abstract: An integrated battery service system performs a plurality of services related to a battery, such as battery testing, battery charging, and the like. In addition, the integrated service system provides services to devices/components that are coupled to the battery, such as starters, alternators, etc. The integrated battery service system allows a user to abort a service and then resume the process from where the process was aborted. When conducting a service, the integrated battery service system determines a noise level caused by devices/components coupled to the battery. The integrated battery service system includes connectors configured to couple to a battery for receiving input signals, a processor coupled to the connectors, and a memory device coupled to the processor for storing control codes and operation history. The control codes, when executed by the processor, control the system to selectively abort a service in response to a user input. Since the memory stores operation histories, the processor may access the memory to retrieve data related to the aborted service and parameters obtained during the service before the process was aborted. The system reinstates the aborted service in response to another user input.

Abstract translation: 集成电池服务系统执行与电池相关的多个服务，例如电池测试，电池充电等。 另外，集成服务系统为诸如起动器，交流发电机等的电池耦合的设备/组件提供服务。集成电池服务系统允许用户中止服务，然后从处理过程中恢复过程 中止了 在进行服务时，集成电池服务系统确定由耦合到电池的设备/组件引起的噪声水平。 集成电池服务系统包括被配置为耦合到用于接收输入信号的电池的连接器，耦合到连接器的处理器以及耦合到处理器的用于存储控制代码和操作历史的存储器件。 控制代码在由处理器执行时，控制系统以响应于用户输入选择性地中止服务。 由于存储器存储操作历史，因此处理器可以在处理中止之前访问存储器以检索与中止服务相关的数据和在服务期间获得的参数。 系统会根据其他用户输入恢复中止的服务。

公开(公告)号：US20050096868A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10695806

申请日：2003-10-30

Applicant: Dale Trsar ,  Lee Snorteland ,  Kenneth McQueeney ,  Thomas Loewe

Inventor： Dale Trsar ,  Lee Snorteland ,  Kenneth McQueeney ,  Thomas Loewe

IPC: G21C17/00

CPC classification number: G01M15/044 ,  G01L3/1478

Abstract: Engine cylinder contribution analysis is provided. An engine cylinder contribution tester includes a displacement measurement device and a signal analyzer. The displacement measurement device detects engine block movements or displacement relative to a fixed position caused by a poorly contributing cylinder. The displacement measurement device provides a displacement signal to the signal analyzer. The signal analyzer includes a cylinder contribution module for evaluating the displacement signal. If a particular cylinder is contributing less than the average of the other cylinders, the displacement signal indicates engine block movement associated with a lack of contribution from that cylinder.

Abstract translation: 提供发动机气缸贡献分析。 发动机气缸贡献测试仪包括位移测量装置和信号分析仪。 位移测量装置检测发动机缸体相对于由不良气缸引起的固定位置的运动或位移。 位移测量装置向信号分析仪提供位移信号。 信号分析器包括用于评估位移信号的气缸贡献模块。 如果特定气缸的贡献小于其他气缸的平均值，则位移信号表示与该气缸的贡献不足相关的发动机缸体移动。

公开(公告)号：US20050060899A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10667522

申请日：2003-09-23

Applicant: David Jackson ,  Eric Bryan ,  Michael Robb

Inventor： David Jackson ,  Eric Bryan ,  Michael Robb

IPC: G01B11/275 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G01B5/24

CPC classification number: G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/26 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/2259

Abstract: A three-dimensional camera based system for determining the position and/or alignment of objects such as motor vehicle wheels. The system includes a strobed infrared lighting subsystem, a visible indicator that the subsystem is working properly, and targets for attachment to the objects. The system also includes at least one camera for viewing the targets, and a data processor connected to the camera for processing data relating to images of the targets to determine position and/or alignment information, and a display that displays the position and/or alignment information. The system includes directional indicators for indicating that the vehicle should be repositioned by moving it backward, forward, or steered left or right. The system also includes wheel indicators tied in with software on the data processing device. These wheel indicators indicate the state of target acquisition by the data processing device based on the image from the camera.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定诸如机动车辆车轮的物体的位置和/或对准的基于三维照相机的系统。 该系统包括选通的红外照明子系统，子系统正常工作的可视指示符，以及用于附着到对象的目标。 该系统还包括用于观看目标的至少一个摄像机和连接到照相机的数据处理器，用于处理与目标的图像相关的数据以确定位置和/或对准信息;以及显示器，其显示位置和/或对准 信息。 该系统包括用于指示通过向左或向右移动向后，向前或向右移动来重新定位车辆的方向指示器。 该系统还包括与数据处理设备上的软件捆绑的轮子指示器。 这些轮指示器指示基于来自相机的图像的数据处理装置的目标采集的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20040003050A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-01

申请号：US10610402

申请日：2003-06-27

Applicant: Snap-on Technologies Inc.

Inventor： Brad Lewis

IPC: G06F015/16

CPC classification number: H04L63/061 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0742 ,  G06F2221/2115 ,  G10H2240/115 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L67/1002 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A portal for transferring information between a master server and a third-party client using a transportable replicating server is provided. The portal may be particularly useful for and may provide a significant cost advantage and benefit when access to front and back-office servers is limited or not accessible. The master server may replicate information (e.g., applications and data) from the front and back-office servers to the replicating server. After replication, the replicating server appears to third-party clients as the front and back-office servers, containing the functionality and data to facilitate front and back-office operations. Being transportable, the replicating server can move from a first location at which the replicating server can communicate with the master server to a second location at which the replicating server can communicate with the third-party clients. At the second location, the information on the replicating server may be communicated to the third-party devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用可传输复制服务器在主服务器和第三方客户端之间传送信息的门户。 当访问前台和后台服务器有限或不可访问时，该门户可能特别有用并可能提供显着的成本优势和优点。 主服务器可以将来自前台和后台服务器的信息（例如，应用和数据）复制到复制服务器。 复制后，复制服务器作为前台和后台服务器显示给第三方客户端，其中包含功能和数据，便于前台和后台操作。 可传输，复制服务器可以从复制服务器可以与主服务器通信的第一位置移动到复制服务器可以与第三方客户端通信的第二位置。 在第二位置，可以将关于复制服务器的信息传送到第三方设备。

公开(公告)号：US20030225536A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-04

申请号：US10387575

申请日：2003-03-14

Applicant: Snap-On Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： David A. Jackson ,  Michael J. Robb ,  Donald L. Walchuk

IPC: G01C017/38

CPC classification number: G01S5/163 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/12 ,  G01B2210/143 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  G01B2210/303 ,  G01C11/06 ,  G01C25/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method for calibrating machine vision measuring systems that have more than one camera are disclosed. A first calibration target is mounted in a fixed relationship to a first camera of the machine vision measuring system. A third camera mounted in a fixed relationship to a second camera of the machine vision measuring system. Second and third calibration targets are mounted in a fixed relationship to one another and viewable by the first camera and by the third camera. A data processor is programmed to compute calibration of the first camera and the second camera, based on a position of the second calibration target relative to the third calibration target and based on a position of the first camera with respect to the third camera. The apparatus and method provide a way to continuously measure the positions of two or more cameras used in the measuring system, and to use such measurements to calibrate the system. If the cameras move with respect to each other, their respective positions are calculated and used in subsequent measurements. The apparatus and method enable a machine vision measuring system to be used without field calibration at the time of installation.

公开(公告)号：US20030154050A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10359227

申请日：2003-02-06

Applicant: Snap-on Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Patrick Murray

IPC: G06F015/00 ,  G01B005/18

CPC classification number: G01B5/255 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2003/1069 ,  G01B2210/16 ,  G01B2210/30 ,  G01B2210/303 ,  G01C15/002

Abstract: To determine a ride height dimension of a vehicle involves determining a set of spherical co-ordinates in three-dimensional space, for two points related to the vehicle, with respect to a datum point. The vehicle manufacturer designates a reference point and a point related to the vehicle body as the two points that correspond to the ride height specified for the measured ride height dimension. Determining the actual ride height dimension of the vehicle entails computing the dimension from the measured spherical co-ordinates of the two points, for example, as a distance between the points or as a difference in vertical height of the points. Examples of equipment include sensor modules for taking measurements of the co-ordinates of the points and processors for determining the desired ride height dimension from measurements taken by a sensor module.

Abstract translation: 为了确定车辆的行驶高度尺寸涉及相对于基准点确定与车辆相关的两点的三维空间中的一组球面坐标。 车辆制造商将参考点和与车身相关的点指定为对应于针对测量的行驶高度尺寸指定的行驶高度的两个点。 确定车辆的实际骑行高度尺寸需要从测量的两个点的球面坐标计算尺寸，例如，作为点之间的距离或者作为点的垂直高度差。 设备的示例包括用于测量点和坐标的坐标的传感器模块，用于根据由传感器模块进行的测量确定期望的行驶高度尺寸。