Calibration software configuration management system of vehicle diagnostic instrument

Abstract

The invention discloses a calibration software configuration management system of a vehicle diagnostic instrument, which relates to the technical field of management systems, and has the technical key points that the system communicates with the vehicle diagnostic instrument, and comprises a configuration database, and a calibration software library, a controller format file, a configuration report and a calibration encryption software package which are respectively connected with the configuration database; the configuration database is used for maintaining controller information of each vehicle type; the controller format file is used for setting information of each controller; the configuration report is used for judging whether a vehicle controller diagnosed by a vehicle diagnostic instrument and calibration software of the vehicle controller need to be updated or not; and the calibration software library is used for storing application software, calibration software and network software required by the vehicle diagnosis instrument. According to the invention, the diagnostic instrument controller is updated by updating the software library of the vehicle diagnostic instrument controller, unified and efficient management can be carried out, and the flexibility, integrity, leakproofness and diagnostic efficiency of updating the configuration of the controller are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of management systems, and in particular to a calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument. Background Art

[0002] With my country's car ownership exceeding 300 million, there is a strong demand for replacement or modification of vehicle seat covers. Customer demands for safety, environmental protection, comfort, flexibility, and personalization vary widely, leading to ever-shorter development and manufacturing cycles. The large volume of orders presents significant challenges in seat cover development and production. The production process for automotive seat covers requires timely delivery according to order requirements. However, the complex production process involves numerous steps, including order processing, pattern alignment, typesetting, cutting, material ordering, material warehousing, production scheduling, component delivery progress, quality inspection, and worker payroll. This makes it difficult to monitor production and delivery progress.

[0003] The majority of car seat cover manufacturers on the market are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or self-employed individuals. These companies currently use paper or Excel documents for recordkeeping, which are prone to errors and inefficient. Large, general-purpose ERP systems are not used by SMEs and self-employed individuals due to their high costs or unsuitable workflows. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above problems and provide a calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument.

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] The present invention provides a calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument. The system communicates with the vehicle diagnostic instrument and includes a configuration database, and calibration software libraries, controller format files, configuration reports, and calibration encryption software packages respectively connected to the configuration database.

[0007] The configuration database is used to maintain controller information of each vehicle model, the controller information at least including a part number structure and vehicle model configuration information, the part number structure including an assembly number, a hardware number, a software number, a network number, and a calibration number;

[0008] The controller format file is used to set the information of each controller;

[0009] The configuration report is used to determine whether the vehicle controller diagnosed by the vehicle diagnostic instrument and its calibration software need to be updated;

[0010] The calibration software library is used to store application software, calibration software, and network software required by the vehicle diagnostic instrument.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: the part numbering structure also includes configuration characteristic values ​​of the part, specially configured sensors, specially configured actuators, and specially configured target markets.

[0012] The present invention is further configured as follows: the configuration information includes starting and ending vehicle identification numbers, EOBD, year and model, date, and configured hardware information.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the configuration database is also used to maintain the availability and release status of the part numbering structure, and simultaneously maintain the compatibility of the part software and the network software.

[0014] The present invention is further configured as follows: the calibration software library further provides a link between the part number structure in the configuration database and the calibration encryption software package.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: the calibration encryption software package encrypts the application software, calibration software, and network software required by the controller, and sends the configuration reports to the vehicle diagnostic instrument respectively to update the vehicle diagnostic instrument.

[0016] The present invention is further configured as follows: the vehicle diagnostic instrument receives a configuration report and a calibration encryption software package, reads the vehicle's controller information, makes judgments based on the configuration database and the configuration report, extracts appropriate calibration software, and refreshes the vehicle; the configuration report is a configuration description of the above-mentioned application software, calibration software, and network software; while the vehicle diagnostic instrument generates a configuration management report, it also extracts the software to be updated from the controller calibration software library and updates the calibration encryption software package, which is used to update the vehicle diagnostic instrument.

[0017] The present invention also provides a calibration software configuration management method using the above system, comprising the following steps:

[0018] Step 1: Update any vehicle model or controller; update the calibration software library;

[0019] Step 2: Provide a configuration database that maintains controller part information and a file library, and encrypts and packages the software and stores it in the software library; the controller part information includes at least a part numbering structure, which includes an assembly number, a hardware number, a software number, and a network number.

[0020] Step 3: Package the software library and send it to the maintenance station to update the diagnostic instrument;

[0021] Step 4: Obtain the hardware number of the vehicle controller being diagnosed. This hardware number corresponds to the controller information of the vehicle model. At the same time, obtain the vehicle's feature key and vehicle identification code, and query the controller configuration report. The feature key includes all the features of the controller.

[0022] Step 5: Query the controller configuration report based on the hardware number of the vehicle controller being diagnosed;

[0023] Step 6: Determine whether the software version of the diagnosed vehicle needs to be updated; if so, proceed to step 7; otherwise, go to step 11;

[0024] Step 7: Extract the software that needs to be updated from the calibration encrypted software package;

[0025] Step 8: Refresh the controller of the diagnosed vehicle using the software extracted in step 7;

[0026] Step 9: Update the controller feature key and part information;

[0027] Step 10: Generate a database integrity report for the controller of the diagnosed vehicle;

[0028] Step 11, end.

[0029] Compared with existing technologies, this solution offers the following advantages: By updating the vehicle diagnostic instrument controller's software library, the present invention enables unified and efficient management, improving the flexibility, completeness, rigor, and diagnostic efficiency of controller configuration updates. This solution also adapts to future vehicle development needs, enabling continuous and complete configuration of increasingly complex vehicle controllers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 In the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments.

[0033] Example:

[0034] A calibration software configuration management system for vehicle diagnostic instruments, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a configuration database, and a calibration software library, a controller format file, a configuration report, and a calibration encryption software package that are connected to the configuration database respectively.

[0035] The configuration database stores vehicle controller information, including but not limited to the part numbering structure and vehicle configuration information. The part numbering structure details the assembly number, hardware number, software number, network number, and calibration number. It also includes the part's configuration characteristics, specially configured sensors, specially configured actuators, and target markets. Configuration information includes the starting and ending vehicle identification numbers, EOBD, model year, date, and configured hardware information. The configuration database also maintains the availability and release status of the part numbering structure, as well as the compatibility of part software and network software.

[0036] Controller format files are used to configure information for each controller. Configuration reports are used to determine whether the vehicle controllers and their calibration software diagnosed by the vehicle diagnostic instrument require updates. The calibration software library stores the application software, calibration software, and network software required by the vehicle diagnostic instrument. The calibration encryption software package contains the encrypted application software, calibration software, and network software required by the controllers. The configuration reports are sent to the vehicle diagnostic instrument to update the instrument.

[0037] The system's operational process involves the vehicle diagnostic instrument receiving a configuration report and an encrypted calibration software package, reading the vehicle's controller information, and then determining and extracting appropriate calibration software based on the configuration database and configuration report to perform a vehicle refresh. The configuration report contains configuration instructions for the aforementioned application software, calibration software, and network software. While generating the configuration management report, the vehicle diagnostic instrument also extracts the software to be updated from the controller calibration software library and updates the encrypted calibration software package, which is then used to update the vehicle diagnostic instrument.

[0038] A calibration software configuration management method using the above system comprises the following steps:

[0039] Step 1: Update any vehicle model or controller; update the calibration software library;

[0040] Step 2: Provide a configuration database that maintains controller part information and a file library, and encrypts and packages the software and stores it in the software library; the controller part information includes at least a part numbering structure, which includes an assembly number, a hardware number, a software number, and a network number.

[0041] Step 3: Package the software library and send it to the maintenance station to update the diagnostic instrument;

[0042] Step 4: Obtain the hardware number of the vehicle controller being diagnosed. This hardware number corresponds to the controller information of the vehicle model. At the same time, obtain the vehicle's feature key and vehicle identification code, and query the controller configuration report. The feature key includes all the features of the controller.

[0043] Step 5: Query the controller configuration report based on the hardware number of the vehicle controller being diagnosed;

[0044] Step 6: Determine whether the software version of the diagnosed vehicle needs to be updated; if so, proceed to step 7; otherwise, go to step 11;

[0045] Step 7: Extract the software that needs to be updated from the calibration encrypted software package;

[0046] Step 8: Refresh the controller of the diagnosed vehicle using the software extracted in step 7;

[0047] Step 9: Update the controller feature key and part information;

[0048] Step 10: Generate a database integrity report for the controller of the diagnosed vehicle;

[0049] Step 11, end.

[0050] The above specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not limitations of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to the embodiments as needed. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument, the system communicating with the vehicle diagnostic instrument, characterized by: It includes a configuration database, and a calibration software library, a controller format file, a configuration report, and a calibration encryption software package respectively connected to the configuration database; The configuration database is used to maintain controller information of each vehicle model, the controller information at least including a part number structure and vehicle model configuration information, the part number structure including an assembly number, a hardware number, a software number, a network number, and a calibration number; The controller format file is used to set the information of each controller; The configuration report is used to determine whether the vehicle controller diagnosed by the vehicle diagnostic instrument and its calibration software need to be updated; The calibration software library is used to store application software, calibration software, and network software required by the vehicle diagnostic instrument.

2. The calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument according to claim 1, wherein: The part number structure also includes configuration characteristic values ​​of the part, specially configured sensors, specially configured actuators, and specially configured target markets.

3. The calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument according to claim 1, wherein: The configuration information includes the starting and ending vehicle identification numbers, EOBD, year and model, date, and configured hardware information.

4. The calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument according to claim 1, wherein: The configuration database is also used to maintain the availability and release status of the part number structure, and to maintain the compatibility of the part software and the network software.

5. The calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument according to claim 1, wherein: The calibration software library also sets a link between the part number structure in the configuration database and the calibration encrypted software package.

6. The calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument according to claim 1, wherein: The calibration encryption software package encrypts the application software, calibration software, and network software required by the controller, and sends the configuration reports to the vehicle diagnostic instrument respectively to update the vehicle diagnostic instrument.

7. The calibration software configuration management system for a vehicle diagnostic instrument according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The vehicle diagnostic instrument receives a configuration report and a calibration encryption software package, reads the vehicle's controller information, makes judgments based on the configuration database and configuration report, extracts appropriate calibration software, and refreshes the vehicle; the configuration report is a configuration description of the above-mentioned application software, calibration software, and network software; while generating a configuration management report, the vehicle diagnostic instrument also extracts the software to be updated from the controller calibration software library and updates the calibration encryption software package, which is used to update the vehicle diagnostic instrument.

8. A calibration software configuration management method using the above system, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step 1: Update any vehicle model or controller; Calibration software library updates calibration software; Step 2: Provide a configuration database, which maintains controller parts information and a file library, and encrypts and packages the software and stores it in the software library; The controller part information includes at least a part number structure, which includes an assembly number, a hardware number, a software number, and a network number; Step 3: Package the software library and send it to the maintenance station to update the diagnostic instrument; Step 4: Obtain the hardware number of the vehicle controller being diagnosed. This hardware number corresponds to the controller information of the vehicle model. At the same time, obtain the vehicle's feature key and vehicle identification code, and query the controller configuration report. The feature key includes all the features of the controller. Step 5: Query the controller configuration report based on the hardware number of the vehicle controller being diagnosed; Step 6: Determine whether the software version of the diagnosed vehicle needs to be updated; If necessary, go to step 7, otherwise go to step 11; Step 7: Extract the software that needs to be updated from the calibration encrypted software package; Step 8: Refresh the controller of the diagnosed vehicle using the software extracted in step 7; Step 9: Update the controller feature key and part information; Step 10: Generate a database integrity report for the controller of the diagnosed vehicle; Step 11, end.

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