Self-service diagnostic station for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and all vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-service automotive diagnostic kiosk, allowing users to independently diagnose their vehicle's problems. It offers a user-friendly interface, various connectivity options, advanced diagnostic software, printable or emailable reports, and additional features for clearing fault codes and an expert mode. The kiosk also includes an integrated payment system, an automatic cable reel for the wired OBD cable, and an automatic control box for wireless OBD management. A future service extension will include remote visual assistance from specialists to guide the work and directly perform the necessary adjustments.Diagram (This diagram is for illustrative purposes only and may be modified later without changing the machine's capabilities, only for better organization of the cables and internal components.) OBD cable output for the version with a wired OBD connector. Automatic cable reel. Touchscreen Ercan. Automatic transmission for the version with a wireless OBD connector.

Description

Title of the invention: Patent Application

[0001] Title of the invention: Self-service diagnostic terminal for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and all vehicles

[0002] Technical description of the invention: 1. Introduction: The invention relates to a self-service automotive diagnostic kiosk designed to allow ordinary users to independently perform comprehensive vehicle diagnostics. The device offers practical solutions for translating and interpreting error messages stored in the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU), thus providing simple and understandable reports for users.

[0003] 2. Device description: The self-service automotive diagnostic terminal is equipped with the following elements: • User interface: An interactive touchscreen allowing the user to navigate menus and interact with the machine. • OBD Connectivity: An OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) cable connected to the terminal to plug into the car, as well as a wireless connection option (Wi-Fi) for compatible vehicles. • Payment method: An integrated system for accepting payments, including options such as bank cards, contactless payments and electronic wallets. • Automatic reel: In the wired version, an automatic reel for the OBD cable to facilitate storage and use. • Automatic box: In the wireless version, an automatic box for wireless OBD management. • Diagnostic software: Integrated software capable of reading and translating ECU error codes into clear and understandable messages for the user, as well as important vehicle data. • Report printing and emailing: A printer can be integrated to provide printable detailed diagnostic reports, as well as an option to send these reports by email. • Additional features: Options to clear error codes and an expert mode allowing in-depth diagnostics, while limiting the points requiring professional supervision or not for expert users who request it will be able to access all possible settings for the maintenance of the car or truck, or motorcycle if possible.

[0004] 3. Operation of the device: • Connection: The user connects the terminal to their vehicle via the OBD cable or Wi-Fi connection. • Diagnostics: The terminal software reads the ECU error codes and translates them into clear messages, displayed on the screen. • Report: The terminal generates a detailed diagnostic report, printable or sendable by email, including repair recommendations and a cost estimate. • Clearing errors: The user can choose to clear error codes after reviewing the diagnostics. • Expert mode: For advanced users, an expert mode offers deeper diagnostic options, with restrictions on operations requiring a professional. • Remote assistance service: An option to put the user in visual contact with a specialist to perform advanced configurations such as particulate filter (DPF) regeneration. • Payment: The user can make a payment via the integrated system before accessing diagnostic services and reports.

[0005] 4. Advantages of the invention: • Accessibility: Allows any user, even non-expert, to diagnose problems with their vehicle. • Practicality: Offers a quick and independent solution for managing ECU error codes and diagnosing your vehicle • Cost savings: Reduces diagnostic costs by avoiding trips to a professional for minor problems. • Safety: Limits sensitive interventions to professionals, thus guaranteeing the safety of users and vehicles. • Flexibility: Ability to print reports or receive them by email for later consultation. • Convenience: Integration of payment systems and automated devices for simplified use. • Intended location of the machine: The self-service automotive diagnostic kiosk is designed to be installed in strategic locations to maximize its usefulness and accessibility for users. It will be installed in parking lots, gas stations, car washes, highway rest areas, and any other locations likely to generate interest in this type of service. These locations were chosen based on their high traffic. raised by motorists, thus offering a practical and immediate solution for vehicle diagnostics when needed.

[0006] 5. Future extension: The service may be extended to include support remote visual support with specialists, thus offering support for more complex configurations and repairs.

Claims

Demands

1. A self-service automotive diagnostic kiosk including: • an interactive touchscreen, • an OBD connector and Wi-Fi connection, • an integrated payment system, • an automatic cable reel for the wired OBD cable, • an automatic box for wireless OBD, • diagnostic software capable of reading and translating ECU fault codes, • an integrated printer for generating diagnostic reports, • an option to send diagnostic reports by email, • options to clear fault codes, • an expert mode for in-depth diagnostics with restrictions for operations requiring a professional.

2. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the diagnostic software includes a function for translating error codes into clear and understandable messages for non-expert users.

3. The terminal according to claim 1, including a visual connection functionality with a specialist for advanced vehicle configurations.

4. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the option to send reports by email allows for subsequent consultation of the diagnoses and repair recommendations.

5. The terminal according to claim 1, comprising an integrated payment system for accepting payments before the use of diagnostic services.

6. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein the automatic winder facilitates the storage of the OBD cable in the wired version.

7. The terminal according to claim 1, where the automatic box manages the wireless OBD for simplified use.