Dynamic Automobile Diagnostic Function Configuration via Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current automobile diagnostic devices face challenges in flexibility and high development and maintenance costs due to fixed configurations of diagnostic functions, making it difficult to adapt to varying vehicle types and complex fault diagnostics.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that obtain function configuration information from a server, determine an automobile diagnostic function group, and grant use permission in an application program, allowing for flexible configuration and reducing product types and associated costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If automobile diagnostic functions are fixedly configured according to product model, then product functionality is clear and stable, but flexibility of configuring diagnostic function is poor and product variety increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal diagnostic device that can perform multiple different diagnostic functions by dynamically configuring function groups based on vehicle types and diagnostic needs, rather than requiring separate dedicated devices for each function. The system loads and activates specific diagnostic function modules as needed, making one device serve multiple purposes across different vehicle scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic configuration of diagnostic functions through a server that distributes function configuration information and a local system that activates appropriate function groups based on real-time needs. This dynamic approach allows the diagnostic device to adapt its functionality rather than being statically fixed, enabling flexible response to different vehicle types and diagnostic requirements without increasing physical product variety.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple product types are created to support different diagnostic functions, then functional coverage is complete, but product development and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of developing and maintaining multiple separate product types for different diagnostic functions, the patent creates a single universal diagnostic platform that can load and execute various diagnostic function modules. This consolidates development efforts into one core platform while allowing flexible addition of new functions through software configuration rather than hardware redesign, significantly reducing development and maintenance costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a centralized server that stores and distributes function configuration information to multiple diagnostic devices. This allows the same diagnostic functions and configurations to be replicated and deployed across different devices without recreating them individually, reducing development overhead and enabling consistent updates across the entire product fleet.
3Measurement precision
If dedicated diagnostic devices are created for specific vehicle types, then diagnostic accuracy is high, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables a single diagnostic device to dynamically adapt to different vehicle types by receiving function configuration information from a server and activating appropriate diagnostic function groups. This dynamic configuration allows the device to optimize its diagnostic capabilities for each specific vehicle type encountered, maintaining high diagnostic accuracy without requiring separate dedicated devices for each vehicle model.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters (which diagnostic functions are active) based on the detected vehicle type and diagnostic requirements. By dynamically adjusting which diagnostic modules are loaded and executed, the system maintains specialized diagnostic accuracy for different vehicle types while using a single unified hardware platform, avoiding the need for multiple specialized devices.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for configuring an automobile diagnostic function, and an automobile diagnostic device. The method for configuring an automobile diagnostic function includes: obtaining first function configuration information from a server, the first function configuration information including an identifier of at least one automobile diagnostic function; determining an automobile diagnostic function group based on the first function configuration information; and granting use permission of the automobile diagnostic function group in an automobile diagnostic application program. Function configuration information is obtained from the server and then an automobile diagnostic function supported by a product is configured, thereby improving flexibility of automobile diagnostic function configuration and reducing product development and maintenance costs.