Vehicle Diagnostic Connectivity With Automated Application Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle diagnostic systems require manual selection and credential entry for connecting diagnostic applications, which is time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when dealing with multiple OEM diagnostic software applications across different vehicle makes and models.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle diagnostic system that automates connectivity between computer devices using remote desktop connections, employs a connection logic program to determine the appropriate diagnostic application, and uses a credential manager to populate login fields automatically, thereby minimizing human intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual selection and credential entry is used for connecting diagnostic applications, then user control and flexibility are maintained, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically selecting the appropriate diagnostic application and populating credential fields without requiring manual user input. The credential manager autonomously retrieves stored credentials and fills them into the login interface, eliminating the need for users to manually enter credentials each time
Solution Approach 2:
Credentials are pre-stored in the credential manager database before actual use. The system prepares credential data in advance and makes it readily available for automatic population when connection is needed, rather than requiring users to gather and enter credentials at the moment of connection
2Productivity
If automated connectivity is implemented, then speed and accuracy of access are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The credential manager acts as an intermediary component between the diagnostic application and the user's stored credentials. It handles the complexity of credential retrieval, validation, and population automatically, shielding users from the underlying system complexity while enabling fast automated access
Solution Approach 2:
The credential manager is designed as a universal component that can handle multiple diagnostic applications and various types of credentials (usernames, passwords, API keys) through a single interface. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity by consolidating credential management capabilities into one reusable module
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple OEM diagnostic software applications are supported, then versatility is improved, but the difficulty of selection and credential management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from vehicle identification data (VIN, make, model, year) to automatically determine which diagnostic application is appropriate. The connection logic receives input about the vehicle being serviced and uses this feedback to select the correct application and retrieve the corresponding credentials, eliminating the need for users to manually search through multiple options
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AI summary
A method of facilitating access to one or more vehicle service programs, such as diagnostic software applications, for servicing an electronic system of a vehicle with a vehicle diagnostic computer tool that is configured to interface with the electronic system of a vehicle at a repair facility includes storing in computer memory a profile file for each of one or more users, where each profile file comprises credential data for a selected user for accessing one or more vehicle service programs, providing credential manager software configured to access user profile files to obtain credential data, using the credential manager software to selectively obtain credential data of a selected user for a selected vehicle service program, and supplying the credential data for the selected user with the credential manager software to the selected vehicle service program to access the selected vehicle service program for servicing the vehicle.