Remote Vehicle Diagnostics for Clear OBD Repair Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern vehicles' on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems generate diagnostic codes indicating potential issues, but these codes are often vague, requiring vehicle service providers for further interpretation, which can be inconvenient for operators.
Innovation Solution
A computing system that receives diagnostic codes from a vehicle's OBD system, determines the issue, recommends remedial actions, and specifies a timeframe for completion, while also integrating with auto-insurance policies to provide notifications and potential discounts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If OBD system generates diagnostic codes, then vehicle issues can be detected, but the codes are vague and require service provider interpretation
Solution Approach 1:
A remote computing system acts as an intermediary between the vehicle's OBD system and the operator. The computing system receives diagnostic codes from the OBD system, determines the specific issue, and provides actionable remedial guidance to the operator, eliminating the need for the operator to directly interpret vague codes.
Solution Approach 2:
The diagnostic system is segmented into multiple components: the OBD system in the vehicle that collects data, the remote computing system that analyzes the data and determines issues, and the user interface that presents remedial actions to the operator. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function, improving overall diagnostic clarity.
2Loss of information
If operator seeks additional diagnostic information, then issue understanding improves, but service provider visit is required
Solution Approach 1:
The operator can obtain complete diagnostic information and remedial guidance through the remote computing system without needing to visit a service provider. The system enables the operator to self-diagnose and understand the issue by providing detailed information about the problem and recommended actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote computing system performs multiple functions: receiving diagnostic codes, determining the specific issue, providing remedial guidance, and tracking maintenance status. This multi-functional system replaces the need for service provider equipment and expertise, allowing operators to obtain comprehensive diagnostic information remotely.
3Loss of information
If computing system provides detailed diagnostic information, then operator guidance improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The remote computing system serves as an intermediary that handles the complexity of diagnostic analysis. Instead of requiring complex equipment in the vehicle or sophisticated interpretation tools for the operator, the computing system centralizes the analytical complexity and provides simplified actionable guidance to the operator.
Data Source
AI summary
Computing systems for vehicle diagnostics are provided. In accordance with some aspects, a computing system may receive, from a vehicle (e.g., from a computing device installed in and/or at the vehicle), a diagnostic code generated by an on-board diagnostic (OBD) system of the vehicle. The computing system may determine an issue with the vehicle based on the diagnostic code and may determine, based on the issue, a remedial action for addressing the issue and a timeframe for performing the remedial action. The computing system may store data identifying the issue, the remedial action, and the timeframe in a record associated with the vehicle.