Vehicle Service Tool Configuration From Operating Condition Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle service technicians face challenges in efficiently diagnosing and repairing vehicles due to the need to search for and evaluate data, determine appropriate tools, and configure them correctly, which is time-consuming and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a display device, configurable vehicle service tools (CVSTs), and a server that stores and transmits service scenarios based on vehicle operating conditions, automatically configuring the CVSTs with minimal user input to perform necessary diagnostics and repairs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If technicians manually search for and evaluate service data, then they can obtain comprehensive information, but the time required for vehicle servicing increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures service scenarios with all necessary data, tool selections, and setup instructions before the technician arrives. When a vehicle is serviced, the matching scenario is automatically retrieved and presented, eliminating the need for technicians to manually search for and evaluate service data during the actual servicing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically matches vehicle operating conditions with appropriate service scenarios and configures the CVST accordingly, without requiring manual intervention from the technician. The system self-selects the correct service procedure, tools, and settings based on the vehicle's diagnostic data.
2Reliability
If technicians manually determine and configure service tools, then they can ensure correct tool setup, but the complexity of the servicing process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The server acts as an intermediary between the vehicle diagnostic system and the configurable vehicle service tool. It automatically matches the vehicle's operating conditions with stored service scenarios, selects the appropriate CVST, and transmits the correct setup instructions, thereby simplifying the interface the technician must manage while ensuring accurate tool configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
Service scenarios, including tool selections and configuration parameters, are pre-configured and stored in the server database. When a vehicle condition is identified, the matching pre-configured scenario is automatically retrieved and applied, eliminating the need for technicians to manually determine and configure tools during servicing.
3Reliability
If technicians manually search for service data and evaluate options, then they can make informed decisions, but the productivity of the servicing operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs the data retrieval, matching, and decision-making functions that previously required manual technician intervention. The server self-determines the appropriate service scenario based on vehicle operating conditions and automatically configures the CVST, allowing technicians to focus on executing pre-determined service procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
All service decisions, tool selections, and configuration parameters are predetermined and stored as service scenarios. The system automatically retrieves and applies the appropriate pre-configured scenario based on vehicle conditions, eliminating the time required for manual data evaluation while maintaining decision accuracy.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for augmenting measurements with automotive repair information are described herein. A method may include a server storing a plurality of service scenarios defined for at least one display device. Each stored service scenario includes at least one setup instruction, and each setup instruction is based on at least one capability of at least one CVST. The method may further include the server receiving data indicating an operating condition of a vehicle from a first display device of the at least one display device. Based on the stored plurality of service scenarios and the received data, the server may determine that a first stored service scenario of the plurality of service scenarios matches the operating condition. The server may then determine a first CVST having a first capability that is associated with the first display device, and transmitting the first stored service scenario to the first display device.