Wireless Diagnostic Interface Adapter for Vehicle Data Relay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle diagnostic devices often lack wireless connectivity options, as USB connections and PC card slots are frequently used for other functionalities or are not equipped, making it difficult to establish wireless communication when these ports are unavailable.
Innovation Solution
A wireless interface that mates with a diagnostic device and diagnostic cable, enabling wireless communication between the diagnostic device and remote devices through a wireless adapter, which includes a diagnostic device interface, a diagnostic cable interface, and a wireless transceiver capable of supporting various communication protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If USB connection or PC card slot is used for wireless adapter, then wireless communication is enabled, but other functionalities may be interfered with
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the connection interfaces by dedicating the diagnostic cable interface specifically for wireless adapter connectivity, separate from USB and PC card slots. This segmentation ensures that wireless communication functionality does not interfere with other connection ports and their assigned functionalities, maintaining system reliability and avoiding resource conflicts.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless adapter is added to diagnostic device, then wireless communication is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes use of the existing diagnostic cable interface, which is already a standard component of diagnostic devices, to provide wireless adapter connectivity. By utilizing this existing universal interface rather than adding a completely new connection type, the patent enables wireless communication while minimizing the increase in device complexity. The diagnostic cable interface serves multiple purposes including traditional diagnostic functions and now wireless adapter connectivity.
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AI summary
A wireless interface is provided and coupled to a diagnostic device in order to provide it with wireless communication. The wireless interface includes a diagnostic device interface, a diagnostic cable interface and a wireless adapter. The wireless interface can relay diagnostic information from a vehicle to the diagnostic device when the wireless interface is coupled to a diagnostic cable, which is connected to a vehicle.