17955845. Remote Function Unlock for Scan Tool simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
Contents
- 1 Remote Function Unlock for Scan Tool
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Remote Function Unlock for Scan Tool - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Remote Function Unlock for Scan Tool
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jayadevan Maniyullavaluppil of Owatonna MN (US)
Abhishek Pradhan of Lakeville MN (US)
Remote Function Unlock for Scan Tool - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17955845 titled 'Remote Function Unlock for Scan Tool
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a diagnostic system and method for providing service functions to a vehicle under service, utilizing a scan tool in data communication with an authorization gateway. The gateway provides authorization for service functions of the scan tool and communicates with external devices for additional authorization. It also generates billing data for the user of the scan tool.
- Utilizes a scan tool in data communication with an authorization gateway
- Gateway provides authorization for service functions of the scan tool
- Communicates with external devices for additional authorization
- Generates billing data for the user of the scan tool
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in automotive repair shops, vehicle maintenance facilities, and service centers.
Problems Solved
1. Streamlining the authorization process for service functions in vehicles 2. Simplifying billing procedures for users of the scan tool
Benefits
1. Improved efficiency in providing service functions to vehicles 2. Enhanced security through authorization gateway 3. Simplified billing process for users
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing vehicle maintenance processes in automotive repair shops
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of scan tools in vehicle diagnostics and repair, but the specific integration with an authorization gateway for service functions may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the authorization gateway ensure secure communication with external devices?
The article does not provide details on the specific security measures implemented by the authorization gateway to ensure secure communication with external devices.
What types of specialized machines or remote scan tools can be utilized for additional authorization?
The article does not specify the range or types of external devices that can be used for additional authorization of service functions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A diagnostic system and method for providing service functions to a vehicle under service. The system and method utilize a scan tool in data communication with an authorization gateway. The gateway is suitable to provide authorization for some service functions of the scan tool. The gateway is in communication with external devices, such as specialized machines or remote scan tools, that may be utilized to provide authorization for additional service functions of the scan tool. The gateway may be in data communication with a billing server to generate billing data for the user of the scan tool.
