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  Expanded protocol adapter for in-vehicle networksUSPTO Application #: 20070124528Title: Expanded protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer including a vehicle connector, a common connector plate, and a common electronics package. The vehicle connector is interfaced with the vehicle network. The common connector plate is interfaced with the vehicle connector. The common electronics package is interfaced with the common connector plate, and wirelessly transmits the diagnostic signals from the vehicle network to the computer. (end of abstract)
Agent: Warn, Hoffmann, Miller & Lalone, .p.c - Rochester Hills, MI, US Inventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, David M. Such USPTO Applicaton #: 20070124528 - Class: 710315000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Electrical Computers And Digital Data Processing Systems: Input/output, Intrasystem Connection (e.g., Bus And Bus Transaction Processing), Bus Interface Architecture, Bus Bridge, Different Protocol (e.g., Pci To Isa) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070124528. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part which claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/970,042 filed on Oct. 21, 2004 which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/942,130 filed on Aug. 29, 2001 which claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 60/229,008 filed Aug. 30, 2000. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] With the inclusion of electronic networks on motorized vehicles, it has become necessary to transmit the data from the vehicle network to a remote location. Typically, the vehicle network is interfaced with personal computers or PC gateways for data acquisition, computer-based measurement, and automation systems from the vehicle network. However, when hardware components are upgraded, existing software can become non-compatible with the upgraded hardware. Manufacturers of various tools attempted to remedy these compatibility problems by using a box to talk to multiple data links. This was not very satisfactory and a better solution to this problem was needed. [0004] Therefore, it is desirable to develop an adapter which is capable of communicating with multiple vehicle protocols and connectors to transmit diagnostic data from a vehicle network to a host computer. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] The present invention relates to a protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer including a vehicle connector, a common connector, and a common electronics package. The vehicle connector is interfaced with the vehicle network. The common connector plate is interfaced with the vehicle connector. The common electronics package is interfaced with the common connector plate, and wirelessly transmits diagnostic signals from the vehicle network to the computer. [0006] Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0008] FIG. 1 illustrates DPA III Plus CPU board in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0009] FIG. 2 illustrates CPU Memory Module in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0010] FIG. 3 illustrates Central Processing Unit in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 4 illustrates Device Decoder in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 5 illustrates static RAM Module in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 6 illustrates Flash Memory Module in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 7 illustrates UART in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0015] FIG. 8 illustrates CPU/I/O Interface Connectors in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 9 illustrates Discrete Output Latch in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0017] FIG. 10 illustrates Unused Spare Gates in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 11 illustrates DPA I/O Board in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 12 illustrates I/O Interface Connector in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading... Full patent description for Expanded protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Expanded protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Expanded protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Virtual serial apparatus Next Patent Application: Subrack with front and rear insertion of amc modules Industry Class: Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/output ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Expanded protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 1.092 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Qualcomm , Schering-Plough , Schlumberger , Seagate , Siemens , Texas Instruments , |
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