Remote updating method and apparatus

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2005-04-05

2005-04-05

StCyr, Daniel (Department: 2876)

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

C235S376000, C235S438000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06874680

ABSTRACT:
A hand-held diagnostic tool designed to operate and easily upgrade software applications developed for automotive diagnostics, is disclosed. The diagnostic tool, which communicates with a plurality of motor vehicle control units, provides application upgrades and/or modifications and/or new algorithms that are developed/adapted via remote updating. Remote updating is accomplished through a number of external ports on the tool that facilitate modem, Ethernet and wireless communications, including point-to-point protocol connection to the Internet.

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