A system (1) for the management of data pertaining to a wheel service comprises: a database (2) including, for each tyre of a plurality of tyres, a tyre identification code; at least one tyre measurement parameter representing a physical quantity linked to the tyre or to the use thereof, and a related time mark, which indicates the time the tyre measurement parameter was captured; a knowledge dataset (3) containing reference data; a processor (4) having access to the database (2) and to the knowledge dataset (3) and programmed to process the at least one tyre measurement parameter and the reference data and to generate derived data.

A multi-functional automotive diagnostic device includes a base unit having a display screen and a base electrical connector. The device additionally includes a first cartridge including a first body, a first electrical connector, and a first automotive tool. The device further includes a second cartridge including a second body, a second electrical connector, and a second automotive tool. The first and second cartridges are interchangeably engageable with the base unit, such that engagement of the first cartridge to the base unit occurs when the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the base electrical connector which configures the base unit to operate in accordance with the first automotive tool and engagement of the second cartridge to the base unit occurs when the second electrical connector is electrically connected to the base electrical connector which configures the base unit to operate in accordance with the second automotive tool.

A client computing system (CCS) receives a download including (i) an image representative of a vehicle component, (ii) symbol data associated with a first symbol, (iii) a set of one or more selectable identifiers, and (iv) supplemental information associated with the vehicle component. Each selectable identifier can indicate a respective portion of the supplemental information. After receiving the download, the CCS displays the image and the first symbol without displaying the set and the supplemental information. While the image and the first symbol are displayed without the set, the CCS receives a first input corresponding to selection of the first symbol. The CCS then responsively displays the set. While the set is displayed, the CCS receives a second input corresponding to selection of a first selectable identifier from the set. The CCS then responsively displays the respective portion of the supplemental information indicated by the first selectable identifier.

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for sending information from a vehicle's onboard computing device to a programmable controller to operate one or more accessories, including after-market accessories, automatically.

Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of automobile diagnosis technologies, and disclose a remote automobile diagnostic method and apparatus, a mobile terminal, an electronic device and a server. A controlled end of remote automobile diagnosis may automatically generate protocol data and send the protocol data to a controlling end; or the controlling end of the remote automobile diagnosis may parse the protocol data, generate an interface associated with a user interface of the controlled end, then receive an interface operation instruction, and generate action data according to the interface operation instruction and send the action data to the controlled end. In this way, a local diagnosis function is added to the controlling end, so that a remote diagnosis function is implemented accordingly, which has favorable scalability.

A vehicle control apparatus and a control method thereof are provided. A vehicle control apparatus includes a processor including a host core and a hardware security module (HSM) core. The processor generates a first private key and a first public key, receives a second public key from a diagnostic device, generates a shared key based on the first private key and the second public key, receives a security data transmission request from the diagnostic device, and encodes data based on the shared key and transmits the encoded data to the diagnostic device.

An apparatus for detecting a battery discharge cause for a vehicle includes a communicator connected to and configured to communicate with a plurality of controllers, and a monitor configured to monitor a communication state of the controllers to detect a battery discharge cause through the communicator. The monitor monitors the communication state of the controllers to check whether a controller in a communication-enabled state is present when the plurality of controllers is in a state of always-on power (power B+). The monitor checks whether the controller is maintained in the communication-enabled state until a preset amount of time elapses when a controller in a communication-enabled state is present. The monitor detects a communication non-sleep controller based on the controller maintained in the communication-enabled state until the preset amount of time elapses.

A method for cleaning a combustion engine is disclosed wherein an apparatus with a cable is coupled to an on-board diagnostic port on the vehicle, and a service hose with a misting nozzle adapter is coupled to a first port on a vehicle. A controller monitors data from the on-board diagnostic port on a vehicle, where the data preferably includes the engine rpm, the catalytic convertor temperature, the engine coolant temperature, the MAF, and the MAP. The controller monitors information from the cleaning apparatus, and the information is processed to adjust the dispensing of the cleaning solution. The adjustment of the cleaning solution can vary the rate, volume, pressure, pulse interval, flow pattern, and duration of the solution in the engine.

An apparatus is provided including a processor, a memory, and a vehicle tracking portal. The vehicle tracking portal is configured to obtain vehicle identification information regarding a vehicle. Then diagnostic information regarding the vehicle can be obtained. Then, based on the vehicle identification and the diagnostic information, a recommended service for the vehicle can be determined. A user can then be alerted to the recommended service.

A diagnostic system of a vehicle includes: a diagnostic port configured to: connect to a diagnostic device; and receive a request for data from the vehicle from the diagnostic device; a private module connected to a controller area network (CAN) bus of the vehicle and to the diagnostic port; a public communication module configured to wirelessly connect to computing devices within a passenger cabin of the vehicle, where the public communication module is partitioned from the CAN bus of the vehicle; a second module connected to the private module; and an automotive audio bus (A2B) connecting the second module with the public communication module, where the second module is configured to selectively read data from the public communication module via the A2B in response to the request.