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A computer-based apparatus provides access to complex technical information needed, for example, to maintain and repair complicated equipment, such as a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a combined user interface and main control module to communicate with at least one remotely operated instrume

A computer-based apparatus provides access to complex technical information needed, for example, to maintain and repair complicated equipment, such as a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a combined user interface and main control module to communicate with at least one remotely operated instrumentation module to control and obtain data by wireless communication. The combined user interface and main control module has an interactive display which enables the user to command the functions of the remotely deployed instrumentation module(s) and enter data through interaction with the display, as well as executes diagnostic application programs and displays information to the user. Alternatively, a separate user interface module and main control module connected by wireless communication can be provided, in which the user interface module not only commands the functions of the instrumentation module(s), but also commands remote execution of diagnostic application programs by the main control module.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automobile diagnosis apparatus, comprising:a control mechanism that accepts user input and provides information for use in diagnosis of an automobile engine;a first instrumentation module detachably connected to a first position of the automobile engine and receiving a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automobile diagnosis apparatus, comprising:a control mechanism that accepts user input and provides information for use in diagnosis of an automobile engine;a first instrumentation module detachably connected to a first position of the automobile engine and receiving a first set of data from the automobile engine, includinga first wireless communication mechanism that receives instructions from the control mechanism and that transmits information for use in diagnosis of the automobile engine to the control mechanism; anda second instrumentation module detachably connected to a second position of the automobile engine and receiving a second set of data from the automobile engine, including:a second wireless communication mechanism that receives instructions from the control mechanism and that transmits information for use in diagnosis of the automobile engine to the control mechanism;the control mechanism including a third wireless communication mechanism that enables the control mechanism to communicate directly with each instrumentation module, the control mechanism transmitting instructions in response to the user input to at least one of the instrumentation modules and receiving from the instrumentation module, information in response to the instructions for use in the diagnosis of the automobile engine;wherein the first set of data and the second set of data differ.