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A multi-point serial link protocol, such as USB, is used to transfer vehicle diagnostic information back and forth between vehicle diagnostic sensors and a host computer. Multiple distinct vehicle servicing applications may be added to or removed from the service bay without requiring substantial so

A multi-point serial link protocol, such as USB, is used to transfer vehicle diagnostic information back and forth between vehicle diagnostic sensors and a host computer. Multiple distinct vehicle servicing applications may be added to or removed from the service bay without requiring substantial software changes or revisions. The amount of vehicle diagnostic hardware is also minimized. The multi-point serial link may originate in the vehicle's on-board computer, allowing the vehicle itself to function as a data hub for the diagnostic automotive service sensors.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A vehicle diagnostic system comprising:a general purpose computer capable of executing a vehicle diagnostic application and serving as a multi-point serial link protocol host;a multi-point serial link configured to couple to the general purpose computer and having at le

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A vehicle diagnostic system comprising:a general purpose computer capable of executing a vehicle diagnostic application and serving as a multi-point serial link protocol host;a multi-point serial link configured to couple to the general purpose computer and having at least one multi-point serial link port;at least one vehicle diagnostic sensor configured to couple to the at least one multi-point serial link port and capable of sensing a vehicle diagnostic state associated with the at least one sensor and providing the vehicle diagnostic state through the multi-point serial link, wherein the vehicle diagnostic state includes a vehicle wheel alignment angle; andwherein the multi-point serial link is located within the vehicle in operable communication with a vehicle on-board computer.