SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE SERVICE

摘要

Systems and methods for a diagnostic software service that utilizes a subscription model to distribute diagnostic software to diagnostic tools. A diagnostic application is installed on a mobile device. The mobile device communicates with an adapter which can be coupled to a vehicle. An application server provides software modules that are available to be subscribed to by a technician and, once subscribed, can be utilized via the diagnostic application. Subscription to software modules enable the technician to add and utilize specific diagnostic functionality in an a la carte manner.

主权项

1. A mobile electronic communication device for use by a vehicle maintenance technician for motor vehicle maintenance, comprising:
a user interface; a display; and a processor coupled to computer-readable storage medium on the mobile device having stored thereon computer-executable instructions for a subscription software application for use in maintenance of a motor vehicle, the subscription software application, when executed by the processor, configuring the processor to:
output, on the display, a catalog of diagnostic software modules available for utilization by a vehicle maintenance technician for analysis of vehicle data associated with the motor vehicle;receive, via the user interface, a selection of a desired diagnostic software module from among the catalog of diagnostic software modules; receive a commitment of payment for access to the desired diagnostic software module; communicate the selection of the desired diagnostic software module to a first remote system; communicate the commitment of payment to a second remote system; and
enable operation, in response to an authorization signal, of the desired diagnostic software module, via the mobile device, for generating an analysis result from an analysis of at least a portion of the vehicle data and for outputting the analysis result to the display.