Smart power management system and method thereof

摘要

A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.

主权项

1. A diagnostic tool, comprising:
a processor that controls a function of the diagnostic tool; a memory that stores software that diagnose an issue of a vehicle and to operate the function of the diagnostic tool; a power manager that switches the diagnostic tool from a normal power state to a lower power state and vice versa; a vehicle connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle; and a wireless interface that communicates with a remote device, wherein when a command from the remote device is received by the wireless interface within a first predetermined period of time, the diagnostic tool will remain in the normal power state.