Off-board device with read/scroll actuator

摘要

A single input having multiple functions is provided. The single input having multiple functions may be used on off-board tools. In accordance with one embodiment, an off-board tool having a read/scroll actuator is provided. The read/scroll actuator, upon being actuated, performs either a read function or a scroll function. Another embodiment of an off-board tool having a display and capable of receiving information is provided. The off-board tool includes a contextual actuator having a first and a second mode. Actuation of the actuator in the first mode effectuates retrieval of information. Actuation of the actuator in the second mode effectuates display of at least a portion of the retrieved information. In accordance with another embodiment, an off-board device is provided. The off-board tool includes a display, read logic, scroll logic and a read/scroll actuator. Another embodiment of an off-board tool includes a display, a read means, a scroll means and a read/scroll means.

主权项

1. A diagnostic device for obtaining information from a vehicle diagnostic system comprising:
an Off-board tool (OBT) having a single read/scan actuator button which upon being actuated performs either a first function or a second function; and the OBT comprises an internal memory to store information, wherein the function performed depends upon an amount of time the single read/scan actuator button is actuated, wherein the first function is performed when the single read/scan actuator button is actuated for a first predetermined amount of time, and wherein the second function is performed when the single read/scan actuator button is actuated for a second predetermined amount of time, which is different from the first predetermined amount of time.