Automotive scanner with advanced module programming options

摘要

Exemplary embodiments of an improved scanning tool with a module reprogramming capability are disclosed. In various embodiments, the improved scanning tool uses sophisticated identification software to identify automotive functional modules to identify the modules' part-numbers and resident software revisions. The appropriate update software can then be uploaded and programmed onto the modules of interest with minimal delay and human interaction.

主权项

1. An enhanced scanning apparatus for communicating with automotive electronic systems and being adapted to improve ease of use and decrease a time required by an operator to program an automotive functional module, the scanning apparatus comprising:
a first communication interface adapted to communicate with one or more automotive functional modules over a control/data bus; a module identification device configured to interact with the one or more automotive functional modules via the first communication interface, the module identification device being configured to search for a first functional module of interest within the automotive electronic system matching a functional module type, and further configured to query and identify a part number of the first module of interest; and a programming device configured to program the first functional module of interest with update software designed to change an operation of the first functional module of interest and verify a success of the programming, the update software being selected for programming based on the identified part number.