Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.

Robert Boschgmbh

Alfred L Lancki

Thomas J Bertosa

Michael Gessner

James Fish

Bob Roberts

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 3party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.

Smart power management system and method thereof

A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein an indicator is indicated on a display if additional information is available for the retrieved DTC for a specific vehicle. The indicator can be shown on a screen showing a DTC in a freeze frame menu and freeze frame data list modes. With a press of a key or automatically, the diagnostic tool can access its database or a remote database to retrieve the additional information.

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North Olmsted, OH, United States of America

Alfred L Lancki