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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2022
Ian R. Vinci, Woodstock, NY (US);
Peter R. Vinci, Woodstock, NY (US);
Peter Vinci, Woodstock, NY (US);
Ian R. Vinci, Shandaken, NY (US);
Peter R. Vinci, Shandaken, NY (US);
Peter Vinci, Shandaken, NY (US);
Richard A. Frantz, Hatboro, PA (US);
Abstract
A diagnostic tool connected to an anti-lock braking system (ABS system) is described. The diagnostic tool is capable of powering on the ABS system and measuring the load current of the ABS system while the ABS system starts up. This startup load current signature is then compared to what is considered a normal startup load current signature. Such a comparison allows the diagnostic tool to determine whether the ABS system is functioning properly or whether there is a fault with the ABS system. Additional features on the diagnostic tool also allow the tool to communicate with the ABS system via power-line communications (PLC communications) and to determine whether there are any issues with those communications. Finally, the diagnostic tool is able to receive and translate any stored or active ABS fault codes generated by the ABS system and to display those fault codes to the user.