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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 13, 2003
Filed:
May. 22, 2002
Michael L. Baird, Los Altos, CA (US);
Jean de Belleuille, Brunswick, ME (US);
George M. Gill, Vilonia, AR (US);
Michael J. Kling, III, Little Rock, AR (US);
Steven W. Rogers, Conway, AR (US);
Snap-On Technologies, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Abstract
A computerized automotive service equipment system is adapted to access remotely located computer systems to retrieve or exchange data and/or software applications, or to undergo live or real-time and two-way interaction. The system and its components are dynamic with respect to both function and data, and can be easily updated or otherwise altered. The system of the present invention utilizes World Wide Web technology, which enables the use of universal and widely compatible programming tools and techniques for efficient and fast system development.