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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2007
Robert Louch, Highland, MI (US);
Donald Franks, Linden, MI (US);
Brian C. Moorhead, Willis, MI (US);
Hasdi R. Hashim, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Robert Louch, Highland, MI (US);
Donald Franks, Linden, MI (US);
Brian C. Moorhead, Willis, MI (US);
Hasdi R. Hashim, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle network gateway providing off board diagnostic and computer based devices with access to vehicle network data such as signal values and diagnostic error information. The gateway eliminating the deleterious effects of electrical loading on the vehicle network and the introduction of noise onto the vehicle network by off board devices. The gateway adapted to bridge data between the vehicle networks and a variety of external networks including conventional wireless and hardwired networks providing wireless access of vehicle diagnostic data over external networks at vehicle repair and service centers.