Patent ID: 9377767
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: G05B

Claim Text:
1. A diagnostic apparatus having a power connection interface configured for data signal transmission and power transmission comprising: an interface configured to receive an electrical connector; wherein the connector either transmits data signals or delivers electrical power on a single common input line; a processor configured to process the data signals; the interface further configured to receive data signals or deliver electrical power from the single common input line; a circuit to determine if the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power from the single common input line; and the circuit being configured to provide a trigger signal to the processor to indicate whether the interface is receiving data signals or electrical power on the single common input line, wherein the diagnostic apparatus comprises a vehicle diagnostic device configured to implement diagnostic testing on vehicle components and systems; and wherein the circuit comprises a determiner configured to determine whether data signals or electrical power is being provided to the interface.