Patent ID: 8489796
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. A wireless protocol adapter assembly for transferring signals between a host computer and a plurality of in-vehicle networks, said wireless protocol adapter assembly comprising: a common electronics package for translating and transferring signals between said plurality of in-vehicle networks and said host computer for a plurality of different protocols, said common electronics package having an attachment portion; a vehicle connector assembly having a common connector plate operably connectable to said attachment portion for selectively coupling a plurality of vehicle connectors to said common electronics package, said plurality of vehicle connectors operable to selectively access said plurality of in-vehicle networks; a wireless adapter board partially disposed within said common electronics package, said wireless adapter board having a plurality of wireless adapters; a standard connection pinning arrangement of said wireless adapters; and a microcontroller PCB assembly connected to said wireless adapter board by using said standard connection pin arrangement, wherein said microcontroller PCB assembly is selectively mated with said plurality of wireless adapters, through said standard connection pin arrangement and said microcontroller PCB assembly receives and formats signals transmitted between said host computer and said plurality of vehicle networks.