Patent ID: 9183681
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: G06F,G07C

Abstract:
1. A diagnostic tool with a part ordering system, comprising: a processor configured to execute computing instructions; a connector interface configured to connect with a connector in a vehicle and retrieve vehicle diagnostic data from the vehicle; a touch screen display in communication with the processor configured to display diagnostic information and part solution information; a wireless communication interface in communication with the processor and configured to communicate with a remote device having a database; and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory containing instructions, that when executed by the processor causes the processor to: retrieve vehicle diagnostic data including diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs); generate, on the touch screen display, a first plurality of touch selectable icons corresponding to individual DTCs; indicate on the touch screen display, if available, the part solution information for at least one DTC, wherein the indication of availability of the part solution includes indicating by change in color, flashing, bolding of letters, or a combination thereof; generate, on the touch screen display, a list of top fixes based on the retrieved DTCs; search for the part solution information including availability, price, and a part supplier; and generate a second touch selectable icon configured to allow a user to purchase a part.