Patent ID: 7620484

Claim:
An automotive mobile diagnostics for interfacing with a vehicle's computer via a diagnostic cable to a vehicle data link connector and for interfacing with a remote server via a wireless or cellular communications means comprising: a housing with a hollow interior and an exterior wherein the housing is sized to be handheld; a LCD manual touch input screen on the housing exterior; a connector on the exterior of the housing configured to connect to a data link connector (DLC) diagnostic cable which connects to the vehicle's data link connector; a processor in the housing interior containing a database and a diagnostic system programmed to function as an automotive code reader/scanner; vehicle interface circuitry configured to communicate, via the diagnostic cable, with the vehicle's computer; a data trouble code (DTCs) reading programming within the processor which reads and retrieves diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from the vehicle; a VIN bar code and number scanner on the exterior of the housing linked to the processor in the interior of the housing wherein the vehicle may be identified; a credit card reader on the exterior of the housing comprised of a slot on the external of the housing to swipe the credit card wherein credit card information required by the credit card company may be retrieved; a wireless for accessing local PC internet connection in the internal of the housing linked to the internal processor; a communication interface wireless for accessing remote server through internet connection in the internal of the housing linked to the internal processor; a communication interface wireless for accessing remote server through cell phone connection in the internal of the housing linked to the internal processor; and programming in the processor on a computer readable medium to connect via internet and wireless phone with the appropriate servers, computer or PDA and transmit and receive credit card information and automotive diagnostic information, such as identifying the vehicle with its VIN number and diagnosis of the vehicular problem, provides fixes solutions, parts and labor required and the total cost of repair to and from the appropriate server.