Patent ID: 8638207

Claim:
A data acquisition, diagnostic and programming system for displaying operator configurable information relating to a vehicle comprising: at least two structurally similar modules constructed and arranged to be in communication with a vehicle, at least one of the two structurally similar modules including a device constructed and arranged to obtain information relating to the operation of said vehicle; a data link extending between said vehicle and said at least one module, said data link providing bi-directional communication between said at least one module and said vehicle, said at least one module containing software constructed and arranged to evaluate the operating parameters of said vehicle, communicate with said vehicle and update the operating parameters of said vehicle; and wherein the two structurally similar modules further comprise a first side and a second side of each module, the first side and second side being generally opposite to each other, the first side is shaped as a receptacle, the second side is shaped as a projection, wherein the projection of one module is configured to mate with the receptacle of the other module.