Patents by Inventor Thomas Bertosa
Thomas Bertosa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9613467Abstract: A software and method for updating a scan tool with limited memory are provided. An available diagnostic software database is located remotely from the scan tool. The diagnostic software database is vastly larger than the available memory on the scan tool. The technician can access the database and download the software modules he needs based on the vehicle or vehicles he is servicing and the available scan tool memory.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Robert Roberts, Michael Gessner, Thomas Bertosa, Phillip Freshour
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Patent number: 9361738Abstract: A diagnostic tool that includes a smart camera. The smart camera can be used to capture an image of the part that needs to be replaced. The image can also include the bar code that may be attached to the part. The image can be used to search a parts information database for additional parts information such as part number, manuals, pictures, etc. A further search of a parts supplier's database can be conducted using a location of the diagnostic tool to determine the nearest parts supplier that has the part available and the best price.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Harry Gilbert, Thomas Bertosa
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Patent number: 9297721Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner
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Patent number: 9292977Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein a faulty part and its part number is determined based on a retrieved DTC for a specific vehicle. The part number may include the original manufacturer's number and a generic equivalent manufacturer's number (if available). The diagnostic tool can search a parts database of various parts suppliers for their pricing and location. The diagnostic tool can also provide suggested fixes to the user based on the retrieved DTC.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Patent number: 9262254Abstract: A system and method for managing information between a diagnostic tool and a networked computing device are provided. The system made up of a diagnostic tool for retrieving information from a vehicle under test, a networked computing device for providing information concerning the vehicle under test, and an information management device for assisting communication between the diagnostic tool and the networked computing device. Information is gathered by the diagnostic tool and sent to the information management device which determines how to process the information, which may then be sent to the networked computing device for processing and returning relevant data to the information management device, and potentially to the diagnostic tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Patent number: 9208627Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein the diagnostic tool includes a global positioning system. The diagnostic tool can provide diagnostic data, global position and altitude to the user. The diagnostic tool can alert the user or the owner if the tool determines that it has been removed from a predefined area. The tool retrieves data from the determined altitude so that the vehicle can be serviced for optimal operations at that altitude.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20150149028Abstract: A diagnostic tool that includes a smart camera. The smart camera can be used to capture an image of the part that needs to be replaced. The image can also include the bar code that may be attached to the part. The image can be used to search a parts information database for additional parts information such as part number, manuals, pictures, etc. A further search of a parts supplier's database can be conducted using a location of the diagnostic tool to determine the nearest parts supplier that has the part available and the best price.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Harry Gilbert, Thomas Bertosa
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Patent number: 9008897Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided that allows a technician to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and remove any duplicates. The diagnostic tool can retrieve DTCs from the various diagnostic systems in the vehicle, remove any duplicates and display a unique list of DTCs. The diagnostic tool can also erase all DTCs including any duplicates from the vehicle after repairs have been completed. The tool can retrieve the DTCs without the user selecting the system to retrieve from.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Patent number: 8996237Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Alfred L. Lancki
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Patent number: 8989950Abstract: A diagnostic tool that includes a smart camera. The smart camera can be used to capture an image of the part that needs to be replaced. The image can also include the bar code that may be attached to the part. The image can be used to search a parts information database for additional parts information such as part number, manuals, pictures, etc. A further search of a parts supplier's database can be conducted using a location of the diagnostic tool to determine the nearest parts supplier that has the part available and the best price.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Harry Gilbert, Thomas Bertosa
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Patent number: 8958943Abstract: An apparatus and method for tracking, scheduling, and reminding about maintenance status are provided. The apparatus connects to a vehicle and retrieves state information from the vehicle. The apparatus analyzes at least the state information to determine a maintenance status of the system, and creates an alert based on at least the maintenance status of the vehicle. The alert is provided to a user, and the user can instruct the apparatus to respond to the maintenance status through selection of options provided by the alert. Through the options, the apparatus may provide the user with options for maintenance service, schedule the service, and remind the user of the scheduled service.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Bob Roberts
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Patent number: 8954227Abstract: A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input device for inputting information, a processor controlling a software according to the input information from the input device and communication with the vehicle from the signal translator, the processor controlling a reception of diagnostic data of the vehicle through the signal translator, the processor receiving a selected information of a user and configuration of the diagnostic tool through the input device and correlating the configuration information with the user information, the processor processing the received diagnostic data according to the selected configuration information corresponding to the selected user by the input unit, a memory storing a software controlled by the processor, the memory storing the configuration information according to the corresponding user information, and a display unit receiving and displaying diagnostic information according to the selectedType: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20140277915Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Alfred L. Lancki
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Publication number: 20140279230Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Publication number: 20140277909Abstract: A diagnostic tool that can communicate with a computing device such as smart phone is provided. The diagnostic tool can include a power management system that allows the dynastic tool to enter lower power state in order to prevent the power drain of vehicle battery. The diagnostic tool can also AutoID a vehicle or use a “fingerprinting” process to identify the vehicle. A crediting system is provided that can be used to credit a 3rd party for software purchased for use by the diagnostic tool or smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner
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Patent number: 8788137Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein an indicator is indicated on a display if additional information is available for the retrieved DTC for a specific vehicle. The indicator can be shown on a screen showing a DTC in a freeze frame menu and freeze frame data list modes. With a press of a key or automatically, the diagnostic tool can access its database or a remote database to retrieve the additional information.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Bob Roberts, Michael Gessner, Alfred L. Lancki
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Patent number: 8744668Abstract: A system and method for an automotive diagnostic server can provide a portable vehicle diagnostic tool to identify a failed vehicle component. It may also provide a remote information device to serve as a connecting intermediary between devices, and to allow remote control of the devices and to provide information to a user. A remote diagnostic device to analyze data and interpret information to aid the user in making, using, maintaining, and fixing a piece of equipment or product may also be included. Web server functionality may be incorporated into the portable vehicle diagnostic tool to allow dissemination of the diagnostic information resulting from the diagnostic testing, and the web server may be accessed by a web browser of the remote information device.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Reed Selkirk, Thomas Bertosa, Manokar Chinnadurai
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Patent number: 8731764Abstract: A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input unit for inputting information, a processor controlling a software according to the input information from the input unit and communication with the vehicle from the signal translator, the processor controlling a reception of diagnostic data of the vehicle through the signal translator, an input and output unit receiving and transmitting audio and video signals controlled by the processor, a memory storing a software controlled by the processor, the memory storing audio and video information, and transferring the audio and video information through the input and output unit; and a display unit displaying information according to the received and processed audio and video signals stored in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Hamid Namaky, Neal Somos
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Publication number: 20140088818Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein a faulty part and its part number is determined based on a retrieved DTC for a specific vehicle. The part number may include the original manufacturer's number and a generic equivalent manufacturer's number (if available). The diagnostic tool can search a parts database of various parts suppliers for their pricing and location. The diagnostic tool can also provide suggested fixes to the user based on the retrieved DTC.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Publication number: 20140081511Abstract: A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input device for inputting information, a processor controlling a software according to the input information from the input device and communication with the vehicle from the signal translator, the processor controlling a reception of diagnostic data of the vehicle through the signal translator, the processor receiving a selected information of a user and configuration of the diagnostic tool through the input device and correlating the configuration information with the user information, the processor processing the received diagnostic data according to the selected configuration information corresponding to the selected user by the input unit, a memory storing a software controlled by the processor, the memory storing the configuration information according to the corresponding user information, and a display unit receiving and displaying diagnostic information according to the selectedType: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky