Patents Assigned to Dearborn Group, Inc.
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Publication number: 20230119190Abstract: A vehicle network security arrangement for a vehicle, having a network vulnerable to attacks from at least one threat. One or more external devices, being a source of at least one threat, are connectable and communicate with a vehicle network. A cyber security device is connected to the network and receives data being sent to and data transmitted from the network. The cyber security device includes a memory and an anomaly detection system (ADS) that detects the at least one threat in the data being begin sent to the network and the data being sent from the network. A memory of the cyber security device keeps a data log that contains information concerning the at least one threat, which is accessible by a user accessing the memory of the cyber security device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. ZACHOS, Prakash K. KULKARNI
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Patent number: 11522696Abstract: An Intrusion Defense System for protecting the computer systems of a vehicle includes a vehicle having a computer with a direct wired or Radio frequency or other contact-less remote connection diagnosis connection port interface. A hardware device for protecting the computer from hazardous software code intrusions into the computer system. is used to protect the computer from unwanted hacks or intrusions into the system. The hardware device includes at least one or more of: a Diagnostic Port Gateway; a CAN Conditioner; and a CAN Data Security Diode and combinations of these.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Prakash K. Kulkarni, Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 9862390Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer including a vehicle connector, a common connector plate, and a common electronics package. The vehicle connector is interfaced with the vehicle network. The common connector plate is interfaced with the vehicle connector. The common electronics package is interfaced with the common connector plate, and wirelessly transmits the diagnostic signals from the vehicle network to the computer.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: DEARBORN GROUP, INC.Inventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, David M. Such
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Patent number: 9254086Abstract: A wireless diagnostic sensor link for providing wireless communication between a signal source and a monitoring device. The wireless diagnostic sensor link includes a signal input device operable for receiving a signal from the signal source in a first communication protocol in the form of an analog signal, converting the analog signal to a digital signal, and transmitting the digital signal in the form of a wireless communication protocol. The wireless diagnostic sensor link also includes a signal output device, which receives the digital signal. The signal output device is in electrical communication with the monitoring device, and is also operable for communicating with the signal input device. The signal output device converts the digital signal back to an analog signal, and sends the signal to the monitoring device in the form of a second communications protocol.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Anthony B. Vink, Michael T. Jewell, Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8924603Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. McClure, David M. Such
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Patent number: 8880654Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventor: Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8554896Abstract: A protocol adapter for simultaneously communicating with one or more remote computers over any one of a plurality of protocols. The adapter includes a motherboard having an integrated CPU, a plurality of interface modules, a plurality of device drivers and a plurality of daughter-board module slots. The protocol adapter further includes at least one daughter-board interface module mounted in one of the plurality of daughter-board slots. The at least one daughter-board modules expands the number of protocols of the adapter beyond those protocols being run by the motherboard.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Jason Sodergren, Robin Blanton
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Patent number: 8538269Abstract: The present invention is an adapter for providing wireless communication between a digital multimeter (DMM) and a computer. The adapter has a processor as well as a transmitter operable for transmitting signals to the (DMM) from the processor. The adapter also includes a receiver operable for receiving signals from the DMM, the processor is able to receive the signals from the receiver. The adapter of the present invention also includes at least one radio transmitter operable for providing wireless communication between the processor and the computer. The data measurements obtained through communication with the DMM via the receiver and transmitter are transferred wirelessly to the adapter. The data measurements obtained by the adapter are then transferred wirelessly from the adapter to the computer through the radio transmitter. The radio transmitter is operable to communicate wirelessly with the computer in one or more communication protocols, such as Zigbee and WiFi.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, Anthony B. Vink, Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8487817Abstract: The present invention is an endplate formed as part of a device used for transmitting or receiving a signal. The endplate has an inner plate, an outer plate operable for being connected to the inner plate, and an antenna mounted to the inner plate. The antenna is operable for connection with a device, such as a protocol adapter, which transmits and receives a signal. The endplate is operable for providing a ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna. The ground plane relationship between the endplate and the antenna is accomplished through the use of one of either the inner plate our outer plate being made of metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Timothy S. Roddy, Mark P. Zachos
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Patent number: 8489796Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless protocol adapter assembly for diagnostics, analysis, and monitoring. The wireless protocol adapter assembly provides a common connection interface between a sealed common electronics package and a plurality of vehicle connectors that access a plurality of vehicle networks respectively for translating and transferring signals between the plurality of in-vehicle networks and a host computer. The common connection interface allows the vehicle connector compatible with a particular vehicle type to be coupled to the common electronics package. The common electronics package can recognizes when it is connected to a vehicle network running a particular protocol and automatically switch to that protocol. A wireless protocol adapter board having a standard connection pinning arrangement allows wireless links to be changed or altered as wireless standards change and evolve.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, David Such
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Publication number: 20130173751Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventor: Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20130148701Abstract: A wireless diagnostic sensor link for providing wireless communication between a signal source and a monitoring device. The wireless diagnostic sensor link includes a signal input device operable for receiving a signal from the signal source in a first communication protocol in the form of an analog signal, converting the analog signal to a digital signal, and transmitting the digital signal in the form of a wireless communication protocol. The wireless diagnostic sensor link also includes a signal output device, which receives the digital signal. The signal output device is in electrical communication with the monitoring device, and is also operable for communicating with the signal input device. The signal output device converts the digital signal back to an analog signal, and sends the signal to the monitoring device in the form of a second communications protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Anthony B. Vink, Michael T. Jewell, Mark P. Zachos
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Publication number: 20130024587Abstract: A protocol adapter for in-vehicle networks that provides diagnostics, analysis and monitoring. The protocol adapter has a pass-through feature (voltage translator)/smart mode that allows the protocol adapter to emulate older boxes. Visual indicators (LEDs) indicate the pass through feature is in operation. LEDs also indicate activity on the RS232 bus between the adapter and a PC. Single color and multiple color emitting LEDs indicate a program is being executed and identify the program that is being executed. The protocol adapter supports RP1202 and RP1210, J1708 and J1939 and J1939 Transport Layer. The protocol adapter has a Real Time Clock, Standard COMM port connection, 7-32 Volt Supply and is CE compliant. The adapter can be used wirelessly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. McClure, David M. Such
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Publication number: 20120290751Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. McClure, David M. Such
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Patent number: 8255587Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. McClure, David M. Such
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Publication number: 20120198120Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic signals between a vehicle network and a computer including a vehicle connector, a common connector plate, and a common electronics package. The vehicle connector is interfaced with the vehicle network. The common connector plate is interfaced with the vehicle connector. The common electronics package is interfaced with the common connector plate, and wirelessly transmits the diagnostic signals from the vehicle network to the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robin Blanton, Roger Leon Van Elslander, David M. Such
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Patent number: 8185647Abstract: A protocol adapter for simultaneously communicating with one or more remote computers over any one of a plurality of protocols. The adapter includes a motherboard having an integrated CPU, a plurality of interface modules, a plurality of device drivers and a plurality of daughter-board module slots. The protocol adapter further includes at least one daughter-board interface module mounted in one of the plurality of daughter-board slots. The at least one daughter-board modules expands the number of protocols of the adapter beyond those protocols being run by the motherboard.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventor: Jason Sodergren
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Patent number: 8185648Abstract: An adapter device for providing the user a remote access point for supporting interaction between the device and one or more target devices supporting one or more of several communication protocols for automotive and industrial automation applications employing user-selectable protocols, such as multiplexed communication networks.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventor: Jason Sodergren
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Publication number: 20110314191Abstract: A protocol adapter for transferring diagnostic messages between networks within a vehicle and a host computer. The protocol adapter operates as a voltage translator to support J1708 software. The protocol adapter also recognizes when the protocol adapter is connected to a host computer running the J1939 and/or J1708 protocols and automatically switches to that protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. McClure, David M. Such
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Publication number: 20110258310Abstract: An adapter device for providing the user a remote access point for supporting interaction between the device and one or more target devices supporting one or more of several communication protocols for automotive and industrial automation applications employing user-selectable protocols, such as multiplexed communication networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Dearborn Group, Inc.Inventor: Jason Sodergren