Abstract: A vehicle moving-image interface for displaying and repositioning an image in a plurality of locations in response to a vehicle occupant command includes a display device mounted to the vehicle. The display device has first and second surface portions, with the first surface portion displaying the image. The interface further includes a sensor configured to generate a signal in response to an actuation object contacting the first surface portion and then sliding on the display device toward the second surface portion.

Abstract: An adapter which permits the use of present diagnostic tools with newer ISO9141 equipped engine and transmission controllers. The adapter facilitates bi-directional communication while conditioning the signals entering and exiting the adapter and allow the diagnostic tools to operate transparent of the adapter's presence.

Abstract: A system and method for reprogramming a non-volatile memory of one or more on-board vehicle computers through a serial communication link between an off-board controller and the on-board vehicle computer. An interface circuit is also provided on the vehicle in order to process the command signals from the portable controller which will enable the non-volatile memory to receive and store new computer program code. The method follows a predetermined transfer protocol which assists in preventing the existing computer program code stored in the non-volatile memory from being improperly erased or re-written. This transfer protocol includes the transmission of a command signal from the off-board controller which has a voltage level that exceeds the voltage level of any signal which may recognized on the serial communication link.