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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Publication number: 20130332023Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Bob Roberts
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Patent number: 8600610Abstract: 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: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Patent number: 8589022Abstract: 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 the configuration information according to the corresponding user information, and a display unit receiving and displaying diagnostic information according to the selected stored configuration information according to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20130304306Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Reed Selkirk, Thomas Bertosa, Manokar Chinnadurai
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Publication number: 20130261882Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Hamid Namaky, Neil Somos
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Patent number: 8452478Abstract: 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: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Service Solutions U.S. LLCInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Hamid Namaky, Neil Somos
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Publication number: 20130041553Abstract: 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 the configuration information according to the corresponding user information, and a display unit receiving and displaying diagnostic information according to the selected stored configuration information according to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: SERVICE SOLUTIONS U.S. LLCInventors: Thomas BERTOSA, Michael GESSNER, Hamid NAMAKY
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Publication number: 20120324075Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Patent number: 8285441Abstract: 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: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20120209470Abstract: 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 15, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: SPX CORPORATIONInventors: Harry Gilbert, Thomas Bertosa
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Publication number: 20120130583Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Hamid Namaky, Neil Somos
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Patent number: 8108093Abstract: 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: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Hamid Namaky, Neil Somos
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Publication number: 20110295461Abstract: 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: August 8, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20110288954Abstract: 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: August 1, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, James Fish
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Patent number: 8065048Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided that can determine the communication protocol being used by diagnostic systems in a vehicle. The tool can automatically communicate with onboard computer of the diagnostic system in a first communication protocol and if unsuccessful, then can communicate with the diagnostic system in a second communication protocol. The tool can also determine the Baud rate of the communication protocol being used by the onboard computer.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Neil Somos
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Publication number: 20110257837Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Publication number: 20110246018Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Thomas Bertosa, Bob Roberts, Michael Gessner, Alfred L. Lancki
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Patent number: 7996128Abstract: A diagnostic tool for a vehicle, includes a signal translator communicating with the vehicle in at least one protocol, an input device, a processor controlling a software according to the input information 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 selected stored configuration information according to thType: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Patent number: 7987028Abstract: 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: September 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Hamid Namaky
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Patent number: 7979178Abstract: A diagnostic tool and method are provided wherein the diagnostic tool includes a wireless communication circuit to retrieve diagnostic software from a remote computing device. When operated, the scan tool can determine if the loaded diagnostic software is appropriate for the vehicle under test. If not, the diagnostic tool can retrieve the appropriate diagnostic software from the remote computing device. The retrieved or second diagnostic software is then operated to reprogram the diagnostic tool to remove the previously loaded software and allow a user to service a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: SPX CorporationInventors: Thomas Bertosa, Michael Gessner, Matthew Koran