Hello List,

I will be teaching at this year's MASTERs (my first time), and would be
honored if you decide to register for the class.

To give you a little background: I have a CET degree, and co-founded OBD
Solutions/ScanTool.net in 2002. We launched a number of products over the
years,  and a couple of months ago we ran a successful Kickstarter campaign
for one of our upcoming devices, that generated $640k in pledges:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obdsol/obdlink-mx-wifi-a-wireless-gate=
way-to-vehicle-obd

Feel free to ask any questions about the class, I would also appreciate
feedback on the classes you've taken in the past (best and worst). It is my
intent to make the presentation both informative and enjoyable.

Sincerely,

Vitaliy Maksimov


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18060 IVN : Interfacing with Vehicle Networks: Best Practices

Abstract

The standard diagnostic port found in most modern vehicles provides a
gateway to a goldmine of information available on the OBD (On-Board
Diagnostics) network. In recent years, the industry witnessed an explosive
expansion from the realm of diagnostics into fields as diverse as fleet
management, telematics, driver behavior, and usage-based insurance. These
new applications require the OBD device to collect data from a moving
vehicle, and remain attached for weeks or even years at a time, presenting
engineers with a unique set of challenges. In this class, you will receive
a brief overview of OBD and its applications, as well as practical design
tips with a special emphasis on avoiding common pitfalls. Topics covered
include overview of the communication protocols and relevant industry
standards, power management, over/under-voltage protection, transceiver
design, testing, and minimizing interference with normal vehicle operation.
Course Objectives

After completing this course the attendee will be able to:

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   Describe OBD and its applications
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   Access and interpret OBD data
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   Explain power management and transceiver design considerations
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   Choose an appropriate power management strategy
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   Properly design OBD transceivers, using inexpensive discrete components
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   Recognize and avoid common design pitfalls
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   Use an OBD simulator for development and testing
   - Summarize the problems faced by the designers of OBD devices
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