A common platform is used in conjunction with a host computer to control various equipment sensors that perform different functions. In one aspect, the common platform is a micro-controller board, the host computer is a personal computer (PC), and the equipment sensors comprise an add-on card and a sensor...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6892216?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6892216 - Common platform for use in automotive services