Glossary
Jifeline specific terminology
| Term | Explanation | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Jifeline | The company that delivers the remote diagnostics solution forming the basis of openOBD | |
| Partner | A Jifeline Partner is a party running a remote diagnostic service desk | RSS / Provider |
| Provider | A provider is the technical term for a partner used in the Jifeline Partner API | RSS / Partner |
| Operator | The person assigned to a ticket who remotely assists the car mechanic. | |
| J-ReX | The vehicle communication interface of Jifeline Networks, used in all remote diagnostic procedures | Jiraffe |
Common terminology
| Term | Explanation | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| RSS | Remote Service Supplier | Partner / Provider |
| RSR | Remote Service Receiver | Car mechanic |
| UI | User Interface | |
| ECU | Electronic Control Unit | Module |
| IDE | Integrated Development Environment |