Abstract
A process for modifying operation of a materials handling vehicle, the process comprising: receiving an electrical signal representing an instruction to modify an operating condition of the materials handling vehicle, wherein: the instruction is received from a tablet; and the instruction is formatted in an open standard communication protocol; converting the instruction received in the open standard communication protocol to a modification command to modify an associated electrical component of the materials handling vehicle according to a parameter extracted from the instruction; and transmitting the modification command to the electrical component of the materials handling vehicle via a vehicle network of the materials handling vehicle, wherein: the electrical component receives the modification command and transforms an operating state of the electrical component so as to cause an overall modification of the operation of the materials handling vehicle.