Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080202659 | PUSH IN TIRE VALVE STEM - A tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a sensor secured to a valve stem secured within a wheel rim. The sensor is secured to the valve stem with a push on clip. The valve stem includes two pieces that provide for installation from one side of the wheel rim. The valve stem is separable to provide for the elongation of the rubber housing. Elongation of the housing causes a reduction in an outer diameter that provides for insertion into the opening of the wheel rim. | 08-28-2008 |
20080204217 | ROBUST RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS - A tire pressure monitoring system includes a receiver for processing signals and alerting an operator of the vehicle should conditions within any of the tires fall outside a desired range. The transmitters within the tires emit shorter transmission signals during operation by eliminating transmission of the identification code. The receiver stores the identifier for each transmitter for comparison to subsequent transmissions. Subsequent transmissions do not include the identifier. The receiver combines the saved identifier with the value provided in the check portion of the incoming transmission. If the combination of the saved identifier with the value provided in the check portion meets a defined criteria, than the signal is recognized as originating from one of the transmitters. | 08-28-2008 |
20080205553 | RECONSTRUCTION OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SIGNALS - A tire pressure monitoring system includes a process of reconstructing a complete data frame from portions of partially received data frames. The tire pressure monitoring system includes a receiver that includes a buffer to store portions of the transmissions for reconstruction of data in response to portions of the transmission not being received. A reconstructed data frame is generated using the saved partially received data frame and the currently received partial data frame. | 08-28-2008 |
20080266068 | Remote Signal Communication System Having Improved Reception Performance - A method for improving the reception performance of a remote signal communication system includes communicating a signal from a proximate communication device to an electronic control module, communicating a first portion of the signal to a first input capture of the electronic control module, and communicating a second portion of the signal to a second input capture of the electronic control module. | 10-30-2008 |
20080302425 | Formed Flange For Pressure Monitoring Valve Stem Mount - A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation. | 12-11-2008 |
20090000311 | PRELIMINARY VEHICLE HEATING AND COOLING BY PELTIER EFFECT - A climate control system includes the interim heating/cooling component that operates in the interim duration prior to the heating and cooling systems reaching a desired state of readiness. The interim heating/cooling device uses the Peltier effect to transfer heat between first and second sides depending on a polarity of current. Controlling which of the two sides is heated provides the desired heating or cooling of the air. Once the heating or cooling system reaches the desired state of readiness, the interim heating/cooling device is turned off. | 01-01-2009 |
20090033478 | UNIVERSAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR - A tire pressure monitoring device includes a memory that includes a plurality of selectable communication protocols to govern communication and operation. | 02-05-2009 |
20110140876 | Tire Pressure Monitoring Apparatus And Method - A tire pressure measuring device is configured with a plurality of communication protocols. Tire pressure information is sensed using the tire pressure measuring device. The tire pressure information is transmitted from the tire pressure measuring device to an external receiver device according to each of the plurality of communication protocols. | 06-16-2011 |
20120117788 | METHOD OF PREPARING A UNIVERSAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR - A method of programming a tire pressure monitoring device includes the step of forming a physical interface between a tire pressure monitoring device and a programming device. The programming device includes a first memory including a plurality of selectable programs that provide instructions defining a communication protocol for communication between a tire pressure monitoring device and a receiver. The method further includes the step of selecting through a user interface of the programming device a desired one of the plurality of selectable programs and loading the selected one of the plurality of selectable programs from the first memory device of the programming device to a second memory device disposed within the tire pressure monitoring device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119895 | UNIVERSAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR - A programming system for a tire pressure monitoring device includes a programming device capable of communicating which of a plurality of communication protocols is to be utilized by the transmitter/receiver of a tire pressure monitoring device. The programming device including a user interface actuateable for communicating which of a plurality of communication protocols is to be utilized by the transmitter/receiver of the tire pressure monitoring device. | 05-17-2012 |
20120185110 | PROTOCOL PROTECTION - A system is provided for generating data packets of a message according to a first protocol, then analyzing the message according to a second protocol. The system determines if the message provides a correct checksum according to the second protocol. If the message provides the correct checksum according to the second protocol, the system alters the message and transmits the message according to the first protocol. | 07-19-2012 |
20120302191 | RECEIVER WITH ANTENNA SWITCHING CAPABILITY - A system and method for receiving signals using a receiver with antenna switching capability is provided. The receiver is configured to poll each antenna of the plurality of antennas and process the signals from each antenna. In addition, the receiver coordinates providing power to each antenna with the polling. | 11-29-2012 |
20130038440 | Tire Pressure Monitoring Apparatus And Method - Tire pressure information is sensed. The sensed tire pressure information is stored in a transmission buffer. A control program is executed to transmit the tire pressure information from the transmission buffer to an external receiver device according to each of a plurality of communications formats incorporated into the control program and not according to a manufacturers' code. | 02-14-2013 |
20130038441 | Protocol Arrangement In A Tire Pressure Monitoring System - An apparatus for transmitting tire pressure signals includes a transmission buffer and a transmitter. The transmission buffer is configured to store tire pressure monitoring data. The transmitter is configured to transmit a signal including the tire pressure monitoring data. The signal includes a burst that includes plurality of frames and each of the frames includes the tire pressure monitoring information. A plurality of pause spaces is disposed between at least some of the frames in the burst. | 02-14-2013 |
20130038442 | Apparatus And Method For Activating A Localization Process For A Tire Pressure Monitor - A receiver device is tuned to monitor for first transmissions at a first time according to a first criterion and to monitor for second transmissions at a second time according to a second criterion. When the receiver device initially recognizes one of the first transmissions being transmitted according to the first criterion or the second transmissions being transmitted according to the second criterion, the recognized transmission is verified as being valid. When the transmission is recognized as valid, a transmission apparatus is activated to transmit an indication to a receiver so that a localization process can be executed. | 02-14-2013 |
20130038443 | Protocol Misinterpretation Avoidance Apparatus And Method For A Tire Pressure Monitoring System - A determination is made as to whether a frame to be transmitted according to a first protocol is susceptible to being incorrectly interpreted by a receiver in a vehicle as being transmitted according to a second protocol. When the frame is determined to be susceptible to an incorrect interpretation, an internal value of the frame is adjusted, and the adjustment is effective to prevent an incorrect interpretation of the frame being transmitted from the tire pressure monitor to the receiver. The adjusted frame can then be transmitted. | 02-14-2013 |
20130328674 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TIRE LOCALIZATION TECHNICAL FIELD - Localization of a tire pressure monitor is achieved. The tire pressure monitor is disposed at one of the tires on a vehicle equipped with dualies. A message is received from a tire pressure monitor and the message has an associated received signal strength. The message includes information indicating a direction of rotation of a tire and a tire identifier from the tire pressure monitor sensor. The tire pressure monitor is disposed at one of the tires of a vehicle equipped with dualies. | 12-12-2013 |
20130340516 | FORMED FLANGE FOR PRESSURE MONITORING VALVE STEM MOUNT - A valve stem for mounting and supporting a tire pressure monitoring assembly includes a flange formed after insertion into the wheel rim for preventing movement caused by forces generated during wheel rotation. | 12-26-2013 |
20140148990 | LOCALIZATION WITH SYNCHRONIZED EMISSIONS FOR COUPLED WHEELS - A disclosed system for monitoring and locating a position of a tire pressure monitoring device within a tire includes a controller configured to detect a first transmission from a first sensor installed within a first wheel and a second transmission from a second sensor installed within a second wheel coupled to the first wheel. The controller and system utilizes a relative angular position corresponding to receipt of the transmissions to identify a lead and trailing tire pressure monitoring device. The controller is then enabled to correlate the signals with a known sequence of sensors to determine within which of the coupled tire assembly includes which tire pressure monitoring device. | 05-29-2014 |
20140165026 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND TOOLS FOR PROGRAMMING TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSORS - The present invention relates to methods, systems and tools for programming tire pressure monitoring sensors based upon ascertained vehicle identification numbers. In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of programming a tire pressure monitoring sensor of a vehicle wheel unit. The method includes obtaining identification information of a vehicle with a programming tool for a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The method further includes comparing the identification information with a database of identification information to determine a program software that is compatible with the vehicle. The method further includes programming the tire pressure monitoring sensor with the program software. | 06-12-2014 |
20140245825 | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING WITH AUTO-SCALING PRESSURE RESOLUTION - The present disclosure relates to methods, system and devices for monitoring tire pressure data of vehicle wheel units. In an example a method of monitoring and expressing tire pressure data information is provided. The method includes selecting a first threshold pressure value for a tire to establish a first pressure range and a second pressure range. The method also includes monitoring pressure of the tire and generating signals indicative of tire pressure. The method further includes that in the first pressure range the signals are converted to digital signals according to a first conversion variable and in the second pressure range the signals are converted according to a second conversion variable. | 09-04-2014 |
20140266661 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR INTEGRATION OF TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSORS WITH A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to methods, systems and devices for integration of tire pressure monitoring sensors with a tire pressure monitoring system utilizing a telecommunication device. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a method of integrating a tire pressure monitoring sensor with a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle. The method includes the step of establishing a communication link between a telecommunication device and a tire pressure monitoring sensor, the communication link including a low frequency transmission device. The method further includes transmitting a signal through the communication link to cause the tire pressure monitoring sensor to communicate with a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle. The method further includes | 09-18-2014 |
20140292505 | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR WITH CHANGING FUNCTIONALITY BASED UPON VEHICLE ACTION - A tire pressure monitoring system includes a plurality of tire pressure monitoring sensors including low frequency wireless receivers and high frequency wireless transmitters. The system further includes a plurality of low frequency transmitters each being disposed proximate one of the plurality of tire pressure monitoring sensors. The system further includes a control module in communication with the plurality of tire pressure monitoring sensors through the plurality of low frequency transmitters. In a first phase of operation the control module causes the low frequency transmitters to transmit low frequency wireless signals to the tire pressure monitoring sensors causing the tire pressure monitoring sensors to transmit data to the control module at a rate. In a second phase or operation the tire pressure monitoring sensors transmit data to the control module at a second rate. | 10-02-2014 |
20150042465 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATA TRANSMISSIONS IN A TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR - A number of frames in a burst is adjusted such that a first optimal number of first frames from a first manufacturer are included in the burst, the first optimal number of frames chosen to enable the detection of the burst by first receivers that are tuned to receive the first frames from the first manufacturer. The number of frames in the burst is adjusted such that a second optimal number of second frames from a second manufacturer are included in the burst, the second optimal number of frames chosen to enable detection of the burst by second receivers that are tuned to receive the second frames from the second manufacturer. The number of frames in the burst maintains a configuration compliant with government regulations regarding one or more of a burst length and a power emission. | 02-12-2015 |
20150183278 | APPARATUS FOR COUPLING A TPMS WHEEL UNIT AND A VALVE STEM INTO AN ASSEMBLY, THE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION THEREOF - An apparatus for coupling a TPMS wheel unit and a valve stem into an assembly, the assembly and the installation method therefore are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an elastic member configured to counteract in response to mechanical communication between a bulb and a wall, wherein the wall is comprised in the TPMS wheel unit and the bulb is comprised in the valve stem; and a fastening mechanism configured to couple the TPMS wheel unit, the valve stem and the elastic unit. | 07-02-2015 |
20150183280 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR INDICATING THE LOCATION OF A TIRE IN AN ABNORMAL CONDITION USING AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL - A method, apparatus and system for indicating the location of a tire in an abnormal condition using at least one vehicle turn signal are disclosed. The method comprises determining whether at least one tire is in an abnormal condition, determining the location of the tire in abnormal condition, and indicating the location of at least one tire in abnormal condition using at least one vehicle turn signal. | 07-02-2015 |
20150183281 | VALVE STEM FOR COUPLING A TPMS WHEEL UNIT TO A WHEEL RIM, TPMS WHEEL UNIT AND VALVE STEM ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION THEREOF - A valve stem for coupling a TPMS wheel unit to a wheel rim, TPMS wheel unit and valve stem assembly and installation thereof are disclosed. The valve stem comprises a bulb, an inner tubular member, and an outer tubular member; the inner tubular member and the other tubular member being fixedly attached to the bulb. | 07-02-2015 |
20150237627 | Apparatus and Method For Changing Frequency Deviation - A protocol to be used in the transmission is determined. Based upon the protocol, the transmission frequency range of a clock is selectively altered. TPMS data is transmitted according to the altered transmission frequency range of the clock. | 08-20-2015 |
20150239304 | Apparatus And Method For Cloning Tire Pressure Monitor System Information - A first data transmission and a second data transmission from a TPMS monitor are received and stored. The first data transmission and the second data transmission are compared and at least one changing portion of the data transmission is identified based upon the comparison. Sensed data is received from a tire pressure sensor. A data resolution is determined and a third data transmission formed. The at least one changing portion of the third data transmission is replaced with the sensed data according to the resolution. The third data transmission is transmitted including the sensed data. | 08-27-2015 |
20150239305 | Pressure Check Tool And Method Of Operating The Same - At a portable tool, vehicle identification information is requested from a vehicle and responsively received from the vehicle. Based upon the vehicle information, one or more tire pressure sensor activation/trigger methods or parameters are determined. The determined one or more tire pressure sensor activation/trigger methods or parameters are used to activate singularly or a plurality of tire pressure monitoring (TPM) sensors at the vehicle. Tire pressure information is responsively received from the activated TPM sensors. | 08-27-2015 |
20160039255 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATA TRANSMISSIONS IN A TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR - A number of frames in a burst is adjusted such that a first optimal number of first frames from a first manufacturer are included in the burst, the first optimal number of frames chosen to enable the detection of the burst by first receivers that are tuned to receive the first frames from the first manufacturer. The number of frames in the burst is adjusted such that a second optimal number of second frames from a second manufacturer are included in the burst, the second optimal number of frames chosen to enable detection of the burst by second receivers that are tuned to receive the second frames from the second manufacturer. The number of frames in the burst maintains a configuration compliant with government regulations regarding one or more of a burst length and a power emission. | 02-11-2016 |
20160059647 | TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM APPARATUS AND METHOD - A first signal transmission is received from a transmitter external to the monitor, the first signal having a transmission characteristic. Based upon the transmission characteristic of the first signal transmission and not any data in the first transmission, a corresponding at least one protocol is determined. A data resolution based upon the transmission characteristic is determined. A second data transmission is formed according to the corresponding at least one protocol, and the sensed data is inserted into the second data transmission according to the resolution. The second data transmission is transmitted. | 03-03-2016 |