KR100860383B1 - Method for recording tire pressure monitoring system sensor activation and tire pressure sensor id and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for activating a TPMS(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID are provided to activate various kinds of TMPS sensors by using only one unit and to register various kinds of TMPS sensors different from each other according to the car manufacturers. An apparatus for activating a tire pressure monitoring system sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID comprises an LF signal transmitter signal intensity regulator(150) to transmit an activated signal, an RF signal receiver(130) to receive TMPS sensor information from the activated TMPS sensor, a display device(110), a memory device(140), a key input device(120), a computer connection device(100), a vehicle communication device(180), a cable(190), a connector(200), a microprocessor capable of controlling the components to selectively activate only desired TMS sensor, and a power supply device(160).

Description

Method and recording method for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration and its device {Method For Recording Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor Activation And Tire Pressure Sensor ID And Apparatus Thereof}

1 is a flow chart showing a tire pressure sensor activation method according to the present invention

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of reading each tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention and then registering it with the TPMS receiver (ECU).

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of registering a tire pressure sensor ID after setting a TPMS receiver (ECU) according to the present invention in a learning mode.

4 is a block diagram of a device for activating a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention.

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100: computer connection unit 110: display unit

120: key input device 130: RF signal receiver

140: memory device

150: LF signal transmitter signal strength regulator

160: power supply unit 170: microprocessor

180: vehicle communication unit 190: cable

200: automotive connection connector 210: receiving antenna

220: transmit antenna

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for activating a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID, and in particular, activates various types of TPMS sensors with one equipment and is different for each automobile manufacturer. A method and apparatus for TPMS sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration that can register various TPMS sensors are provided.

In general, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is a system that informs the driver of the state of a tire mounted on a vehicle so that an accident can be prevented in advance.

The tire-mounted TPMS sensor sends information about the tire condition to the vehicle-mounted TPMS receiver (or ECU), which displays the status of each tire received and alerts the driver by generating a beep or sound on the car dashboard. .

Data transmitted from the TPMS sensor includes a tire pressure state, a tire temperature, a sensor ID, and the like. Transmitting and receiving data generally uses radio frequency (RF) signals. The TPMS sensor is not always activated, but becomes a specific condition or activated only by an external command.

The TPMS receiver mounted on the vehicle must accurately register the position information of the TPMS sensor mounted on the tire in order to inform the driver of the tire condition accurately.

The position information of the tire on which the TPMS sensor is mounted is registered in the TPMS receiver when the first vehicle is shipped from the automobile manufacturer. If a problem occurs in the tire and the tire is replaced with a new tire and the tire is replaced with the left, right, front and back positions, the TPMS sensor ID must be registered again in the TPMS receiver according to the replaced tire position.

At this time, the method of registering the changed TPMS sensor position (tire position) to the TPMS receiver is different for each car manufacturer.

Some car manufacturers set the TPMS receiver to a learning mode for registration and activate the TPMS sensor in a prescribed order. At this time, the activated TPMS sensor transmits an ID. The TPMS receiver set to the learning mode may register the tire position information by receiving an ID from the activated TPMS sensor.

However, the learning mode setting method is different for each car manufacturer. For example, the sequence to set the learning mode among the models from GM is as follows.

First, the engine is turned off, then the ignition key is turned on and the parking brake is turned on. Then, simultaneously press the LOCK and UNLOCK keys on the DOOR key until the horn sounds to complete the learning mode setting. Next, activate the TPMS sensor for each tire in the order specified by the manufacturer, register the sensor ID, and exit.

The TPMS sensor is produced by various manufacturers, and these manufacturers use different methods for activating the TPMS sensor. That is, there are various methods such as a TPMS sensor activated by a magnetic field using a pure magnet, and a TPMS sensor activated by changing an air pressure in a tire. Among them, the TPMS sensor is activated by a low frequency (LF) signal and a radio frequency (RF) signal.

At this time, when the LF signal is transmitted to activate the TPMS sensor, if the strength of the signal is strong, TPMS sensors mounted on other tires are activated in addition to the TPMS sensor currently being activated. At this time, the IDs sent from the activated TPMS sensors may be received by the TPMS receiver (or equipment for registration) to register the TPMS sensor position of the wrong tire. Therefore, when a problem occurs in the tire due to the wrong TPMS sensor position there is a problem that can not solve the problem properly.

In addition, the TPMS sensor may not be activated when the activation device is slightly away from the tire or when the strength of the LF signal is weakly transmitted. In this case, the reception sensitivity of the TPMS sensor is different for each sensor manufacturer.

Korean Patent Publication No. 2007-0031004 discloses a method of adjusting a tire pressure sensor activation signal. The invention disclosed herein uses a method of adjusting the strength of a transmission signal by distance with the same electrical strength of the activation signal.

In addition, there are various methods for registering the TPMS sensor ID. There are times when you need to use two pieces of equipment. Activation equipment for the activation of the TPMS sensor must be used, and vehicle connection equipment for TPMS sensor ID registration must be available. In this case, it is difficult or time consuming for a single operator to operate two machines simultaneously. In particular, since the cable length of the registration equipment connected to the current car is short, it is inconvenient to use it while moving to each tire while the short cable is connected. (Activation equipment may cause problems such as activation and reception sensitivity when moving away from the tire. Always stay close to the tires).

On the other hand, today's automobiles are equipped with advanced electronic technologies and devices for the driver's safety and convenience. Among many automobile parts, the condition of the tires in direct contact with the road directly affects the driver's safety. Since September 1, 2007, the installation of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which monitors the condition of tires in the United States, has been mandatory for 100% mandatory installation of buses, trucks, SUVs and passenger cars with a load of 4.5 tons or less. . And last year, by October 31, 2006, a law that basically required TPMS devices to be installed in all cars exported to the United States was in effect. In addition, in Europe, TPMS systems are rapidly being adopted for the safety of local drivers. Along with mandatory vehicle mounting of TPMS systems, there is a need for related equipment that can be used to diagnose TPMS receivers (ECUs), register TPMS sensors and activate TPMS sensors. However, there is no present invention equipment that includes all these functions.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a first object of the present invention is to activate various types of TPMS sensors with a single device and to register various TPMS sensors according to vehicle manufacturers. A method and apparatus for registering a pressure sensor ID are provided.

In addition, the second object of the present invention is to selectively activate only the TPMS sensor of the desired tire by adjusting the electric (electronic) intensity, so that the correct value of the TPMS sensor can be read to reduce the error when registering the TPMS sensor A method and apparatus for sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration are provided.

In addition, a third object of the present invention is a method and apparatus for TPMS sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration, which enables both automatic and manual control of the intensity of the LF signal transmitted to selectively activate only the TPMS sensor of the desired tire. To provide.

In addition, a fourth object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for TPMS sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration in which the length of the cable is sufficiently long to facilitate work while moving on each tire.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for activating a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention includes: (a) whether the user directly inputs the TPMS sensor ID after starting the sensor ID registration; ①) or by using the TPMS sensor activation method (②) of activating the TPMS sensor by inputting the TPMS sensor by adjusting the intensity of the activation signal to input the TPMS sensor ID; (b) directly inputting information on the TPMS sensor ID through the input device when the method of ① is selected in step (a); (c) inputting information on a TPMS sensor ID using the TPMS sensor activation method when the method of ② is selected in step (a); And (d) storing the TPMS sensor IDs input in steps (b) and (c) and communicating with the vehicle's TPMS receiver (ECU) to register each TPMS sensor ID. In step), the method of activating the TPMS sensor (②) includes: (a1) checking whether a TPMS sensor ID is received after transmitting an activation signal of the TPMS sensor; (a2) if the TPMS sensor is not activated in step (a1), checking whether the TPMS sensor ID is received after adjusting and transmitting the output intensity of the activation signal; (a3) repeating step (a2) until the TPMS sensor ID is received if the TPMS sensor ID is not received in step (a2); And (a4) storing the TPMS sensor ID when it is received by the steps (a2) and (a3).

The method of adjusting the output intensity of the activation signal in step (a2) is characterized by activating only the desired TPMS sensor by controlling the output intensity of the activation signal electronically.

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The method of registering a TPMS sensor ID with the TPMS receiver may include: (e1) selecting whether to set a learning mode for registering a TPMS sensor ID with the TPMS receiver manually or automatically; (e2) If the automatic selection is made in step (e1), the device for activation of the TPMS sensor and the registration of the TPMS sensor ID (the device of the present invention) and the vehicle's TPMS receiver are switched to the learning mode after the communication with the TPMS receiver. Registering a TPMS sensor ID using the method of claim 2; (e3) if the manual selection is made in step (e1), manually switching the TPMS receiver to learning mode and then registering the TPMS sensor ID using the method of claim 2; And (e4) if the learning mode of the TPMS receiver is automatically set after registering the TPMS sensor ID, the communication mode is automatically canceled after the communication is terminated. If the learning mode is set manually, the learning mode is manually canceled after the TPMS is set. Ending the sensor ID registration; characterized in that it comprises a.

In step (e2), the time point at which the cable is connected to communicate with the device of the present invention and the TPMS receiver of the vehicle is characterized in that it is possible at any time before or after the registration of the TPMS sensor ID.

The TPMS sensor ID includes not only tires mounted on the vehicle but also spare tires.

In addition, the apparatus for tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration according to the present invention for achieving the above object, information about the tire state, including tire pressure state, tire temperature, TPMS sensor ID, etc. To the TPMS receiver (ECU) mounted on the vehicle, and the TPMS receiver (ECU) to display the state of each tire received from the plurality of TPMS sensors on a car dashboard or to generate a warning sound to inform the driver. The apparatus includes: an LF signal transmitter for transmitting through an antenna by adjusting the strength of a signal for activating the TPMS sensor; An RF signal receiver for receiving TPMS sensor information from a TPMS sensor activated by an activation signal transmitted by the LF signal transmitter; A display device unit displaying the TPMS sensor information received from the RF signal receiver on a screen; A memory device which stores TPMS sensor information received from the RF signal receiver; A key input device for allowing a user to directly input a TPMS sensor ID to register the TPMS sensor ID with the TPMS receiver (ECU); A computer connection device unit for connecting and communicating with the device and a computer; A vehicle communication device unit for connecting and communicating with the device and the TPMS receiver (ECU); Cables and connectors which are connected to the vehicle communication apparatus and have a sufficient length and various kinds so as to be used for various vehicle types; A microprocessor that controls the operation of each component and controls to selectively activate only the TPMS sensor of a desired tire by adjusting electric (electronic) intensity to activate various TPMS sensors; And a power supply unit for supplying necessary power to each of the components. When an activating signal for operating the TPMS sensor is output by the LF source transmitter signal strength regulator, the microprocessor may include the RF signal receiver. If the corresponding TPMS sensor ID is received, and if the TPMS sensor is not activated, the output strength is adjusted by the LF signal transmitter signal strength controller to retransmit the activation signal of the TPMS sensor.

The RF signal receiver includes a plurality of receivers to support a plurality of frequencies and modulation schemes.

The key input device may include all devices capable of inputting letters or numbers, such as a touch panel or a keyboard.

Therefore, a single device can be used to activate various types of TPMS sensors and to register different TPMS sensors different for different car manufacturers. In addition, by selectively activating only the TPMS sensor of the desired tire by adjusting the electric (electronic) strength, it is possible to reduce the error when registering the TPMS sensor because the exact value of the TPMS sensor can be read.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

TPMS  Tire pressure sensor with sensor activation ID  Embodiment of the method for registration

1 is a flowchart illustrating a method of activating a tire pressure sensor (or also referred to as a 'TPMS sensor') according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a method of registering each tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention and then registering it with a TPMS receiver (ECU). 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of registering a tire pressure sensor ID after setting a TPMS receiver (ECU) according to the present invention in a learning mode. 4 is a block diagram of a device for activating a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention.

Each of the above figures has been summarized in order to more clearly explain the technical contents in the device of the present invention. Therefore, the above figures have a correlation with each other.

There are several types of activation methods of the aforementioned TPMS sensor. The operation method of transmitting the TPMS sensor activation signal by the LF signal to be used in the present invention is shown in FIG. Then, the activation method of the TPMS sensor according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the activation hardware is initialized when an operation for activating the TPMS sensor is started in the device for activating the TPMS sensor and registering the tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the device of the present invention) (step S10). (Step S20).

Then, after transmitting the TPMS sensor activation signal (step S30), it is checked whether the activation signal has been transmitted (step S40). At this time, if the activation signal has been transmitted (YES in step S40), the process proceeds to the next step S50 and if the activation signal has not been transmitted (no in step S40), wait until the activation signal is completed. .

Then, if transmission of the activation signal is completed in step S40, it is checked whether tire sensor data (or also referred to as 'TPMS sensor ID') has been received (step S50). At this time, if the TPMS sensor ID has been received (YES in step S50), the received TPMS sensor ID is stored (step S60), and then the activation operation is completed (step S70), and if the TPMS sensor ID is not received. (NO in step S50) The intensity of the activation signal is increased (step S80), and then fed back to step S30 to transmit the activation signal again (step S30). At this time, the intensity of the signal is electrically (electronic) can be adjusted to activate only the TPMS sensor to be activated. And, if necessary, it may include adjusting the strength of the transmission signal to simultaneously activate the plurality of TPMS sensors. In addition, the activation signal transmitted includes signals suitable for various types of TPMS sensor activation.

Meanwhile, in step S60, the TPMS sensor is activated and stored in the device of the present invention. However, the TPMS sensor ID is not necessarily stored. You may not save it depending on your needs.

Radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted while the TPMS sensor is activated use various modulation schemes and various frequency bands for each manufacturer. The device of the present invention can receive different TPMS sensor signals for each manufacturer.

Next, a method of registering each tire pressure sensor ID and registering it with the TPMS receiver ECU will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

First, the sensor ID registration is started (step S100), and then the user selects whether the user directly inputs the TPMS sensor ID (step S110).

At this time, if the user knows the information on the TPMS sensor ID to be registered, the user may directly input and store the information in the apparatus of the present invention (steps S120 and S140). In this case, the input method may be easily input using various input devices such as a key and a touch panel. If the tire sensor activation function is executed in step S110 without directly inputting (step S130), the TPMS sensor ID may be stored using the method of FIG. 1.

Then, after checking whether all the TPMS sensor IDs stored in the memory have been stored up to the last TPMS sensor ID (step S150), if not all are stored (No in step S150), the process returns to the previous step S110 and if all are stored (YES in step S150) The vehicle and the device of the present invention are connected by cable (step S160). At this time, the cable may be any time before or immediately after the start of registration of the TPMS sensor ID (step S100).

Then, communication with the TPMS receiver (ECU) and the apparatus of the present invention is started (step S170) and then it is checked whether communication with the TPMS receiver is successful (step S180). At this time, if the communication is successful, the process proceeds to the next step S190, and if the communication is not successful, the process returns to the step S170 to start communication again.

Then, when communicating with the TPMS receiver (ECU), each TPMS sensor ID is registered (step S190).

Finally, after confirming that the registration of the TPMS sensor ID is completed, if the registration is not completed (No in step S200), return to the step S190 to register an unregistered TPMS sensor ID, and if the registration is completed (step S200). 'Yes') End of communication with the TPMS receiver (ECU) (step S210).

In order to register the TPMS sensor ID in the vehicle, the TPMS receiver (ECU) is switched to the learning mode. In this case, the external device must be connected to the learning mode to change the learning mode.

Next, a method for registering TPMS receiver (ECU) learning mode setting to be used in the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

First, when TPMS sensor ID registration is started (step S300), a method of setting a learning mode of the TPMS receiver (ECU) is selected for registration of the TPMS sensor ID (step S310).

If the learning mode is automatically set in step S310 (NO in step S310), the device and the TPMS receiver of the present invention are connected by cable and communication starts (step S320). At this time, the cable connection does not matter at any time before or after starting the sensor registration (step S300) as described in FIG. After the communication is successful (YES in step S330), the TPMS receiver is switched to the learning mode (step S340).

Thereafter, after switching to the learning mode in step S340, the activation function is executed using the method of FIG. 1 (step S360).

Then, if the sensor registration is not completed by checking whether the current TPMS sensor registration is completed (No in step S370), return to the step S360 to continue executing the activation function, and if the sensor registration is completed ('in step S370 YES ') Check whether the registered TPMS sensor is the last TPMS sensor (step S380).

Then, if the TPMS sensor registered in step S380 is not the last TPMS sensor (NO in step S380), the process returns to step S360 to continue executing the activation function, and if the registered TPMS sensor is the last TPMS sensor (step S380). 'Yes') Next to step S390.

In the next step (S390), it is checked whether the learning mode is set to the TPMS receiver manually or automatically (step S390), and if it is set automatically (NO in step S390), the learning mode of the TPMS receiver is automatically released. After step (S400), the communication is terminated (step S410), and if manually set (YES in step S390), the learning mode of the TPMS receiver is manually released (step S400) and the TPMS sensor ID registration ends. .

The vehicle connecting cable used in the device of the present invention is made of sufficient length to activate the tire pressure sensor in the vehicle while connected to the vehicle. Tires in a vehicle include everything up to spare tires.

TPMS  Tire pressure sensor with sensor activation ID  Embodiment of the device for registration

4 is a block diagram of a device for activating a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the apparatus of the present invention includes a computer connection device unit 100, a display device unit 110, a key input device unit 120, an RF signal receiver 130, and a memory device unit ( 140, LF signal transmitter signal strength regulator 150, power supply unit 160, microprocessor 170, automotive communication unit 180, cable 190, automotive connector 200, receiving antenna ( 210, a transmission antenna 220 is configured.

Here, the power supply unit 160 may operate by using an internal battery or by receiving an external DC power. This power supply unit 160 supplies power to each electronic circuit in the device of the present invention.

The LF transmit antenna 220 which outputs a signal for activating the TPMS sensor transmits an activation signal whose signal strength is adjusted by the LF signal transmitter signal strength controller 150. The data ID of the activated TPMS sensor is input to the device of the present invention by the RF signal receiver 130. In this case, the RF signal receiver 130 also includes a method of using various types of receivers to support various frequencies and modulation schemes.

In addition, the device of the present invention includes a display device 110 for showing the information of the received TPMS sensor to the user. The memory device 140 stores the information of the received TPMS sensor. The key input device unit 120 for directly inputting a TPMS sensor ID by a user for TPMS registration may include all devices capable of inputting letters or numbers, such as a touch panel or a keyboard.

The vehicle communication device unit 180 for sensor registration includes all communication methods used in automobiles such as CAN, J1850, and KW2000. Cable 190 to be connected to the vehicle has a sufficient length to be used in a variety of models. The automotive connection connector 200 includes various connectors that can be connected to various vehicle types.

In addition, the computer connection device unit 100 may connect the device of the present invention to a computer to upload or download data of the computer. The computer connection device unit 100 may include USB, RS232, LAN, BLUE TOOTH, ZIGBEE, wireless LAN, and the like. Most of the devices in the equipment are handled by the microprocessor 170. The antenna 220 used to transmit the signal for activating the TPMS sensor and the antenna 210 for receiving data of the activated sensor do not protrude outside the device. Each antenna may include the use of one or several antennas to facilitate signal transmission and reception.

As such, the present invention enables the LF signal transmission intensity control for TPMS sensor activation so that only the desired tire TPMS sensor is activated. Signal strength adjustment is possible with both simple and automatic operation. In addition, the present invention enables the operator to activate and register using a TPMS sensor activation device and a TPMS registration device, respectively, as a single device. The length of the cable connecting the automotive diagnostic connector and the device of the present invention is configured to be sufficient length to be used in various vehicles.

In the case of TPMS, the first generation system was introduced at the end of 1990, when GM-based Corvette (Chevloret brand) was introduced and gradually started to be mounted on the high-end vehicles only in 2003. In the United States, due to a legal dispute between Firestone and a prominent tire manufacturer, interest in tire pressure increased, enacting the Auto Recall Act in November 2000 and mandating the installation of TPMS, which was finalized in 2005 by the NHTSA. By proposing regulations, the US enacted 100% of all new cars released after September 2007.

Therefore, at the Dealershop workshop of the automobile manufacturer, which is the Before Market of the automobile maintenance industry, a simple pure magnetic product, which is the first generation equipment of TPMS equipment, was introduced in early 2000, and since then, Second generation equipment required for second generation systems was introduced in 2004.

Afterwards, the second generation equipment began to be sold to the Aftermarket market in 2005, when it is needed at the aftermarket repair shop. From late 2007 to early 2008, activation / diagnosis / registration can be regarded as the third generation equipment of this Aftermarket equipment. All of this equipment will be available in Aftermarket.

The device of the present invention will have a replacement effect on imported equipment in the US or Europe by supporting both registration and diagnosis of the TPMS sensor activation ID for the imported vehicle. In addition, domestic consumers will be able to use products that are superior in quality and price competitiveness.

This equipment, which meets the data communication regulations of various TPMS RF sensors used by each automobile manufacturer and various communication regulations used in vehicles, will be effective in informing vehicle sensor technology and vehicle communications regulations ahead of the domestic automobile-related industry. It is expected.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art, which should be regarded as included in the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims. will be.

As described above, according to the method and apparatus for activating a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID according to the present invention, there are two functions for activating a TPMS sensor and registering a TPMS sensor ID. Controlled by the device, it is convenient to use and reduces the production cost of the product.

In addition, the device of the present invention can adjust the LF signal strength for the activation of the TPMS sensor (electrically), only the desired TPMS sensor can be activated to read the exact value of the TPMS sensor when registering the TPMS sensor It has a great effect on reducing errors.

In addition, the device of the present invention is a device that can be used for the activation of various types of TPMS sensors produced by various TPMS sensor manufacturers, and the TPMS sensor can be registered to various vehicles produced by various automobile manufacturers.

In addition, the device of the present invention can be electrically (electronic) adjust the LF signal strength for the activation of the TPMS sensor can activate only the desired TPMS sensor to read the exact value of the TPMS sensor to register the TPMS sensor It has a great effect on reducing errors.

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delete Activate a plurality of TPMS sensors that send information about the tire status, including tire pressure status, tire temperature, TPMS sensor ID, etc. to the TPMS receiver (ECU) mounted on the vehicle, and activate each of the tires received from the plurality of TPMS sensors. In the method of registering the TPMS sensor ID in the TPMS receiver (ECU) that displays the status to the car dashboard, or generates a warning sound to inform the driver, (a) When the TPMS sensor ID registration starts, the user directly inputs the TPMS sensor ID (①) or activates the TPMS sensor by adjusting the strength of the activation signal to activate the TPMS sensor ID to the TPMS sensor activation method (②). Selecting whether to input using; (b) directly inputting information on the TPMS sensor ID to the memory device through the key input device when the method of ① is selected in step (a); (c) inputting information on the received TPMS sensor ID to the memory device using the TPMS sensor activation method when the method of ② is selected in step (a); And (d) storing the TPMS sensor ID input to the memory device in steps (b) and (c), and then communicating with the vehicle's TPMS receiver (ECU) via the vehicle communication device unit 180 to communicate with each TPMS sensor. Registering an ID with the TPMS receiver; In the step (a), the method of activating the TPMS sensor (②) is: (a1) transmitting a signal for activating only a desired TPMS sensor among the plurality of TPMS sensors at the LF transmitter and then confirming at the microprocessor whether the TPMS sensor ID of the activated TPMS sensor has been received through the RF signal receiver; (a2) If the TPMS sensor is not activated in step (a1), the LF transmitter signal strength controller electronically adjusts the output strength of the activation signal and retransmits a signal to activate only the desired TPMS sensor. Confirming by the microprocessor whether the TPMS sensor ID of the TPMS sensor has been received via the RF signal receiver; (a3) repeating step (a2) until the TPMS sensor ID is received if the TPMS sensor ID is not received in step (a2); And (a4) if the TPMS sensor ID is received by the steps (a2) and (a3), storing the TPMS sensor ID in the memory device; and activating the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and the tire pressure sensor. How to register ID. delete The method of claim 2, How to register a TPMS sensor ID to the TPMS receiver: (e1) selecting whether to manually or automatically set a learning mode for registering a TPMS sensor ID with the TPMS receiver; (e2) If the automatic selection is made in step (e1), the device for activation of the TPMS sensor and the registration of the TPMS sensor ID (the device of the present invention) and the vehicle's TPMS receiver are switched to the learning mode after the communication with the TPMS receiver. Registering a TPMS sensor ID using the method of claim 2; (e3) if the manual selection is made in step (e1), manually switching the TPMS receiver to learning mode and then registering the TPMS sensor ID using the method of claim 2; And (e4) If the learning mode of the TPMS receiver is automatically set after the registration of the TPMS sensor ID, the communication mode is automatically released and communication ends. If the learning mode is set manually, the learning mode is manually canceled and then the TPMS sensor is manually set. Terminating the ID registration. The method for activating a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID. The method of claim 4, wherein In the step (e2), the time point at which the cable is connected to communicate with the apparatus of the present invention and the TPMS receiver of the vehicle is possible at any time before or after the registration of the TPMS sensor ID. How to activate and register tire pressure sensor ID. The method of claim 2, The TPMS sensor ID includes a tire mounted on a vehicle as well as a spare tire, wherein the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration method. Activate a plurality of TPMS sensors that send information about the tire status, including tire pressure status, tire temperature, TPMS sensor ID, etc. to the TPMS receiver (ECU) mounted on the vehicle, and activate each of the tires received from the plurality of TPMS sensors. In the device for registering the TPMS sensor ID in the TPMS receiver (ECU) to display the status to the car dashboard, or generate a warning sound to inform the driver, The device is: An LF signal transmitter signal strength controller for adjusting the strength of the signal for activating the TPMS sensor and transmitting the adjusted activation signal through an antenna; An RF signal receiver for receiving TPMS sensor information from a TPMS sensor activated by an activation signal transmitted by the LF signal transmitter; A display device unit displaying the TPMS sensor information received from the RF signal receiver on a screen; A memory device which stores TPMS sensor information received from the RF signal receiver; A key input device for allowing a user to directly input a TPMS sensor ID to register the TPMS sensor ID with the TPMS receiver (ECU); A computer connection device unit for connecting and communicating with the device and a computer; A vehicle communication device unit for connecting and communicating with the device and the TPMS receiver (ECU); Cables and connectors which are connected to the vehicle communication apparatus and have a sufficient length and various kinds so as to be used for various vehicle types; A microprocessor that controls the operation of each component and controls to selectively activate only the TPMS sensor of a desired tire by adjusting electric (electronic) intensity to activate various TPMS sensors; And And a power supply unit for supplying power to each of the components. When the activation signal for operating the TPMS sensor is output by the LF signal transmitter signal strength regulator, The microprocessor, The RF signal receiver checks whether the corresponding TPMS sensor ID has been received, and if the TPMS sensor is not activated, the LF signal transmitter signal strength controller electrically (electronically) adjusts the output strength of the activation signal so that only the desired TPMS sensor is received. A device for tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration, characterized by retransmitting an activation signal to activate. 8. The RF signal receiver of claim 7, wherein the RF signal receiver comprises: 2. A device for tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor activation and tire pressure sensor ID registration comprising a plurality of receivers to support a plurality of frequencies and modulation schemes. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the key input device comprises: A device for activating a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor and registering a tire pressure sensor ID, which includes all devices capable of inputting letters and numbers such as a touch panel or a keyboard.

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