WO2015009595A1 - Procédés, systèmes et dispositifs d'enregistrement et de transmission d'informations d'identification de capteurs de surveillance de la pression des pneus à un véhicule - Google Patents

Procédés, systèmes et dispositifs d'enregistrement et de transmission d'informations d'identification de capteurs de surveillance de la pression des pneus à un véhicule Download PDF

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WO2015009595A1
WO2015009595A1 PCT/US2014/046468 US2014046468W WO2015009595A1 WO 2015009595 A1 WO2015009595 A1 WO 2015009595A1 US 2014046468 W US2014046468 W US 2014046468W WO 2015009595 A1 WO2015009595 A1 WO 2015009595A1
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Matthew D. Mcintyre
Jean-Christophe Deniau
Brian J. Farrell
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Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
    • B60C23/00—Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
    • B60C23/02—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure
    • B60C23/04—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
    • B60C23/0408—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre transmitting the signals by non-mechanical means from the wheel or tyre to a vehicle body mounted receiver
    • B60C23/0471—System initialisation, e.g. upload or calibration of operating parameters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
    • B60C23/00—Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
    • B60C23/02—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure
    • B60C23/04—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
    • B60C23/0408—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre transmitting the signals by non-mechanical means from the wheel or tyre to a vehicle body mounted receiver
    • B60C23/0471—System initialisation, e.g. upload or calibration of operating parameters
    • B60C23/0472—System initialisation, e.g. upload or calibration of operating parameters to manually allocate ID codes or mounting positions, e.g. by service technicians
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60C—VEHICLE TYRES; TYRE INFLATION; TYRE CHANGING; CONNECTING VALVES TO INFLATABLE ELASTIC BODIES IN GENERAL; DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS RELATED TO TYRES
    • B60C23/00—Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehicles; Arrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanks; Tyre cooling arrangements
    • B60C23/02—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure
    • B60C23/04—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
    • B60C23/0408—Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre transmitting the signals by non-mechanical means from the wheel or tyre to a vehicle body mounted receiver
    • B60C23/0479—Communicating with external units being not part of the vehicle, e.g. tools for diagnostic, mobile phones, electronic keys or service stations

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  • the present invention relates to methods, systems and devices for programming and/or configuring, recording and storing identification information of tire pressure monitoring sensors and transmission of the stored identification information to a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle.
  • TP S tire pressure monitoring systems
  • TPM sensors tire pressure monitoring sensors
  • the TPM sensors monitor tire pressure within a respective tire and transmit a wireless signal to the central module which at a minimum includes tire pressure data. Should the sensed pressure be outside of an acceptable range or a substantial change in tire pressure occur, an alarm is generated and transmitted to the user of the vehicle.
  • TPM sensors require replacement by service technicians due to damage, depleted battery or otherwise.
  • the technician places the TPMS receiver of the vehicle in a. learning mode and triggers each TPM sensor for identification purposes.
  • the technician then sequentially triggers each TPM sensor utilizing a TPMS configuration tool, causing each sensor, new or existing, to transmit a wireless signal including an identifier to a control module of the TPMS.
  • These tools communicate with a sensor through low frequency signals which in turn communicate with the TPMS through a. higher frequency radio signal.
  • the control module records the identifier, which may comprise numbers, letters, a combination of numbers and letters or any other identifying identifier, of each signal so as to interpret the location of TPM sensor data during operation thereof.
  • a technician places the TPMS receiver of the vehicle in learning mode by performing one or more steps, such as cycling an ignition key, pressing remote buttons, depressing a brake pedal, utilizing door lock switches, utilizing headlight switches, combinations thereof, or otherwise. As should be appreciated, this can be a laborious task.
  • the TPMS tool indicates which tire pressure monitoring sensor installed on the vehicle should be triggered.
  • the service technician moves to the specified wheel unit and utilizes the TPMS configuration tool to cause a corresponding TPM sensor to transmit a signal including an identification identifier.
  • the control module confirms the learning of the TPM senor by either an audible signal or visual signal.
  • the TPMS tool also receives the sensor data and indicates which TPM sensor is to be triggered next. This continues until all of the TPM sensors have been sequentially triggered, which requires the technician to walk to each wheel unit and place the tool next to a corresponding TPM sensor so as to trigger the sensor.
  • the TPMS provides a limited amount of time for triggering each sensor.
  • the technician must start the learning process over. This occurs when the sensor fails to receive and process the triggering signal in the allotted time, the control module fails to receive and process the triggering signal in the allotted time, or the technician is interrupted or otherwise not able to move between the wheel units in the allocated time as indicated by the control module.
  • the present approaches provide- methods, systems and devices for integrating one or more tire pressure monitoring (TPM) sensors with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) of a vehicle.
  • the features of the present invention are predicated upon, in part, programming and/or configuring, recording and storing identifiers of tire pressure monitoring sensors and transmission of the stored identifiers to a TPMS of a vehicle.
  • the identifiers is stored on a TPM configuration tool that is configured to automatically or manually transmit the stored identifiers and associated data to a TPMS in response to requests made by the TPMS during a learning process.
  • the TPM configuration tool includes necessary protocol data for communication with the TPMS.
  • the probability of having to reinitiate a learning process of a. vehicle is substantially reduced due to the elimination of relying on the timely triggering of a TPM sensor and reception of a signal generated by the TPM sensor by the TPMS. This is because it is no longer necessary to travel to each TPM sensor, within a prescribed time period, for the purpose of triggering the same. Further, with identification of TPM sensor being stored on a TPMS co figuratio tooi, it is possible to eliminate walking about a vehicle and additional triggering of TPM sensors. This elimination increasing efficiency in the replacement of TPM sensors thereby saving time and reducing costs to the service shop and customers.
  • a method of integrating one or more tire pressure monitoring sensors with a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle includes programming and/or configuring a tire pressure monitoring sensor with a suitable program software for a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle.
  • the method also includes utilizing a configuration tool to cause the tire pressure monitoring sensor to generate a signal including an identifier.
  • the method further includes recording the identifier on a memory device of the configuration tool .
  • the method further includes transmitting the recorded identifier from the configuration tool to a memory device of a vehicle.
  • a tool for integrating one or more tire pressure monitoring sensors with a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle includes a low frequency wireless transmitter and a high frequency wireless transmitter.
  • the tool further includes a high frequency wireless receiver.
  • the tool further includes a central processing unit and a memory device including software instructions for: i) programming and/or configuring a tire pressure monitoring sensor with suitable program software for a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle, ii) causing the low frequency wireless transmitter to transmit a signal suitable for generating a response signal from a tire pressure monitoring sensor, iii) storing an identifier of the response signal onto a memory device, and iv) causing the high frequency wireless transmitter to transmit the recorded identifier and associated received data.
  • a computer-readable memory device storing computer program instructions. Which, when executed by a computer comprising at least one processor, the result is: i) programming and/or configuring of a tire pressure monitoring sensor with suitable program software for a tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle, ii) the transmission of a signal suitable for causing a tire pressure monitoring sensor to transmit a response signal; iii) storing of an identifier included with the response signal into a memory device; and iv) transmitting the stored identifier to a vehicle.
  • a tire pressure monitoring sensor includes a pressure sensor configured for monitoring air pressure and generating signals indicative thereof.
  • the sensor fiirther includes a receiver configured for receiving wireless signals from a configuration tool.
  • the sensor further includes a processing unit and memory device including suitable software for: i) storing configuration or program software received by the receiver onto the memory device, and ii) causing transmission of an identifier of the tire pressure monitoring sensor to a configuration tool in response to a request made by the configuration tool.
  • the sensor further includes a wireless transmitter configured to transmit the identifier to a configuration tool.
  • Fig, 1 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary TPM sensor integration system for integration of a tire pressure monitoring sensor with a tire pressure monitoring system according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig, 2 illustrates a top view of an exemplary configuration tool for a tire pressure monitoring sensor according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary configuration tool for a tire pressure monitoring sensor according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIGs. 4A and 4B illustrate a plurality of screenshots of a configuration tool during a recording process of a plurality of tire pressure monitoring sensors according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig, 5 illustrates a flow chart illustrating an exemplary method of integrating a tire pressure monitoring sensor with a tire pressure monitoring system according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 illustrates a top view of a tire pressure monitoring sensor including an integrated circuit according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • exemplary integration systems 10 for integration of a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) sensor 12 with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 14 of a vehicle 16 are shown.
  • the integration systems 10 include a configuration tool 18 for communication with a ' TPM sensor 12, via a first communication link 20, with a TPMS 14 of the vehicle 16, via a second communication link 22, and again with the TPMS sensor, via a third communication link 34.
  • the configuration tool 18 includes a first transmitter 24 configured to form the first wireless communication link 20 with a TPM sensor 12.
  • the configuration tool 18 further includes a second transmitter 28 configured for forming a second wireless communication link 22 with the vehicle.
  • the configuration tool 18 further includes a receiver 26 configured for forming a third wireless communication link 34 with the TPM sensor.
  • the configuration tool 18 further includes a user interface 32 for interacting with program software of the configuration tool and for initiating communication links 20, 22.
  • an individual such as a technician, generates a first communication link 20 between the configuration tool 1 8 and a TPM sensor 52 for the purpose of programming, configuring, integrating or reintegrating the TPM sensor with the TPMS 14 of the vehicle 16.
  • the first communication link 20 comprises a wireless communication link.
  • the user utilizes the configuration tool 18 to select a suitable software program for a TPM sensor 12 from a database of program software 48.
  • the user then utilizes the configuration tool 1 8, via user interface 32, to program or configured the TPM sensor 12 and transmit a signal through the first communication link 20 to the TPM sensor 12 for the purpose of generating and receiving a response signal from the TPM sensor, including an identifier, such as numbers, letters, combinations of numbers and letters or otherwise, through the third communication link 34.
  • the identifier is stored on a memory device of the configuration tool 18 in relationship to a particular wheel unit of the vehicle 16, such as left front, right front, left rear, right rear, spare, or otherwise. This process is repeated until all of the identifiers of the TPM sensors 12 are recorded and associated with a particular wheel unit of the vehicle.
  • the individual next places the vehicle in a learning mode for the purpose of integrating and/or reintegrating the TPM sensor 12 with the TPMS 14 of the vehicle 16.
  • the individual causes the TPMS 14 to enter a learning mode according to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) procedures. Placement of the TPMS 14 into a learning mode is achieved through the performance of one or more steps, such as cycling an ignition key, pressing remote buttons, depressing a brake pedal, utilizing door lock switches, utilizing headlight, switches, combinations thereof, or otherwise.
  • the configuration tool causes the TPMS 14 to enter a learning mode.
  • the TPMS 14 is configured to receive and interpret wireless data having a particular data format, e.g. frequency, rate of data transmission, order of data transmission, or otherwise, as prescribed by original equipment manufacturers of the TPMS or vehicle 16.
  • the TPMS 14 is configured to receive a particular number of responses based upon the number of TPM sensors being utilized by the vehicle 16, e.g. 4.
  • the TPMS is further configured to receive the responses in a particular order.
  • the TPMS 14 anticipates the receipt of a first wireless signal from a front passenger wheel unit, a. second wireless signal from a rear passenger wheel unit, a third wireless signal from a rear driver wheel unit and the fourth wireless signal from a front driver wheel unit.
  • the TPMS assigns a. wheel position to an identifier transmitted with each wireless signal so as to identify the origination of each wireless signal received thereafter,
  • the configuration tool 18 establishes a second communication link 22 with the TPMS 14 to transmit the identifier of a TPM sensor 12 to a control module 38 of the TPMS, electronic control unit 40 of the vehicle, or both. This process is repeated until all of the identifiers of the TPM sensors 12 are transmitted. Further, the identifiers are transmitted in a particular order according to the original equipment manufacturers of the TPMS 14 or vehicle 16,
  • the configuration tool is manually actuated, via the user interface 32, to transmit the TPM sensor identification information.
  • the configuration tool 18 automatically transmits the TPM sensor identification information,
  • features of the present invention improve upon prior systems by removing the requirement of traveling to each wheel unit of a vehicle for the purpose of triggering an associated TPM sensor during a TPMS sensor learning process. Instead, the a user is provided the ability to trigger TPM sensors at their own pace and location, which may be before or after the TPM sensors are mounted to a vehicle wheel unit. The removal of this step not only reduces learning time for a TPMS but also reduces or eliminates errors encountered during the learning process such as failure to timely trigger a TPM sensor according the original equipment manufacturers specification.
  • the configuration tools 18 include first transmitter 24 and receiver 26 for forming the first communication link 20 and the third communication link 34 with one or more TPM sensors 12, either sequentially or simultaneously.
  • the first communication link 20 and third communication link 34 comprise wireless communication links formed between the configuration tool 18 and the TPM sensor 12.
  • the first transmitter 24 comprises a. wireless transmitter and the receiver 26 comprises a wireless receiver.
  • the first transmitter 24 and receiver 26 are configured to send and receive signals suitable for communication with a TPM sensor 12. Accordingly, in one example, the first transmitter 24 transmits low frequency signals such as low frequency signals in the range of about 30 to 300 kHz.
  • the receiver 26 receives high frequency signals such as signals commonly transmitted by TPM sensors 12.
  • the high frequency signal comprises an ultra high frequency signal such as signals greater than about 300 MHz or in the range of about 300 MHz to 3 GHz.
  • signals receivable by the receiver includes between about 315 to 433 MHz and in certain particular configurations around 315 MHz, around 433 MHz or higher.
  • the configuration tools 18 further include second transmitter 28 for forming the second communication link 22 with the vehicle 16, such as with the control module 38 of the TPMS 14 or electronic control unit 40 of the vehicle 16.
  • the second communication link 22 comprises a wireless communication link formed between the configuration tool 18 and the vehicle 16.
  • the second transmitter 28 comprises a wireless transmitter.
  • the second transmitter 28 is configured to send signals suitable for communication with the vehicle 16. Accordingly, in one example, the second transmitter 28 transmits high frequency signals.
  • the high frequency signal comprises an ultra high frequency signal.
  • ultra frequency signals are greater than about 300 MHz or in the range of about 300 MHz to 3 GHz
  • the second transmitter 28 transmits signals in the range of between about 315 to 433 MHz and in certain particular configurations around 315 MHz, around 433 MHz or higher.
  • the second communication link 22 comprises or includes a physical connection formed between the configuration tool 18 and vehicle 16.
  • the configuration tool 18 includes a wire, or connection for a wire, such as a on-board diagnostic connector 42, that is configured to connect, and communicate with the components of the vehicle 16.
  • the configuration tool 18 further includes a suitable central processing unit 44 and a computer-readable memory device 46 for controlling various components of the configuration tool.
  • the central processing unit 44 is configured for programming and/or configuring one or more TPM sensors 12 either sequentially or simultaneously.
  • the central processing unit is further configured for generating signals through the first transmitter 24 and second transmitter 28, and processing and/or storing signals received by the receiver 26 into a memory device, such as computer-readable memory device 46 or otherwise.
  • the central processing unit 40 further executes operating instructions for the configuration tool 18 for communication with the various devices, generation and/or interaction with a user interface 32 of the configuration tool or otherwise.
  • the configuration tool 18 includes or is in communication with a database of vehicle and TPM sensor program software 48 for programming and/or configuring of a TPM sensor 12.
  • the central processing unit 44 is adapted to program and/or configure a TPM sensor with suitable program software for interacting with a particular TPMS of a particular vehicle.
  • the program software may include a single piece of code or multiple pieces of code.
  • Such software or pieces of code can include communication protocols such as transmission frequency, data, format or otherwise.
  • Such software or pieces of code can alternatively include operation instructions for function of the TPM sensor.
  • the software or pieces of code can include a combination of communication protocols and operation instruction, or otherwise.
  • the operating instructions includes a single software program (or routine) or multiple software programs (or routines or subroutines) for causing the sensor to operate, which may be according to original manufacturers specification for a TPM sensor or a tire pressure monitoring system.
  • the one or more software programs causes: i) tire pressure to be measured, ii) temperature of air within a tire to be measured, iii) tire pressure data to be calibrated based upon temperature, iv) a signal to be generated and transmitted according to original manufacturers specification, v) analysis of signals received by a receiver of the TPM sensor, vi) generation of a response signal to a signal received by a receiver of the TPM sensor, vii) formation of communication protocols (such as data structure, computer instructions or otherwise., viii) combinations thereof, or ix) otherwise.
  • the program software becomes permanently, or semi-permanently, embedded within a memory device of the TPM sensor to prevent change or substantial change of the program software.
  • the protocol comprises data structure of signals being generated and analyzed by the TPM sensor.
  • the protocol can be implemented by program software received by or existing within a memory device the TPM sensor.
  • the protocol may be automatically implemented when received by the TPM sensor, the protocol may include instruction for implementation, or otherwise.
  • the protocol may include one or more of: i) data structure, ii) computer instructions, iii) transmission frequency, iv) data frames per transmission, v) time periods between transmission, or vi) otherwise.
  • the transmission received by the TPM sensor includes an indication that the signal comprises a protocol signal and includes communication protocol for the TPM sensor to operate, includes the data structure of signals to be generated including placement of wakeup signals, pressure data, temperature data, and/or otherwise.
  • the signal also indicates frequency of transmission and number of frames to be transmitted per transmission, wherein each frame includes wakeup signal, pressure data, temperature data and/or otherwise.
  • the protocol signal also indicates time periods between transmission. It should be appreciated that other communication protocols and configurations can be included.
  • the program software can vary based upon the vehicle make, model and/or year of manufacture. Alternatively, the program software can be configured for multiple applications, e.g. multiple vehicle makes, models and/or years of manufacture.
  • programming of the TPM sensor can include transfer of multiple communication protocols and/or operation instructions for multiple tire pressure monitoring systems.
  • programming or configuration of the TPM sensor can include selection of communication protocols and/or operation instruction from a database located with the TPM sensor,
  • the configuration tool 18 includes user interface 32 for facilitating in operation of the configuration tool including initiating commands of configuration tool operation software stored on the computer-readable memory device 46.
  • the user interface 32 comprises display screen 50 and buttons 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 and 66 for initiating operation commands.
  • the display screen 50 displays information received from the TPM sensor 12.
  • the display screen 50 displays information pertaining to programming or configuration of a TPM sensor to be integrated with a vehicle 16.
  • the display screen indicates identifier of the TPM sensor, vehicle make, model and/or year of manufacture, which the TPM sensor was or is to be mounted to, wheel unit position, which the TPM sensor was or is to be mounted to, tire data recorded by a TPM sensor, TPM sensor configuration information, TPM sensor programming information, TPM sensor make, model and/or year of manufacturer, or otherwise.
  • the display screen 50 displays various information for viewing or selection during configuration or programming of a TPM sensor 12.
  • the configuration tool 18 includes a touch screen and/or scroll buttons for selection and manipulation through the various screens.
  • the display screen 50 lists the vehicle make to which a TPM sensor 12 is to be programmed or configured for.
  • the display screen 50 lists the models of the selected vehicle make.
  • the display screen 50 lists years of manufacture of the selected vehicle make and model.
  • the display screen 50 lists the wheel u it the TPM sensor was or is to be utilized for.
  • the display screen 50 provides the ability to program or trigger the TPM sensor 12.
  • the display screen 50 indicates that the TPM sensor 12 has been programmed and the identifier of the TPM sensor from a response signal.
  • the display screen 50 provides the ability to assign a wheel position for the programmed or configured TPM sensor 12 and displays the identifier obtained during the trigging step.
  • the display screen 50 provides the ability to assign a wheel position for another programmed or configured TPM sensor 12 and displays the identifier obtained during the trigging step.
  • the display screen 50 provides the ability to write the recorded identifier to an electronic control unit 40 of the vehicle 16, read identifiers of TPM sensors 12 from the electronic control unit of the vehicle, or clear the memory device of the electronic control unit of previously stored TPM sensor identifiers .
  • the display screen 50 confirms that the TPM sensor identifier has been properly written to the memory device of the electronic control unit 40 of the vehicle 16. It should be appreciated that additional screenshots would be generated for triggering and programming or configuring of additional TPM sensors, and for transmitting identification and location information of previously triggered TPM sensors. Other screenshot can also be generated according to the teachings of the present invention. [0035] Referring again to Fig.
  • the user interface 32 includes buttons 52-66 for performing similar and/or additional functions to that of the screenshots.
  • the configuration tool 18 includes a Signal TPM Sensor button 52 which initiates the transmission of a trigger signal through the first transmitter 24, As previously indicated, the display screen displays the response transmission from the TPM sensor including the TPM sensor identifier.
  • the user interface 32 further includes a Select V ehicle button 54 for selecting a configuration or program software for a TPM sensor.
  • the user interface 32 further includes a Program TPM Sensor button 56 which initiates programming of one or more TPM sensors based upon the selected vehicle, make, model and year of manufacture.
  • the user interface 32 further includes Select TPM Sensor Position button 58 for indicating which wheel unit 36 the TPM sensor 12 was or is to be mounted to.
  • the user interface 32 further includes a Record TPM Sensor ID 60 for recording in a memory device of the configuration tool the TPM sensor identifier and wheel unit position.
  • the user interface 32 further includes an Activate TPMS Learning Mode button 62 for placing the vehicle in learning mode thereby causing the TPMS to transmit signals requesting TPM identifier for particular wheel units.
  • the user interface 32 further includes a Transmit TPM Sensor ID button 64 for transmitting one or more TPM sensor identifiers through the second transmitter 28.
  • the user interface 32 further includes an On/Off button 66.
  • an exemplary TPM sensor 12 is shown.
  • the sensor includes an integrated circuit board 88 including a processing unit 90, one or more computer- readable memo ry device 92, pressure sensor 94, receiver 96 and wireless transmitter 98.
  • the TPM sensor 12 further includes a suitable power supply, such as battery 99, for providing power to various components of the integrated circuit board 88 including processing unit 90, wireless transmitter 98 or otherwise.
  • the pressure sensor 94 of the TPM sensor 12 generates raw data indicative of air pressure within the associated tire. The raw data is transmitted to the processing unit 90 and stored on the computer-readable memory device 92 of the TPM sensor 12.
  • the memory device 92 further stores the unique identifier for the TPM sensor 12.
  • the receiver 96 is configured for receiving wireless signals from the configuration tool 18.
  • the signals received by the receiver 96 are transmitted to the processor 90 where it is evaluated in part through suitable software stored on the computer-readable memory device 92. Should the signal be interpreted as a request for a transmission of the unique identifier then the processor 90 transmits the identifier through the transmitter 98.
  • signals that can be interpreted as a request for a transmission of an identifier include signals having a particular frequency, code or both. Such signals may include signals commonly transmitted by a configuration tool for causing triggering of a TPM sensor or a signal including instructions for transmission of the unique identifier, or otherwise.
  • response signals initiated by the processor 90 and software stored on the computer-readable memory device 92 may include a signal including data commonly transmitted by the TPM sensor (e.g. tire pressure data, transmission formats, temperature, identifier or otherwise), alternatively the response signal may solely, or substantially solely, include the unique identifier, or alternatively the response signal may include a. combination of the unique identifier and data commonly transmitted by the TPM sensor. Other configurations are possible.
  • data commonly transmitted by the TPM sensor e.g. tire pressure data, transmission formats, temperature, identifier or otherwise
  • the response signal may solely, or substantially solely, include the unique identifier, or alternatively the response signal may include a. combination of the unique identifier and data commonly transmitted by the TPM sensor.
  • Other configurations are possible.
  • the selection process comprises the selection process shown in Fig. 4A.
  • the method includes a step 1 04 of generating communication links between a TPMS configuration tool 1 8 and a plurality of TPM sensors 12 mounted or configured to be mounted to wheel units 36 of a vehicle 1 6.
  • this comprises a technician or user walking about a vehicle to each wheel unit and placing the configuration tool 1 8 proximate with a corresponding TPM sensor 12 of each wheel unit 36.
  • the technician or user utilizes the user interface 32 of the configuration tool 18 to form first communication links 20 with the T ⁇ sensors 12, by transmitting a signal through the first transmitter 24.
  • one or more of the TPM sensors 12 may not yet be mounted to a wheel unit 36 but instead be configured for mounting to a wheel unit. Such condition may arise when one or more TPM sensors are being replaced by new TPM sensors.
  • the method includes a step 106 of programming or configuring at least one of the plurality of TPM sensors 12 with suitable software for operation with a TPMS 14 of the vehicle.
  • this comprises a programming or configuring of a single programmable TPM sensor; however, it may comprise programming or configuring multiple TPM sensors. To this end, this may include simultaneous programming or configuring of a plurality of TPM sensors 12 or sequential programming of TPM sensors.
  • the method includes a step 108 of utilizing the TPMS configuration tool 18 to cause the TPM sensors 12 to generate signals including identifiers of each TPM sensor. This step is performed at each wheel unit, proximate to each TPM sensor 12 or combination thereof.
  • the TPM sensors generate signals, and in particular response signals, based upon the signals transmitted by the TPMS configuration 18 through the first, transmitter 24.
  • the signal transmitted by the TPMS configuration 18 comprises what is commonly called a TPM sensor trigger signal.
  • the method includes a step 1 10 of recording the identifiers of each TPM sensor 12 on a computer-readable memory device 46, or other memory device, of the TPMS configuration too! 18.
  • the signals received by the TPMS configuration tools 18 are analyzed, through the use of the centra] processing unit 44 and software stored on a computer-readable memory device 46, to determine the identification code.
  • the signal received by the TPMS configuration tool 18 is simply recorded on the computer readable memory device 46, or other memory device, including identification information of the TP sensor 12, tire pressure data or otherwise, in either configuration, the identifier and/or signal is associated with a particular wheel unit 36 position of the vehicle 16 utilizing the TPMS configuration tool, as shown in Figs. 4A.
  • the method includes a step 1 12 of placing the TPMS 14 of the vehicle 16 in a learning mode. In one configuration this is achieved utilizing original equipment manufacturers procedures. In another configuration, this is achieved through the use of the TPMS configuration tool 18. In either configuration, the TPMS 14 of the vehicle is ready, and expected, to receive a signal, including identifier, from a. particular TPM sensor 12 of a particular wheel unit 36 in a prescribed amount of time.
  • the method includes a step 1 14 of transmitting the recorded identifiers to a memory device of the vehicle 16, such as a memory device of the TPMS 14, electronic control unit 40 or otherwise.
  • the technician or user utilizes the user interface 32 of the TPMS configuration tool 18 to selectively transmit the recorded TPM sensor 12 signals, identifiers , or both, to the TPMS 14 in a prescribed order according to original equipment, manufacture's procedures, e.g. right front, right rear, left rear, left front or other combinations thereof.
  • the TPMS configuration tool 18 automatically transmits the recorded signals, identifiers , or both, to the TPMS 14 in a prescribed order. This automatic transmission can be based upon an indication received by the vehicle, technician or otherwise.
  • the recorded signals, identifiers , or both can be transmitted by the second transmitter 28 of the TPMS configuration tool 18 or through an on-board diagnostic connector 42. It should be appreciated that more or less steps may be included, as shown and described herein.

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La présente invention concerne l'enregistrement et la mémorisation d'informations d'identification de capteurs (12) de surveillance de la pression des pneus, ainsi que la transmission des informations d'identification mémorisées à un système (14) de surveillance de la pression des pneus. Dans un premier aspect, l'invention concerne un procédé d'intégration d'un ou plusieurs capteurs (12) de surveillance de la pression des pneus dans un système (14) de surveillance de la pression des pneus d'un véhicule (16). Le procédé comprend la programmation et/ou la configuration d'un capteur (12) de surveillance de la pression avec un programme logiciel adapté à un système (14) de surveillance de la pression des pneus d'un véhicule (16). Le procédé comprend également l'utilisation d'un outil (18) de configuration, afin d'amener le capteur (12) de surveillance de la pression des pneus à générer un signal comprenant un identifiant. Le procédé comprend également l'enregistrement de l'identifiant sur un dispositif de mémoire de l'outil (18) de configuration. Le procédé comprend enfin la transmission de l'identifiant enregistré, de l'outil (18) de configuration à un dispositif mémoire d'un véhicule (16) lorsque le véhicule (16) entre en mode d'apprentissage.
PCT/US2014/046468 2013-07-15 2014-07-14 Procédés, systèmes et dispositifs d'enregistrement et de transmission d'informations d'identification de capteurs de surveillance de la pression des pneus à un véhicule WO2015009595A1 (fr)

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