System for monitoring the tire pressure of a vehicle

Abstract

A system (100) for monitoring the tire pressure of a vehicle, wherein the system (100) comprises the following: a tire pressure sensor (102) which is located inside the tire of the vehicle and is suitable for measuring the air pressure in the tire of the vehicle; a display unit (106) arranged on a dashboard of the vehicle within the sight of a user and suitable for displaying the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire; and a control unit (104) which is communicatively connected to the tire pressure sensor (102) and the display unit (106), characterized in that the control unit (104) is configured to: Receiving the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from the tire pressure sensor (102); Display of the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire on the display unit (106); compare the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire with a threshold value; and Activating a tone unit (108) to warn the user when the air pressure in the vehicle's tire falls below the threshold.

Description

BACKGROUNDField of the invention

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to tire pressure, and more particularly to a system for monitoring tire pressure of a vehicle. Description of the Related Art

[0002] Tire pressure is a critical parameter that affects vehicle safety, fuel consumption, and overall performance. Improperly inflated tires can lead to reduced traction, longer braking distances, and even tire failure. Furthermore, under-inflated tires contribute to higher fuel consumption due to increased rolling resistance.

[0003] Current tire pressure monitoring systems have limitations in terms of accuracy, real-time feedback, and user interaction. Conventional tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) often cannot adjust tire pressure on the fly, requiring vehicle owners to do so manually.

[0004] There is therefore a need for an improved and advanced vehicle tire pressure monitoring system that can handle the above limitations more efficiently. SUMMARY

[0005] Embodiments according to the present invention provide a system for monitoring tire pressure of a vehicle. The system comprises: a tire pressure sensor arranged in the tire of the vehicle and adapted to measure air pressure in the tire of the vehicle. The system further comprises: a display unit arranged on a dashboard of the vehicle within sight of a user and adapted to display the measured air pressure in the tire of the vehicle. The system further comprises: a control unit communicatively connected to the tire pressure sensor and the display unit.The control unit is configured to receive the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from the tire pressure sensor; display the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire on the display unit; compare the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire with a threshold value; and activate a sound unit to warn the user when the air pressure in the vehicle's tire falls below the threshold value.

[0006] Embodiments according to the present invention also relate to monitoring a tire pressure of a vehicle. The monitoring comprises the steps of: receiving a measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from a tire pressure sensor; displaying the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire on a display unit; comparing the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire with a threshold value; and activating a sound unit to warn a user when the air pressure in the vehicle's tire falls below the threshold value.

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for monitoring the tire pressure of a vehicle.

[0008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for monitoring tire pressure of a vehicle that is compatible with any vehicle type.

[0009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a system for reliably monitoring tire pressure of a vehicle.

[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a low-cost system for monitoring tire pressure of a vehicle.

[0011] These and other advantages will become apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.

[0012] The foregoing is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither a comprehensive nor an exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. It will be understood that other embodiments of the present invention are possible using, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The following description comprises the preferred best mode of carrying out an embodiment of the present invention. From this description of the invention, it will be apparent that the invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments. Therefore, the present description should be considered as illustrative and not restrictive. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is intended to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0014] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms “comprising,” “comprises,” and the like (which are synonyms for “including,” “having,” and “characterized by”) may be replaced by the respective partially closed terms “consisting essentially of,” “consists essentially of,” and the like, or the respective closed terms “consisting of,” “consists of,” and the like.

[0015] The singular forms “ein”, “eine” and “der, die, das” used here refer to both the singular and the plural, unless it is expressly stated that they refer only to the singular.

[0016] A block diagram of a system 100 (hereinafter referred to as system 100) for monitoring tire pressure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle may be, but is not limited to, a two-wheeler, a three-wheeler, a quadricycle, a bus, a truck, etc.

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of vehicle in which the system 100 may be installed, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies.

[0018] According to embodiments of the present invention, the system 100 may include a tire pressure sensor 102, a control unit 104, a display unit 106, and an audio unit 108.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the tire pressure sensor 102 may be arranged in the tire of the vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, the tire pressure sensor 102 may be adapted to measure an air pressure in the tire of the vehicle.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, control unit 104 may be communicatively coupled to tire pressure sensor 102 and display unit 106. Control unit 104 may be further configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output related to system 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, control unit 104 may be, but is not limited to, a programmable logic controller (PLC), a microprocessor, a development board, etc. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of control unit 104, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 106 may be arranged on a dashboard of the vehicle within sight of a user. In one embodiment of the present invention, the display unit 106 may be adapted to display the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire. According to embodiments of the present invention, the display unit 106 may be, but is not limited to, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, etc. Furthermore, the display unit 106 may have a backlight that can be turned on and / or off as needed. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of display unit 106, including known, related, and / or later developed technologies.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 108 may be located in the vehicle within earshot of the user. In one embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 108 may be adapted to warn the user when the air pressure in the vehicle's tire falls below a threshold. According to embodiments of the present invention, the sound unit 108 may be, but is not limited to, a buzzer, an alarm, etc. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sound unit 108 may be a speaker. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of sound unit 108, including known, related art, and / or later developed technologies.

[0023] A block diagram of the control unit 104 of the system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The processing unit may include the computer-executable instructions in the form of programming modules such as a data reception module 200, a data display module 202, a data comparison module 204, and an activation module 206.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the data receiving module 200 may be configured to receive the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from the tire pressure sensor 102. The received air pressure in the vehicle's tire may also be transmitted to the data display module 202 and the data comparison module 204 in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the data display module 202 may be activated upon receiving the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from the data receiving module 200. In one embodiment of the present invention, the data display module 202 may be configured to display the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire on the display unit 106. 10

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the data comparison module 204 may be activated upon receiving the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from the data receiving module 200. In one embodiment of the present invention, the data comparison module 204 may be configured to compare the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire with the threshold value. If, during the comparison, the air pressure in the vehicle's tire falls below the threshold value, the data comparison module 204 may send an activation signal to the activation module 206.Otherwise, the data comparison module 204 may enable the data reception module 200 to continue receiving the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from the tire pressure sensor 102.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, the activation module 206 may be activated upon receiving the activation signal from the data comparison module 204. In one embodiment of the present invention, the activation module 206 may be configured to activate the sound unit 108 to alert the user.

[0027] Monitoring the tire pressure of the vehicle using system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In step 302, system 100 may receive the measured air pressure in the vehicle's tire from tire pressure sensor 102.

[0028] At step 304, the system 100 may display the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire on the display unit 106.

[0029] At step 306, the system 100 may compare the received air pressure in the vehicle's tire to the threshold. If the air pressure in the vehicle's tire falls below the threshold after the comparison, the monitor 300 may proceed to step 308. Otherwise, the monitor 300 may return to step 302.

[0030] In step 308, the system 100 may activate the sound unit 108 to alert the user.

[0031] While the invention has been described in connection with the most practical and diverse embodiments presently contemplated, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements falling within the scope of the appended claims.

[0032] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using devices or systems and performing methods incorporated therein. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that occur to one skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they include structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements that differ substantially from the literal language of the claims.

Claims

[1] A system (100) for monitoring tire pressure of a vehicle, the system (100) comprising: a tire pressure sensor (102) arranged inside the tire of the vehicle and suitable for measuring an air pressure in the tire of the vehicle; a display unit (106) arranged on a dashboard of the vehicle within sight of a user and adapted to display the measured air pressure in the tire of the vehicle; and a control unit (104) communicatively connected to the tire pressure sensor (102) and the display unit (106), characterized by that the control unit (104) is configured to: Receiving the measured air pressure in the tire of the vehicle from the tire pressure sensor (102); Displaying the received air pressure in the tire of the vehicle on the display unit (106); compare the received air pressure in the vehicle’s tire with a threshold value; and Activating a sound unit (108) to warn the user when the air pressure in the vehicle's tire falls below the threshold. [2] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the display unit (106) is a liquid crystal display (LCD). [3] The system (100) of claim 1, wherein the sound unit (108) is a loudspeaker.