RFID Tire Control System for Automated Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tire identification and management methods are time-consuming and costly, requiring manual inspection or sampling, which is inefficient and not suitable for timely and accurate identification of all vehicle-mounted tires in various commercial applications.
Innovation Solution
A tire control system using RFID tags with unique serial numbers mounted on tires and vehicles, coupled with pass-through portals and antennas, allowing for automatic data transmission and storage of serial numbers in databases, enabling real-time identification without vehicle stoppage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual tire inspection is conducted by stopping the vehicle, then tire identification accuracy is improved, but time consumption and operational downtime increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical inspection with an automated RFID identification system. RFID tags mounted on tires communicate wirelessly with readers, eliminating the need for manual visual inspection while maintaining identification accuracy. This substitution enables automatic tire identification without vehicle stoppage, resolving the contradiction between accuracy and time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID tags on tires automatically transmit their identification data to readers when the vehicle is in motion or positioned near the portal. The system performs self-identification without requiring manual intervention or vehicle stoppage, thereby maintaining accuracy while eliminating downtime.
2Measurement precision
If manual tire inspection is conducted, then comprehensive tire identification is achieved, but labor costs and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex manual inspection procedures with a simplified automated RFID system. The RFID infrastructure consists of tags, readers, and databases that automatically handle tire identification, reducing labor requirements and operational complexity while maintaining comprehensive identification coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID system serves multiple functions: it identifies tires, tracks their location, monitors their usage, and provides maintenance scheduling. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate manual processes into a single integrated system, reducing overall complexity.
3Loss of time
If sampling approach is used for tire identification, then time consumption is reduced, but identification accuracy and reliability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The RFID system continuously or periodically identifies all tires automatically as they pass through the portal or during vehicle operation. This continuous identification of all tires (rather than sampling) maintains complete reliability while being time-efficient, as the automated process handles all tires simultaneously without sequential manual inspection.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated RFID system replaces the trade-off between sampling and comprehensive inspection by enabling efficient identification of all tires through wireless communication. The system can process multiple tires simultaneously, achieving both time efficiency and complete identification reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, timely, and cost-effective automatic identification of all vehicle-mounted tires, reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency in applications like motor sports and fleet maintenance by providing real-time visibility and eliminating the need for manual checks.
Implementation Method 1
one or more tire-based RFID tags mounted to the tire and having a unique tire serial number stored within tag memory accessible to an external reader; one or more tire-directed antenna positioned within the portal for operatively receiving one or more data transmissions of the unique tire serial number from the tire-based RFID tag
Data Source
AI summary
A tire control system for a vehicle is provided includes an RFID tag mounted to the tire and having a unique tire serial number stored within tag memory accessible to an external reader; a pass-through portal operatively entered and exited by the vehicle; one or more tire-directed antenna positioned within the portal for operatively receiving one or more one data transmissions of the unique tire serial number from the tire-based RFID tag; and one or more tire-directed RFID reader coupled to the tire-directed antennas for operably reading and storing within a tire-based database the unique tire serial number data. A vehicle-based RFID tag is mounted to the vehicle having a unique vehicle serial number stored within tag memory and transmitted to an external reader as the vehicle moves through the portal. A data processing computer is coupled to receive the portal-read unique tire serial number and vehicle serial number and conducts of the portal-read unique tire serial number data and the unique vehicle serial number data against prestored reference tire serial number data and prestored reference vehicle serial number data, respectively.