Tire Pressure Detector Bluetooth Firmware Upgrade Link

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tire pressure detection systems face limitations with RF transmission being unidirectional and LF transmission requiring multiple coils, leading to high costs and interference, while lacking a cost-effective and efficient method for firmware upgrades.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a Bluetooth-based wireless transmission system between a tire pressure detector and a host terminal, enabling bidirectional communication and firmware upgrades using a server, host terminal, and Bluetooth modules for transmitting and receiving firmware packages.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of stationary object

If RF transmission is used for wireless communication between tire pressure detector and monitoring device, then transmission distance is extended, but bidirectional communication cannot be achieved and firmware upgrades are impossible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission distanceVSAvoidbidirectional communication capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines RF transmission for data communication with Bluetooth transmission for firmware upgrades into a single tire pressure detector system. The detector includes both an RF module for simplex data transmission to the monitoring device and a Bluetooth module for full-duplex communication enabling firmware updates, merging the advantages of both transmission methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The tire pressure detector is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating both RF and Bluetooth communication modules. The RF module handles primary data transmission while the Bluetooth module provides bidirectional communication capability for firmware upgrades, making the system versatile enough to perform both monitoring and updating functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If LF coils are used to achieve bidirectional transmission for firmware upgrades, then bidirectional communication is enabled, but at least four LF coils must be installed increasing cost and interference signals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebidirectional communication capabilityVSAvoidnumber of coils required
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces Bluetooth as an intermediary communication technology for firmware upgrades between the monitoring device and tire pressure detector. Instead of using multiple LF coils, the Bluetooth module serves as a mediator that enables bidirectional data transmission through a different wireless technology that inherently supports full-duplex communication with a single module.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical coil-based LF transmission system with an electronic Bluetooth communication system. The Bluetooth module uses radio frequency technology with different characteristics than traditional LF coils, substituting a more advanced electronic communication mechanism that provides bidirectional capability without requiring multiple physical coils.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple LF coils are installed for bidirectional transmission, then firmware upgrade capability is achieved, but cost increases due to additional components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefirmware upgrade capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs Bluetooth technology which uses inexpensive integrated circuits and antennas compared to multiple LF coils. The Bluetooth module is a cost-effective solution that provides firmware upgrade capability without requiring expensive additional hardware components, making the system more economical to manufacture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentEP4144544B1Tire pressure detector bluetooth transmission system and process
Publication Date: 2026.03.04 SYSGRATION
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AI summary

A tire pressure detector Bluetooth transmission system and process are provided. The tire pressure detector Bluetooth transmission system includes a monitoring module for detecting pressure, and a first Bluetooth module for transmitting and receiving Bluetooth signals; a host terminal, including a second Bluetooth module for transmitting and receiving Bluetooth signals, and a network module for transmitting and receiving signals; and a server, transmitting signals with the network module; wherein the server stores a firmware package to be installed on the monitoring module and the first Bluetooth module. A Bluetooth wireless transmission is provided between the tire pressure detector and the host terminal.