Triple-Band Trigger Tool for TPMS Sensor Programming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) wake-up and programming tools are not compatible with Bluetooth frequency band, leading to increased costs and compatibility issues for manufacturers and repair shops, as they need separate tools for 315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth bands.
Innovation Solution
A triple-band trigger tool that includes a tool body with 315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth transceiver circuits and antennas, allowing firmware programming across all three frequency bands, including Bluetooth, with a control unit, memory, input, and display for automatic scanning and programming operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate TPMS tools are used for 315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth frequency bands, then each tool can be optimized for its specific frequency band, but the quantity of tools required increases and cost expenditure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The TPMS tool is designed with multiple transceiver circuits (315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth) integrated into a single device, enabling it to perform firmware programming and wake-up functions across all three frequency bands. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate tools for each frequency band, reducing tool quantity while maintaining frequency-specific optimization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines previously separate TPMS tools for different frequency bands into a single integrated tool. The tool body houses multiple transceiver circuits and antennas that can operate across 315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth bands, merging the functionality of multiple devices into one unified system
2Reliability
If separate TPMS tools are used for 315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth frequency bands, then each tool can be optimized for its specific frequency band, but cost expenditure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The TPMS tool is designed with multiple transceiver circuits (315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth) integrated into a single device, enabling it to perform firmware programming and wake-up functions across all three frequency bands. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate tools for each frequency band, reducing tool quantity while maintaining frequency-specific optimization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines previously separate TPMS tools for different frequency bands into a single integrated tool. The tool body houses multiple transceiver circuits and antennas that can operate across 315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth bands, merging the functionality of multiple devices into one unified system
3Adaptability or versatility
If Bluetooth transceiver circuit is added to the TPMS tool, then compatibility with Bluetooth TPMS sensors is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The TPMS tool is designed with multiple transceiver circuits (315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth) integrated into a single device, enabling it to perform firmware programming and wake-up functions across all three frequency bands. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate tools for each frequency band, reducing tool quantity while maintaining frequency-specific optimization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines previously separate TPMS tools for different frequency bands into a single integrated tool. The tool body houses multiple transceiver circuits and antennas that can operate across 315 MHz, 434 MHz, and Bluetooth bands, merging the functionality of multiple devices into one unified system
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AI summary
A triple-band trigger tool for a tire-pressure monitoring system is disclosed. The tool body includes a 315 MHz transceiver circuit and a 315 MHz antenna electrically connected to each other, and the 315 MHz transceiver circuit is electrically connected to a control unit; the tool body also includes a 433 MHz transceiver circuit and a 433 MHz antenna electrically connected to each other, and the 433 MHz transceiver circuit is electrically connected to the control unit; the tool body also includes a Bluetooth transceiver circuit and a Bluetooth antenna electrically connected to each other, and the Bluetooth transceiver circuit is electrically connected to the control unit. Therefore, the triple-band trigger is able to perform a firmware programming operation on a TPMS sensor at 315 MHz, 434 MHz or Bluetooth frequency band.