Wheel-Mounted Anti-Theft Alarm With Direct Mobile Network Alerts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing alarm systems for vehicle wheels/tires require a central processing unit installed in the vehicle or storage spaces, which is disadvantageous.
Innovation Solution
An anti-theft alarm device embedded in vehicle tires or wheels, equipped with kinetic sensors, a communication interface for mobile networks, and optionally a GPS receiver, that communicates directly with a remote server to detect and alert on non-coherent movements indicative of theft.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a central processing unit is installed in the vehicle or storage spaces to receive kinetic state information and execute alarm functions, then the alarm system can effectively detect and respond to theft conditions, but the system complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the central processing unit from the vehicle or storage space and relocates it directly into the wheel assembly. Specifically, the control unit is positioned in the brake disc or brake drum, which are integral parts of the wheel. This extraction from the central vehicle system and placement within the wheel structure simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining full alarm functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the alarm system components directly into the wheel structure. The control unit is integrated with the kinetic sensors (accelerometers, gyroscopes) and communication modules within the wheel assembly, creating a self-contained anti-theft system that eliminates the need for separate central processing units in the vehicle.
2Strength
If mechanical fastening structures or anti-theft bolts are used to secure wheels, then wheel mounting is strengthened, but these mechanisms can be broken or opened by keys or special tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical anti-theft mechanisms (bolts, locks, fastening structures) with an electronic monitoring system. Instead of relying on physical barriers that can be picked or broken, the system uses kinetic sensors to detect unauthorized removal attempts and triggers electronic alarms, thereby substituting mechanical security with sensor-based detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary between the kinetic sensors and the alarm output. It processes sensor data, determines whether theft conditions exist, and triggers the alarm signal, which can be acoustic, visual, or transmitted remotely. This intermediary processing layer provides intelligent decision-making that simple mechanical systems cannot achieve.
3Reliability
If wireless measuring modules are attached to vehicle wheels to determine kinetic state information, then theft detection capability is improved, but the need for central processing units increases system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the kinetic sensors, control unit, and communication interface into a single integrated assembly mounted on the wheel. This merged structure eliminates the need for separate wireless modules and central processing units, as all functions are contained within the wheel-mounted device itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The wheel-mounted device is self-sufficient, containing its own processing unit and communication capabilities. It independently processes kinetic sensor data, makes theft determination decisions, and communicates with authorities or owners without requiring external central processing support from the vehicle system.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Eliminates the need for a central processing unit in the vehicle or storage spaces, enabling direct communication between the alarm device and a remote server for effective theft detection and alerting, while being cost-effective and difficult to manipulate or remove.
Implementation Method 1
the kinetic sensors may comprise an accelerometer
Implementation Method 2
the kinetic sensors may comprise a gyroscope
Implementation Method 3
the anti-theft alarm device may further comprise a receiver of signals irradiated by satellite transmitters of a satellite global positioning system
Implementation Method 4
a communication interface configured for communicating over a mobile communication network to transmit data
Data Source
AI summary
An anti-theft alarm device adapted to be associated to a wheel or a tire of a vehicle is provided. The anti-theft alarm device comprises kinetic sensors configured to detect movements of the wheel or tire where the anti-theft alarm device is installed, and a communication interface configured for communicating over a mobile communication network to transmit data related to the detected movements of the wheel or tire detected by the kinetic sensors. A system is also disclosed, comprising at least one anti-theft alarm device and a remote server in communication relationships with the at least one anti-theft alarm device.