Systems and methods to selectively activate TPMS learning mode operations in a vehicle
US12233672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C23/0489
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods that guard against information piracy by selective activation of tire pressure sensor learning operations in a vehicle. An example method can include receiving, by a processor in a vehicle, a sensor signal from a wheel movement sensor provided in a wheel of the vehicle. The processor may evaluate the sensor signal and detect a tire-changing operation. The tire-changing operation may be detected, for example, based on a major surface of the wheel coming in contact with ground or determining that an angular displacement of a major surface of the wheel exceeds a threshold angle. The processor may then enable a learning mode of operation that can include a wireless pairing of a tire pressure sensor in the wheel to a tire pressure monitoring system of the vehicle. The processor disables the learning mode of operation after a period of time.
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