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Tire pressure monitor system tool with vehicle entry system

US7639122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2006
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60C23/0479
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tire pressure monitor system tool is capable of communicating with a plurality of tire pressure monitor systems. The tool includes a storing module that stores a plurality of communication protocols that are used for enabling the tool to communicate with a tire pressure monitor system. The tool enables a user to input vehicle data for identifying a vehicle having a tire pressure monitor system with which to communicate. Based on the vehicle data input, the tool determines a tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle using information stored by the tool. The tool determines a tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle. Based on the tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle, the tool determines a protocol used by the tire pressure monitor system to communicate with, for example, the tool and an electronic control unit of a vehicle.

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