Tire pressure monitor initiation tool with vehicle data interface
US8058979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire pressure monitor system tool stores information regarding a plurality of tire pressure monitor systems installed on vehicles. The tool receives information regarding a particular vehicle. Based on this information, the tool may determine a particular tire pressure monitor system installed on a vehicle. Based on the tire pressure monitor system installed on the vehicle, the tool may determine one or more procedures that may be used with that tire pressure monitor system. The tool may then instruct a user how to perform certain procedures by presenting one or more displays to the user on a display of the tool. The tool may also provide feedback to the user regarding a status of an initiation or other procedure, and reference a vehicle user manual. The tool may interface with an electronic control unit of a vehicle. The tool may also simulate a tire pressure sensor.
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