Universal tire pressure monitoring system tool and methods
US9050862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0808
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an improved universal TPMS tool. According to one aspect of the tool, the tool can include a housing and a processor and a memory storage device positioned within the housing. The tool can optionally include a key pad positioned on the housing in communication with the processor for input of commands from a user, an electronic communication port positioned on the housing in communication with the processor, and an antenna for transmission and receipt of electronic information from the plurality of TPMS tire sensors. The tool can also include an optical scanner for reading indicia connected to the vehicle.
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