Wheel diagnostic monitoring
US9636956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W40/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and program product to monitor a vehicle for wheel related issues based at least in part on temperature data collected for tires of the vehicle. Received temperature data for each of a plurality of tires of the vehicle may be received and analyzed to determine whether a status of each tire is normal. Responsive to determining that a status for at least one tire is not normal, wheel related issues present for the vehicle may be detected based at least in part on the temperature data.
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