Tire parameter sensing system having alternating frequency transmission and two channel reception and associated method
    21.
    发明授权
    Tire parameter sensing system having alternating frequency transmission and two channel reception and associated method 有权
    轮胎参数传感系统具有交变频率传输和双通道接收及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US06948360B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-27

    申请号:US10756745

    申请日:2004-01-13

    Applicant: Xing Ping Lin

    Inventor: Xing Ping Lin

    Abstract: A tire parameter sensing system (12) for a vehicle (10) having a tire (16) comprises a tire-based unit (26) associated with the tire (16) and including structure (70, 72) for sensing a parameter of the tire (16) and for transmitting a parameter signal (38) indicative of the sensed parameter. The parameter signal (38) having at least first and second different signal characteristics. The tire parameter sensing system (12) also comprises a vehicle-based unit (34) having a first receiving channel (116) for receiving at least portions of the parameter signal (38) that include the first signal characteristic and a second receiving channel (118) for receiving at least portions of the parameter signal (38) that include the second signal characteristic. A signal detection portion (120) of the vehicle-based unit (34) is responsive to the first and second signal characteristics for determining the sensed parameter of the tire (16).

    Abstract translation: 一种用于具有轮胎(16)的车辆(10)的轮胎参数检测系统(12)包括与轮胎(16)相关联的基于轮胎的单元(26),并且包括用于感测轮胎的参数的结构(70,72) 轮胎(16)并且用于发送指示所感测的参数的参数信号(38)。 参数信号(38)具有至少第一和第二不同的信号特性。 轮胎参数检测系统(12)还包括具有第一接收通道(116)的基于车辆的单元(34),用于接收包括第一信号特性的参数信号(38)的至少一部分和第二接收通道 118),用于接收包括第二信号特性的参数信号(38)的至少一部分。 基于车辆的单元(34)的信号检测部分(120)响应于第一和第二信号特性来确定轮胎(16)的感测参数。

    Apparatus and process for monitoring a vehicle condition
    23.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and process for monitoring a vehicle condition 有权
    用于监测车辆状况的装置和过程

    公开(公告)号:US20090243829A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-01

    申请号:US12080036

    申请日:2008-03-31

    CPC classification number: B60C23/0408 B60C23/0462

    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a vehicle condition comprises a sensor for sensing the vehicle condition and a transmitter for transmitting signals indicative of the sensed vehicle condition. The transmitted signals include a first signal set and a second signal set. A receiver mountable on the vehicle is provided for receiving the transmitted signals. The receiver has a first operating state when the vehicle ignition is OFF and a second operating state when the vehicle ignition is ON. The first signal set includes a wake-up portion to wake up the receiver when the receiver is in its first operating state and an information portion. The second signal set includes an information portion. The transmitted signals include at least one first signal set and at least one second signal set during a predetermined time period when the vehicle ignition is OFF and when the vehicle ignition is ON.

    Abstract translation: 用于监测车辆状态的装置包括用于感测车辆状态的传感器和用于发送指示感测车辆状态的信号的发射器。 所发送的信号包括第一信号组和第二信号组。 提供安装在车辆上的接收器用于接收所发送的信号。 当车辆点火为OFF时,接收器具有第一操作状态,当车辆点火为ON时,接收器具有第二操作状态。 第一信号组包括当接收机处于其第一操作状态时唤醒接收机的唤醒部分和信息部分。 第二信号组包括信息部分。 所发送的信号包括至少一个第一信号集合和在车辆点火关闭期间和当车辆点火开启时的预定时间段期间设置的至少一个第二信号。

    Wheel arch including an antenna
    24.
    发明授权
    Wheel arch including an antenna 有权
    轮拱包括一个天线

    公开(公告)号:US07298341B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-20

    申请号:US11063239

    申请日:2005-02-22

    CPC classification number: B60C23/0444 B60C23/0408 H01Q1/325 H01Q1/405

    Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle wheel arch (18) of the type including an antenna (20) for interacting with a device (22) carried by an assembly (12) of a wheel (14) and a tire (16). The wheel arch includes a shield (24) overlying the antenna (20) beside the radially-inner face of the wheel arch (18), said shield (24) being suitable for retaining matter (26) at a certain distance from the antenna (20).

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种车辆轮拱(18),其包括用于与由轮(14)的组件(12)和轮胎(16)承载的装置(22)相互作用的天线(20)。 轮拱包括覆盖在轮拱(18)的径向内表面旁边的天线(20)的屏蔽(24),所述屏蔽(24)适于将物质(26)保持在离天线一定距离处 20)。

    Tire parameter sensing system with signal relay device and associated method
    25.
    发明授权
    Tire parameter sensing system with signal relay device and associated method 有权
    具有信号中继装置和相关方法的轮胎参数传感系统

    公开(公告)号:US07073377B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-11

    申请号:US10733604

    申请日:2003-12-11

    Applicant: Xing Ping Lin

    Inventor: Xing Ping Lin

    CPC classification number: B60C23/0408

    Abstract: A tire parameter sensing system (12) comprises a tire-based unit (28) associated with a tire (20) of a vehicle (10) for sensing a parameter of the tire (20) and for transmitting a tire parameter signal (42) indicative of the sensed parameter. A transceiver device (34) receives the tire parameter signal (42) and transmits a relay signal (42′) indicative of the received tire parameter signal (42). A vehicle-based unit (32) is adapted to receive both the tire parameter signal (42) and the relay signal (42′). An indicator (54) is coupled to the vehicle-based unit (32) for providing an indication of the sensed parameter of the tire (20). The vehicle-based unit (32) controls the indicator (54) in response to receiving at least one of the tire parameter signal (42) and the relay signal (42′).

    Abstract translation: 轮胎参数感测系统(12)包括与车辆(10)的轮胎(20)相关联的用于感测轮胎(20)的参数并用于发送轮胎参数信号(42)的轮胎基单元(28) 指示感测参数。 收发器装置(34)接收轮胎参数信号(42)并发送指示所接收的轮胎参数信号(42)的中继信号(42')。 基于车辆的单元(32)适于接收轮胎参数信号(42)和中继信号(42')。 指示器(54)联接到基于车辆的单元(32),用于提供轮胎(20)的感测参数的指示。 响应于接收到轮胎参数信号(42)和中继信号(42')中的至少一个,基于车辆的单元(32)控制指示器(54)。

    System and method for remote convenience function control utilizing near isotropic receiving antenna system
    26.
    发明授权
    System and method for remote convenience function control utilizing near isotropic receiving antenna system 有权
    利用近各向同性接收天线系统进行远程便利功能控制的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06532359B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-11

    申请号:US09256498

    申请日:1999-02-23

    Applicant: Xing Ping Lin

    Inventor: Xing Ping Lin

    CPC classification number: H04B7/0811 H04B1/202 H04B7/0834

    Abstract: A remote convenience system (10) and an associated method provide for remote control a convenience function. A portable transmitter unit (12) is operable for remote function requests. The transmitter unit (12) includes circuitry (32) for transmitting a signal (18) that conveys a remote function request. A receiver/controller unit (14) receives the transmitted signal (18) and causes performance of the remotely requested function. The receiver/controller unit (14) includes a plurality of antennae (52), each for picking-up the transmitted signal (18) and outputting an electrical signal that conveys the remote function request. Each of the antennae (52) is configured to have an ability to pick-up the transmitted signal (18) that is dependent upon direction from the receiver/controller unit (14) to the transmitter unit (12). The ability of each of the antennae (52) is different from the ability of the other antennae. A control portion (48) determines which one of the antennae (52) has a better ability to pick-up the transmitted signal. The electrical signal from the one antenna with the better ability is used to determine the remotely requested function.

    Abstract translation: 远程便利系统(10)和相关方法为远程控制提供了便利功能。 便携式发射机单元(12)可操作用于远程功能请求。 发射机单元(12)包括用于传送传送远程功能请求的信号(18)的电路(32)。 接收机/控制器单元(14)接收所发送的信号(18)并且使远程请求功能的执行。 接收机/控制器单元(14)包括多个天线(52),每个天线用于拾取发射信号(18)并输出传送远程功能请求的电信号。 每个天线(52)被配置为具有拾取取决于从接收器/控制器单元(14)到发射器单元(12)的方向的发射信号(18)的能力。 每个天线(52)的能力与另一个天线的能力不同。 控制部分(48)确定天线(52)中的哪一个具有更好的拾取发射信号的能力。 来自具有更好能力的一个天线的电信号用于确定远程请求的功能。

    Method and apparatus for determining tire location in a tire pressure monitoring system using directional low frequency initiation
    27.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for determining tire location in a tire pressure monitoring system using directional low frequency initiation 有权
    用于使用定向低频启动来确定轮胎压力监测系统中的轮胎位置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07716976B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-18

    申请号:US11982496

    申请日:2007-11-02

    Applicant: Xing Ping Lin

    Inventor: Xing Ping Lin

    CPC classification number: B60C23/0416 B60C23/0433 B60C23/044 B60C23/0444

    Abstract: A method is provided for determining tire location in a tire pressure monitoring system having the steps of generating an initiation frequency signal having a controllable output adapted to be received by a selected one of a plurality of tires of the tire pressure monitoring system. At least two tires of the tire pressure monitoring system have associated initiation signal receivers. The method also includes transmitting a response signal from the selected tire receiving the initiation signal, the response signal having at least a unique identification signal portion associated with the selected tire. The method also receives the transmitted response signal and associates the identification signal with a location of the selected tire.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定轮胎压力监测系统中的轮胎位置的方法,该方法具有以下步骤:产生具有适于由轮胎压力监测系统的多个轮胎中选定的轮胎接收的可控输出的起始频率信号。 轮胎压力监测系统的至少两个轮胎具有相关联的起始信号接收器。 该方法还包括从接收到起始信号的所选轮胎发送响应信号,响应信号至少具有与所选择的轮胎相关联的唯一识别信号部分。 该方法还接收所发送的响应信号,并将识别信号与所选择的轮胎的位置相关联。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND ASSOCIATING SENSOR LOCATION IN A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM USING DUAL ANTENNAS
    28.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND ASSOCIATING SENSOR LOCATION IN A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM USING DUAL ANTENNAS 审中-公开
    用于使用双天线确定和关联轮胎压力监测系统中的传感器位置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090002146A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-01

    申请号:US12147158

    申请日:2008-06-26

    Applicant: Xing Ping Lin

    Inventor: Xing Ping Lin

    CPC classification number: B60C23/0416 B60C23/0444

    Abstract: A method for receiving data from and associating locations of a plurality of tire condition sensors in a vehicle comprises the step of mounting a first directional antenna in the vehicle oriented in a first direction to receive signals from an associated transmitter of at least some of said tire condition sensors. A second directional antenna is mounted in the vehicle oriented in a second direction to receive signals from an associated transmitter of others of said tire condition sensors. Signal strength of any received signals is determined, and sensor locations are determined by determining a differential signal value.

    Abstract translation: 用于从车辆中接收多个轮胎状况传感器的位置并将其相关联的方法包括以下步骤:将车辆中的第一定向天线安装在第一方向上的方向上,以接收来自所述轮胎中的至少一些的相关发射机的信号 状态传感器。 第二定向天线安装在车辆中,沿第二方向定向以接收来自所述轮胎状况传感器中的其他人的相关发射器的信号。 确定任何接收信号的信号强度,并且通过确定差分信号值来确定传感器位置。

    Apparatus and method for remote convenience message reception with signal strength determination
    29.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for remote convenience message reception with signal strength determination 失效
    具有信号强度确定的远程方便消息接收的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06472999B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-29

    申请号:US09264555

    申请日:1999-03-08

    Applicant: Xing Ping Lin

    Inventor: Xing Ping Lin

    CPC classification number: G08C17/02

    Abstract: An apparatus (14) and an associated method determine signal strength of a received electromagnetic signal (18) that is comprised of a plurality of pulses that convey a remote convenience function request, and which causes performance of the requested function. A comparator (82) has a first input for receiving an electrical signal (78) with a voltage that varies to convey the remote convenience function request. A second input of the comparator (82) receives a threshold voltage value reference signal (86). An output of the comparator (82) provides an output signal (46) that indicates the occurrence of the voltage of the electrical signal (78) exceeding the threshold value of the reference signal (86). A microprocessor (100) and a threshold change trigger (122) of a controller portion (48) adjust the threshold voltage value of the reference signal (86). A microprocessor (52) and a count memory (126) of the controller portion (48) monitor the output signal (46) of the comparator (82) during adjustment of the threshold voltage value of the reference signal (86) to determine strength of the electromagnetic signal (18).

    Abstract translation: 设备(14)和相关联的方法确定由传送远程便利功能请求的多个脉冲组成的接收电磁信号(18)的信号强度,并且导致请求功能的执行。 比较器(82)具有用于接收具有变化的电压的电信号(78)的第一输入,以传送远程便利功能请求。 比较器(82)的第二输入接收阈值电压参考信号(86)。 比较器(82)的输出提供指示超过参考信号(86)的阈值的电信号(78)的电压的出现的输出信号(46)。 控制器部分(48)的微处理器(100)和阈值改变触发器(122)调整参考信号(86)的阈值电压值。 在调整参考信号(86)的阈值电压值期间,控制器部分(48)的微处理器(52)和计数存储器(126)监视比较器(82)的输出信号(46),以确定 电磁信号(18)。

    Apparatus and method for remote convenience message reception with adjustable pulse detection receiver portion
    30.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for remote convenience message reception with adjustable pulse detection receiver portion 有权
    用于具有可调脉冲检测接收器部分的远程方便消息接收的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06466137B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-10-15

    申请号:US09255321

    申请日:1999-02-23

    CPC classification number: B60R25/24 H04B1/16 Y10T83/68

    Abstract: A receiver/controller unit (14) of a remote convenience system (10) receives an electromagnetic signal (18). The signal (18) is comprised of a plurality of pulses that convey a remote convenience function request. In response to the receipt of the signal (18), the receiver/controller unit (14) causes performance of the requested function. The receiver/controller unit (14) has a comparator (82). A first input of the comparator (82) is connected to receive an electrical signal (78) with an electrical characteristic that varies to convey the remote convenience function request. A second input of the comparator (82) is connected to receive a signal 86 that has a threshold electrical characteristic value. Preferably, the electrical characteristic is voltage amplitude. An output of the comparator (82) provides a signal indicative of the occurrence of the electrical characteristic of the electrical signal (78) exceeding the threshold value, and that conveys the remote convenience function request. A microprocessor (100) adjusts the threshold electrical characteristic value.

    Abstract translation: 远程便利系统(10)的接收器/控制器单元(14)接收电磁信号(18)。 信号(18)由传送远程便利功能请求的多个脉冲组成。 响应于信号(18)的接收,接收机/控制器单元(14)引起所请求功能的执行。 接收器/控制器单元(14)具有比较器(82)。 连接比较器(82)的第一输入端以接收具有变化的电特性的电信号(78),以传送远程便利功能请求。 连接比较器(82)的第二输入端以接收具有阈值电特性值的信号86。 优选地,电特性是电压幅度。 比较器(82)的输出提供指示超过阈值的电信号(78)的电特性的发生的信号,并且传达远程便利功能请求。 微处理器(100)调整阈值电特性值。

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