Vehicle security system with tire monitoring device

• US 20040066289A1
• Filed: 09/25/2002
• Published: 04/08/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lite-On Automotive Corp. (Lite-On Technology Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Lite-On Automotive Corp. (Lite-On Technology Corporation)
• Inventors: Lin, Sheng Hsiung
• Granted Patent: US 6,774,779 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 340/447
• CPC Class Codes: B60C 23/0408 transmitting the signals by non-mechanical means from the wheel or tyre to a vehicle body mounted receiver

Abstract

A vehicle security system with a tire monitoring device comprises at least one vehicle sensor for detecting unauthorized actions, at least one sensor module, a controller and a remote unit. The sensor module is attached to a tire of a vehicle for sensing the tire conditions and transmitting a first radio frequency signal including the tire conditions. The controller is attached to the vehicle, and is used for generating a plurality of signals of security system conditions in response to the at least one vehicle sensor and for receiving and operating the first radio frequency signal including the tire condition. The controller then is used for transmitting a second radio frequency signal including the security system condition signals and the tire conditions. The remote unit receives the second radio frequency signal and generates a plurality of remote indications for showing the security system conditions and the tire conditions.

Claims

1. A vehicle security system with a tire monitoring device for a vehicle with tires, comprising:

at least one vehicle sensor;

at least one sensor module attached to the tire of the vehicle for sensing the tire conditions and transmitting a first radio frequency signal including the tire conditions;

a controller attached to the vehicle for generating a plurality of signals of security system conditions in response to the at least one vehicle sensor, for receiving and operating the first radio frequency signal including the tire condition, and for transmitting a second radio frequency signal including the security system condition signals and the tire conditions; and

a remote unit for receiving the second radio frequency signal and generating a plurality of remote indications for showing the security system conditions and the tire conditions.

2. The vehicle security system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of outputs connected to the controller for generating a plurality of local indications.

3. The vehicle security system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the remote unit further comprises a transmitter for transmitting a third radio frequency signal and the controller further comprises a transceiver for receiving the third radio frequency signal such that the remote unit controls the controller and further controls the outputs.

4. The vehicle security system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the transceiver is used for transmitting the second radio frequency signal.

5. The vehicle security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the remote unit further comprises an LCD (liquid crystal display) for showing the remote indications.

6. The vehicle security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tire condition is selected from the group consisting of pressure, temperature, acceleration of the tire and the combination thereof.

7. A tire monitor system for a vehicle with tires, comprising:

at least one sensor module attached to the tire of the vehicle for sensing the tire conditions and transmitting a first radio frequency signal including the tire conditions;

a controller attached to the vehicle for receiving and operating the first radio frequency signal including the tire condition and for transmitting a second radio frequency signal including the tire conditions; and

a remote unit for receiving the second radio frequency signal and generating a plurality of remote indications for showing the tire conditions.

8. The tire monitor system as claimed in claim 7, further comprising a plurality of outputs connected to the controller for generating a plurality of local indications.

9. The tire monitor system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the remote unit further comprises a transmitter for transmitting a third radio frequency signal and the controller further comprises a transceiver for receiving the third radio frequency signal such that the remote unit controls the controller and further controls the outputs.

10. The tire monitor system as claimed in claim 9, wherein the transceiver is used for transmitting the second radio frequency signal.

11. The tire monitor system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the remote unit further comprises an LCD (liquid crystal display) for showing the remote indications.

12. The tire monitor system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the tire condition is selected from the group consisting of pressure, temperature, acceleration of the tire and the combination thereof.

13. A vehicle security system with a tire monitoring device for a vehicle with tires, comprising:

at least one vehicle sensor;

at least one sensor module attached to the tire of the vehicle for sensing the tire conditions and transmitting a radio frequency signal including the tire conditions; and

a controller attached to the vehicle for generating a plurality of signals of security system conditions in response to the at least one vehicle sensor and for receiving and operating the radio frequency signal including the tire condition.

14. The vehicle security system as claimed in claim 13, further comprising a plurality of outputs connected to the controller for generating a plurality of indications.

15. The vehicle security system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the tire condition is selected from the group consisting of pressure, temperature, acceleration of the tire and the combination thereof.