Method and Apparatus for Preventing Damage to Electronics During Tire Inspection
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1. A method for preventing damage to tire electronics during tire inspection, comprising the steps of:
- providing a high-voltage power supply;
providing a tire containing at least one tire electronics device;
providing a conductive wire;
coupling one end of the conductive wire to the high-voltage supply;
configuring the other end of the conductive wire for contact with the tire; and
providing a physical barrier in proximity to the at least one tire electronics device, whereby damage to the tire electronics from effects of the high-voltage source is avoided.
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Abstract
Disclosed are apparatus and methodologies for protecting tire electronics from electrical discharge damage during a tire inspection procedure. Aspects of different embodiments of the disclosed subject matter relate to various techniques for providing protection from high-voltage discharge for tire electronics devices. Exemplary techniques disclosed correspond to methodologies for preventing contact with a high-voltage source, controlling conditions produced by contact with high-voltage sources, or nullifying effects of contact with high-voltage sources.
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1. A method for preventing damage to tire electronics during tire inspection, comprising the steps of:
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providing a high-voltage power supply;
providing a tire containing at least one tire electronics device;
providing a conductive wire;
coupling one end of the conductive wire to the high-voltage supply;
configuring the other end of the conductive wire for contact with the tire; and
providing a physical barrier in proximity to the at least one tire electronics device, whereby damage to the tire electronics from effects of the high-voltage source is avoided. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for preventing damage to tire electronics during tire inspection, comprising the steps of:
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providing a high-voltage power supply;
providing a tire containing at least one tire electronics device;
providing a conductive wire;
coupling one end of the conductive wire to the high-voltage supply;
configuring the other end of the conductive wire for contact with the tire; and
controlling the effective energy impressed on the at least one tire electronics device, whereby damage to the tire electronics from effects of the high-voltage source is avoided. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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