Description:TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present subject matter generally relates to system and method for a vehicle. More particularly, but not exclusively to a system and method of monitoring tire pressure of the vehicle. BACKGROUND [0002] The efficient monitoring of tire pressure is a critical aspect of vehicle safety and performance. Traditional tire pressure monitoring systems often face technical challenges that impact their effectiveness in providing timely and relevant information to users. The claimed invention addresses several of these technical problems, offering a comprehensive solution to enhance the overall tire pressure monitoring experience in vehicles. [0003] In general, conventional systems acquire tire pressure data at fixed intervals, regardless of the vehicle's state. This results in inefficient use of resources when the vehicle is parked, leading to unnecessary data collection. Existing systems lack a sophisticated notification mechanism, providing generic alerts without considering the severity of the tire pressure issue. [0004] In conventional systems, it may not offer real-time tracking capabilities or comprehensive analysis of tire pressure data, limiting their ability to provide insights into user riding characteristics and potential implications on vehicle performance. Existing systems may not effectively address emergency situations, such as detecting a tire with no pressure and informing users about the useability of the corresponding tire. Such a lack of information could adversely affect the safety of the rider as well as the performance of the vehicle, which may cause the rider to incur damages. [0005] In conventional systems, it does not provide any indication or guidance to the user to nearby air-refilling stations based on real-time tire pressure data, prolonged usage of the vehicle without refilling air will increase the probability of the vehicle to be inoperable due to drastic loss of tire pressure. 30
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30 [0006] Thus, a need was felt to address a range of technical challenges in existing tire pressure monitoring systems, offering an intelligent and dynamic solution that addresses the aforementioned problems in the conventional methods for maintaining optimal tire pressure in vehicles. [0007] Thus, there is a need in the art for a method and a system for tire pressure monitoring system of a vehicle which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art. [0008] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a system and method for tire pressure monitoring. The present invention provides a method for monitoring tire pressure in a vehicle using a control unit that senses the state of motion of the vehicle, acquires tire pressure data from sensors, and provides notifications to the user based on comparisons with predefined tire pressure ranges. The invention addresses aspects such as real-time tracking of tire pressure, communication with vehicle instruments and other devices, identification of riding characteristics, implications on vehicle performance, and even navigation to an air-refilling station based on tire pressure data. Overall, the invention is configured for monitoring and managing tire pressure to enhance vehicle performance and user safety. [00010] According to embodiments illustrated herein a method for monitoring a tire pressure in a vehicle which comprises sensing, by a control unit, a state of motion associated with the vehicle. The state of motion is at least one of a parked state or an in-motion state. Acquiring, by the control unit, tire pressure data associated with one or more tires from one or more tire
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[00012] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments; of 15 the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles.
[00013] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary environment of the tire pressure monitoring system in which various embodiments may be employed.
[00014] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of an instrument cluster for 20 serving as the central display and control interface in the vehicle.
[00015] Figure 3 illustrates a flow chart for a method of tire pressure monitoring, in accordance with an embodiment.
25 DETAILED DESCRIPTION [00016] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is 30
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intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims. [00017] An objective of the present subject matter is to provide a tire pressure monitoring system that dynamically adjusts data acquisition intervals based on the state of motion of the vehicle, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely data collection. [00018] An objective of the present subject matter is to provide specific and meaningful notifications to users by comparing acquired tire pressure data with a predefined matrix of tire pressure ranges, enabling users to take prompt and appropriate actions. [00019] An objective of the present subject matter is to transmit tire pressure data in real-time to an instrument cluster and connected devices, allowing for continuous tracking of tire pressure and comprehensive analysis to infer riding characteristics and anticipate potential impacts on vehicle performance. [00020] An objective of the present subject matter is to address emergency situations effectively by detecting instances of no pressure in a tire, notifying users about the un-usability of the corresponding tire, and prompting immediate servicing to enhance user safety. An objective of the present subject matter is to establish effective communication by transmitting tire pressure data to various connected devices, facilitating seamless integration with the instrument cluster, and enabling navigation to air-refilling stations within a pre-defined distance. [00021] An objective of the present subject matter is to continuously advertise the state of motion of the vehicle using tire pressure sensors, allowing the system to adapt dynamically to changes in motion and optimize tire pressure monitoring accordingly. An objective of the present subject matter is to enhance user convenience by guiding the vehicle to air-refilling stations based on real-time tire pressure data, ensuring proactive maintenance, and reducing the likelihood of critical tire pressure issues. [00022] An objective of the present subject matter is to optimize the use of resources, particularly power consumption, by adjusting data acquisition
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30 intervals dynamically, reducing energy consumption during parked states, and ensuring responsive monitoring while in motion. An objective of the present subject matter is to contribute to overall user safety by providing timely and accurate information about tire pressure, handling emergency situations effectively, and encouraging proactive maintenance to prevent critical issues. [00023] An objective of the present subject matter is to create a tire pressure monitoring system that is not only technically advanced but also user-centric, addressing key challenges in conventional methods and enhancing the overall effectiveness and safety of tire pressure monitoring in vehicles. [00024] The present disclosure addresses the need for effective tire pressure monitoring in vehicles by introducing a system and method for tire pressure monitoring that overcomes challenges associated with conventional methods. The system incorporates a control unit that accurately senses the vehicle's state of motion, distinguishing between parked and in-motion states. Tire pressure data is acquired from sensors mounted on each tire, with dynamically adjusted intervals based on the vehicle's state —shorter intervals in motion and longer intervals when parked. [00025] The present disclosure further includes a feature where acquired tire pressure data is then compared with a predefined matrix containing specific pressure ranges and corresponding notifications. These notifications cover very low tire pressure, optimal tire pressure /operable range, high tire pressure, and very high tire pressure, offering users precise and actionable information. The control unit transmits the tire pressure data in real-time to an instrument cluster and other connected devices. The system not only provides immediate feedback but also analyses the data to infer riding characteristics, monitor air refilling frequency, and anticipate potential implications on vehicle performance. [00026] The present disclosure further includes features such as in emergency situations, the system detects a tire with no pressure and promptly notifies users that the corresponding tire is unusable, emphasizing the need for immediate servicing to enhance safety. Furthermore, the tire pressure data
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30 is not limited to the instrument cluster; it is transmitted to other connected devices via wired or wireless communication. The system is incorporated to identify and navigate the vehicle to an air-refilling station within a pre-defined distance, automatically determined based on tire pressure data. [00027] The present disclosure further incorporates a feature for continuously advertising of the vehicle's state of motion by tire pressure sensors enables the system to adapt dynamically to changing conditions. The predefined matrix includes tire pressure ranges, corresponding to different vehicle models. This comprehensive approach ensures a seamless and effective tire pressure monitoring system that enhances safety, anticipates maintenance needs, and provides valuable insights into the vehicle's performance. [00028] In summary the present disclosure pertains to tire pressure monitoring system that optimizes data acquisition, offers specific and timely notifications, enables real-time tracking and analysis, handles emergency situations effectively, and includes communication and navigation features for enhanced user convenience and safety. The dynamic adaptation to the vehicle's state and the comprehensive analysis of tire pressure data contribute to a more efficient and user-friendly tire pressure monitoring solution. [00029] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. [00030] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of the interaction diagram elucidating the various elements within the system. The interaction diagram illustrates a vehicle (100) consisting of an instrument cluster (102),
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30 a front tire (104), a rear tire (106) and a user digital device (110). The front tire (104) and rear tire (106) is provided with a front tire pressure sensor (104a) and a rear tire pressure sensor (106a). The front tire pressure sensor (104a) and the rear tire pressure sensor (106a) wirelessly communicate with the instrument cluster to advertise a tire pressure data of the front tire (104) and the rear tire (106) to the instrument cluster (102). The user digital device (110) wirelessly connects with the instrument cluster (102) to obtain tire pressure related information from the instrument cluster (102). [00031] The front tire pressure sensor (104a) and the rear tire pressure sensor (106a) being disposed on the front tire (104) and the rear tire (106), either on the valve stem of the front tire (102) and rear tire (104) , or the mounted inside each of the front tire (102) and the rear tire (104) where it is attached to the wheel assembly or placed in a specific location within the tire to measure pressure or it is also provide on the wheel rim of the front tire (102) and the rear tire (104). [00032] The tire pressure sensors and the instrument cluster (102) transmit tire pressure data either via radio frequency (RF) signals, or systems may use different RF frequencies for sensor communication to enhance reliability, it may also use vehicle's communication network, such as Controller Area Network (CAN) or Local Interconnect Network (LIN). These diverse communication modes contribute to real-time monitoring of the tire pressure data between the sensor and the instrument cluster. [00033] The user digital device (110) may refer to a computing device used by a user, such as an owner of the vehicle. The user digital device (110) may comprise of one or more processors and one or more memories. The one or more memories may include computer readable code that may be executable by the one or more processors to perform predetermined operations. [00034] In an embodiment, the user digital device (110) may be configured to obtain the tire pressure data related alerts from the instrument cluster or alerts regarding vehicle safety. In an embodiment, the user digital device (110) may present a web user interface to obtain a periodical graphical representation of the vehicle tire pressure data.
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30 [00035] In an embodiment the user digital device (110) may also be used to provide navigation alerts to the user to reach an air refilling station in situation when the system detects that the vehicle is operating in inoperable tire pressure ranges. Examples of the first electronic device (102) may include, but are not limited to, a personal computer, a laptop, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile device, a tablet, or any other computing device. [00036] In an embodiment the user digital device (110) communicates with the instrument cluster (102). Examples of such communication protocols include, but are not limited to, Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), ZigBee, EDGE, infrared IR), IEEE 802.11, 802.16, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G cellular communication protocols, and/or Bluetooth (BT) communication protocols. A communication network to facilitate the interaction between the various elements of the system may include, but is not limited to, the Internet, a cloud network, a Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) network, a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), a Local Area Network (LAN), a telephone line (POTS), and/or a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). [00037] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of an instrument cluster (102) for a vehicle (100). The instrument cluster (102) comprises of a motion detection unit (202), a data acquisition unit (204), a comparison unit (206), a display unit (208) and a control unit (210). The control unit (210) consists of a processor (212), a memory (214), a communication interface (216) and an input-output unit (218). The front tire pressure sensor (104a) and the rear tire pressure sensor (106a) sends a tire pressure data corresponding to the front tire (104) and the rear tire (106) to the data acquisition unit (204) of the instrument cluster (102). [00038] In an embodiment the Control Unit (210) serves as the central hub of the instrument cluster (102), housing a suite of essential components designed to orchestrate and manage the tire pressure monitoring system. It comprises a Processor (212), Memory (214), Communication Interface (216), and Input-Output Unit (218). At the core of the Control Unit (102), the
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Reference Numerals: 100 – vehicle 102 – Instrument Cluster 104 – Front Tire 104a – Front tire pressure sensor 106 – Rear Tire 106a – Rear tire pressure sensor 110 – User electronic device 202 – Motion detection unit 204 – Data acquisition unit 206 – Comparison unit 208 – Display Unit 210 – Control Unit 212– Processor 214 – Memory 216 – Communication interface 218 – Input Output unit , Claims:I/We Claim:
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A method for monitoring a tire pressure in a vehicle (100), the method,comprising:
sensing, by a control unit (210), a state of motion associated 5 with the vehicle (100), wherein the state of motion is at least one of a parked state or an in-motion state;
acquiring, by the control unit (210), tire pressure data associated with one or more tires from one or more tire pressure sensors, wherein the one or more tire pressure sensors is configured 10 to read the tire pressure data at a plurality of predefined time intervals, wherein the acquiring of the tire pressure data is based on the state of motion associated with the vehicle (100);
transmitting, by the control unit (210), the tire pressure data to at least one of an instrument cluster (102) of the vehicle (100); 15
comparing, by the control unit (210), the acquired tire pressure data with a pre-defined matrix, wherein the predefined matrix comprises a plurality of tire pressure ranges and corresponding notifications; and
providing, by the control unit (210), the corresponding 20 notifications to a user of the vehicle (100) based on the comparison.
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle (100) asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more tire pressure sensors ismounted on each of the one or more tires of the vehicle (100).
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle(100) as25 claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of predefined time intervalscomprises a first set of a first predefined time interval and a secondpredefined time interval, and wherein if the vehicle(100) is in parkedstate then the tire pressure data being acquired for the first predefinedtime interval, and wherein if the vehicle (100) is in-motion state then30 the tire pressure data being acquired for the second predefined timeinterval.
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle (100) asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (210) is an instrumentcluster (102) of the vehicle (100), wherein the instrument cluster (102)being configured to display the tire pressure data corresponding to theone or more tires and display the notifications corresponding to the5 tire pressure data.
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle(100) asclaimed in claim 1, comprises transmitting, by the control unit (210) ,the tire pressure data to one or more devices that are communicativelyconnected to the instrument cluster (102) of the vehicle(100) ,10 wherein the instrument cluster (102) and the one or more devicesbeing communicatively connected using wired or wirelesscommunication, wherein where the tire pressure data is tracked inreal-time to infer one or more riding characteristics of the user of thevehicle (100) , a frequency of air refilling in the one or more tires of15 the vehicle(100) and one or more implications on the vehicleperformance based on the tire pressure data.
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle (100) asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of tire pressure rangescomprises less than 20 PSI, 21-38 PSI, 39 – 42 PSI, greater than 4220 PSI.
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle (100) asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the notifications comprises a very low tirepressure, operable tire pressure, a high tire pressure, and a very hightire pressure, wherein if the tire pressure indicates no pressure, then25 the control unit (210) is configured to indicate that a correspondingtire from the one or more tires is unusable and further informs that thevehicle (100) is to be serviced.
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle (100) asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more tire pressure sensors30 continuously advertises the state of motion of the vehicle (100).
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle (100) asclaimed in claim 1, comprising identifying and navigating the vehicle(100)to an air-refilling station within a pre-defined distance, whereinthe pre-defined distance being determined automatically based on the tire pressure data. 5
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The method for monitoring the tire pressure in the vehicle (100) asclaimed in claim 1, comprises transmitting an alert to the one or moredevices of the user if the vehicle (100) is in parked state and there ismotion in the one or more tires.
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A tire pressure monitoring system to monitor a tire pressure in a10 vehicle (100), the tire pressure monitoring system, comprising:
a control unit (210) comprising a processor;
a memory, communicatively coupled with the processor, wherein the memory stores processor-executable instructions, which on execution cause the processor to: 15
sense a state of motion associated with the vehicle (100), wherein the state of motion is at least one of a parked state or an in-motion state;
acquire tire pressure data associated with one or more tires from one or more tire pressure sensors, wherein the one 20 or more tire pressure sensors is configured to read the tire pressure data at a plurality of predefined time intervals, wherein the acquiring of the tire pressure data is based on the state of motion associated with the vehicle (100);
transmit the tire pressure data to at least one of an instrument 25 cluster (102) of the vehicle (100);
compare the acquired tire pressure data with a pre-defined matrix, wherein the predefined matrix comprises a plurality of tire pressure ranges and corresponding notifications; and
provide the corresponding notifications to a user of the vehicle (100) 30 based on the comparison.
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in thevehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more tirepressure sensors is mounted on a wheel hub of each of the one or moretires of the vehicle (100).
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in the5 vehicle(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality ofpredefined time intervals comprises a first set of a first predefinedtime interval and a second predefined time interval, and wherein ifthe vehicle(100) is in parked state then the tire pressure data beingacquired for the first predefined time interval, and wherein if the10 vehicle(100) is in-motion state then the tire pressure data beingacquired for the second predefined time interval.
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in thevehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (210) isan instrument cluster (102) of the vehicle (100), wherein the15 instrument cluster (102) being configured to display the tire pressuredata corresponding to the one or more tires and display thenotifications corresponding to the tire pressure data.
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in thevehicle(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (210) is20 configured to transmit the tire pressure data to one or more devicesthat are communicatively connected to the instrument cluster (102) ofthe vehicle(100) , wherein the instrument cluster (102) and the one ormore devices being communicatively connected using wired orwireless communication, wherein the tire pressure data is tracked in25 real-time to infer one or more riding characteristics of the user of thevehicle(100) , a frequency of air refilling in the one or more tires ofthe vehicle(100) and one or more implications on the vehicleperformance based on the tire pressure data.
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in the30 vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of tire
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-38 PSI, 39 – 42 PSI, greater than 42 PSI.
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in thevehicle(100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the notificationscomprises a very low tire pressure, a low tire pressure, a high tire5 pressure, and a very high tire pressure, wherein if the tire pressureindicates no pressure, then the control unit (210) is configured toindicate that a corresponding tire from the one or more tires isunusable and further informs that the vehicle(100) is to be serviced.
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in the10 vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more tirepressure sensors continuously advertises the state of motion of thevehicle (100).
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in thevehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (210) is15 configured to identify and navigating the vehicle (100) to an air-refilling station within a pre-defined distance, wherein the pre-defineddistance being determined automatically based on the tire pressuredata.
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The tire pressure monitoring system to monitor the tire pressure in the20 vehicle (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (210) isconfigured to transmit an alert to the one or more devices of the userif the vehicle (100) is in parked state and there is motion in the one ormore tires.