Claims:STATEMENT OF CLAIMS
We claim:
1. A method for managing abnormalities in wheels/tyres of a vehicle (103), the method comprising
collecting data about motion of at least one tyre present in thevehicle (103) by a tyre monitor (101);
communicating the collected data by the tyre monitor (101) to a controller;
checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition by the controller (102) using the collected data; and
performing at least one pre-configured action by the controller (102), if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition.
2. The method, as claimed in claim 1, whereinchecking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition by the controller (102) further comprises checking if at least one tyre is skidding by
checking if at least one tyre has not been moving in y-axis by the controller (102), while the at least one tyre is still in motion in x and z axes; and
determining that the at least one tyre is skidding by the controller (102), if at least one tyre has not been moving in y-axis, while the at least one tyre is still in motion in x and z axes.
3. The method, as claimed in claim 1, wherein checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition by the controller (102) further comprises checking if the tyres are in alignment by
checking if at least two tyres of the vehicle (103) are not moving in parallel by the controller (102); and
determining that the at least two tyres are not in alignment by the controller (102), if the at least two tyres of the vehicle (103) are not moving in parallel.
4. The method, as claimed in claim 1, wherein checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition by the controller (102) further comprises checking if at least one tyre is wobbling by
checking if movement of at least one tyre of the vehicle (103) along the z axis in non-zero by the controller (102), while the at least one tyre has non-zero movement along the x and y axes; and
determining that the at least one tyre iswobbling by the controller (102), if movement of the at least one tyre of the vehicle (103) along the z axis in non-zero, while the at least one tyre has non-zero movement along the x and y axes.
5. The method, as claimed in claim 1, wherein checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition by the controller (102) further comprises checking the at least one tyre is being at least one of tampered and stolen by
checking for movement along at least one axis by the controller (102), if an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) of the vehicle (103) is off; and
determining that the at least one tyre is being at least one of tampered and stolen by the controller (102), if there is movement along at least one axis and the ECU of the vehicle (103) is off.
6. The method, as claimed in claim 1, wherein checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition by the controller (102) further comprises checking if at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change by
checking if movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres by the controller (102); and
determining that the at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change by the controller (102), if movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres.
7. The method, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre-configured action comprises of the controller (102) providing an alert to a user of the vehicle (103).
8. A system for managing abnormalities in wheels/tyres of a vehicle (103), the system comprising
a tyre monitor (101) configured for
collecting data about motion of at least one tyre present in thevehicle (103);
communicating the collected data to a controller (102); and
the controller (102) configured for
checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition using the collected data; and
performing at least one pre-configured action, if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition.
9. The system, as claimed in claim 8, wherein the tyre monitor (101) comprises of at least one motion sensor (201).

10. The system, as claimed in claim 8, wherein the controller (102) is further configured for checking if at least one tyre is skidding by
checking if at least one tyre has not been moving in y-axis, while the at least one tyre is still in motion in x and z axes; and
determining that the at least one tyre is skidding, if at least one tyre has not been moving in y-axis, while the at least one tyre is still in motion in x and z axes.
11. The system, as claimed in claim 8, wherein the controller (102) is further configured for checking if the tyres are in alignment by
checking if at least two tyres of the vehicle (103) are not moving in parallel; and
determining that the at least two tyres are not in alignment, if the at least two tyres of the vehicle (103) are not moving in parallel.
12. The system, as claimed in claim 8, wherein the controller (102) is further configured for checking if at least one tyre is wobbling by
checking if movement of at least one tyre of the vehicle (103) along the z axis in non-zero, while the at least one tyre has non-zero movement along the x and y axes; and
determining that the at least one tyre is wobbling, if movement of the at least one tyre of the vehicle (103) along the z axis in non-zero, while the at least one tyre has non-zero movement along the x and y axes.
13. The system, as claimed in claim 8, wherein the controller (102) is further configured for checking the at least one tyre is being at least one of tampered and stolen by
checking for movement along at least one axis, if an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) of the vehicle (103) is off; and
determining that the at least one tyre is being at least one of tampered and stolen, if there is movement along at least one axis and the ECU of the vehicle (103) is off.
14. The system, as claimed in claim 8, wherein the controller (102) is further configured for checking if at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change by
checking if movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres; and
determining that the at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change, if movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres.
15. The system, as claimed in claim 8, wherein controller (102) is configured for providing an alert to a user of the vehicle (103).
16. A tyre monitor (101) configured for
collecting data about motion of at least one tyre present in a vehicle (103); and
communicating the collected data to a controller (102).
17. The tyre monitor, as claimed in claim 15, wherein the tyre monitor (101) comprises of at least one motion sensor (201).
18. An apparatus (102) for managing abnormalities in wheels/tyres of a vehicle (103), the apparatus configured for
checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition using data received from a tyre monitor (101); and
performing at least one pre-configured action, if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition.
19. The apparatus, as claimed in claim 18, wherein the apparatus (102) is further configured for checking if at least one tyre is skidding by
checking if at least one tyre has not been moving in y-axis, while the at least one tyre is still in motion in x and z axes; and
determining that the at least one tyre is skidding, if at least one tyre has not been moving in y-axis, while the at least one tyre is still in motion in x and z axes.
20. The apparatus, as claimed in claim 18, wherein the apparatus (102) is further configured for checking if motion of the at least one tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition by
checking if at least two tyres of the vehicle (103) are not moving in parallel; and
determining that the at least two tyres are not in alignment, if the at least two tyres of the vehicle (103) are not moving in parallel.
21. The apparatus, as claimed in claim 18, wherein the apparatus (102) is further configured for checking if at least one tyre is wobbling by
checking if movement of at least one tyre of the vehicle (103) along the z axis in non-zero, while the at least one tyre has non-zero movement along the x and y axes; and
determining that the at least one tyre is wobbling, if movement of the at least one tyre of the vehicle (103) along the z axis in non-zero, while the at least one tyre has non-zero movement along the x and y axes.
22. The apparatus, as claimed in claim 18, wherein the apparatus (102) is further configured for checking the at least one tyre is being at least one of tampered and stolen by
checking for movement along at least one axis, if an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) of the vehicle (103) is off; and
determining that the at least one tyre is being at least one of tampered and stolen, if there is movement along at least one axis and the ECU of the vehicle (103) is off.
23. The apparatus, as claimed in claim 18, wherein the apparatus (102) is further configured for checking if at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change by
checking if movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres; and
determining that the at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change, if movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres.
24. The apparatus, as claimed in claim 18, wherein the apparatus (102) is configured for providing an alert to a user of the vehicle (103).

Dated this 13th of January 2017
Signature:
Name of the Signatory: Somashekar Ramakrishna
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to safety systems in vehicles and more particularly to enabling safe operation of a vehicle by monitoring and communicating abnormalities detected in the wheels/tyres of a vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[002] An ideal volume of air accompanied by related pressure conditions within vehicular tyres is thus required for an optimal vehicle performance. Improper tyre maintenance, damage, leakage, and so on, can cause a vehicle tyre to develop conditions of inadequate pressure over a period. Improper pressure maintained in vehicular tyres can hamper the vehicle’s efficiency, comfort, safety, and drivability. In particular, several vehicle owners and manufacturers have observed a reduction in the vehicle’s fuel efficiency when tyres operate under inappropriate pressure conditions. Also, tyre failure may result due to non-optimizedtyre pressure. Tyre failure during operation can potentially result in immobilization of an associated vehicle or even accidents. Moreover, tyres operated at unsuitable pressures can adversely influence associated vehicle fuel economy.
[003] Over the years, electronic systems have been developed and incorporated into vehicular systems that monitor tyre pressure, providing regular feeds to a driver at all times. The feeds can beprovided to the user/driver through a visual display. Such systems are known as tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
[004] It is known to mount sensors onto automobiles to monitor characteristics such as tyre pressure and acceleration in one or more orthogonal axes, and to convey information representative of these characteristics via wireless communication links to electronic control units (ECU) forming parts of vehicle management systems of the vehicles. By employing such arrangements, it is possible to warn drivers of a need to inflate one or more tyres of their vehicles in order to improve driving quality and safety.
[005] Other solutions include a pneumatic sensor device for use with a tyre of a vehicle for detecting tyre pressure and generating corresponding tyre pressure information. The device includes a transmitter for transmitting the pressure information together with an identification code for distinguishing the sensor device from other such sensor devices simultaneously included on other wheels of the vehicle. A control unit is operable to receive the transmitted pressure information and its associated identification code. The received pressure information is stored in a memory of the control unit. The control unit is operable to raise an alarm in an event that tyre pressure is not correct pursuant to predefined criteria.
[006] Furthermore, tyre monitors are used which is mounted with the tyre inflation valve stems. The tyre monitors include sensors to measure pressure, and temperature of respective tyres. Moreover, the monitors are operable to communicate measured sensor signals via transmitters to the receiver for subsequent processing and eventual presentation on a display unit. In order to measure tyre condition and detect unauthorized tampering with tyres, for example when wheels are temporarily removed from their associated vehicles, for example when exchange from winter tyres to summer tyres or change of additional tyres (stepneys), more advanced tyre and wheel monitors are required. However, there then arises a technical problem regarding how to manage complex configurations of tyre and wheel monitors, especially when tyres are replaced at mutually different times and wheels and their tyres are susceptible to being retained in storage over periods when exchanging between summer and winter tyres.

OBJECTS
[007] The principal object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide an apparatus to determine abnormality conditions in at least one tyre/wheel assembly in a vehicle and convey information related to a detected abnormality to at least one external entity.
[008] Another object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide an apparatus having at least one sensor configured to sense at least one physical parameter of the wheel and to generate at least one sensor signal relating to rotation and/or an angular orientation of said at least one wheel with respect to x-axis, y-axis and z-axis of the respective wheel/tyre assembly.
[009] Another object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide an apparatus having a controller configured to process a sensor signal to compute information indicative of abnormality of at least one of the wheel.
[0010] Still another object of the embodiments disclosed herein is to provide a method for determining abnormality conditions in at least one tyre/wheel assembly in a vehicle.
[0011] These and other objects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings.It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation.Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
[0012] Embodiments herein are illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings, through out which like reference letters indicatecorresponding parts in the various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0013] FIGs. 1a, 1b and 1c depict a plurality of tyre monitors and a controller in a vehicle for monitoring the tyres of the vehicle, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0014] FIG. 2 depicts the tyre monitor, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0015] FIG. 3 depicts the controller, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0016] FIGs. 4a and 4b depict the normal motion of the tyre and a tyre skidding respectively, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0017] FIGs. 5a, 5b and 5c depict the motion of the tyres when parallel when the vehicle is moving straight, the motion of the tyres when parallel when the vehicle is taking a turn and the tyres not in alignment respectively, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0018] FIG. 6 is a flowchart depicting a process of the controller monitoring a tyre, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0019] FIG. 7 is a flowchart depicting an exampleprocess of the controller detecting that a tyre is skidding, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0020] FIG. 8 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that tyres are not in alignment, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0021] FIG. 9 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that at least one tyre is wobbling, according to embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0022] FIG. 10 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that tyres are being tampered or stolen, according to embodiments as disclosed herein; and
[0023] FIG. 11 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change, according to embodiments as disclosed herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0025] The embodiments herein methods and systems for monitoring and communicating abnormalities detected in the wheels/tyres of a vehicle. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 11, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[0026] The vehicle as referred to herein can be any vehicle comprising of at least onetyre. Examples of the vehicle as referred to herein can be but not limited to cars, vans, trucks, buses, tractors, scooters, motorcycles, bicycles,and so on. Embodiments herein are explained using a vehicle comprising of four wheels, but it may be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art that embodiments herein may be implemented for any vehicle comprising of at least onewheel/tyre.
[0027] FIGs. 1a, 1b and 1c depict a plurality of tyre monitors and a controller in a vehicle for monitoring the tyres of the vehicle. A tyre monitor 101 can be present at each tyre of the vehicle 103, such that each tyre monitor 101 can monitor the movement of each tyre. The tyre monitors 101can communicate with a controller 102. The tyre monitors 101 can communicate with the controller 102 using at least one of a wired means (such as a bus, CAN (Controller Area Network) bus, and so on) or a wireless means (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi, cellular communication networks, radio frequency communication means, and so on).
[0028] In an embodiment, the controller 102 can be present inside the vehicle 103 (as depicted in FIG. 1a). In an embodiment, the controller 102 can be integrated with an ECU (Engine Control Unit) present in the vehicle. In an embodiment herein, the controller 102 can be an independent module. In an embodiment herein, the controller 102 can be integrated with a tyre monitor 101 (as depicted in FIG. 1b). In an embodiment herein, the controller 102 can be present external to the vehicle 103 (as depicted in FIG. 1c). In an example, the controller 102 can be present in a device belonging to a user of the vehicle 103 (such as a mobile phone, smart phone, tablet, computer, wearable computing device, a security system of the vehicle 103, and so on). In an example, the controller 102 can be a dedicated module present external to the vehicle 103.
[0029] The controller 102 can communicate with other entities such as vehicle systems (such as the infotainment systems, instrument cluster, dashboard systems, ECU, and so on), user devices, data servers, application servers, the cloud, or any other device as configured by the user or any other authorized person.
[0030] FIG. 2 depicts the tyre monitor. The tyre monitor 101, as depicted, comprises of at least one motion sensor 201 and a communication interface 202. The motion sensor 201 can collect data by sensing motion of the tyre round the x, y and z axes. The collected data can be communicated to the controller 102 using the communication interface 202 in real time. The communication interface 202 can use at least one of a wired means (such as a bus, CAN bus, and so on) or a wireless means (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi, cellular communication networks, radio frequency communication means, and so on) for communicating the data to the controller 102.
[0031] In an embodiment herein, the tyre monitor 101 can comprise of additional sensors for monitoring additional factors related to the tyre such as pressure, and so on.
[0032] FIG. 3 depicts the controller. The controller 102, as depicted, comprises of a Tyre Management Module (TMM) 301, a memory 302, and a communication interface 303. The memory 302 can be at least one of a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory. The memory 302 can be present internally to the controller 102. The memory 302 can be present in another system present in the vehicle 103, such as the ECU, and the controller 102 can store and access data from the memory 302. The memory 302 can comprise of data such as pre-configured thresholds for the motion of the tyres, user configurations, and so on. The memory 302 can comprise of information received from the tyre monitor 101. The memory 302 can comprise of results of operations performed by the TMM 301. The memory 302 can comprise of time stamps of the received information.
[0033] The communication interface 302 can enable the controller 102 to communicate with at least one external entity. Examples of the external entity can be but not limited to the tyre monitors 101, thevehicle systems (such as the infotainment systems, instrument clusters, dashboard systems, ECU, and so on), user device(s), data servers, application servers, the cloud, or any other device as configured by the user or any other authorized person.
[0034] The TMM 301 can receive the data collected by the tyre monitor 101 using the communication interface 302. The TMM 302 can check if the motion of the tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition. If the motion of the tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition, the TMM 302 can perform at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user (using at least one of a user device, an infotainment system present in the vehicle 103, the dashboard system, warning light(s), an audio alert, and so on), storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location (such as at least one of the memory 302, the application server, the data server, the cloud, at least one user device, and so on), performing an action on the vehicle 103 (such as activating the brakes, ABS (anti-lock braking system), and so on), and so on.
[0035] In an example, consider that the TMM 301 detects that a tyre has not been moving in the y-axis, while the tyre still maintains the same movement along the x and z axes (as depicted in FIGs. 4a and 4b, which depict the normal motion of the tyre and a tyre skidding respectively). The TMM 301 can determine that the tyre is skidding and perform at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user, storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location, performing an action on the vehicle 103such as activating the brakes, ABS (anti-lock braking system), and so on.
[0036] In an example, consider that the TMM 301 detects that the motion of the tyre in the y-axis has reduced below a pre-configured movement threshold, while the tyre still maintains the same movement along the x and z axes. The TMM 301 can determine that the tyre is about to skid and perform at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user, storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location, performing an action on the vehicle 103 such as activating the brakes, ABS (anti-lock braking system), and so on.
[0037] In an example, consider that the TMM 301 detects that at least two tyres (say the front tyres or the rear tyres) have not been moving in parallel (as depicted in FIGs. 5a, 5b and 5c, which depict the motion of the tyres when parallel when the vehicle 103 is moving straight, the motion of the tyres when parallel when the vehicle 103 is taking a turn and the tyres not in alignment respectively). The TMM 301 can determine that the tyres are not in alignment and perform at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user, and storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location, and so on.
[0038] FIG. 6 is a flowchart depicting a process of the controller monitoring a tyre. The tyre monitor 101 collects (601) data about the motion of the tyres and communicates (602) the collected data to the controller 102. The controller 102 checks (603) if the motion of the tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition, using the data collected by the tyre monitor 101. If the motion of the tyre does not satisfy at least one pre-defined condition, the controller 102 performs (604) at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user (using at least one of a user device, an infotainment system present in thevehicle 103, the dashboard system, warning light(s), an audio alert, and so on), storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location (such as at least one of the memory 302, the application server, the data server, the cloud, at least one user device, and so on), performing an action on the vehicle 103 (such as activating the brakes, ABS (anti-lock braking system), and so on), and so on. The various actions in method 600 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 6may be omitted.
[0039] FIG. 7 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that a tyre is skiddingand/or the vehicle being in an accident.The tyre monitor 101 collects (701) data about the motion of the tyres and communicates (702) the collected data to the controller 102. The controller 102 checks (703) if a tyre has not been moving in the y-axis, while the tyre still maintains movement along the x and z axes. The controller 102 considers (704) that the tyre is skidding and/or the vehicle is in an accident and performs (705) at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user, storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location, performing an action on the vehicle 103 such as activating the brakes, ABS (anti-lock braking system), and so on. The various actions in method 700 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 7may be omitted.
[0040] FIG. 8 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that tyres are not in alignment.The tyre monitor 101 collects (801) data about the motion of the tyres and communicates (802) the collected data to the controller 102. The controller 102 checks (803) if at least two tyres have not been moving in parallel (as depicted in FIGs. 5a, 5b and 5c). The controller 102 determines (804) that the tyres are not in alignment and performs (805) at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user, and storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location, and so on. The various actions in method 800 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 8may be omitted.
[0041] FIG. 9 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that at least one tyre is wobbling.The tyre monitor 101 collects (901) data about the motion of the tyres and communicates (902) the collected data to the controller 102. The controller 102 checks (903) if at least one tyre is wobbling. The controller 102 can check for wobbling by checking for non-zero movement of the tyre along the x and y axes, while the movement of the tyre along z axis is non-zero. In an embodiment herein, the controller 102 can check if the movement along the z axis is greater than a pre-defined threshold. The controller 102 determines (904) that the at least one tyre is wobbling and performs (905) at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user, and storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location, and so on. The various actions in method 900 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 9 may be omitted.
[0042] FIG. 10 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that tyres are being tampered or stolen.The tyre monitor 101 collects (1001) data about the motion of the tyres and communicates (1002) the collected data to the controller 102. The controller 102 checks (1003) if at least one tyre has movement along at least one of x, y or z axes, while the ECU of the vehicle is off. The controller 102 determines (1004) that the at least one tyre is being tampered with and/or stolen and performs (1005) at least one pre-configured action, such as providing an alert to the user, and storing the alert and related data in a pre-configured location, and so on. The various actions in method 1000 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 10 may be omitted.
[0043] FIG. 11 is a flowchart depicting an example process of the controller detecting that at least one tyre isundergoing a sudden change (during an action such as jumping into a pothole, curb jumping, and so on).The tyre monitor 101 collects (1101) data about the motion of the tyres and communicates (1102) the collected data to the controller 102. The controller 102 checks (1103) at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change (during an action such as jumping into a pothole, curb jumping, and so on) by comparing the movements of tyres present in the vehicle. The controller 102 can check if the movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres. If the movements of at least one tyre are significantly different from the other tyres, this can signify that the at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden change. The controller 102 determines (1104) that the at least one tyre is undergoing a sudden changeand performs (1105) at least one pre-configured action, such as providing alerts to other nearby users, storing the data with additional information (such as the location, data, time, and so on)in a pre-defined location, and so on. The various actions in method 1100 may be performed in the order presented, in a different order or simultaneously. Further, in some embodiments, some actions listed in FIG. 11 may be omitted.
[0044] Embodiments herein enable the controller 102 to detect abnormalities with the tyres such aswheel misalignment, wheel imbalance, skew of the wheel in relation to its axle, skidding of wheel/tyre in relation to its axle, loose and wobbling of wheel about on its axis, wheel is oval, wheels in operation are vibrating or rattling in an unexpected manner, and so on.
[0045] The embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented through at least one software program running on at least one hardware device and performing network management functions to control the network elements. The network elements shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 3 include blocks, which can be at least one of a hardware device, or a combination of hardware device and software module.
[0046] The embodiment disclosed herein methods and systems for monitoring and communicating abnormalities detected in the wheels/tyres of a vehicle 103.Therefore, it is understood that the scope of the protection is extended to such a program and in addition to a computer readable means having a message therein, such computer readable storage means contain program code means for implementation of one or more steps of the method, when the program runs on a server or mobile deviceor any suitable programmable device. The method is implemented in a preferred embodiment through or together with a software program written in e.g. Very high speed integrated circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL) another programming language, or implemented by one or more VHDL or several software modules being executed on at least one hardware device. The hardware device can be any kind of portable device that can be programmed. The device may also include means which could be e.g. hardware means like e.g. an ASIC, or a combination of hardware and software means, e.g. an ASIC and an FPGA, or at least one microprocessor and at least one memory with software modules located therein. The method embodiments described herein could be implemented partly in hardware and partly in software. Alternatively, the invention may be implemented on different hardware devices, e.g. using a plurality of CPUs.
[0047] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.