G-5 Electronics

Robert Boschgmbh

Trw Limited

Ernest Edmond Pacsai

Robert L Gilling

Thomas A Kenny

Carl Szasz

Thomas Marquardt

Raj Chawla

A method and system of establishing an offset for a receiver. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving an input signal and generating a first signal. The method can further include integrating the input signal and the first signal at a reference node. In addition, the method can include comparing the input signal to a signal at the reference node and generating an output signal, analyzing the output signal to determine whether the output signal contains noise, and modifying the first signal based on the analysis of the output signal.

Method and system for establishing an adaptable offset for a receiver

Programmable wireless sensors are provided. Particular programmable wireless sensors comprise a power supply, a sensing component, a transmitting component adapted to transmit information obtained by the sensing device or information derived from information obtained by the sensing component, a receiving component adapted to receive software, a memory component adapted to store received software, and control logic. The control logic includes logic operable to execute stored software. The stored software, when executed, is operable to program at least one operating characteristic of the programmable wireless sensor. Also provided are systems useful in selecting software to program or reprogram programmable wireless sensors. The programmable wireless sensors may be programmed or reprogrammed to emulate conventional wireless sensors, such as conventional TPMS sensors.

Programming wireless sensors

Methods and systems for tracking objects. Systems of the present invention include a base station capable of transmitting and receiving signals at multiple frequencies. Each object to be tracked has attached to it what for the purpose of the present specification is referred to as an electronic tag ('E-Tag'). Each E-Tag can transmit signals that can be received and interpreted by the base station and each E-Tag can receive and interpret signals transmitted by the base station. The transmitting (and receiving) of signals between the base station and an E-Tag allows the base station to track the E-Tag, and therefore, track the object to which the E-Tag is attached. Methods utilized to track objects in accordance with the present invention vary depending on the distance of the object from a base station ('range' of the object). The distances from the base station are divided into zones with the lowest numbered zone (that is, zone) being closest to the base station and the highest numbered zone being farthest away from the base station. Typically, embodiments of the present invention are adapted to track objects in four different zones. LF and HF communications can be utilized to track objects in zonesand, triangulation can be used to track objects in zone, and global location techniques can be utilized to track objects in zone. In a typical application, zonecovers a storage enclosure such as a desk drawer, a file cabinet, or a safe for example. Zonefrequently covers a room or a building, zonecovers up to the maximum distance for which triangulation technology can be used to track an object, and zonecovers the maximum distance for which global location techniques can be used to track an object.

Object tracking

A tire positioning tool is provided that can be utilized to work with remote tire monitoring systems made by different manufacturers. The tire positioning tools are capable of activating RTMS tire sensors using one of a plurality of methods. Tire positioning tools can be manufactured that are cable of receiving signals from RTMS tire sensors using a plurality of different frequencies. Tire positioning tools can be manufactured that are also capable of transmitting data to a RTMS receiving unit and/or receiving data from a RTMS receiving unit using a plurality of signal frequencies. Using the provided tire positioning tool, a technician tasked to install a new tire or to rotate tires can utilize a single tool to work with remote tire monitoring systems made by different manufacturers.

Remote tire monitoring systems tool

A solar powered light assembly having an integral power management system includes a means for collecting solar energy, and a plurality of energy storage devices. The device also includes a control means for selecting to charge one energy storage device and selecting to discharge one energy storage device to a predetermined level before selecting to recharge the selected discharging energy storage device. The device also includes a sensing means for sensing a predetermined charging condition and an energy charge switching means for selectively charging one of the energy storage devices. The device further includes a discharge sensing means and an energy discharge switching means for selectively discharging energy from the selected discharging energy storage device and a load switching means for delivering energy from the selected discharging energy storage device to the load for powering the solar powered device.

System and method of power management for a solar powered device

A system ( ) for a vehicle ( ) that has a plurality of inflatable tires ( ), wherein the system has a plurality of sensor units ( ) associated with the plurality of tires. Each of the sensor units (e.g., ) senses inflation pressure of the associated tire (e.g., ) and transmits a signal (e.g., ) indicative of the sensed tire inflation pressure. A portable unit ( ) of the system ( ) is located remote from the vehicle ( ) and is operable by a person ( ) to transmit a signal ( ) that conveys a remote control function request. The portable unit ( ) also receives a signal ( ) indicative of sensed tire inflation pressure and provides an indication of tire inflation pressure to the person ( ). A control/communication unit ( ) is located at the vehicle and receives the signal ( ) conveying the remote function request and causes performance of the remotely requested function. The control/communication unit ( ) also receives the signals (e.g., ) transmitted from the sensor units (e.g., ) and transmits the signal ( ) indicative of sensed tire inflation pressure to the portable unit ( ).

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Wixom, MI, United States of America

Ernest Edmond Pacsai