Methods, systems and tools for programming tire pressure monitoring sensors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9122423
APP PUB NO 20140165026A1
SERIAL NO

13712143

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The present invention relates to methods, systems and tools for programming tire pressure monitoring sensors based upon ascertained vehicle identification numbers. In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of programming a tire pressure monitoring sensor of a vehicle wheel unit. The method includes obtaining identification information of a vehicle with a programming tool for a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The method further includes comparing the identification information with a database of identification information to determine a program software that is compatible with the vehicle. The method further includes programming the tire pressure monitoring sensor with the program software.

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CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INCONE CONTINENTAL DRIVE AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Deniau, Jean Christophe Fenton, US 5 62
Farrell, Brian J Troy, US 25 279
McIntyre, Matthew D New Baltimore, US 22 146

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