Abstract: A sensor system includes a housing that houses a thermally sensitive sensor, a transmitter portion and a power source. Preferably, the sensor device is encapsulated to protect the components from the environment. When the temperature in a component mounting the sensor system exceeds a preselected threshold, the thermostat sensor closes and the transmitter portion is energized by the power source to transmit a signal to a receiver unit.

Abstract: A device for detecting undesirable vibrations in a vehicle drive line utilizes a sensor that communicates with a controller to indicate undesirable vibrations in a drive line component. In one example, a temperature sensor is placed in a central portion of a universal joint. The temperature sensor preferably is supported within a single housing along with a transmitter that is responsive to the temperature sensor to transmit a signal to a remotely located receiver without using a hardwire connection between the transmitter and receiver. Packaging the temperature sensor, transmitter and a power source within a single housing provides the ability to seal off or close a series of lubrication channels that extend through the universal joint. In another example, a contact-based sensor provides a signal whenever a vibration of a drive line component occurs.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a housing that houses a thermally sensitive sensor, a transmitter portion and a power source. Preferably, the sensor device is encapsulated to protect the components from the environment. When the temperature in a component mounting the sensor system exceeds a preselected threshold, the thermostat sensor closes and the transmitter portion is energized by the power source to transmit a signal to a receiver unit.

Abstract: An electrical fault recognition control is incorporated into a vehicle. The control includes a sensor which monitors the current and voltage draw from the battery, and identifies faults in the power draw. When a fault is detected, systems which are then actuated are identified and stored. By comparing the systems which are actuated over a plurality of anomalies, the control is able to identify which system is likely to be failing. A signal may then be sent to the operator.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-lock brake system having a main microprocessor and fail-safe microprocessor of a different type from the main microprocessor, and a device interconnecting the main and fail-safe microprocessors and the remainder of the vehicle braking system so that the fail-safe microprocessor can disable the brake release system independently of the main microprocessor.

Abstract: A vehicle anti-lock brake system having a main microprocessor and a fail-safe microprocessor of a different type from the main microprocessor, and a device interconnecting the main and fail-safe microprocessors and the remainder of the vehicle braking system so that the fail-safe microprocessor can disable the brake release system independently of the main microprocessor.