Abstract: An electrical contact pad includes a conductive component having at least one surface discontinuity configured to enhance an electrical connection therewith. A power-receiving unit may include a pair of the electrical contact pads. A power-supplying unit may include connector pins configured to engage with the at least one surface discontinuity of each of the pair of electrical contact pads so as to establish an electrical connection with the power-receiving unit.

Abstract: A capsule may include a housing containing an aerosol-forming substrate. The capsule may additionally include a conductive component including a first end section, an intermediate section, and a second end section. The intermediate section may be configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate. The first end section and the second end section may each have at least one surface discontinuity configured to enhance an electrical connection therewith. An aerosol-generating device may include a device body configured to receive the capsule. The device body may include connector pins configured to engage with the at least one surface discontinuity of each of the first end section and the second end section of the conductive component so as to establish an electrical connection with the capsule.

Abstract: A tyre pressure sensing module for fitting to a rim of a wheel of a vehicle, the rim configured to accommodate a tyre. The tyre pressure sensing module comprises a pressure sensor apparatus configured to sense a pressure of a fluid retained within the tyre, and a sensor mount. The sensor mount is for securing the pressure sensor apparatus to the rim of the wheel. The sensor mount comprises a mounting area configured to be adhered to the rim and that is deformable to accommodate a radius of the rim.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring rotation of a nut or bolt. The system comprises an indicator for mounting to the nut or bolt and which is configured to rotate with the nut or bolt. The system further comprises a detector configured to detect a rotational position of the indicator, and a transmitter (242) configured to transmit data indicative of the detected rotational position of the indicator.The method comprises mounting an indicator to the nut or bolt such that the indicator rotates therewith, detecting, by a detector, a rotational position of the indicator - (442), and transmitting, by a transmitter, data indicative of the rotational position of the indicator.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus forming part of a vehicle sensor system (100) comprising a plurality of sensor units (104a-f) and a controller (102). A sensor unit comprises: a motion sensor (417) configured to determine a first speed of the sensor unit; and a transmitter (402) configured to transmit first identification data to the controller if the first speed of the sensor unit exceeds a first threshold. The motion sensor is further configured to determine a second speed of the sensor unit a period of time after determination of the first speed of the sensor unit, and the transmitter is configured to transmit to the controller second identification data if the second speed of the sensor unit exceeds a second threshold.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device (102, 300), and a method, for obtaining a tyre pressure reading from a tyre pressure sensor module (700) fitted to a valve of a pneumatic tyre (106), a tyre pressure sensor module, a locating feature (304, 400) and a tyre pressure gauge system comprising the above. The mobile electronic device comprising: a transmitter (202) and a receiver (200) to transmit and receive telecommunications signals over a distance of up to 4 cm to obtain the tyre pressure reading; and a locating feature to indicate when the transmitter and/or receiver are located within 4 cm or less of the tyre pressure sensor module. The tyre pressure sensor module comprising an antenna to detect a telecommunications signal from a mobile electronic device over a distance of up to 4 cm, a transmitter (902), a receiver (904) and a pressure sensor (916) to measure tyre pressure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining whether a vehicle tyre pressure check has been carried out, comprising: receiving from a pressure reader module a request for tyre pressure data indicative of a the pressure of a gas retained within a pneumatic tyre; storing, by a pressure check register, data indicating that the request for tyre pressure data was received; transmitting, by a transmitter to an apparatus, an indication confirming whether a tyre pressure check has been carried out based on whether the request for tyre pressure data was received; receiving, at the apparatus from a plurality of tyre pressure sensing modules, a plurality of indications of whether a tyre pressure reader has been used on each of the plurality of tyre pressure sensing modules to check a corresponding tyre pressure; and determining, by a pressure check confirmer, whether a vehicle tyre pressure check has been carried out based on the received plurality of indications.

Abstract: A mobile electronic device (102, 300), and a method, for obtaining a tyre pressure reading from a tyre pressure sensor module (700) fitted to a valve of a pneumatic tyre (106), a tyre pressure sensor module, a locating feature (304, 400) and a tyre pressure gauge system comprising the above. The mobile electronic device comprising: a transmitter (202) and a receiver (200) to transmit and receive telecommunications signals over a distance of up to 4 cm to obtain the tyre pressure reading; and a locating feature to indicate when the transmitter and/or receiver are located within 4 cm or less of the tyre pressure sensor module. The tyre pressure sensor module comprising an antenna to detect a telecommunications signal from a mobile electronic device over a distance of up to 4 cm, a transmitter (902), a receiver (904) and a pressure sensor (916) to measure tyre pressure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fitting to a wheel of a vehicle comprising a pneumatic tyre, the sensor module comprising: a pressure sensor for sensing pressure of a gas retained within the pneumatic tyre; an alert generator configured to generate one or more alert signals based on the sensed pressure of the gas and a calibrated tyre pressure; and a controller configured to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor and determine whether the tyre is being inflated or deflated by a user, and subsequently re-set the calibrated tyre pressure to the pressure of the gas after inflation or deflation.

Abstract: A sensing device (200) for fitting at an inner surface of a wheel (222) and configured to abut a wheel hub (224) when the wheel (222) is fitted to a vehicle, the device (200) comprising: a movement sensor (602) for detecting movement of the device away from the wheel hub (224), the movement sensor (602) being located within a sensor housing (202); and a temperature sensor (606) configured to measure a temperature indicative of brake temperature.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus forming part of a vehicle sensor system (100) comprising a plurality of sensor units (104a-f) and a controller (102). A sensor unit comprises: a motion sensor (417) configured to determine a first speed of the sensor unit; and a transmitter (402) configured to transmit first identification data to the controller if the first speed of the sensor unit exceeds a first threshold. The motion sensor is further configured to determine a second speed of the sensor unit a period of time after determination of the first speed of the sensor unit, and the transmitter is configured to transmit to the controller second identification data if the second speed of the sensor unit exceeds a second threshold.

Abstract: A tyre pressure sensing module (104) for fitting to a wheel (106) of a vehicle (100) comprising a pneumatic tyre, a driver indicator unit (102) and a TPMS comprising the two. The sensing module comprising: a pressure sensor (214) for sensing a pressure of a gas retained within the pneumatic tyre; an alert generator (216) configured to generate an alert signal based on the sensed pressure of the gas and one or more parameters; and a transmitter (202) configured to transmit the alert signal to the driver indicator unit fitted to the vehicle. The driver indicator unit comprising a receiver (304) configured to receive alert signals from a plurality of tyre pressure sensing modules; and a display (314) configured to display an indication to a driver of the vehicle that the alert signal has been received.

Abstract: A wheel loosening sensor configured to detect loosening of a wheel of a vehicle, the wheel loosening sensor including: a water tight housing that is permanently sealed, wherein at least two electrical terminals are exposed at an exterior of the water tight housing. Within the water tight housing, there is a transmitter and a battery, the transmitter being configured to receive electrical power from the battery and to transmit a signal when the at least two electrical terminals are disconnected. The water tight housing including an electrically conductive element biased away from the at least two electrical terminals and configured to electrically connect the two electrical terminals when the bias is overcome.

Abstract: A sensing device (200) for fitting at an inner surface of a wheel (222) and configured to abut a wheel hub (224) when the wheel (222) is fitted to a vehicle, the device (200) comprising: a movement sensor (602) for detecting movement of the device away from the wheel hub (224), the movement sensor (602) being located within a sensor housing (202); and a temperature sensor (606) configured to measure a temperature indicative of brake temperature.

Abstract: A wheel loosening sensor (100; 400; 500; 600; 700) configured to detect loosening of a wheel of a vehicle, the wheel loss sensor comprising: a transmitter; a battery (128), wherein the transmitter and the battery are within a water tight housing (102) that is permanently sealed, and wherein at least two electrical terminals (104, 106) are exposed at an exterior of the housing, the transmitter being configured to receive electrical power from the battery and transmit a signal when the at least two electrical terminals are disconnected; an electrically conductive element (108) biased away from the at least two electrical terminals and configured to electrically connect the two electrical terminals when the bias is overcome.