Abstract: A tire condition detecting apparatus includes a condition detecting section, a transmission section, and a transmission-side control section. The transmission section is configured to transmit a signal that contains information related to the condition of the tire to a receiver, which includes a reception-side control section. The reception-side control section identifies the position of the wheel assembly in which the tire condition detecting apparatus is provided based on the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the signal. The transmission-side control section is configured to cause a position detecting signal and an instruction signal to be transmitted from the transmission section to the receiver. The position detecting signal is configured to cause the reception-side control section to identify the position of the tire condition detecting apparatus.

Abstract: A wheel assembly position identifying apparatus includes transmitters, each of which is provided in one of wheel assemblies, and a receiver, which is provided in a body of a vehicle. Each transmitter includes a transmission section, an acceleration sensor, and a transmission-side control section. The receiver includes a reception section, which is configured to receive the signals, and a reception-side control section, which is configured to execute a first identifying process and a second identifying process. In the first identifying process, the positions of the wheel assemblies, in which the corresponding transmitters are provided, are identified based on variations of the rotational positions of the wheel assemblies at the time when the constant position signals are received. In the second identifying process, the positions of the wheel assemblies, in which the corresponding transmitters are provided, are identified based on the received signal strength indications (RSSIs).

Abstract: A data communication system installed in an electric machine includes a transmission terminal and a reception terminal both mounted on the electric machine, a transmission-side opposed conductive member disposed on the transmission terminal, a transmission circuit for applying voltage between the transmission-side conductive member and the conductive body, thereby changing electric field generated on the entire surface of the conductive body, the voltage being changed according to information to be transmitted, a reception-side opposed conductive member provided on the reception terminal, thereby being capable of generating potential difference according to the electric field between the conductive body and the reception-side opposed conductive member, and a reception circuit for receiving the information based on a change in the potential difference between the conductive body and the reception-side opposed conductive member.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring system monitoring a condition of a tire attached to a tire wheel, includes a tire side communication device mounted on the tire wheel for detecting an inner pressure of the tire and transmitting a result of detection by electromagnetic waves, a vehicle-body side communication device provided on a vehicle body including a plurality of components for receiving by electromagnetic waves information transmitted by the tire side communication device, a tire side modulator provided in the tire side communication device for superimposing information including the result of detection on electromagnetic waves, thereby outputting the electromagnetic waves as surface waves of the tire wheel, and a vehicle body side demodulator provided in the vehicle-body side communication device for receiving the electromagnetic waves propagated from the tire wheel to surfaces of the components of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A wireless-equipped vehicle includes a vehicle body made of a metal and including a ceiling, a main body and a pillar connecting the ceiling and the main body, the pillar having a side face, an interior wireless device located in the vehicle body to receive radio waves from outside the vehicle body, and a magnetic loss material disposed on the side face of the pillar to limit AC current conduction between the ceiling and the main body.

Abstract: A data communication system includes a terminal identification information adding unit generating a unit carrier wave including a predetermined plurality of periods of carrier waves and arranging the unit carrier wave in arrangement patterns differing at every transmission terminal to generate a unit carrier row signal shorter than one bit of the digital transmission data, a transmission timing determination unit detecting a binary inversion timing of the digital transmission data and causing the terminal identification information adding unit to transmit the unit carrier row signal every time the binary is inverted, a reception timing distinguishing unit generating a reception timing signal in synchronization with reception of the unit carrier row signal and collecting the reception timing signal of the unit carrier row signal of the same type, and a digital data restoring unit inverting the binary according to the collected reception timing signal, restoring the digital transmission data.

Abstract: A data communication system installed in an electric machine includes a transmission terminal and a reception terminal both mounted on the electric machine, a transmission-side opposed conductive member disposed on the transmission terminal, a transmission circuit for applying voltage between the transmission-side conductive member and the conductive body, thereby changing electric field generated on the entire surface of the conductive body, the voltage being changed according to information to be transmitted, a reception-side opposed conductive member provided on the reception terminal, thereby being capable of generating potential difference according to the electric field between the conductive body and the reception-side opposed conductive member, and a reception circuit for receiving the information based on a change in the potential difference between the conductive body and the reception-side opposed conductive member.

Abstract: A tire information communication system mounted on a vehicle includes a tire-pressure detector mounted on a tire wheel for detecting a pressure of a tire and transmitting a result of detection, a tire monitor mounted on a vehicle body for obtaining information about tire pressure from the tire-pressure detector, a tire transmission circuit provided in the tire-pressure detector for applying AC voltage containing information about tire pressure between the tire wheel and an annular conductor of the tire so that a radio wave is radiated from the annular conductor, a vehicle ground isolation provided in the tire monitor so as to receive the radio wave from the annular conductor thereby to be capable of generating AC voltage between the vehicle ground and itself, and a body-side receiving circuit provided in the tire monitor and connected to the vehicle ground and the vehicle ground isolation respectively for obtaining the information about the tire pressure from the AC voltage generated between the vehicle groun

Abstract: A tire information communication system mounted on a vehicle includes a tire-pressure detector mounted on a tire wheel for detecting a pressure of a tire and transmitting a result of detection, a tire monitor mounted on a vehicle body for obtaining information about tire pressure from the tire-pressure detector, a tire transmission circuit provided in the tire-pressure detector for applying AC voltage containing information about tire pressure between the tire wheel and an annular conductor of the tire so that a radio wave is radiated from the annular conductor, a vehicle ground isolation provided in the tire monitor so as to receive the radio wave from the annular conductor thereby to be capable of generating AC voltage between the vehicle ground and itself, and a body-side receiving circuit provided in the tire monitor and connected to the vehicle ground and the vehicle ground isolation respectively for obtaining the information about the tire pressure from the AC voltage generated between the vehicle groun

Abstract: A vehicle appliance control system includes a main communication device having a main modulator superimposing, on electromagnetic waves, information including an operation command for operating an electrically-driven appliance and outputting the electromagnetic waves as surface waves of components of a vehicle and a plurality of secondary communication devices having respective secondary demodulators obtaining the information from the electromagnetic waves output by the main modulator to have propagated along surfaces of the components. The secondary communication devices are connected to the electrically-driven appliances or the passive appliances, are capable of communicating with the main communication device, and operate the electrically-driven appliances based on the operation command from the main communication device.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring system monitoring a condition of a tire attached to a tire wheel, includes a tire side communication device mounted on the tire wheel for detecting an inner pressure of the tire and transmitting a result of detection by waves, a vehicle-body side communication device provided on a vehicle body including a plurality of components for receiving by waves information transmitted by the tire side communication device, a tire side modulator provided in the tire side communication device for superimposing information including the result of detection on electromagnetic waves, thereby outputting the electromagnetic waves as surface waves of the tire wheel, and a vehicle body side demodulator provided in the vehicle-body side communication device for receiving the electromagnetic waves propagated from the tire wheel to surfaces of the components of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring apparatus that improves data communication accuracy. Permanent magnets are fixed to the wheel well. A transmitter fixed to a tire includes a pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure of the tire and an MI sensor for detecting magnetic fields generated by the permanent magnets. As the tire rotates, the positions of the permanent magnets relative to the MI sensor change. Thus, the intensity of the magnetic field acting on the MI sensor changes. The transmitter determines the rotation angle of the tire based on the detection of the MI sensor. When the rotation angle of the tire is in a range optimal for wireless communication, the transmitter transmits the air pressure data generated by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A transmitter, which is operated by a battery, wirelessly transmits data including data that represents the temperature T in a tire and data that represents the voltage V of the battery. A receiver judges whether or not the life of the battery is ending depending on the battery voltage V read from the received data. More specifically, the receiver performs the judgment regarding the life of the battery based on a comparison between the battery voltage V and a variable voltage reference value V0, which is selected in accordance with the temperature T in the tire. The judgment regarding the life of the battery is thus accurately performed.

Abstract: Transmitters of a tire condition monitoring apparatus that monitors condition of vehicle tires. Each transmitter has a measuring sensor, a transmission circuit, a vehicle speed sensor and a controller. The measuring sensor measures condition of the corresponding tire. The transmission circuit periodically transmits data representing the tire condition. The vehicle speed sensor detects moving of the vehicle. The controller sets a delay time, the delay time being a period from when the vehicle speed sensor detects moving of the vehicle to when the data representing the condition of the corresponding tire is transmitted. The delay time varies from one transmitter to another.

Abstract: A transmitter for a tire condition monitoring apparatus, which is powered by a battery. The transmitter includes a sensor for periodically detecting the condition of the tire, a transmission circuit for wirelessly transmitting data representing the detected tire condition, and a controller for controlling the sensor and the transmission circuit. When the detected tire condition is abnormal, the controller shortens the detection interval of the sensor. As a result, the transmitter immediately informs a driver of abnormality in the condition of the tire.

Abstract: A transmitter of a tire condition monitoring apparatus wirelessly transmits transmission data containing air pressure data of a tire. The wireless transmission of the transmission data is performed when a reception antennal in the transmitter receives a trigger signal transmitted by an initiator. The reception antenna is arranged relative to the tire such that the orientation of the directivity of the reception antenna is constant irrespective of a rotation angle of the tire. Therefore, the transmitter operates reliably irrespective of the rotation angle of the tire.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring apparatus monitors the condition of a tire of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a transmitter, a receiving antenna, and a receiver. The transmitter wirelessly transmits data indicating the condition of the tire. The receiving antenna receives the data transmitted by the transmitter. The receiving antenna is attached to a non-metallic body of the vehicle that is located close to the tire. The receiver is installed in the vehicle for processing the data received by the receiving antenna.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring apparatus for use in a vehicle. The apparatus includes an initiator arranged on a nonmetallic mudguard of the vehicle. The initiator transmits a trigger signal. A transmitter is arranged in the tire and includes a sensor for detecting the condition of the tire. A trigger signal detection circuit receives the trigger signal. A transmission circuit transmits information related with the tire condition when the detection circuit receives the trigger signal. A receiver is arranged on a body frame of the vehicle. The receiver includes a reception circuit for receiving the information from the transmitter and a controller for controlling the transmission of the trigger signal from the initiator.

Abstract: A tire condition monitoring apparatus that improves data communication accuracy. Permanent magnets are fixed to the wheel well. A transmitter fixed to a tire includes a pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure of the tire and an MI sensor for detecting magnetic fields generated by the permanent magnets. As the tire rotates, the positions of the permanent magnets relative to the MI sensor change. Thus, the intensity of the magnetic field acting on the MI sensor changes. The transmitter determines the rotation angle of the tire based on the detection of the MI sensor. When the rotation angle of the tire is in a range optimal for wireless communication, the transmitter transmits the air pressure data generated by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: Transmitters of a tire condition monitoring apparatus that monitors condition of vehicle tires. Each transmitter has a measuring sensor, a transmission circuit, a vehicle speed sensor and a controller. The measuring sensor measures condition of the corresponding tire. The transmission circuit periodically transmits data representing the tire condition. The vehicle speed sensor detects moving of the vehicle. The controller sets a delay time, the delay time being a period from when the vehicle speed sensor detects moving of the vehicle to when the data representing the condition of the corresponding tire is transmitted. The delay time varies from one transmitter to another.