For the final piece of reportage from the Gadget Show Live 2009, I thought I’d mention another wireless tech with a really valid use. This time we are talking about Tyresure, which is a system for wirelessly (via Radio) monitoring the tyre pressures on each wheel of your car/bike/lorry etc.
The system works by having a sensor and transmitter placed inside of each wheel – and then a receiver inside the vehicle – either permanently attached, or turned on when needed.
The logic is sound, since tyres being wrongly inflated means exta wear, more fuel, and also more accidents. As Tyresure say:
The T.P.M.S system constantly monitors tyre pressure and temperature.
The system alerts the driver when tyre pressure or tyre temperatures
are abnormal. It is totally wireless and CE Certified.In the USA T.P.M.S is required to be fitted by law on new vehicles from
September 2007. Many European vehicles already have this system
installed. It saves fuel, it saves tyre wear, it saves lives.FEATURES & BENEFITS
• System operates 24hr – 365 days – 7 year battery life
• No need to check tyre pressures
• System alerts driver within 3 seconds of abnormal pressure or temperature
– Benefits
• Better fuel consumption … saves money
• Normal tyre wear … saves money
• No low pressure tyre failure … saves lives
As I said, sounds good to me – and something I am going to be investigating further. If you are interested, you can find out more here.
Ben